Discover how the risk perception test works
and practice immediately with RAPP.
The risk perception test is part of the practical driving test for a category B driving licence in Belgium.
This test aims to assess how well you recognise risks in traffic. It is not about knowledge of traffic rules, but about insight, reaction speed, and attentiveness.
You will watch five short traffic videos, each approximately thirty seconds long. After each video, you will be asked “What did you see?” with four answer options. There may be multiple correct answers. You have fifteen seconds to answer before the next video starts.
How does the scoring work?
The test uses a scoring system with penalty correction. That means:
Correct answer clicked = +1 point
Incorrect answer clicked = –1 point
No answer clicked = 0 points
Tip: don’t guess arbitrarily. Incorrect answers lower your score. Only click what you have genuinely seen. Your total score is calculated out of 10 points. You pass if you achieve at least 6 out of 10.
Why does the risk perception test exist?
The risk perception test evaluates your ability to recognise danger before it is too late. In real traffic, it is crucial that you:
notice in time that a pedestrian wants to cross,
anticipate a car that suddenly brakes,
or respond to a cyclist coming from a side street.
In other words: the test shows how safely and consciously you drive.
When should you take the risk perception test?
You take the risk perception test after your theory exam and before your practical exam with the examiner.
You must pass the test to move on to the practical section.
The test is organised at the GOCA exam centres.
You can book online via their website and take the test in Dutch, French, or German.
How can you practise for the risk perception test?
The best way to practise is by learning to assess real traffic situations.
You do this by:
Watching practice videos with typical traffic situations.
Driving yourself (with an instructor) and naming the risks you see.
Training with the RAPP app, which provides realistic test videos that work the same way as the official test.
RAPP helps you to better anticipate and quickly recognise where dangers might arise — just like in the real test.
Ready to practice?
Do you want to pass your risk perception test without stress? Practice the first 5 videos for free in the RAPP app. Discover realistic traffic situations, test your reflexes, and see your score immediately.