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Do you not yet have a category A or B permit? Then start at 1.
Do you already have a valid first aid card?
If yes, then you can continue with position 2.
Otherwise you must complete the emergency helper course. Nothelferkurs.
When applying for a learner's licence, you must present your original emergency helper's certificate. The course lasts 10 lessons and is valid for 6 years. (You can complete the course from the age of 14).
Download the form “Lernfahrgesuch Kanton Zürich / Learner driving application Canton Zurich“ or “Lernfahrgesuch Kanton Thurgau / Learning driving application Canton Thurgau“ from the Road Traffic Office. Please only use white paper for printing. You can also obtain the learner driving application from the city/municipal administration or from any road traffic office.
If it has been more than 2 years since your last vision and hearing test, you will need to have a new test done by your family doctor, ophthalmologist or optician. The test results will be recorded on this form.
If you want, you can check your eyes briefly here. "Augen Online Check / Eyes Online Check"
Have the completed form confirmed in person at the residents' registration office at your place of residence and present a valid identity card and 1 colour passport photo (size: 35x45 mm). Do not forget your signature.
Send the application form for the theory test with emergency helper's licence to the road traffic office.
The Road Traffic Licensing Office will check that your learner driver application is in order and send you a form to register for the theory test.
You send this application back to the road traffic office when you have prepared for the test. The theory test will take place 3-4 weeks later.
In which languages can the theory test be taken?
Basically only in the three national languages German, French and Italian, in some cantons the theory test can also be taken in English, it is best to enquire directly at the relevant road traffic office. Other languages have not been possible since 2008.
You will be tested on 50 questions within 45 minutes. Please note that several answers may be correct.
The test is passed if the maximum of 15 error points has not been exceeded.
The theory test can be repeated as often as required.
Once you have passed the test, you will receive your learner's licence by post 2-3 days later.
You can find a demo version of the theory test (CUT) from the Road Traffic Office here
Learn original exam questions from the Road Traffic Office on the theory24 learning portal
Once you have passed the theory test, the StVA Road Traffic Office will send you your learner's permit, which is valid for 4 months and cannot be extended, in good time for your birthday.
Now you can drive all by yourself.
As already mentioned, you must complete the full basic course (3 days of 4 hours each) within the first 4 months of receiving your learner's permit. If you complete the basic course within this period, your learner's permit will be extended by 12 months. Otherwise, the learner's permit will be declared invalid.
Driving lessons for categories A1 and A are not mandatory in Switzerland, but they are highly recommended. A driving instructor can specifically teach you what is expected in the practical test and help you develop into a safe road user.
During the period of validity of the LFA the obligatory driving sensitization course (Verkehrskunde) must be attended. To derive optimal benefit from the VKU, you should attend the course at the beginning of your practical training. Proof of course attendance must be provided when registering for the practical driving test.
The course location is situated in the "Insider Park" development, opposite the Dübendorf train station (near platform 4). Please be in the classroom 15 minutes before the course starts.
Course duration: 2 x 4 lessons, Saturday from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM and Sunday from 10:00 AM to 2:30 PM (with a lunch break).
You can now register for the practical test.
If you have to go for the third time - the registration is only done by your driving instructor.The test locations are in the canton of Zurich: Zürich, Winterthur, Bassersdorf, Bülach, Hinwil, Regensdorf and in the canton of Thurgau: Frauenfeld and Amriswil.
The further training for new drivers lasts 7 hours and is conducted in one day. This training course must be completed within 12 months after the issuance of the driver's license during the three-year probationary period. Anyone who does not attend this course will have their driver's license revoked.
We work together with the organisers “DriveZ Kanton Zürich“ , “Verkehrssicherheitszentrum Thurgau AG“ and “Driving-Park AG Winterthur“ these are conducted at the WAB course at the military airfield in Dübendorf, in Weinfelden TG - at the Ohrbühl facility.Do you already have a category A1 or B permit? Then start at 10.
Download the form “Lernfahrgesuch Kanton Zürich“ or “Lernfahrgesuch Kanton Thurgau“ from the Road Traffic Office. Please only use white paper for the printout.
Get the completed form at the residents' registration office at your place of residence, personally confirm and show a valid identity card and 1 colored passport photo (Size: 35x45 mm). Don't forget your signature. After 3-4 working days you will receive your learner's permit.
Received exam-free category A1:
Anyone who already has category B must attend the basic motorcycle course of 12 hours within the first 4 months since the learner's license for category A1 was issued.
Confirmation of successful completion of the basic course is then issued, allowing the A1 category to be entered on the existing driving licence at the Road Traffic Licensing Office without an examination.
This must be done within the validity of the learner's license for category A1.
The learner's license for categories A 35 kW and A will be extended by 12 months if the basic course has been successfully completed within the first 4 months.
Driving lessons for categories A 35 kW and A are not mandatory in Switzerland, but are highly recommended. A driving instructor can specifically teach you what is expected during the practical test and help you develop into a safe road user.
You can now register for the practical test.
If you have to go for the third time - the registration is only done by your driving instructor.The test locations are in the canton of Zurich: Zürich, Winterthur, Bassersdorf, Bülach, Hinwil, Regensdorf and in the canton of Thurgau: Frauenfeld and Amriswil.
You can get further answers from us under Motorcycle categories Requirements and questions.
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