{"id":4296,"date":"2026-06-17T10:09:14","date_gmt":"2026-06-17T08:09:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gabisenn.ch\/faqs-frequently-asked-questions\/"},"modified":"2026-06-17T17:56:20","modified_gmt":"2026-06-17T15:56:20","slug":"faqs-frequently-asked-questions","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/gabisenn.ch\/en\/faqs-frequently-asked-questions\/","title":{"rendered":"FAQs \u2013 Frequently Asked Questions"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-lp8dmiq5-1505f78ceee3ec667f09d05ff18332a0\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-lp8dmiq5-1505f78ceee3ec667f09d05ff18332a0{\npadding-bottom:10px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-lp8dmiq5-1505f78ceee3ec667f09d05ff18332a0 .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-lp8dmiq5-1505f78ceee3ec667f09d05ff18332a0 .av-subheading{\nfont-size:22px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div id='21ca185c34b3d7ad859864d7503d8da8' class='av-special-heading av-lp8dmiq5-1505f78ceee3ec667f09d05ff18332a0 av-special-heading-h1 blockquote modern-quote avia-builder-el-0 el_before_av_textblock avia-builder-el-first '><h1 class='av-special-heading-tag ' itemprop=\"headline\" >FAQs about Fahrschule Gabi Senn<\/h1><div class='av-subheading av-subheading_below'><p>Frequently asked questions about driving lessons, driver&#8217;s license, and courses<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<section class='av_textblock_section av-mqafexis-daa9a364f3d765c948c581545ba92108 ' itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock' itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Do you have questions about driving lessons, driver&#8217;s license, traffic theory, first aid course, WAB, or driver assistance systems?<\/p>\n<p>Here you&#8217;ll find the most important answers about Fahrschule Gabi Senn, flexible starting locations in Zurich West and Limmattal, as well as targeted preparation for the practical driving test in the Zurich Albisg\u00fctli and Regensdorf test areas.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-15b45ne-de2868cb4584178cb06a5a95ca266567\">\n#top .togglecontainer.av-15b45ne-de2868cb4584178cb06a5a95ca266567 p.toggler{\nborder-color:#024bc0;\n}\n#top .togglecontainer.av-15b45ne-de2868cb4584178cb06a5a95ca266567 .toggle_wrap .toggle_content{\nborder-color:#024bc0;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div class='togglecontainer av-15b45ne-de2868cb4584178cb06a5a95ca266567 avia-builder-el-2 el_after_av_textblock avia-builder-el-last toggle_close_all' itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/FAQPage\" >\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-12xp3hm-ab97705f990d5e8981b36339c8eba086' itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \" ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-1' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-1' class='toggler av-title-above av-inherit-border-color' itemprop=\"name\" role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-1' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"Driving at 17: Am I allowed to do that?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: Driving at 17: Am I allowed to do that?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: Driving at 17: Am I allowed to do that?\">Driving at 17: Am I allowed to do that?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-1' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-1' role='region' class='toggle_wrap av-title-above' itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" ><div class='toggle_content invers-color av-inherit-border-color' itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Yes. As of January 1, 2021, you can drive a car at 17 years old with a suitable accompanying person (at least 23 years old and in possession of a driver&#8217;s license for 3 years). The Federal Council lowered the age for obtaining a learner&#8217;s permit to 17 years at the end of 2018. This was preceded by the decision that those under 20 must now complete a learning phase of twelve months with accompanied practice drives before they are allowed to take the practical driving test.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-10vnuey-14a1deac0fa7938a73a90245768fee7f' itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \" ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-2' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-2' class='toggler av-title-above av-inherit-border-color' itemprop=\"name\" role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-2' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"How many driving lessons are mandatory?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: How many driving lessons are mandatory?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: How many driving lessons are mandatory?\">How many driving lessons are mandatory?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-2' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-2' role='region' class='toggle_wrap av-title-above' itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" ><div class='toggle_content invers-color av-inherit-border-color' itemprop=\"text\" ><p>In Switzerland, driving lessons are not mandatory, but recommended to pass the practical test. It is not the number of driving lessons that counts, but your driving ability alone.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-zhqfmi-e2156ca19aea7d6cfb502af96ac13800' itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \" ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-3' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-3' class='toggler av-title-above av-inherit-border-color' itemprop=\"name\" role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-3' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"What does a driving lesson cost?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: What does a driving lesson cost?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: What does a driving lesson cost?\">What does a driving lesson cost?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-3' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-3' role='region' class='toggle_wrap av-title-above' itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" ><div class='toggle_content invers-color av-inherit-border-color' itemprop=\"text\" ><p>The price for a driving lesson varies from driving school to driving school and from region to region. In Switzerland, you can expect a price for a driving lesson between CHF 80 and CHF 110.<\/p>\n<p>The price is not the most important thing, but rather the interaction between driving instructor and student-the chemistry has to be right. This influences learning success and ultimately determines the number of lessons you need.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-yiypwa-2057d21a3551350bfa7e3f9e7783abeb' itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \" ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-4' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-4' class='toggler av-title-above av-inherit-border-color' itemprop=\"name\" role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-4' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"How many lessons are needed on average?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: How many lessons are needed on average?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: How many lessons are needed on average?\">How many lessons are needed on average?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-4' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-4' role='region' class='toggle_wrap av-title-above' itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" ><div class='toggle_content invers-color av-inherit-border-color' itemprop=\"text\" ><p>This varies greatly and also depends on how much the learner can practice privately. The average is 25 to 35 driving lessons. Your own motivation to learn certainly plays an important role here, as well as whether you tend to be anxious and your age.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-wiz756-594915a6f3d3e86c687c7eb9693a1bc9' itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \" ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-5' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-5' class='toggler av-title-above av-inherit-border-color' itemprop=\"name\" role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-5' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"Am I allowed to drive abroad with my learners permit?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: Am I allowed to drive abroad with my learners permit?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: Am I allowed to drive abroad with my learners permit?\">Am I allowed to drive abroad with my learners permit?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-5' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-5' role='region' class='toggle_wrap av-title-above' itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" ><div class='toggle_content invers-color av-inherit-border-color' itemprop=\"text\" ><p>No. The learners permit is only valid in Switzerland.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-uo3d1m-6c278181995b7c4c93416e09869ba9eb' itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \" ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-6' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-6' class='toggler av-title-above av-inherit-border-color' itemprop=\"name\" role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-6' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"Am I allowed to drive on the highway with an L?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: Am I allowed to drive on the highway with an L?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: Am I allowed to drive on the highway with an L?\">Am I allowed to drive on the highway with an L?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-6' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-6' role='region' class='toggle_wrap av-title-above' itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" ><div class='toggle_content invers-color av-inherit-border-color' itemprop=\"text\" ><p>The law states that you may drive on the highway when you are ready for the test. This means: as soon as you have your test appointment and are ready for the test, you may drive on the highway.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-spln0q-b065aea632968689441767f6372ec644' itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \" ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-7' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-7' class='toggler av-title-above av-inherit-border-color' itemprop=\"name\" role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-7' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"Can I drive in Switzerland with my foreign drivers license?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: Can I drive in Switzerland with my foreign drivers license?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: Can I drive in Switzerland with my foreign drivers license?\">Can I drive in Switzerland with my foreign drivers license?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-7' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-7' role='region' class='toggle_wrap av-title-above' itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" ><div class='toggle_content invers-color av-inherit-border-color' itemprop=\"text\" ><p>A foreign drivers license is valid in Switzerland for 12 months. After this period expires, it loses its validity in Switzerland and must be exchanged for a Swiss drivers license. To ensure this succeeds, I recommend applying for the exchange at the road traffic office as early as possible.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-2r8t3e-9e6e58564b871a9c2544cb0254afded5' itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \" ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-8' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-8' class='toggler av-title-above av-inherit-border-color' itemprop=\"name\" role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-8' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\" What happens if I fail the driving test?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: What happens if I fail the driving test?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: What happens if I fail the driving test?\"> What happens if I fail the driving test?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-8' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-8' role='region' class='toggle_wrap av-title-above' itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" ><div class='toggle_content invers-color av-inherit-border-color' itemprop=\"text\" ><p>The driver&#8217;s license is revoked immediately or the foreign license is no longer valid in Switzerland. However, the candidate has the option to apply for a learner&#8217;s permit.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-p3ga6i-6804da59069f0eb82b7835e2280b71f9' itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \" ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-9' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-9' class='toggler av-title-above av-inherit-border-color' itemprop=\"name\" role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-9' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"How long does the driving test last?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: How long does the driving test last?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: How long does the driving test last?\">How long does the driving test last?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-9' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-9' role='region' class='toggle_wrap av-title-above' itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" ><div class='toggle_content invers-color av-inherit-border-color' itemprop=\"text\" ><p>The practical driving test lasts between 40 and 50 minutes and is conducted at the road traffic office of the relevant canton.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-ncr4gq-19b863e1e0dd54992629b54df51a7f8e' itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \" ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-10' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-10' class='toggler av-title-above av-inherit-border-color' itemprop=\"name\" role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-10' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"What is required at the driving test?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: What is required at the driving test?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: What is required at the driving test?\">What is required at the driving test?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-10' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-10' role='region' class='toggle_wrap av-title-above' itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" ><div class='toggle_content invers-color av-inherit-border-color' itemprop=\"text\" ><p>You must be able to handle real traffic situations and show that you can also follow traffic rules. A forward-thinking driving style as well as driving dynamics are assessed. In addition, there are right-of-way rules, behavior toward other road users, economical driving, and also maneuvers such as parking, etc.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-lqtfl6-92726170c1fc1a40b688ffbc2cc90c53' itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \" ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-11' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-11' class='toggler av-title-above av-inherit-border-color' itemprop=\"name\" role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-11' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"If I took the test with an automatic, am I allowed to drive a vehicle with manual transmission?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: If I took the test with an automatic, am I allowed to drive a vehicle with manual transmission?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: If I took the test with an automatic, am I allowed to drive a vehicle with manual transmission?\">If I took the test with an automatic, am I allowed to drive a vehicle with manual transmission?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-11' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-11' role='region' class='toggle_wrap av-title-above' itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" ><div class='toggle_content invers-color av-inherit-border-color' itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Yes. Since February 1, 2019, no distinction is made between automatic and manual transmission for new drivers. New drivers can drive with all transmission types-regardless of whether they learned to drive a manual car or not. No restriction is entered in the driver&#8217;s license anymore. Holders of older driver&#8217;s licenses can also apply to have the restriction removed at the relevant road traffic office.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-k355mi-b64e69e591aceccee57c4919c4309a70' itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \" ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-12' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-12' class='toggler av-title-above av-inherit-border-color' itemprop=\"name\" role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-12' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"Is the practical test or control test also conducted in another language, e.g., English?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: Is the practical test or control test also conducted in another language, e.g., English?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: Is the practical test or control test also conducted in another language, e.g., English?\">Is the practical test or control test also conducted in another language, e.g., English?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-12' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-12' role='region' class='toggle_wrap av-title-above' itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" ><div class='toggle_content invers-color av-inherit-border-color' itemprop=\"text\" ><p>No. The test always takes place in the respective national language, so in Zurich it&#8217;s in German.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-jcffpm-1ac23bc2d744f9dc265363e8ec5ca64c' itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \" ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-13' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-13' class='toggler av-title-above av-inherit-border-color' itemprop=\"name\" role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-13' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"Are there providers who offer the first aid course in English?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: Are there providers who offer the first aid course in English?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: Are there providers who offer the first aid course in English?\">Are there providers who offer the first aid course in English?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-13' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-13' role='region' class='toggle_wrap av-title-above' itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" ><div class='toggle_content invers-color av-inherit-border-color' itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Yes. In Zurich, for example, there is <a href=\"http:\/\/sanarena.ch\">sanarena.ch<\/a>. They also offer the course in English.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-hx7atm-ee5d0a97616c07a2b0a33577414e7ae9' itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \" ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-14' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-14' class='toggler av-title-above av-inherit-border-color' itemprop=\"name\" role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-14' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"How many hours does the first aid course last?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: How many hours does the first aid course last?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: How many hours does the first aid course last?\">How many hours does the first aid course last?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-14' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-14' role='region' class='toggle_wrap av-title-above' itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" ><div class='toggle_content invers-color av-inherit-border-color' itemprop=\"text\" ><p>10 hours. It is divided into 2 days.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-gb8ysq-f22c514d99909b51a7798310b9f88749' itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \" ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-15' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-15' class='toggler av-title-above av-inherit-border-color' itemprop=\"name\" role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-15' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"How much does the first aid course cost?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: How much does the first aid course cost?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: How much does the first aid course cost?\">How much does the first aid course cost?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-15' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-15' role='region' class='toggle_wrap av-title-above' itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" ><div class='toggle_content invers-color av-inherit-border-color' itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Between CHF 100 and CHF 180 depending on the provider.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-dfp99m-37e3b198cede8a4b36aceedbe14c226a' itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \" ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-16' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-16' class='toggler av-title-above av-inherit-border-color' itemprop=\"name\" role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-16' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"Which learning material should I buy for the theory test?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: Which learning material should I buy for the theory test?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: Which learning material should I buy for the theory test?\">Which learning material should I buy for the theory test?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-16' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-16' role='region' class='toggle_wrap av-title-above' itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" ><div class='toggle_content invers-color av-inherit-border-color' itemprop=\"text\" ><p>I recommend downloading the app <span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">iTheorie<\/span> and using it to study.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-bs5p22-50183e6302ed37716eb0867eea5d8045' itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \" ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-17' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-17' class='toggler av-title-above av-inherit-border-color' itemprop=\"name\" role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-17' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"Can you also take the theory test in English?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: Can you also take the theory test in English?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: Can you also take the theory test in English?\">Can you also take the theory test in English?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-17' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-17' role='region' class='toggle_wrap av-title-above' itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" ><div class='toggle_content invers-color av-inherit-border-color' itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Yes, the theory test can be taken in German, French, Italian, and English.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-alnk6i-29ec07931087b5d408e9e7f639eb474e' itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \" ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-18' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-18' class='toggler av-title-above av-inherit-border-color' itemprop=\"name\" role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-18' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"Do I have to be 17 years old to take the theory test?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: Do I have to be 17 years old to take the theory test?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: Do I have to be 17 years old to take the theory test?\">Do I have to be 17 years old to take the theory test?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-18' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-18' role='region' class='toggle_wrap av-title-above' itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" ><div class='toggle_content invers-color av-inherit-border-color' itemprop=\"text\" ><p>No, you can take the theory test one month before your 17th birthday. The learner&#8217;s permit will then arrive on your 17th birthday.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-8pqfhm-c364c75a804927264d2c595a504c429a' itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \" ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-19' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-19' class='toggler av-title-above av-inherit-border-color' itemprop=\"name\" role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-19' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"How many hours does the traffic theory course last?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: How many hours does the traffic theory course last?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: How many hours does the traffic theory course last?\">How many hours does the traffic theory course last?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-19' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-19' role='region' class='toggle_wrap av-title-above' itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" ><div class='toggle_content invers-color av-inherit-border-color' itemprop=\"text\" ><p>A total of 8 hours. The VKU is divided into 2 \u00d7 4 hours or 4 \u00d7 2 hours. This depends on the provider.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-7enooq-084506698fd0c4e6a263cc0dca15c289' itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \" ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-20' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-20' class='toggler av-title-above av-inherit-border-color' itemprop=\"name\" role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-20' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"When should you attend the traffic theory course?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: When should you attend the traffic theory course?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: When should you attend the traffic theory course?\">When should you attend the traffic theory course?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-20' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-20' role='region' class='toggle_wrap av-title-above' itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" ><div class='toggle_content invers-color av-inherit-border-color' itemprop=\"text\" ><p>I recommend during the first third of driver training. The VKU must be completed at the latest before registering for the practical test.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-5yqwga-eaed95563d748e2cff0ebc70b8a0dfba' itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \" ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-21' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-21' class='toggler av-title-above av-inherit-border-color' itemprop=\"name\" role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-21' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"How much does the VKU cost?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: How much does the VKU cost?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: How much does the VKU cost?\">How much does the VKU cost?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-21' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-21' role='region' class='toggle_wrap av-title-above' itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" ><div class='toggle_content invers-color av-inherit-border-color' itemprop=\"text\" ><p>This depends on the provider. Between CHF 110 and CHF 280<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-4n4v7e-2e40990fc327f70059cbc6c023ed7721' itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \" ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-22' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-22' class='toggler av-title-above av-inherit-border-color' itemprop=\"name\" role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-22' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"What is the WAB course?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: What is the WAB course?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: What is the WAB course?\">What is the WAB course?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-22' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-22' role='region' class='toggle_wrap av-title-above' itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" ><div class='toggle_content invers-color av-inherit-border-color' itemprop=\"text\" ><p>The WAB course is mandatory continuing education for holders of a probationary driver&#8217;s license. It lasts 7 hours and is conducted in one day. The WAB course must be completed within 12 months of receiving the probationary driver&#8217;s license.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-9is8a-ea060c1cfd9b5c44efe0133a4cd9bda8' itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \" ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-23' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-23' class='toggler av-title-above av-inherit-border-color' itemprop=\"name\" role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-23' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"Where can you take the WAB course?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: Where can you take the WAB course?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: Where can you take the WAB course?\">Where can you take the WAB course?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-23' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-23' role='region' class='toggle_wrap av-title-above' itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" ><div class='toggle_content invers-color av-inherit-border-color' itemprop=\"text\" ><p>There are various providers. 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