New free sample questions from the CBR: practise 25 theory questions
Curious what the CBR theory exam will look like? Then you have come to the right place. The CBR has published an official set of 25 sample questions. In this article we show how to use these questions and how to practise even more realistically for your theory exam with our interactive practice exam.
Introduction
Passing your car theory exam at the CBR is a big challenge for many candidates. Good preparation is crucial. To give candidates an extra way to prepare, the CBR has released an official set of 25 free sample questions. This offers transparency and helps you get a first impression of how questions are asked.
You can view the official sample questions directly on the CBR website (in Dutch): View the CBR car theory sample questions.
💡 Official CBR explanation (translated)
Sample questions for the car theory exam
To get an impression of the car theory exam, you can view 25 sample questions here. In the theory exam you get more questions and there is a time limit. You can also tap the answers on a touchscreen. That is not possible with these sample questions.
In some questions you see a white CBR car. Imagine that you are the driver of that car.
Note! The sample questions are only intended for practice and to give an idea of what the questions may look like. The content may differ from the real theory exam. Answering all questions correctly does not guarantee that you will pass the theory exam, and no rights can be derived from it. With the sample questions the CBR wants to offer transparency and give candidates an extra opportunity to prepare well for the theory exam. The CBR accepts no liability for (consequential) damage arising from the use of the sample questions.
What does the real CBR theory exam look like?
The official CBR car theory exam (renewed since April 2025) is much more intensive than the static sample questions. These are the main features to keep in mind:
- Number of questions: the real exam consists of 50 questions that count towards your result and 2 test questions that do not count.
- One continuous exam: all questions are asked in one continuous exam. There are no longer separate parts for hazard perception, knowledge and insight, but these topics still come up in the questions.
- Time limit: the exam takes about 30 minutes.
- Touchscreen operation: at the CBR location you answer the questions on a special touchscreen system, including fill-in questions using a digital number pad.
- White CBR car: in situation photos or animations you often see a white car with a CBR logo. Remember: you are the driver of that white car. Your actions determine the answer!
Practise 100% interactively and for free on Zielaan.nl
The sample questions on the CBR website are static and give you no instant feedback, timer experience or real interaction. Do you want to practise in an environment that feels exactly the same as the real CBR exam?
On Zielaan.nl we have built a fully interactive practice exam that recreates the CBR interface down to the smallest detail, also available in English. It includes:
- CBR-style exam screens with the same layout, navigation and buttons.
- Active timers that turn red/orange in the danger zone.
- Instant mistake analysis and a detailed question-by-question results overview with clear explanations.
- 100% free to test your knowledge straight away!
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🚀 Start the Free Practice Exam Now!Conclusion
The CBR releasing sample questions is a great initiative and an excellent starting point. However, to really pass you need more: you have to get used to the time pressure and the interactive CBR interface. So practise regularly with the simulators on Zielaan.nl. Good luck studying and getting your car theory certificate!
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