Why Smart Mnemonics Remain Crucial in 2026

The BRAVOK principle

This is a classic that will also feature heavily in 2026 exams. Tires, Brakes, Battery, Lighting, Oil, Coolant (in Dutch: Banden, Remmen, Accu, Verlichting, Olie, Koelvloeistof). If you get a question about the technical inspection of the car, use BRAVOK and you won't forget anything.

Mopeds and the bicycle path

Mnemonic: "Snors (light mopeds) drive blue, broms (mopeds) drive yellow." Blue license plates (light moped) generally have to be on the bicycle path, yellow license plates (moped) often belong on the roadway in urban areas.