DriveCity Zaandam
DriveCity for your Driving Lessons in Zaandam
Ready to start your driving journey at the number one Driving School in Zaandam? With DriveCity, you’ll quickly and safely obtain your driver’s license through our proven method!
- Higher pass rate than the national average
- 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 DriveCity 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
- 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
- Free trial lesson
- Acces to online theory course (English)
- 30 driving lessons of 60 minutes
- CBR interim test
- CBR practical exam
- Retake exam insurance: With a €175 surcharge (to be taken out before your 10th driving lesson)
- Pay in 5 instalments starting from €515
- Master package
- Free trial lesson
- Acces to online theory course (English)
- 42 driving lessons of 60 minutes
- CBR interim test
- CBR practical exam
- Retake insurance: complete
- Pay in 6 instalments from €541
- No administration fees
- Go fast package
- Free trial lesson
- 33 driving lessons of 60 minutes
- CBR practical exam
- Pay in 3 installments from €999
- No administration fees
- Start-up package
- Free trial lesson
- Acces to online theory course (English)
- 26 driving lessons of 60 minutes
- CBR practical exam
- Pay in 4 instalments starting from €524
- No registration fees
Our packages
- Package A
- 8 driving lessons (60 minutes)
- Personal guidance by a dedicated instructor
- Pay in installments from €299,50
- Package B
- 16 driving lessons (60 minutes)
- Personal guidance by a dedicated instructor
- Pay in installments from €599
Separate options
Explore our Individual Options!
At DriveCity we also offer flexible individual driving lessons, including CBR practical exam, CBR intermediate test and guidance for fear of failure. Step by step towards your driving license!
Individual driving lesson
(per 60 min.)
CBR Interim test
CBR Practical Exam
Trailer driving lesson
(per 60 min.)
Meet your Friendly Driving Instructor Serge
DriveCity (formerly known as Rijschool Zomer) is a family-owned driving school led by Serge. Founded in the 1960s in Vriezenveen, the company has spent over 25 years helping hundreds of students pass their driving exams before Serge’s father took the helm.
Under his leadership, the company grew into a regional driving school offering professional driving lessons in Zaandam and Amsterdam. Recently, Serge followed in his father’s footsteps to lead the company, rebranding it as DriveCity. While the name has changed to reflect our modern approach, we continue to build upon the solid foundation and legacy of Rijschool Zomer.
“My father was a great man who always aimed to bring out the best in his students. It is an honour to continue his legacy under the DriveCity name,” says Serge.
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@drivecity.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 DriveCity?
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 60 minutes.
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 manual transmission (model year 2023), Volkswagen Golf hybrid automatic transmission (model year 2025), Volkswagen Tiguan hybrid automatic transmission (model year 2025).
Where will I be picked up?
The pick-up location is at the Central station of Zaandam. 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.
Get your Trial Lesson!
- Higher pass rate than the national average
- No waiting lists
- More than 60 years of experience
Contact us by telephone? +31 6 2222 86 02