If you want to learn to drive in Switzerland and have no prior driving experience, then the process is the same as for Swiss citizens. You must attend a first aid course, get a short eye exam at the optometrist and take the theory test (which covers all the information you need about Swiss traffic laws). After passing this you can start taking driving lessons. You will also have to attend what is called a traffic education course, which lasts 8 lessons and helps you learn to move safely in the traffic.
There are many different Driving Instructor in Bern and not all of them offer the same courses, prices and services. To make a choice that is right for you, it is best to ask for advice from family and friends who have already obtained their driver’s license. It is also worth asking around to see which driving school has the most reviews on the internet. This will give you a good idea of how well the driving school is regarded by other learners.
The Driving School Bern West from Daniel Fehlmann and Nathaniel has been in operation for several years and is a highly-recommended driving school. Both instructors have a great deal of experience and will accompany you from A to Z until you pass your driving test. They offer driving lessons on manual and automatic cars as well as trailer driving lessons, refresher lessons and courses such as emergency helper and VKU. A lesson lasts 45 minutes.
Another highly-recommended driving school in Bern is the Smile & Drive driving school from Orhan Demiri. He is a native of Bern and knows the streets very well, which means that you can practice in familiar surroundings. You can also take your lessons in German or Albanian, and you can choose your preferred meeting point. The driving school uses modern, environmentally conscious vehicles that are ideal for learning: Mercedes A-Class and Tesla 3.
At the prodrive driving school in Bern, Remo Braunschweiler and his team have been successfully training students since 2011. They support you from the theory test to your practical driving test. They can offer you both automatic and manual cars, and their vehicles are constantly optimised for driving lessons. This allows them to keep their prices extremely attractive. In addition, they are always working on new ideas and concepts to improve their teaching methods. Their goal is to help you become a safe, independent driver who masters the demanding tasks of road traffic calmly and confidently. You can also take your practical driving test with them in a Mercedes A-Class or a Tesla 3. A lesson costs 60 CHF. They also offer courses such as emergency helper, VKU and WAB.