The way to the driver's license (B) - at a glance
1. Learner's permit application
Learner's permit application complete and sign truthfully
Submit in person with valid first aid certificate, current eye test, color passport photo and original identity card/passport (foreign citizens require an original residence permit) to the residents' registration office in your municipality of residence or directly to the Road Traffic Office.
prepare for the basic theory test
original identity card/passport (foreign citizens must submit the original residence permit)
Submit in person with valid first aid certificate, current eye test, color passport photo and original identity card/passport (foreign citizens require an original residence permit) to the residents' registration office in your municipality of residence or directly to the Road Traffic Office.
prepare for the basic theory test
original identity card/passport (foreign citizens must submit the original residence permit)
2. Basic Theory Test
At least 17 years
Valid for an unlimited period
Passing the basis theory test authorized the holder to receive a learner's permit
Limited validity of the learner's permit: 2 years / only in Switzerland
Valid for an unlimited period
Passing the basis theory test authorized the holder to receive a learner's permit
Limited validity of the learner's permit: 2 years / only in Switzerland
3. Practical Driving Education
At least 17 years
Requirement: valid learner's permit
You have the choice: automatic or manual transmission
Practical driving education up to test maturity with a licensed driving instructor
Supplementary private learning and practice drives with accompanying persons
Obligation: participation in the mandatory Traffic Safety Course (VKU): duration 8 lessons
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Requirement: valid learner's permit
You have the choice: automatic or manual transmission
Practical driving education up to test maturity with a licensed driving instructor
Supplementary private learning and practice drives with accompanying persons
Obligation: participation in the mandatory Traffic Safety Course (VKU): duration 8 lessons
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4. Practical Driving Test
At least 18 years
Requirement: valid learner's permit
Requirement: confirmed participation in the mandatory Traffic Safety Course (VKU)
Requirement: completed driving education up to test maturity
Requirement: mandatory learner's driving experience of at least 1 year up to the age of 20 (not required for the second learner's license)
Requirement: valid learner's permit
Requirement: confirmed participation in the mandatory Traffic Safety Course (VKU)
Requirement: completed driving education up to test maturity
Requirement: mandatory learner's driving experience of at least 1 year up to the age of 20 (not required for the second learner's license)
5. Probationary Driver’s License
At least 18 years
Valid for a limited period: 3 years
Requirement: passing practical driving test
Obligation: participation in the mandatory WAB-Course (2-phase advanced training) within the 1st year of the probationary period: duration 7 hours
Good to know: the first time the license is withdrawn, the probationary period is extended by 1 year. In case of the second withdrawal, the probationary driver's license is revoked and cancelled.
Valid for a limited period: 3 years
Requirement: passing practical driving test
Obligation: participation in the mandatory WAB-Course (2-phase advanced training) within the 1st year of the probationary period: duration 7 hours
Good to know: the first time the license is withdrawn, the probationary period is extended by 1 year. In case of the second withdrawal, the probationary driver's license is revoked and cancelled.
6. Definitive Driver's License
At least 21 years
Valid for an unlimited period
Requirement: valid driver's license at the end of the probationary period
Requirement: confirmed participation in the mandatory WAB-Course
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Valid for an unlimited period
Requirement: valid driver's license at the end of the probationary period
Requirement: confirmed participation in the mandatory WAB-Course
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