1. Identify the decisive details
In a Flemish theory exam, you answer 48 questions correctly and make two mistakes on questions penalised by 5 points each. Do you pass?
2. Compare the possible decisions
- Yes: only two mistakes are within the allowance.
- No: 40/50, below the required 41.
- Yes: 48 correct answers means 48/50.
Show the answer and explanation
Correct answer: B · No: 40/50, below the required 41.
You start at 50 points. Two five-point mistakes subtract 10, leaving 40. The pass threshold is 41; counting only correct answers ignores weighted penalties. This example concerns Flanders.
3. What changes if the situation changes?
One five-point mistake plus four one-point mistakes costs 9 points: 41/50. Always calculate the weighted total instead of just counting mistakes.
Regulatory source ↗Flanders theory scoringReviewed 2026-11-06