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Yes. Driving schools that provide regulated professional driver training must be officially recognised or accredited. Driver training is a regional responsibility, so Flanders, Brussels and Wallonia supervise driving schools within their own systems.

Not always. Learners can follow different training routes depending on the region. Private practice with a supervisor is possible in certain routes, while professional lessons are compulsory for other routes or after repeated exam failures.

In Flanders, a learner who wants an M18 provisional licence without a supervisor must complete at least 20 hours of practical lessons at a recognised driving school and receive a certificate confirming that independent practice is permitted.

Not for the first attempts. You may study independently, but after two failed category B theory exams you must complete at least 12 hours of theory lessons at a recognised driving school before trying again.

After every second failed category B practical exam, the candidate must complete at least six hours of practical lessons at a recognised driving school before taking another attempt.

Yes. Brussels offers several category B training routes combining private practice and lessons at an approved driving school. A candidate can also follow a direct driving-school route with the required professional training.

Wallonia offers a driving-school pathway in which the learner receives professional instruction before completing the required training stage. A direct-access route using professional lessons is also available under the applicable conditions.

Yes. When the practical exam is taken through a recognised driving school, the driving school can arrange the appointment and provide the training or examination vehicle.

Yes. Professional driving instructors must meet qualification and authorisation requirements. The detailed rules are administered by the competent region.