Driving test test was introduced in France in 1899. To make the test fair, written driving tests are normally standardized tests, meaning that everyone takes the same test under the same conditions. In many places the test can be done by computer, and typically consists of questions related to road signs and traffic laws of the respective country, but may also include questions related to road safety best practices or technical questions regarding vehicle operation and maintenance. In many countries, passing a written driving test is required to be allowed to sit the practical test. Depending on the country and on the
Driving licence in the Netherlands a few steps one needs to follow to obtain a licence. One has to go to a driving school ("rijschool") and start to learn how to drive. There is also a compulsory theory exam at the CBR ("Centraal Bureau Rijvaardigheidsbewijzen"). In the Netherlands, bicycles are a very important part of the test. Cyclists are everywhere and cars need to yield to them quite frequently. Not yielding to a cyclist during your exam means you have failed automatically. One can also take the test in an automatic vehicle, which means one is only allowed to drive an automatic vehicle (code 78).