Auto-écoleBelgique
269. Auto-école
Une auto-école est un organisme qui dispense une formation théorique et pratique professionnelle aux apprentis conducteurs. Des instructeurs qualifiés enseignent les règles de circulation, la maîtrise du véhicule, l’observation, les manœuvres et la conduite sûre dans le trafic réel. Selon le pays et la catégorie de permis, les cours peuvent être facultatifs, obligatoires avant l’obtention d’un permis provisoire ou imposés après plusieurs échecs à l’examen. L’auto-école prépare les candidats aux examens officiels, mais ceux-ci sont généralement organisés par un centre d’examen ou une autorité indépendante.
Do driving schools have to be recognised in Belgium?
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.
Are driving-school lessons mandatory for category B in Belgium?
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.
How many driving-school lessons are needed for an M18 provisional licence in Flanders?
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.
Do you need theory lessons at a driving school in Flanders?
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.
What happens after two failed practical exams in Flanders?
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.
Can you take driving-school lessons in Brussels?
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.
What driving-school route is available in Wallonia?
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.
Can a driving school arrange the practical exam in Belgium?
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.
Are driving instructors regulated in Belgium?
Yes. Professional driving instructors must meet qualification and authorisation requirements. The detailed rules are administered by the competent region.

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