Theorio: pass your Dutch theory exam, in English
About 60% of people fail the CBR theory exam the first time. The material isn’t that hard. The official books are dense, dry and written in Dutch, which doesn’t help much if you moved here last year.
You can sit the car theory exam in English. Theorio teaches it that way too. Every subject is explained on video in English, so you’re not translating a textbook while also trying to work out who has right of way.
Why the exam catches people out
The CBR isn’t testing your memory. It shows you a traffic situation and asks you to judge it, and the wording usually hides a catch somewhere.
Grinding through 200 random practice questions won’t tell you whether you’re ready, because you’ll have quietly skipped the subjects you find awkward.
Theorio reads your practice data and turns it into a pass probability. When that number is high enough, book the exam.
What’s included
- 1700+ practice questions, matched to the current CBR exam
- 35 full mock exams, 50 questions each, with video clips of real traffic situations
- Explanation videos in English for every subject on the exam
- Questions you get wrong keep coming back until they stick
- A live pass probability based on how you actually practise
- Updated for 2026, including the new questions on driver assistance systems (ADAS)
How it works
Make a free account and start. You get 120 questions and one full mock exam without handing over card details.
After that, Theorio keeps adjusting what it puts in front of you. The subjects you keep fumbling show up more often. Book your exam when the pass probability says you’re ready.
Just moved to the Netherlands?
We also publish a free English guide to getting a Dutch licence. It covers whether your foreign licence can be exchanged, what the CBR actually is, how to book the theory exam in English, what each step costs, and how to find a driving school that really teaches in English rather than just saying so.
Pricing
Free to start. Paid plans begin at €19.99 and unlock the video course, all 35 mock exams and your pass probability.
The prices shown in the app are the current ones.
How to get Theorio
Theorio is available for iOS, Android, and in a web browser. Your progress follows you across all three.
👉 Find our more or read our guide on getting a Dutch driving licence.
Reach out to us
📍Theorio B.V., Ocarinalaan 11, 2287 SB Rijswijk, the Netherlands
📩 info@theorio.nl
📞 +31 6 53 84 41 57