10 steps

Step by step to mobile independence

Regardless of whether you later own your own car, getting a driver's license is an investment in your independence and your future.


Maybe you need the ID card for your future job, for renting a car on vacation or for a car sharing offer. Here you will find information on how to proceed to obtain your driver's license.

  • 1. First Aid Course

    The first aid course is the first step to getting a learner's license. It can be completed from the age of 16 and is valid for 6 years.

  • 2. Learner driving request

    After you have successfully completed the first aid course, you will need the learner's license form. You can download this form here for the canton of Zurich, print it out, fill it out with your personal details and provide it with a valid passport photo.  

  • 3. Eye test

    Take the printed, completed learner driving application with you to the eye test. The ophthalmologist or optician will enter the results of your eye test on it and confirm this. If you already have a valid eye test, you can also enclose this confirmation with the learner driving application. The eye test is valid for 2 years.

  • 4. Confirmation of your identity

    To confirm of your identity, you must go to the municipal administration or the road traffic office to have your identity confirmed in person on the learner driving application. Take your identity card/passport with you!

  • 5. Submit the learner driving application

    You can submit your learner driving application to the road traffic office one month before your 16th birthday (Cat. A1) or your 17th birthday (Cat.B).

  • 6. Theory test

    After submitting your learner driving application, you will receive your access data so that you can register for the theory test after preparing as best as possible.

  • 7. Practical driving training

    Practical driving training can begin with a valid learner's license. Get in contact with me for driving classes.

  • 8. Traffic knowledge lessons (VKU)

    The VKU consists of 4 parts. Part 1 must be visited as the first part in order for the visit of the other 3 parts to be confirmed.

    For more informations click here.

  • 9. Practical driving test

    Once you have completed the VKU course and are ready to take the exam, I can register you for the practical driving test (as long as the statutory learning phase of 12 months has been reached). After passing your driving test, you will receive your probationary driving license.

  • 10. 2-phase training WAB

    The mandatory further training has been shortened from two (2) to one (1) days and must be completed in the first year after the driving test. It includes practical exercises and experiencing driving situations under realistic conditions.


    Dates and registration @ DriveZ

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