Issued by Belgium Purpose Identification | Type of document Driving licence | |
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In Belgium the driving licence is a governmental right given to those who request a licence for any of the categories they desire. It is required for every type of motorized vehicle. The age to obtain a driving licence is: 18 years for a car, 21 years for buses and cargo vehicles and between 18 and 24 years for motorcycles depending on their horsepower.
Obtaining a driver's licence
The Belgian driving licence can be obtained after finishing a driving school and passing a two-stage test, the theory test and road test. Beside Dutch, French and German, you can also apply for the driving licence in English.
If an applicant fails their first two attempts, they can not get a temporary driving licence again for a period of three years. This rule was introduced on 4 December 2013.