I wasn’t all that bothered, so I went backpacking!
Then I moved to Berlin where public transport is excellent, everyone uses their bike, and walking is the best way to appreciate history and architecture.
But for the first time I didn’t want to take the tram or bus, I didn’t want to take the train, and I certainly wasn’t flying!
So what to do?
I don’t drive!
In fact, it was The Tall Young Gentleman who put forward the thought that since most of the world was in lockdown, why not utilize the time and finally get behind the wheel.
You will need to show proof that you are registered with an approved driving school. You will need :
The driving school contract that clearly shows the name and address of the driving school
Clear indication of what type of vehicle you’re registered for e.g. Class B Car/manual or Class B/automatic
The name and address of the Driving Test Centre of your choice
Note: Once you’ve chosen a test centre, you can’t change it!
Passport / ID card
A valid passport or identification card
Registration Fee
Cost – €49.80
The Theory Course
The Theory Course is a legal requirement regardless of how many years you’ve been driving.
And let me tell you, the Germans are thorough!
You MUST attend all 14 classes
If you miss any of the classes, you will be expected to take it in the next available cycle
Each class is 1.5 hours / 90 minutes
Classes are either Mondays and Wednesdays 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm, Tuesday and Thursdays 08:30 am – 10:00 am, or Saturdays 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Classes are available in English, German and Spanish!
NOTE: Due to the pandemic, numbers per class are limited, and might result in a a bit of a wait. In my case, it took 6 weeks before I could actually start!
The Theory App
In order to supplement teaching, the driving school offers an English-Learning App in it’s own Online-Learning Centre. I highly recommend you take advantage of it because:
You can self-study
There are 1,100+ multiple-choice questions, with videos!
It’s interactive
Don’t make the mistake I did though. I thought it would be easy. It wasn’t!
Learning to drive in Europe, is very different from learning to drive in Anglo-America!
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So what are you waiting for?
Thanks a million!
Do you remember when you first learnt to drive? Am I the only one? Let me know in the comments below!
See you in Berlin.
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