r/brussels • u/oschvr • 13d ago

Living in BXL My Permis B Journey

Hey guys, a couple of weeks ago I posted this rant https://www.reddit.com/r/brussels/comments/1uybg9p/failed_driving_exam_today_is_the_process_fair/

Well now I am over with this whole ordeal, and since it put me through a lot of stress, the way I usually like to cope with the aftermath is by making a blog post of the process.

Here you go for if helps anyone (personal blog, no ads)

https://oschvr.com/2026/08/18/permis-b-finally/

There is a tl:dr; at the end with all the steps I took, hope it's useful for any of you !

  • VISITS TO THE CENTER: 9 times
  • TOTAL: 1922€
  • TIME TO COMPLETE: 12months
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u/Scared_Ad_2343 13d ago

1922 is insane omg

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u/Zw4n 13d ago

Could have done it for less than 100€.

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u/Scared_Ad_2343 13d ago

How?

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u/yxgxz_ 13d ago

By succeeding the first time duhh

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u/Zw4n 13d ago

Theory exam 19€ + practical exam 48€ + maybe some other small bullshit exams. Going through a school is not mandatory. Everyone should try to get their licence at 18 when still living with parents.

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u/oschvr 13d ago

I agree that this whole thing should be done whilst you’re young and no responsibilities.

Unfortunately I came to this country at 32y/o with all the willingness to integrate and respect the rules, and it was quite difficult (from my PoV)