Changing driving schools: This is how it works

Of course, the aim should always be to complete your driving licence training quickly and consistently, but sometimes you may be forced to change your driving school before completing your training - for example, if you move house. But don't worry: a change of driving school is, of course, possible in such a case!

In Germany, every learner driver can basically change his driving school even after the start of training. Here we have summarised what you should bear in mind when changing driving schools and how to proceed best.

• Inform driving school: Let your driving school know as early as possible if you cannot complete your training with them.
• Have certificates issued by the driving school: Your old driving school is obliged to issue you with a theoretical and practical training certificate. You then present these to your new driving school. This way the new driving school sees how far you are and can take over without losing driving lessons.
• I'll have to inform the driver's license authorities: The change of driving school should be notified to the driving licence authority, stating the old and new driving schools. Some driving schools will also do this for you and will send your driving licence file to the relevant testing centre in your new place of residence if you move house.
• Find a new driving school: In our quality driving school search, you will find many good driving schools in your area.
• Successfully complete the training at the new driving school.