Hi there,

I need some information regarding the process of obtaining a drivers license here.

I have done my Nothilfer Kurs.

I had a Sehtest done some time back. Does anyone know how long are these valid?

The next step is to study for the theory exam. I have downloaded the Auto Theorie App. I heard that we can give the theory test in English. Could anyone direct me what I need to do next? Do I just contact Strassenverkehrsamt and book a date? The problem is that I still haven't gotten around to studying for the exam. I just wanted to know, how quick would the test date be if I applied tomorrow.

For those who gave the theory test here. Did anyone use this app? Give the exam in English? How long did you prepare for it before you sat the theory test. Is there some special application that one needs to make if you wish to give the theory exam in English?

Thanks in advance. I'd appreciate any information.

S

Hi,

I can answer what I know.

I am not sure how long the eye test is valid for.

There are usually fixed appointments for the dates you can have the theory test, having said that, perhaps you can check the STVA website for availablity or send them an email. I had a quick look and for example they mention specific dates (i could only see Saturdays) and the timing as well.

Yes, some cantons offer the test in English and some who don’t offer it in English can allow you to talk the theory in another canton in English (for example Fribourg used to do that). You have to double check if Zurich offer it in English.

I have no experience with the app, if it is of any help, a lot of people sell their CD/book as second hand after they pass the test. You can look for 2nd hand ones on ricardo.ch or similar.

Process: once you pass your theory test and if you have valid eye test and first aid course, you will be given a learner permit valid for two years. You can use it to drive only if accompanied by a driver who has a “permanent” swiss driving license”.
Once you are confident you apply for the practical exam and if you pass you get your provisional license. i’ll stop here.... once you get your provisional license let us know and we take it from there 😊
Good luck!

Zürich offers the theory exam in English, just contact your local road traffic office (Strassenverkehrsamt) and they will guide you.

Zurich offers the theory exam in English. On the day of your exam, you sit in front of a computer... one of the steps is to select exam language, and English is offered. You can call Zurich STVA if you want to be sure.


Just get any Driving CD and book. 2nd-hand is ok, the rules haven't change much anyway. The Driving CD will usually have about 150-200 questions for you to try. The exam if I remember had 50-60 questions, and I've already seen most of them in the CD.

Thank you for the info.

I just mailed them and got the info.

As you said, it is possible to sit the exam in English. Costs CHF 36. Takes place daily. 3 weeks waiting time from applying for it and taking the exam.

How long did it take you to practice all the questions and take and pass the test?

The time to go through all the questions of the book once in my case.

I would suggest getting the app. 80 % of all questions that will come are identical to the ones on the app. Practice there until you pass 3 tests in a row and then you're pretty much good to go.

Hey what is the name of the app?

I believe it's called "Introduction"

The app is https://simpli.ch/en
Be aware that it is a non official app and the question might be wrong, and the language a bit odd.

The official ones are listed here:
https://asa.ch/dienstleistungen/theo...ng/lernmittel/

Hello. Are you sure that the accompanying person must hold permanent swiss driving licence? From what I can read from the official website (https://www.ch.ch/en/accompanied-driving-practice/), it says the accompanying person needs to "be at least 23 years old" and "have held a licence in the same category" (e.g., B). It does not say anything about the Swiss driving licence. I also asked my driving teacher and he confirmed that the accompanying person does not have to carry the Swiss driving licence, and it is enough that it meets two of the conditions stated above. If what you say is the correct one, I should take actions accordingly and also tell my driving teacher that the information he gave was incorrect.

Non-provisional? For sure. Swiss? Maybe. Always good to check the actual wording as in the law. Art. 15 Abs 1. SVG/LCR/LCStr

Lernfahrten auf Motorwagen dürfen nur mit einem Begleiter unternommen werden, der das 23. Altersjahr vollendet hat, seit wenigstens drei Jahren den entsprechenden Führerausweis und diesen nicht mehr auf Probe besitzt.

Les courses d'apprentissage en voiture automobile ne peuvent être entreprises que si l'élève est accompagné d'une personne âgée de 23 ans au moins, qui possède depuis trois ans au moins un permis de conduire correspondant à la catégorie du véhicule et n'étant plus à l'essai.

L'allievo conducente può circolare con autoveicoli per esercitarsi alla guida solo se è accompagnato da una persona che abbia compiuto 23 anni e che possieda da almeno tre anni una licenza di condurre non più in prova corrispondente alla categoria del veicolo usato.

It does not explicitly say that you need a Swiss license. So the answer might in an other law or ordinance. For example the one which allows you to drive with a foreign license. This would be the VZV/OAC. There in Art. 42 https://www.admin.ch/opc/de/classifi...index.html#a42
it says you are allowed to drive vehicles of the corresponding category. But accompanying a student driver is not driving itself. So are you allowed? I do not know. The law and ordinances are in my opinion not super clear. With bad luck a federal judge has the same view as laid out above. With good luck nobody has any problem.

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This link should help:

So, it seems to be fine. However, I'm not sure if/how the "12-month rule" would apply in this case too (changing you license from international/foreign to Swiss license within 12 months).

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