The practical test takes place after completing the lessons that are taken after passing the theory test.
In Wallonia, three learning pathways available :
1. Driving school pathway – This pathway allows you to acquire the basics of driving through a driving school. You can then drive alone during the training stage.
2. Free pathway – During your training period, you drive the vehicle in the presence of a mentor, who accompanies you free of charge. You may not drive alone under any circumstances.
3. Direct access – This pathway allows you to take practical lessons with a driving school for the practical test, with no prior training.
The access conditions for the practical test differ based on the selected pathway. This test takes place in one of the centres that has been approved by Wallonia : Find a test centre.
If you pass, you can apply for your category-B driving licence from your municipal administration.
When you hold a provisional category-B driving licence, you cannot :
1. drive outside Belgium ;
2. drive a vehicle belonging to the following categories: AM, A1, A2 or A (motorbikes).
Candidates for a category B driving license take the practical exam in French at the examination center of their choice. Candidates who choose the German language take the practical exam at the Eupen examination center.
Candidates who do not speak French or German may take the practical exam in Dutch or English with the assistance of an interpreter appointed from among the sworn translators by the examination center and paid by the candidate.
Citizens aged 18 and over.
Practical tests take place by appointment.
Contact the test centre of your choice by consulting the following page: Find a test centre.
To take the practical exam, you must be at least 18 years old.