[patriot1911]

But not in The Netherlands, which he explicitly stated he was from. The real answer is that he probably wasn't driving a car.

[Broken_Hippo]

Has it always been that age? We do not know how old the poster is, nor whether or not he had a regular lisence or a permit.

[patriot1911]

It hasn't been less than 18 since 1934, if not further back. Since last year it's possible to get a provisional license at the age of 17 (no earlier).

[Broken_Hippo]

Ah, ok. I truly didn't know.