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English Driving School in Maastricht – Safety1st

Looking for driving lessons in Maastricht?

Are you living, studying or working in Maastricht and looking for professional driving lessons in English? Rijschool Safety1st offers personal driving lessons in both manual and automatic cars, as well as motorcycle training for category A.

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Why choose Rijschool Safety1st?

Learning to drive in Maastricht

Whether you are a beginner or already have some driving experience, we help you develop the skills and confidence you need to become a safe and independent driver.

Driving lessons in Maastricht

Are you looking for manual or automatic driving lessons in Maastricht? At Rijschool Safety1st, you can choose the type of driving lessons that suits your needs and preferences.

During your lessons, you will learn how to control the vehicle, understand traffic situations, navigate roundabouts, intersections and busy roads, and drive safely in different conditions.

Our instructor adapts each lesson to your experience and learning pace, helping you progress step by step towards your practical driving test.

  • Lessons in a manual or an automatic car.
  • Lessons in Dutch or in English.
  • We pick you up for your lesson, for example at home, at work or at school.
  • You take your practical exam at the CBR-examencentrum Maastricht.

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Motorcycle lessons in Maastricht

Do you want to obtain your motorcycle licence? At Rijschool Safety1st, we offer professional motorcycle training for category A.

Stop searching for motorcycle lessons for weeks! We focus on personal guidance and effective preparation for both motorcycle practical exams: AVB, vehicle control and manoeuvres, and AVD, safe participation in traffic.

Our goal is to help you develop the skills and confidence needed to ride independently and safely.

  • Lessons for an A licence. We do not offer A1 or A2.
  • We prepare you for the two CBR exams: vehicle control (AVB) and on-road riding (AVD).
  • No long waiting times.
  • Motorcycle lessons start at our place at Aronskelk 2 in Elsloo: you come to us and get on the motorcycle there.

Motorcycle trial lesson or information: WhatsApp 06-17553432

Driving lessons in Maastricht and the surrounding area

Maastricht offers a variety of traffic situations that are useful for developing your driving skills. During your driving lessons, you can gain experience with:

  • Residential streets and urban traffic.
  • Roundabouts and busy intersections.
  • Main roads and traffic lights.
  • Different speed limits and road conditions.
  • Connections towards Meerssen, Eijsden and surrounding areas.

We gradually introduce more challenging traffic situations as your driving skills improve.

Preparing for your CBR practical driving test

Your practical driving test is an important part of obtaining your Dutch driving licence.

We help you prepare for the CBR examination by practising essential driving skills, independent driving, traffic awareness and safe decision-making.

Our aim is to make sure you feel confident and well-prepared before taking your exam.

Why international students choose Rijschool Safety1st

Learning to drive in another country can be challenging, especially when you are unfamiliar with local traffic rules. We aim to make the learning process as clear and comfortable as possible.

At Rijschool Safety1st, you benefit from:

  • English-speaking driving instruction.
  • Clear explanations of Dutch traffic rules.
  • Personal attention and calm guidance.
  • Manual and automatic car lessons.
  • Motorcycle lessons for category A.
  • Transparent pricing and clear agreements.

Start your driving lessons in Maastricht today!

Are you ready to start learning to drive? Whether you want to obtain your Dutch car driving licence or motorcycle licence, Rijschool Safety1st is happy to help you.

Contact us today to discuss your options and plan your first lesson.

Rijschool Safety1st – Professional driving lessons in Maastricht and South Limburg.

Lessons in Maastricht

Where do you practise?

From the city centre we drive to the CBR in Maastricht, at the Garner Hotel, via Franciscus Romanusweg, Viaductweg and Terblijterweg.

During your training we also drive stretches of motorway: the A2, the A76 or the A79, depending on the lesson and the area.

At the CBR we practise driving in and out of the car park. Then we always head back into a 30 zone for the special manoeuvres.

Lessons in English?

You can take your lessons in English.

Where can we pick you up in Maastricht?

We understand that many international students and professionals have busy schedules. For car lessons, depending on our availability and planning, we can discuss a convenient pick-up location, such as:

  • Your home.
  • Your university or school.
  • Your workplace.
  • Maastricht railway station.
  • Another agreed location in the area.

We can also pick you up at VISTA college in Maastricht.

WhatsApp 06-17553432

Map of South Limburg showing the places where Safety1st teaches

Map: CBS Gebiedsindelingen and BAG via PDOK (CC BY 4.0)

Your exam

You take the practical exam at the CBR. From Maastricht, that is the CBR-examencentrum Maastricht, Pierre de Coubertinweg 3, Maastricht.

The practical exam has temporarily moved to the Garner Hotel Maastricht. The theory exam is held in Roermond.

cbr.nl, 2026-10-09

Maastricht and nearby

Maastricht and surroundings

  • Bemelen
  • Berg
  • Bunde
  • Cadier en Keer
  • Eckelrade
  • Eijsden
  • Geulle
  • Gronsveld
  • Maastricht
  • Mariadorp
  • Meerssen
  • Mesch
  • Mheer
  • Moorveld
  • Oost-Maarland
  • Rijckholt
  • Rothem
  • Sint-Geertruid
  • Terblijt
  • Ulestraten

Heuvelland

  • Banholt
  • Beutenaken
  • Camerig
  • Elkenrade
  • Epen
  • Eperheide
  • Eys
  • Gulpen
  • Heijenrath
  • Holset
  • Lemiers
  • Mamelis
  • Margraten
  • Mechelen
  • Nijswiller
  • Noorbeek
  • Partij
  • Reijmerstok
  • Scheulder
  • Slenaken
  • Vaals
  • Vijlen
  • Wahlwiller
  • Wijlre
  • Wittem

Valkenburg and surroundings

  • Berg en Terblijt
  • Geulhem
  • Houthem
  • Houthem St. Gerlach
  • IJzeren
  • Oud-Valkenburg
  • Schin op Geul
  • Sibbe
  • Valkenburg
  • Vilt
  • Walem

Questions

Has the CBR in Maastricht moved?

For now, yes. The practical exam takes place at the Garner Hotel Maastricht, and the theory exam is held in Roermond. Check cbr.nl before your exam to see where to go.

Source: CBR

Can I take automatic driving lessons in Maastricht?

Yes. In Maastricht you choose: an automatic or a manual car. Note: if you pass in an automatic, your licence gets code 78 and you may only drive automatics.

Source: CBR

How much is a trial lesson?

A trial lesson costs €50. You pick a time from the available slots and pay for the lesson.

Other towns: Heerlen, Sittard, Stein, Geleen, Beek

Ready to start?

Pick a time that suits you. You can see the available slots straight away.

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