Driving School Zaandam
Rijschool Zomer for your Driving Lessons in Zaandam
Ready to start your driving journey at the number one Driving School in Zaandam? With Rijschool Zomer, you’ll quickly and safely obtain your driver’s license through our proven method!
- High Pass Rate of 85%
- Specialized for internationals / expats
- Available 7 days a week for bookings
Get your Trial Lesson!
In the trial lesson, we’ll evaluate your skills and suggest the appropriate course for you. Are you prepared?
Contact us by telephone?
+31 6 2222 86 02
This is why you choose Rijschool Zomer as your Driving School in Zaandam
Manual & automatic driving
Short exam waiting times
Personal planning system
They have already passed their driving exams. Will you be next?
The right Driving School in Zaandam for your Driving Lessons
- Fluent English & Spanish Speaking
- Manual or automatic driving lessons
- Affordable & reliable
Book your trial Lesson. Satisfied?
Choose your personal package
Practice, practice practice..
Take your exams.
You passed!
Driving School Zaandam, your Custom Lesson Packages
On average, it usually takes between 35 to 45 driving lessons for individuals to successfully pass the exam. However, progress varies from person to person. We take pride in providing personalized guidance to help you choose the exam or lesson package that best suits your needs. Intrigued?
Exam Packages
- Basic package *
- For experienced drivers (Automatic or manual transmission)
- No registration fee worth €35,-
- 1 trial lesson without obligation for only €50,-
- 1 online theory course (English)
- 1 online practical lesson preparation
- 26 driving lessons
- Standard blocks of 90 minutes
- 1 practical interim test
- 1 practical exam
- Payment in installments possible
- Master package *
- For inexperienced drivers (Automatic or manual transmission)
- No registration fee worth €35,-
- 1 trial lesson without obligation for only €50,-
- 1 online theory course (English)
- 1 online practical lesson preparation
- 46 driving lessons
- Standard blocks of 90 minutes
- 1 practical interim test
- 1 practical exam
- Payment in installments possible
- Rush package *
- Automatic or manual transmission
- No registration fee worth €35,-
- 1 trial lesson without obligation for only €50,-
- 1 online practical lesson preparation
- 35 driving lessons
- Standard blocks of 90 minutes
- 1 practical interim test
- 1 practical exam
- Payment in installments possible
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Re-examination package *
day course
- Automatic or manual transmission
- Exam on the same day
- 9 intensive driving lessons
- Focus on exam routes
- 1 practical re-exam
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Re-examination package *
1/2 day course
- Automatic or manual transmission
- Exam on the same day
- 5 intensive driving lessons
- Focus on exam routes
- 1 practical re-exam
* Excluding CBR fees and test costs. Need fewer lessons? We’ll refund the difference!
Our packages
- Package B
- 20 driving lessons
- Payment in installments possible
Separate options
Explore our Individual Options!
Individual driving lesson (per 45 min.)
CBR Interim test
CBR Practical Exam
BNOR Exam
Fear of failure
Trailer riding lesson
(per 60 min.)
Meet your Friendly Driving Instructor Serge
Rijschool Zomer is a small family business led by Serge. The company was founded in the 1960s in Vriezenveen. After Rijschool Zomer helped hundreds of students pass their exams for 25 years, Serge’s father took over the company.
Under his leadership it grew into a regionally operating driving school, with driving lessons in Zaandam and Amsterdam. A few years ago, Serge followed in his father’s footsteps and became the head of Rijschool Zomer.
“My father was a great man who always wanted to get the best out of his students. It’s an honour to continue his legacy!”
Answers to frequently asked questions
Here you will find the most frequently asked questions and answers for driving lessons at your driving school in Zaandam. Do you have another question? Then you can always contact us at info@rijschoolzomer.nl
When can I start driving lessons at your driving school in Zaandam?
You may take driving lessons as early as 16.5 years of age and take practical tests starting on your 17th birthday. If you pass, you may only drive with a guide until your 18th birthday. For example, your parents, grandparents or neighbors. This companion must be at least 27 years old and have held a driver's license for 5 years. Also, your companion must never have committed a serious traffic offense. Your escort(s) must be listed on your escort pass.
Note: apply for the escort pass right at the beginning of your driver training. You can only apply for your driver's license at the municipality upon presentation of this companion pass.
What do I need to know about the trial lesson?
The free trial lesson is meant to help you get to know the instructor and see what a driving lesson is like. You'll also have the opportunity to ask questions. After the lesson, you'll receive feedback and advice about the number of lessons needed to have a good chance of pass your driving test.
Can I get my driver's license quickly?
Yes, we offer crash courses so that you can quickly obtain your driver’s license.
How many driving lessons do need before I can get my driver’s license?
According to a CBR survey of exam candidates (2025), the average number of hours for obtaining a driver's license is around 43. But since everyone learns at their own speed, the number of driving lessons you need naturally varies from person to person. Our instructor can estimate how many driving lessons you will need. You can find more information on the CBR website.
What is the success rate of Rijschool Zomer?
Thanks to our unique teaching method and experienced driving instructors, our students are well guided during the lessons. This is also reflected in our pass rate, which is above the national average.
Do I need to have certain knowledge of cars before I start taking lessons?
No, you don't need any prior knowledge. But it does work to your advantage if you already have some knowledge of theory, then you can immediately apply this knowledge during your driving lessons.
What is the average duration of a driving lesson at your driving school in Zaandam?
A driving lesson with us lasts 45 minutes, but we routinely schedule two lessons in a row. So you have 90 minutes of lessons each time, so you learn to drive even faster.
Can I also take driving lessons in an automatic transmission car?
Yes, that is possible. We have both a manual shift transmission car and an automatic transmission car.
Can I also take driving lessons in another language?
Yes, we have Dutch-, English- and Spanish-speaking WRM-certified instructors.
Can I also take driving lessons in Zaandam in the evenings and weekends?
Yes, we also give driving lessons in the evenings and on Saturdays.
What cars do you teach in with your driving school in Zaandam??
Our teaching cars are a Volkswagen Golf (2022) and Volkswagen Polo (2022).
Where will I be picked up?
The pick-up location is at the station Bijlmer Arena, Station Sloterdijk, central station of Utrecht or Central station of Zaandam depending from where you live. We feel it is important to devote the entire lesson to teaching, and to you as a student. By having a central pick-up location, we want to avoid you being mostly busy taking the other student(s) home.
What are administrative fees for the practical exam?
If you are going to take the practical driving exam, you must pay administrative fees. This amounts to €138.50. If you look at our driving lesson packages, you will see that the practical exam is included. So why do you still have to pay €138.50 in administrative fees?
In the package, the costs from our side are included. Think of the instructor’s time, the fuel for the car, insurance, scheduling, and everything else needed to make sure you can take your practical exam properly. These are separate from the CBR administrative fees. The €138.50 are the costs that the CBR charges for providing their services. This is why these are calculated separately.
Are you taking a fear-of-failure exam? Then the administrative fees are slightly higher, namely €195.
Get your Trial Lesson!
- High Pass Rate of 85%
- No waiting lists
- More than 60 years of experience
Contact us by telephone? +31 6 2222 86 02