You have to follow the 7 steps in order :
1. First aid course
2. Theory course
3. Form application at the Vehicles department
4. Theoretical exam
5. Sensibilisation course
6. Driving lessons
7. Practical exam
Yes it is possible to do you theoretical test in English. You will be able to choose the language at the beginning of your test.
Unfortunately not, the experts at the OCV will only be giving you instructions in French.
No, there are no mandatory driving hours in Switzerland. However, they are highly recommended.
No, it is not allowed.
You will have to be accompanied by someone who is at least 23 years old and has held a driver’s license for at least three years that is no longer on probation period.
Yes you can do your practical exam with your own car as long as there is a handbrake that be reached, electronic handbrake are not allowed though. However, going with a driving school car during your exam is well perceived.
Unfortunately, it is not permitted to drive outside Switzerland on a provisional license.
Yes, it is possible to do your sensibilisation course in Geneva if you live in Vaud.
Yes, you can.
Yes you can but before registering for your practical exam in Geneva, you will have to do ask for a waiver in your canton’s vehicles department to do the exam in another canton.
Yes you can. To book the car for the practical test, you will simply need to tell your instructor the date and time.
If you settle in Switzerland in the canton of Geneva, you have one year to exchange your national licence for a Swiss licence at the cantonal vehicle office in Geneva. Depending on your country of origin, you will be able to exchange your licence directly or may have to go on a control course. We have helped hundreds of people with their license exchange and we also can help you with these procedures!
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People coming from one of the following countries are exempted from practical exams and their licenses will be exchanged without any test:
Andorra / Australia / Austria / Belgium / Bulgaria / Canada / Cyprus / Croatia / Czech Republic / Denmark / Estonia / Finland / France / Germany / Great Britain / Greece / Hungary / Iceland / Ireland / Israel / Italy / Japan / Latvia / Liechtenstein / Lithuania / Luxembourg / Malta / Monaco / Morocco / Netherlands / New Zealand / Norway / Poland / Portugal / Romania / San Marino / Singapore / Slovakia / Slovenia / Spain / Sweden / Tunisia / USA
No, it is not mandatory. However it is highly recommended as Swiss road rules can be different from your country of origin and you only have one (1) chance !
You only get one !
Therefore, if you fail the practical test you will have to follow the normal process of obtaining a Swiss driving licence.
First, you have to determine if a practical exam is required by Geneva state to exchange your national license. If yes, then we recommend you to have your driving skills evaluated by our school before registering in the vehicle cantonal office (OCV) to exchange your national license into a Swiss one.
If you fail the practical test you won’t have the possibility to drive in Switzerland with your national license and will have to follow the normal process of obtaining a Swiss driving licence.
As it is pretty difficult and variable from a driver to another to assess how many driving lessons you will need, we can only give you the procedure costs. You will have to pay for an eye test (CHF 20.-), a registering fee in the vehicle car office (CHF ?), an optional cost for an official translator during the practical exam (CHF 150.-) and an issuing fee after succeeding in your practical exam (CHF 150.-).
No, no theoretical question will be asked. However, if you keep missing the main road sign during the exam or missunderstand regularly the priority rules, they may have some doutes about your ability to drive in Switzerland.
By law, you can use your national license in Switzerland for one year. After that you have to exchange your national license into a Swiss one.
Of course, we will be glad to help you get more at ease with the right-hand side driving in Switzerland. We can as well do tailored lessons according your needs (parking at home, Motorway practice to Lausanne, mountain driving, snow driving, commuting from home to work, etc)
Yes you can. To book the car for the practical test, you will simply need to tell your instructor the date and time.
The first aid course, also known as the Samaritan course is the first step to obtaining your driving license! It is a mandatory course, where you will be taught how to apply first aid in case of an accident.
The theory course is the second step to getting your driving license. This course will help you understand Swiss road rules but you will also be given tips for your theoretical exam that will help you pass it. Whether you are a beginner or already hold a foreign license, will highly recommend this course !
Submit the completed form to the motor vehicle department or also known as OCV. You must go to the counter in person and present a color photo of yourself, a first aid certificate, a Swiss identity card or a residence permit.
Once you have completed and filed your application, you will be given a dates to choose from for your theoretical exam. Then when you pass, you will have to buy a provisional license that will allow you to drive as a student within Switzerland.
This third course is a mandatory course to attend that will talk about traffic awareness. It is an 8 hour course that is usually given on two half days of 4 hours each. To attend this course, you must have a valid student license and once completed, you will be able to register for your practical test.
In Switzerland unlike other European countries, Lessons are optional but highly recommended. By taking driving lessons with L2D, you will have a professional to guide you through learning how to drive and all of that in english. You must be at least 18 years old to take the practical test. A road expert determines if you are driving safely and following properly the road rules without putting yourself or others in danger.
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