“How many lessons will I need?” is a sensible question before you start learning to drive. You want to plan your time and understand the cost. My answer starts with your experience and what you can do behind the wheel, rather than a promise of a fixed number.

I’m Elvis Begic, your instructor at Rijschool in Maastricht. I teach manual driving lessons in English and Dutch. Together, we use your starting point and progress to decide what needs practice next.

Your starting point matters

A complete beginner needs time to become familiar with the controls while learning to observe traffic. Someone who has taken lessons elsewhere may already feel comfortable with the car but need to practise positioning, junctions or independent decisions.

Previous experience gives us useful information, but it does not settle the whole lesson plan. Tell me what you have practised, what felt comfortable and what still causes difficulty. During a trial lesson, we can discuss a more realistic direction for your training.

If you feel unsure about getting started, read how to begin driving lessons calmly in Maastricht.

Compare minutes, not only the number of lessons

A package of 20 lessons does not tell you how much driving time it contains unless you also know the lesson duration. Twenty lessons of 60 minutes contain 20 hours; twenty lessons of 90 minutes contain 30 hours. That is a comparison of time, not a claim that one format always gets better results.

I also offer 90-minute lessons. A longer session gives us time to practise, discuss an exercise and try it again. Which duration suits you depends on your concentration, needs and schedule.

When comparing the current lesson prices and packages, check the minutes per lesson and what is included. Also ask what additional lessons cost if you need more practice after a package.

Look at progress you can explain

Instead of only counting completed lessons, we discuss the skills you are developing. Can you move off smoothly without constant prompts? Do you notice a developing situation early? Can you explain your choice of speed or position?

These questions help us identify a clear next goal. You may make steady progress with car control and need more time for busy traffic. We practise the part that needs attention, rather than assume every skill develops at the same pace.

Read more about my approach in patient driving instruction in Maastricht.

Theory and practical lessons belong together

Knowing the meaning of a sign helps you understand the situation you meet on the road. After a lesson, revisit a rule or sign you found confusing and bring your questions to the next session.

You can study in English or Dutch on my free platform, ViaTheoria. Theory study supports your understanding, but it does not replace practising observation, car control and decisions behind the wheel.

Build a budget with room for your actual progress

Before choosing a package, check the lesson duration, the included services and any separate costs. The package price alone may not describe the full cost of your training. Ask what happens if you need extra lessons and read the applicable terms before booking.

An estimate is useful for planning. It remains an estimate: your learning pace and progress can change the plan. We discuss the next steps as your skills develop rather than treat the package size as a guarantee of exam readiness.

What should you ask during a trial lesson?

Discuss your own lesson plan with Elvis

Whether you live in Maastricht, Meerssen, Bunde or another nearby town, start by sharing your experience and preferred language. We can discuss availability, a practical starting point and the lesson options.

View the current driving lesson prices or contact Elvis about a trial lesson. The useful question is not only how many lessons you will take, but what you need to learn during them.