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.
From 1 January 2026, the conditions for access to the practical driving test will change in the Walloon Region.
To be eligible to take the practical driving test, the entire testing pathway must have been completed in the Walloon Region. This means that:
You must have passed the theoretical test in the Walloon Region.
You must have passed the hazard perception test in the Walloon Region.
Special case: M18 provisional driving licence (without a supervisor)
If you have chosen the M18 provisional driving licence route (driving without a supervisor), the technical driving skills test must also have been taken in the Walloon Region in order to be eligible for the practical driving test in the Walloon Region.
What if I took a test or examination in another Region?
From 1 January 2026, passes obtained in another Region (theoretical test or hazard perception test) will no longer give access to the practical driving test in the Walloon Region.
In that case, you will need to retake these tests in the Walloon Region before you can sit the practical driving test.
Practical test with a sworn interpreter
Candidates for a Category B driving licence take the practical test in French at the driving test centre of their choice. Candidates who choose German take the practical test at the Eupen driving test centre.
Candidates who do not have sufficient knowledge of French or German may take the practical test in Dutch or English with the assistance of an interpreter appointed by the driving test centre from among sworn translators. The interpreter's fees are to be 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.