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Driving Rules & Facts
Mountain Road Priority — On narrow mountain roads, the ascending vehicle has priority. If one vehicle must reverse, the descending vehicle reverses to the nearest passing place. PostBus (yellow) always has absolute priority.
Rechtsvortritt (Priority from Right) — At unmarked intersections, the vehicle coming from the right has priority. This is the default rule throughout Switzerland and is heavily tested in the theory exam.
PostBus Priority — Yellow PostBuses with a three-tone horn have absolute priority on mountain roads. When you hear the horn, you must stop and yield, even if you have the right of way.
Motorway Vignette — A CHF 40/year vignette is required for all motorways and expressways. E-vignette available since August 2023. Driving without one incurs a CHF 200 fine plus the vignette cost.
Stick'Air / Environmental Zones — Geneva requires a Stick'Air environmental sticker during high-pollution periods. Other cities may follow. Check local cantonal regulations before driving in city centres.
Winter Tyres — Winter tyres are NOT legally mandatory in Switzerland, but driving with unsuitable tyres in winter conditions can lead to liability in accidents and fines for obstructing traffic. Strongly recommended October–April.
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Typical Cost
CHF 3,000–CHF 5,000
Total driving school cost including lessons and materials
Prices vary by school, location, and number of lessons needed.
Typical Lessons Needed
~25
50-minute lessons on average
Mandatory Theory Hours
8h
Required classroom or online theory instruction
Mandatory Practical Hours
—
No mandatory hours. Your instructor will recommend how many lessons you need.
License Requirements in Switzerland
Theory Test Languages
The ASTRA theory test is available in these languages:
Tips for Choosing a Driving School in Basel
- Compare prices from at least 3 schools before enrolling. The cheapest option is not always the best — check what is included in the package.
- Ask schools about their pass rates. A higher pass rate often indicates better instruction quality.
- If Switzerland's official language is not your first language, ask if the school offers instruction or materials in your language.
Source: Federal Roads Office (Bundesamt für Strassen) · Last updated: 2026-03-15
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