At a Glance - the 6 steps to the definitive driver's license:
1. Application form for LFA
Complete and sign truthfully
Submit in person with valid first aid certificate, current eye test, color passport photo and identity card (ID, passport or foreigner's identity card) to the residents' registration office in your municipality of residence or directly to the road traffic office in your canton of residence.
prepare for the basic theory test
Submit in person with valid first aid certificate, current eye test, color passport photo and identity card (ID, passport or foreigner's identity card) to the residents' registration office in your municipality of residence or directly to the road traffic office in your canton of residence.
prepare for the basic theory test
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 (LFA)
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 (LFA)
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 (LFA)
You have the choice: automatic or manual transmission
Recommendation: Practical driving training up to test maturity with a licensed driving instructor.
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Requirement: valid learner's permit (LFA)
You have the choice: automatic or manual transmission
Recommendation: Practical driving training up to test maturity with a licensed driving instructor.
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4. Practical Driving Test
At least 18 years
Requirement: valid learner's permit (LFA)
Requirement: attended mandatory traffic safety course: duration 8 lessons
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 (LFA)
Requirement: attended mandatory traffic safety course: duration 8 lessons
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
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.
Obligation to attend 2-phase further training (WAB course) in the 1st year of the probationary period: duration 7 hours
Valid for a limited period: 3 years
Requirement: passing practical driving test
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.
Obligation to attend 2-phase further training (WAB course) in the 1st year of the probationary period: duration 7 hours
6. Definitive Driver's License
At least 21 years
Requirement: valid probationary driver's license
Requirement: attended mandatory WAB-Course
Valid for an unlimited period
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Requirement: valid probationary driver's license
Requirement: attended mandatory WAB-Course
Valid for an unlimited period
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