FAQ: your questions answered

A session at Driving School Stefan lasts 90 minutes and costs CHF 200, which is CHF 100 per lesson of 45 minutes. All-risk insurance is included, and a one-off administration fee of CHF 150 applies once you carry on after the first session. Meeting point is Wankdorf station in Bern. With the packages Learn 12, Learn 24 and Learn 36 it becomes cheaper.

In my experience most learners need between 20 and 35 lessons until the practical exam, so around 10 to 18 sessions of 90 minutes. With prior experience it can be fewer, complete beginners often need a few more. We offer flexible packages from 12 to 36 lessons and agree a realistic number with you after the first session.

Driving lessons are offered in German and English. The VKU course is held in German.

The duration depends heavily on your prior experience. Those who already have driving experience abroad typically need 6-18 lessons to familiarise themselves with Swiss traffic and local regulations. We offer special exchange packages (Swiss 6, Swiss 12, Swiss 18). In a free initial consultation, we'll find out together which package suits your situation best.

Yes, we offer specialised driving lessons in an adapted Honda with an accelerator pedal on the left, hand controls with a throttle ring and a hand brake lever, and single hand operation with two different multifunction knobs.

Driving School Stefan offers certified Feardrive coaching for driving anxiety. With relaxation techniques, step by step exposure and patient guidance we work through the fear together, whether it shows up in tunnels, on the motorway or in city traffic. We start in a protected environment and only move on when you feel ready.

It varies from person to person. Many clients report clear improvements after three to five sessions. Feardrive works just as well for returning drivers after years without driving, because we combine refresher practice with anxiety techniques and always work at your pace.

Yes, Driving School Stefan offers specialised driving lessons for people with ADHD in Bern. We individually adapt the learning pace, use structured methods, and create a calm learning environment with few distractions. Many people with ADHD can successfully learn to drive, with the right support.

Yes, we have experience with students on the autism spectrum. Our methods include clear communication, routine, visual aids, and patience. Each learning process is individually adapted to your needs.

Yes, we support you with the exchange of your foreign driving licence to a Swiss licence. We offer consultation, control drives and targeted preparation for the Swiss driving test.

For licence exchange in Bern, you have 12 months from entry. Depending on your country of origin, you may need a control drive. Driving School Stefan supports you with consultation, preparation, and the control drive itself. The earlier you apply, the longer you may keep driving while your application is processed.

You need your valid foreign licence, your residence permit and the confirmation from the Strassenverkehrsamt. I confirm the current list with the Strassenverkehrsamt before your appointment.

In detail in the guide: The Kontrollfahrt in Bern: how to prepare

Driving licences from EU/EFTA countries can usually be exchanged without a test. Additionally, these countries are exempt: USA, Andorra, Australia, Israel, Japan, Canada, Korea, Monaco, New Zealand, San Marino, Singapore, and Taiwan. All other countries (e.g., Brazil, South Africa, China, India, and most Asian, African, and South American countries) require a control drive. Driving School Stefan prepares you optimally for this test and knows the local requirements in Bern.

Last updated: August 2026. The binding information comes from the Strassenverkehrs- und Schifffahrtsamt of the Canton of Bern.

With Seniordrive in Bern, you gradually regain your driving confidence. Many seniors feel uncertain after years without driving, modern cars with new assistance systems, changed traffic rules, and faster traffic can be overwhelming. We start in a quiet environment, explain modern technologies (lane assist, backup camera, blind spot warning) and build your confidence step by step. You set the pace, from empty car parks to confident city driving.

From the age of 75 a medical check of your fitness to drive is required in Switzerland, and the invitation is sent out automatically. It looks at health, not at driving skill.

In detail in the guide: The medical check from 75: what to expect

Yes, Seniordrive offers senior driver training in your own car: a 90-minute coaching session, refresher lessons and, when your doctor asks for it, a referred assessment drive with a written report.

Yes. Advanced training runs as individual sessions of 90 minutes, not as a course. You begin with the Standortbestimmung, a single session that shows where you stand. After that you choose Fokus3 for one specific topic, Auffrischung6 for broader practice or Intensiv9 if you want to work on several areas. Typical topics are motorway driving, parking manoeuvres, roundabouts and driving in the city.

Yes, returning drivers book individual sessions of 90 minutes, not group courses. We usually start with the Standortbestimmung, a single session in which we see where you stand. After that you choose Fokus3, Auffrischung6 or Intensiv9, depending on how much practice you want. We start in a quiet environment and rebuild your confidence step by step, at your pace.