The Netherlands is a beautiful place to visit and each year thousands of Brits take their cars on a road trip around the country of Tulips, Windmillls and Marco Van Basten.
If you have a holiday coming up that entails driving around this scenic and famously flat country, then you are more than likely in the process of making sure you know the rules of the road.
The Netherlands does have some nuances which make it a different driving experience compared to the UK, so it is important that you are prepared for this before you travel.
Netherlands Driving Laws
At the most basic level, to drive in the Netherlands you need to be over 18 and hold a full valid driving license. If your driving licence is from an EU or EEA country (this includes the UK) then this should be all you need. An International Driving Permit is not required for UK drivers.