Small-group VKU: calm, clear, no more than six people
The same traffic awareness course (VKU) as everywhere else, just in a setting where you can learn well. Fixed routines, plenty of calm and enough time for your questions.
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You can see course dates and available places when you sign up.
The course is taught in German. Questions in English are welcome.
Who is this course for?
It is for anyone who finds a regular course of up to twelve people hard going, for example:
- Autistic people
- Highly sensitive people and people sensitive to noise, light or crowds
- People with social anxiety or anxiety in large groups
- People who need more calm, structure and time to ask questions, for example people with ADHD, Tourette's or learning difficulties such as dyslexia
You do not need a diagnosis. You decide for yourself whether this setting suits you.
What is different here?
No more than six people
Calm enough for every question to get its turn.
Four fixed sessions
Same weekday, same time, same room. You always know what is coming.
The same routine every block
Arrive, quick recap, new topic, break, summary.
The why comes first
Every rule is explained, not just listed.
No pressure in front of the group
Nobody has to speak in front of everyone. You can also ask questions in writing.
Breaks whenever you need them
No reason needed, no discussion. There is a separate quiet room for this.
Whatever helps you is allowed
Ear defenders, headphones, a fixed seat. Fidget toys are ready for your hands.
Help with the course app
The VKU now runs on an app on your phone. We set it up together at the start so you begin without stress.
Info pack in advance
Photos of the entrance, the room and your seat, plus a schedule for every session.
Same course, same certificate
The VKU is set out in law. Content, course app and course certificate are exactly the same as on any other VKU. Only the way it is taught is different. The course lasts eight hours, split into four sessions of two hours each. From 2027 you need the certificate to book your theory test.
What the VKU coversVenue: TCS centre Ittigen
TCS-Zentrum, Ey 15, 3063 Ittigen
Lessons take place in a large, bright room. Right next door there is a quiet room if you need a moment to yourself. Coffee and water are provided and fidget toys are laid out. People accompanying you are welcome and can wait in the calm waiting area with Wi-Fi. Detailed directions come with your info pack.
- Large, bright room
- Quiet room
- Coffee and water
- Fidget toys
- Waiting area with Wi-Fi
Not to be confused with: the standard course is held at Bubenbergplatz 8, driving lessons start at Wankdorf station.
Price
Small-group VKU
CHF 390
Included
- Course app
- Worksheets
- Info pack
- Coffee and water
The course runs with a minimum of four people.
Who teaches
I am Stefan, a driving instructor in Bern since 2005. I am a certified trainer for autistic people and people with ADHD, co-founder of Swiss Abilitydrive and a member of Autismus Schweiz. My lessons have taught me that people who understand why something is the way it is learn more calmly and remember it longer. That is exactly how I teach this course.
More about meHow to sign up
- 1
Sign up
Using the form. You can see the course dates and choose your course there.
- 2
Confirmation and info pack
You receive your confirmation and, before the course, your info pack.
- 3
The course
Four sessions in Ittigen.
For parents and companions
Many enquiries come from parents. You are welcome to get in touch if you have questions. During the course itself, participants are on their own. While the sessions run, you can stay in the waiting area with coffee and Wi-Fi.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a diagnosis?
No. The course is for anyone who benefits from a small, calm group.
I have ADHD. Is the course suitable for me too?
Yes, if you find large groups difficult. The focus is on calm and fixed routines. If you are unsure whether this suits you, message me.
Do I need a smartphone?
Yes, the VKU now works with an app on your phone. We set it up together in the first session. If you do not have a smartphone of your own, let me know beforehand.
What if I need a break during the course?
Then you take one. There is a separate quiet room and you do not have to explain anything.
When do the courses take place?
From 2027, probably on four Saturday afternoons per course. You can see the current dates when you sign up.
Do I already need a learner permit?
From 2027 the VKU comes before the theory test. Message me if you are unsure what applies in your case.
Is it equivalent to a regular VKU?
Yes. Content, length and course certificate are identical.
What if I do not feel comfortable on the course?
Tell me, during the course or afterwards. That is exactly why the group is small.
Talk first, then decide
Message me or give me a call. A short conversation costs nothing and commits you to nothing.