The best Belgian driving theory test websites and apps in 2026
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For expats, the best Belgian driving theory website is above all one that works in English and follows the real Belgian exam format. DrivingTheory.be, AutoviaTest, the Belgium Driving Test app, Theoriedoen, Réussir Permis and PermisBelges all offer English, but with very different prices and features. This comparison, made on 25/10/2026 from what each site publishes, puts them side by side. Whichever you choose, the official test is always taken at an approved exam centre.
Test yourself: 5 questions on this topic
- How many questions are in the Belgian category B theory test? 40 / 60 / 50. Correct answer: 50. The Belgian category B theory test has 50 multiple-choice questions.
- What is the minimum score to pass? 41 out of 50 / 35 out of 50 / 45 out of 50. Correct answer: 41 out of 50. You need at least 41 points out of 50.
- How many points does a serious fault cost? 1 point / 5 points / 3 points. Correct answer: 5 points. A serious fault costs 5 points, so two serious faults already take you to 40/50, a fail.
- How long is a passed theory test valid? 3 years / 1 year / Forever. Correct answer: 3 years. A passed theory test is valid for 3 years.
- Where do you take the official theory test? Online from home / At an approved exam centre / At the town hall. Correct answer: At an approved exam centre. The official test is always taken at an approved exam centre, after an ID check.
Key points
6 English options compared
Price, questions announced, languages, app and hazard perception, as shown on each site on 25/10/2026.
English exam is possible
The theory test can be taken in English in Belgium, with conditions and sometimes a surcharge depending on the Region.
Same format everywhere
50 questions, at least 41/50 to pass, 5 points lost per serious fault: practise in exactly that format.
Comparison table: Belgian theory test prep in English
Comparison made on 25/10/2026 from each site's public pages or app store listing. Prices as displayed that day, VAT included; they may change at any time. « Not stated » means the information is not on the site, not that the feature does not exist.
| Platform | Free | Paid (displayed price) | Questions announced | Languages | App | Hazard perception |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PermisBelges | Full theory lessons, test with no sign-up, free credits | Basic €9.99/week, Premium €19.99/month | 2,000+ (Premium) | EN, FR, NL | Android | Free assessment, unlimited from Basic |
| DrivingTheory.be | 3-day free preview incl. a 50-question mock exam | Practice exams from €6.90; video lessons from €49.90; bundle from €64.90 | 600+ in 10 categories | EN | No (browser) | Not stated |
| AutoviaTest (autoviatest.com) | Free to start | Premium from €9.99/month | Not stated for Belgium (multi-country platform) | EN and others | No (web app) | Generic scenarios, not Belgium-specific |
| Belgium Driving Test 2026 (PasseTonPermis app) | Free download | In-app purchases (price depends on store) | 750+ | EN listing, FR content | iOS and Android | Not stated |
| Theoriedoen (theoriedoen.be) | Free demo | 3 days €7.48, 7 days €14.98, 30 days €29.98 (promotional price) | 1,000+ | NL, EN, FR | Web app | No separate module stated |
| Réussir Permis (reussirpermis.be) | 10-question test | €14.90 / 3 months, €24.90 / 12 months (« coming soon ») | 10 mock exams of 50 announced | FR, NL, EN announced | No | Not stated |
What each option does well
An honest comparison also says where others are stronger. Here is each platform's clearest strength and the limitation to know before paying.
DrivingTheory.be: built for English speakers
DrivingTheory.be is written entirely in English, with 600+ questions explained in writing, video lessons and two books, also sold in print. Its 3-day free preview includes a full 50-question mock exam. It is the most complete English-only option, but the full course is among the more expensive ones.
AutoviaTest: one account for several countries
AutoviaTest covers dozens of countries, which suits people who move often. Its Belgian page explains the GOCA test format; the number of Belgium-specific questions is not stated, and its hazard perception scenarios are not specific to Belgium.
Belgium Driving Test app and Theoriedoen
The Belgium Driving Test 2026 app (by the PasseTonPermis team) announces 750+ questions and unlimited random mock tests, on iPhone and Android. Theoriedoen offers a 21-lesson video course and 1,000+ questions in Dutch, English and French, paid per period.
How to choose a Belgium driving test website
- The real format: 50 questions, a timer, 41/50 to pass and 5 points lost for a serious fault (see the Belgian driving theory test).
- Belgian rules, not generic ones: priority to the right, Belgian signs and regional speed limits differ from what you know elsewhere.
- Your exam language: check where and how you can sit the test in English (see taking the theory test in English).
- Explanations: every answer should come with the reason behind it.
- Hazard perception: few sites train it properly; read about the hazard perception test.
- Payment terms: one-off, fixed period or renewing subscription.
Where PermisBelges stands
PermisBelges is not the best at everything. Our strengths: the whole platform works in English, French and Dutch, so you can switch to the language of your exam; the theory lessons are free; a free theory test with no sign-up measures your level; and hazard perception is built in. Questions are sorted by topic, corrected and explained, and the exam simulations follow the 50-question format.
Our limits, honestly: the app is Android-only for now, unlimited simulations require a paid plan, and if you want printed books in English, DrivingTheory.be sells them and we do not.
Free or paid: what you really get
Almost every platform lets you start for free, but « free » does not mean the same thing everywhere. Sometimes it is a short demo, sometimes a few days of preview, sometimes complete lessons. What you nearly always pay for is unlimited practice in exam conditions and targeted review of your mistakes.
A quick calculation helps. If you practise for three to four weeks, a weekly plan costs three to four times the weekly price, a monthly plan costs one monthly price, and a one-off purchase costs nothing more. Add the exam fee and, if you fail, a new fee for each attempt. After two failures in Flanders, twelve hours of theory lessons at an approved driving school become compulsory: that costs more than every practice site combined.
- Short on time: a plan of a few days, right before your exam.
- Starting from zero: free lessons first, then pay for mock exams.
- Not sure of your level: take a full free mock exam before buying anything.
Expats: three Belgian specifics to practise
Many expats fail the Belgian test on rules that do not exist, or work differently, in their home country. Make sure the platform you choose trains these three points intensively.
- Priority to the right: at an intersection without signs or lights, the vehicle coming from your right goes first, even on a wide road (see priority to the right).
- Regional speed limits: outside built-up areas the default limit is 70 km/h in Flanders and 90 km/h in Wallonia, while in Brussels the general limit is 30 km/h unless signs say otherwise (see speed limits in Belgium).
- Serious faults: some wrong answers cost 5 points instead of 1, so two of them are enough to fail.
What no website can do
No website issues a licence or runs the official exam: you sit it at an approved centre, on a computer, after an ID check. In Wallonia, for example, the test costs €17 and is held in French, in German in Eupen, and in Dutch or English by appointment at the Couillet and Wandre centres (source: wallonie.be). For the whole process, see getting a driving licence in Belgium and how to pass first time.
Practise this topic with real exam questions
Reading a rule is not enough: in the Belgian theory exam every question is asked on a photo of a real traffic situation, with answers that look deliberately alike. On PermisBelges, every topic of the highway code is practised with questions in the GOCA exam format, each one corrected and explained.
A free account gives access to the lessons, the free mock exams and progress tracking. Premium unlocks every exam simulation, detailed statistics per topic and targeted revision of your mistakes until exam day.
Ready to test yourself? Create your free account in thirty seconds, or discover Premium to practise without limits.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best Belgian driving theory test website in English?
It depends on your needs: DrivingTheory.be for an English-only course with books, AutoviaTest if you move between countries, PermisBelges for English, French and Dutch plus hazard perception in one place. See the table, compiled on 25/10/2026.
Is there a free Belgium driving test practice in English?
Yes. Most platforms have a free part. On PermisBelges, theory lessons and a full test with no sign-up are free.
Is there a good Belgium driving test app?
The Belgium Driving Test 2026 app (PasseTonPermis) runs on iPhone and Android; the PermisBelges app is available on Android. Other platforms work in the browser.
Can I take the Belgian theory test in English?
Yes, under conditions that depend on the Region; in Wallonia, for instance, by appointment at the Couillet and Wandre centres.
Do these sites use the real exam questions?
Most write their own questions in the exam format. Be wary of any promise of « official » questions.
Further reading
- Free Belgian theory test
- Taking the theory test in English
- Driving theory test in Brussels
- Driving on Belgian motorways: all the rules
- Low emission zones (LEZ) in Belgium
- The practical driving test in Belgium
- How much does a driving licence cost in Belgium?
- Theory exam simulation
- The Belgian highway code
- Plans and pricing