Manual
Manual trial lesson
Assessment, driving and personal lesson advice.
Single lesson: € 58 / 50 minOffer price€ 49
- 50 minutes
- Fully credited with a package
- Dutch or English
Since 1981 · 45 years of experience in Amsterdam
Your driving licence starts with confidence.
Start with a 50-minute trial lesson. We assess where you stand and only then advise which learning route suits you. Choose manual or automatic, in Dutch or English.
- Trial lesson fully credited*
- Manual € 58 · automatic € 63 per 50 min
- Personal lesson and progress plan
- Instalment payment where available
Not ready to book yet? Ask for free personal advice.
THE MAHES FRIENDS OFFER
A great start. Better together.
Already learning with MAHES? Introduce a new student: you receive €25 lesson credit and your friend receives €25 off a new package.
For a new driving lesson package of at least 20 lessons of 50 minutes. Register the referral before purchase.
Request the friends offerContact us before paying. We confirm the referral and send an adjusted offer; the discount is not applied automatically in checkout.
Offer terms
- The referrer is an existing MAHES student; the friend is a new student. One referral per new student, no self-referrals and no retrospective discounts on existing orders.
- Applies to a new manual or automatic driving lesson package of at least 20 lessons of 50 minutes, after MAHES has confirmed the referral before purchase.
- The friend receives €25 package discount in the confirmed offer. Your €25 lesson credit becomes available after the qualifying package is fully paid, including when paying in instalments.
- Lesson credit is for MAHES lessons, is not transferable and cannot be exchanged for cash. A refunded qualifying package does not earn referral credit.
- Cannot be combined with other promotions. The standard trial lesson price credit and statutory consumer rights remain unchanged.
Why choose MAHES sinds 1981
45
45 years of experienceDriving and taxi training since 1981
2×50
Effective lesson blocksRegular appointment at least 100 minutes
16.5
Driving lessons from age 16.5Taxi training from age 18
M/F
An instructor who suits youMale or female, where available
Choose your training
What would you like to start with?
Choose the right route and see the price, contents and terms before booking.
How you start at MAHES sinds 1981
Insight first. Then your package.
You only choose once you know what fits your experience, pace and driving goal.
- 01
Book your trial lesson
Choose a preferred time online for 50 minutes of driving and getting acquainted.
- 02
Get honest advice
We assess your vehicle control, road awareness, learning pace and confidence.
- 03
Choose your own route
Continue with individual lessons or a clear package for manual or automatic.
Choose your training
Two routes. One trusted starting point.
See the key prices, components and terms at a glance. Then choose the training that fits your goal.
45 years of experienceClear total pricesPersonal guidanceInstalment payment where available
Driving lessonsManual & automaticDriving lessons from age 16.5
Trial lesson offerPersonal driving lessons with a clear plan
Learn to drive safely and independently with visible progress and focused preparation for the practical exam.
- Regular appointments at least 2 × 50 minutes
- Free online theory practice questions
- Packages from €549 · Klarna where available
- Dutch and English
Taxi trainingTheory & practiceProfessional taxi transport from age 18
Complete packagePractical route to your driver card
Prepare professionally for theory, practice and exams with components and terms that are clear in advance.
- Individual, complete and fast-track routes
- Clear explanation of external costs
- Guidance towards your driver card
- Instalment payment where available
Safe and transparent payment
You see what you pay in advance.
Pay by iDEAL, card or — where available — Klarna. The chosen payment provider shows the available option and payment moments before completion.
Recommended starting options
Three clear ways to start.
Start with a trial lesson or choose a package after receiving a personal assessment. All options and terms are on the pricing page.
Manual
Manual 30 Complete
Complete route with ample practice time.
Single lesson: € 58 / 50 minOffer price€ 2.099
Pay later or in instalments · Klarna
- 30 × 50 minutes
- Practical test included
- Free online theory questions
- Personal lesson and test plan
Automatic
Automatic 30 Complete
Popular complete automatic route.
Single lesson: € 63 / 50 minOffer price€ 2.249
Pay later or in instalments · Klarna
- 30 × 50 minutes
- Practical test included
- Free online theory questions
- Personal lesson and test plan
View all options All amounts are consumer prices. Only what is listed with a package is included.
Clarity before you order
Know exactly where you stand.
A driving course is an important investment. That is why at MAHES sinds 1981 you see the lesson duration, total package price, included exams and any terms before ordering.
Compare MAHES sinds 1981 packages- ✓No hidden components
Each package states exactly what is and is not included.
- ✓Flexible payment
Eligible packages can be paid in instalments via the available payment provider.
- ✓Exam preparation
Your progress and exam readiness are discussed during the training.
Expat Driving
New in the Netherlands?
Foreign licence, Dutch traffic or a complete driving course? MAHES sinds 1981 helps you find the practical route that fits your situation.
Explore Expat Driving
My MAHES sinds 1981
My MAHES is now active.
Open the secure customer portal for your personal appointments, progress, package, payments, messages and released documents. New accounts are first linked to the correct application.
- Secure sign-in with your personal account
- Only the signed-in customer's data
- Personal linking before lesson and payment details appear
- Installable on iPhone, Android, Windows and Mac
MAHESsinds 1981Now activeSecure customer portal
After a verified link, you only see the information belonging to your own training.
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Clarity in advance
Frequently asked questions.
Question not listed? Choose below how you would like to get in touch.
Can I take a trial lesson first?
Yes. The manual trial lesson costs € 39 and lasts 50 minutes. If you then choose a package for the same learner, we credit the full trial-lesson amount paid after verification.
How long does a regular appointment last?
A lesson unit lasts 50 minutes. We schedule regular driving lessons as at least two consecutive units of 100 minutes.
Do you teach both manual and automatic?
Yes. You can choose manual or automatic, a male or female instructor where available, and lessons in Dutch or English.
Can I pay in instalments?
For eligible packages you can choose from the available instalment options while ordering. The terms and payment moments are clearly stated before completion.
What is included in the taxi training?
That differs per package. Theory, exams and the number of practical hours are stated per product. External costs such as VOG, medical assessment and driver card are only included when explicitly indicated.
Is a preferred time immediately final?
No. We first check the availability of instructor, vehicle and scheduling. You then receive a confirmation from MAHES sinds 1981.
Ready for the first step?
Book 50 minutes of driving and personal advice.
The trial lesson costs € 39. You then decide yourself whether and how you continue.