What Dutch cyclists learned as kids
The Dutch cycling crash course for expats.
Seven modules. Real scenarios. Instant feedback. Master the rules that actually matter in the Netherlands - from priority intersections to cycle path law.
3 free questions per module - no account needed
What you'll master
Module 01
Fundamentals
Module 02
Priority Rules
Module 03
Signs & Signals
Module 04
Road Users
How it works
Scenario
You're dropped into a real Dutch cycling moment. Make a call.
Feedback
Instant feedback confirms your instinct or corrects it with the actual rule.
Lesson
Open the lesson accordion to go deeper on any skill, any time.
7 modules
Fundamentals
The essential rules every cyclist in the Netherlands needs to know before anything else.
Entire module free
Priority Rules
Who goes first - and how to know before it matters.
3 free questions
Signs & Signals
Read the signs that keep you out of trouble.
3 free questions
Road Users
Trams, pedestrians, and everyone else sharing the road.
3 free questions
Infrastructure
Roundabouts, cycle paths, and city cycling rules.
3 free questions
Legal Rules
The laws that apply to cyclists - and the fines if you miss them.
3 free questions
Vocabulary
The Dutch words you'll see on roads and signs.
3 free questions
Built for foreigners, not Dutch people
Dutch cyclists learn this stuff as kids. You didn't. CycleDutch targets exactly the rules that differ from what you already know - so you recalibrate fast and stay safe.
Common questions
Do I need an account to start?
No. You can start answering questions straight away and your progress is kept in your browser. Signing in later saves that progress to your account so it survives a new device or a cleared browser.
Is CycleDutch an official Dutch cycling licence or exam?
No. There is no cycling licence in the Netherlands, and CycleDutch is not affiliated with any Dutch authority. It is a preparation course: the questions and explanations are based on Dutch traffic law (RVV 1990) so you know the rules before your first ride.
How long does it take?
Most people work through a module in a few minutes. There are seven modules plus a final test, so the whole course is comfortably a single sitting - and you can stop and come back, since your place is saved.
Do I need a helmet to cycle in the Netherlands?
No. There is no legal helmet requirement and most Dutch cyclists do not wear one. The exception is speed pedelecs (fast e-bikes up to 45km/h), whose riders must wear an approved helmet.
I already cycle in my own country. Is this still useful?
That is exactly who it is built for. The riding is not the hard part - the priority rules, road markings, and the sheer density of other cyclists are. CycleDutch targets the rules that differ from what you already know.
Full course €9.99, once · Less than a red-light fine (€160)