Driving Lessons in Rijswijk — at home on your exam ground

History and Character of Rijswijk

Rijswijk is an independent municipality directly south of The Hague, but in terms of atmosphere it feels more like a compact, quiet residential town than a busy metropolis. The municipality originated as a garden village and grew considerably after World War II with the construction of post-war housing estates. Rijswijk-Noord borders directly onto Den Haag-Zuid, meaning urban traffic flows seamlessly between the two.

What sets Rijswijk apart for learner drivers is its mix of wide arterial roads and quiet residential streets, giving the instructor ample opportunity to practise both motorway and urban driving skills within a small area. The town is also compact enough to cover a wide range of traffic situations in a single lesson.

Traffic Situation in Rijswijk

Prinses Beatrixlaan is one of the main arteries through Rijswijk, connecting the municipality to The Hague. During the morning and evening rush hours (roughly 07:30–09:00 and 16:30–18:30) there is regular congestion in the direction of the city. For learner drivers this is useful practice in patiently judging lane changes and merging in slow-moving traffic.

The Rijswijk-Zuid neighbourhood has narrower residential streets with parked cars on both sides — typical situations for parking manoeuvres and oncoming traffic. Around the centre there are various roundabouts that give beginners a good grounding for practising right-of-way rules. The CBR exam centre on Lange Kleiweg is situated in a quiet, mixed area with both commercial buildings and residential streets — representative of the type of traffic you will encounter on exam day.

Parking in Rijswijk

Paid parking applies in Rijswijk town centre during daytime hours. Rates are broadly in line with the regional average — check current rates via rijswijk.nl or the parking app. Outside the centre many streets are free, but in some residential areas residents-only parking applies. As a learner driver it is useful to know that picking up and dropping off is perfectly possible on the roadside in most residential streets; wide pavements provide space for a safe start to the lesson.

The town centre has several car parks and one multi-storey car park near the shopping area. There is ample parking in the immediate vicinity of the CBR exam centre — convenient for companions picking up candidates after the exam.

Accessibility for People with Disabilities

Rijswijk has disabled parking spaces throughout the centre and near public facilities. The CBR exam centre is well accessible for people with a disability. Candidates with a medical indication can apply to the CBR for an adapted vehicle or additional support — discuss this well in advance with your instructor.

Roadworks and Disruptions

Rijswijk periodically carries out works on its main roads, particularly around the arterial routes towards The Hague. Current situation at time of writing — check up-to-date information via rijswijk.nl or ANWB Traffic Information before setting out. Bear in mind that roadworks more often take place outside peak hours (overnight or at weekends), but temporary traffic measures and diversions can also affect the driving route during the day.