What is the best way to book a driving test via Codrive?
Taking a driving test is an exciting moment for many, and at Codrive we understand that timely access to an exam date is crucial.
Unfortunately, available times for driving tests are scarce and highly sought after. Every day we receive requests from students who want to book their driving test as soon as possible. In this blog post we explain how the booking process works at Codrive and give you some tips to increase your chances of securing an exam date.
Exclusive exams for Codrive students
As a privileged partner of the exam center, Codrive is fortunate enough to reserve 10 exams every week: 8 in Kontich and 2 in Deurne.
These exams are distributed internally among our driving coaches. But how does this work exactly?
As soon as a coach has a student who is ready to take the exam, he checks whether there is a free exam time available within our internal planning. This moment is then added to the coach’s schedule and appears online on our website. From that moment on, the student can officially book the exam.
If you have completed your basic training at Codrive and feel you are ready to book your driving test, we ask you to contact your driving coach directly via WhatsApp. Your coach will then check when he or she is available to guide you during the test.
If there is no availability at that time, the secretariat can see if another coach within our team has room to help you further
What about new students who only want to book an exam?
We often notice that new students contact us who only want to book an exam, without prior lessons with one of our coaches. Although we understand these requests, it is often more difficult to process them. Here is why:
Limited Availability: Our exams for the coming weeks often fill up quickly. Demand is high and places are limited, making it difficult for new students to find a free spot right away.
Future Uncertainty: Our coaches often have not yet opened their schedules for the weeks further in the future. This means that at that moment there is no clarity as to whether a future exam can be scheduled in their work schedule.
New students can always access our online exam calendar and check availabilty of exams, sometimes we put exams online for the broad public.
Why booking a lesson first is a smart choice
For new students, we strongly recommend booking a driving lesson with one of our coaches first. This has several advantages:
Direct consultation about an exam date: During your lesson, you can immediately discuss with your coach which exam dates are possible. The coach then has a better view of his own planning and can switch more quickly to book an exam for you.
Targeted preparation: During the lesson, the coach can also provide you with feedback about your driving skills and give advice about the best timing for your exam. This ensures that you are well prepared at the start.
The Secretariat: A supporting role
Although our secretariat is always available to answer general questions, it plays a less important role in scheduling driving exams. It is our coaches who manage the exams and make them available via their personal agendas.
Conclusion
Booking a driving exam is a process that requires some flexibility and patience, especially given the limited availability of exam dates. By first booking a lesson with a Codrive coach, you not only increase your chances of quickly booking an exam date, but you are also better prepared for your big day. So plan a driving lesson today and discuss your exam with your coach!