Terms and conditions
Article 1: General
1.1 These terms and conditions set out the general provisions for providing the category B driving training and the associated CBR/BNOR practical exams. They apply when following a driving course at Rijschool de Veste.
1.2 These terms and conditions and all agreements are governed by Dutch law.
Article 2: Agreements
2.1 In the event that 1 of the terms and conditions is deviated from, the other provisions remain unaffected.
2.2 If there is a misunderstanding about the applicability of the terms and conditions, the conditions agreed in writing shall prevail over these general terms and conditions.
Article 3: Obligation of Rijschool de Veste
Rijschool de Veste is obliged in accordance with these conditions to take care of:
3.1 That the driving lesson is provided by a driving instructor who meets the requirements of the Motor Vehicle Driving Instruction Act (WRM);
3.2 The student receives as much lessons as possible from the same instructor.
3.3 The duration of the driving lesson to be given is fully used for giving driving instruction.
3.4 That the exam application by Rijschool de Veste within 2 weeks after the instructor and the student have granted permission to do so and the student has paid all costs that he or she owes to Rijschool de Veste at that time.
Article 4: Obligations of the student
4.1 The student is obliged to adhere to the agreed date, time and location of the driving lesson. If the student is not present within 15 minutes after the agreed time, the instructor is allowed to leave the location and charge the driving lesson as having been enjoyed.
4.2 A driving lesson must be cancelled at least 24 hours in advance by the student (Sundays, as well as public holidays are not included). The student is entitled to a replacement driving lesson if there is an urgent reason. If there is an urgent reason, this is at the discretion of the accompanying instructor.
4.3 All instructions and directions given by the instructor must be followed at all times.
4.4. The student must have a valid proof of identity with him during the practical exam and be able to present a valid theory certificate.
4.5 The student must refrain from alcohol and other narcotics or medicines that may affect the ability to drive during the driving lessons or the test.
4.6 The student must inform Rijschool de Veste immediately if there is any form of driving disqualification from the authority to drive a motor vehicle.
Article 5: Payments to Rijschool de Veste
5.1 The course will be charged to the student with invoices.
5.2 Rijschool de Veste can change its prices in the meantime. This will have no effect on a student’s current agreement. If it is the case that a student, after having already used a package, needs a new package, this can be purchased at the new price.
5.3 Rijschool de Veste is permitted to hand over the outstanding claim to its collection partner. The additional additional costs of this mediation, such as the extrajudicial collection costs that have been determined in accordance with the “Decree on compensation for extrajudicial costs”, are due if the reminder as referred to in Article 6:96 of the Dutch Civil Code has not been complied with.
Article 6: Exams
6.1 The practical exam can be requested as soon as the student is in possession of a valid theory certificate and a valid health certificate. As soon as the student starts the training, he must immediately apply for the health declaration to prevent stagnation of the training.
6.2 Rijschool de Veste reserves the right to change the lesson agreements made in connection with the exams to be given by it.
6.3If the practical exam does not take place due to a situation that is attributable to the student, the costs of requesting the exam will be fully borne by the student.
6.4 Rijschool de Veste will bear the costs of the exam if there is one of the following circumstances:
1. A family member from the 1st or 2nd degree has died where the funeral has not yet taken place;
2. The training vehicle is not available that day and an equivalent vehicle is also not available at the time the examination is to take place;
3. The vehicle with which the exam is to take place is rejected by the examiner of the CBR, the CCV or the expert of the BNOR and there is no replacement transport available at that time.
Article 7: Dissolution
7.1 The agreement with Rijschool de Veste can be terminated at any time by the student on the understanding that the student cannot make a complaint about the return of the lessons that have been paid by the student.
Article 8: Indemnification
8.1 Rijschool de Veste indemnifies the student against liability of third parties as a result of traffic accidents, traffic violations and collisions that take place during the lesson or the exam, unless there is gross negligence, intent or recklessness on the part of the student. This includes the provisions of Article 4.5.
8.2 If the student receives driving lessons despite the fact that a court decision has been made regarding the disqualification from driving a motor vehicle, the student is liable for all consequences that this entails and the student is in no way indemnified from any form of liability.
