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Step 1Free trial lesson
We meet, drive 90 minutes, and assess your starting level. No pressure — it’s free, and you decide afterwards if it’s a fit.
TOP RIDE is the dedicated English-language driving school in Roermond. Built for expats, international students and anyone who needs a Dutch driving license without the friction of a Dutch-only rijschool.
The Dutch driving system is precise, but it doesn’t have to be intimidating. With TOP RIDE you get the same model that earned us a 71% pass rate — explained, taught and corrected in clear English.
From the first lesson to your final test debrief — all instructions, theory tips and feedback are in English. No mid-lesson translation.
€56/hour automatic, €58/hour manual. No bundles. Pay only for the lessons you need — pay in instalments, no upfront commitment.
Long enough to drive city, motorway and complex intersections in one go. You progress faster than with standard 1-hour blocks.
If you don’t pass on the first attempt, the retake lessons and registration are on us. We only book your test when you’re ready.
The student app shows exactly where you stand per topic — parking, intersections, motorway, hazard awareness. No vague reassurance.
You drive with John from start to finish — no rotating instructors, no inconsistency in feedback or expectations.
CBR Roermond pass rate.
Per lesson — efficient and complete.
Per lesson, automatic transmission.
Two languages, one approach.
If you’re new to the Netherlands, the system can look bureaucratic. It isn’t — once you know the steps. Here’s the path we’ll walk together.
We meet, drive 90 minutes, and assess your starting level. No pressure — it’s free, and you decide afterwards if it’s a fit.
The Dutch theory exam. Available in English and easier than its reputation. We help you prepare with English study materials.
A simple online form via mijn.cbr.nl, available in English. We guide you through it.
90-minute lessons across the Roermond area. Every step explained in English. You see your progress live in the student app.
You take the exam at CBR Roermond, in the same car you’ve been training in. The examiner speaks English. You speak English. Calm, focused, ready.
Your Dutch license is valid across the EU and recognised internationally. A Google review helps the next expat find us.
You moved here for work — and now realise public transport isn’t enough for the family logistics or that weekend trip across the border.
Students from Maastricht, Venlo, Eindhoven and Aachen who want a Dutch license while studying — useful far beyond graduation.
If you already drive abroad, we tailor a refresher track to fast-track you to a Dutch license — focused on Dutch road rules and intersection logic.
You learn in modern, hybrid vehicles — clear digital dashboards, smooth power delivery, and a calm cabin so you can focus on the road. Manual or automatic, your choice.