European community for mobility management

Starting 1 November, youngsters aged 17 and above can take the practical examination for their driving license. If they pass, they can build up driving experience under supervision of a coach until they reach 18.

Research shows that 16 yearly fatalities can be avoided if youngsters are supervised by a more experienced driver during their first year in the car. With the 2toDrive initiative, youngsters aged 16 can start studying for their for their B driving license and from 16 and a half years they can start taking practical lessons. When they turn 17, they can apply for their practical examination. Youngsters who pass their exam can then apply for a driving license in their own municipality. The municipality will issue the driving license once the applicant has obtained a supervisor’s card from www.2todrive.nl. This card will list the names of five people that the youngster has chosen to act as his coaches. One of these people must be physically present in the car when the youngster is driving. Experience abroad shows that 2ToDrive works. Trials in Germany showed that youngsters have 30% fewer accidents and commit 20% fewer traffic offenses if they have previously driven under supervision of a coach. 2ToDrive is being carried out as a an experiment that will run for at most 6 years.