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326. Driving school
A driving school is an organisation that provides professional theory and practical training for learner drivers. Qualified instructors teach traffic rules, vehicle control, observation, manoeuvres and safe driving in real traffic. Depending on the country and licence category, driving-school lessons may be optional, required before obtaining a provisional licence or compulsory after repeated exam failures. Driving schools prepare candidates for the official exams, but the exams themselves are normally conducted by an independent exam centre or licensing authority.
What is a driving school?
A driving school provides professional instruction to help learner drivers prepare for their theory and practical driving examinations.
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What do you learn at a driving school?
Training can include traffic rules, road signs, vehicle control, observation, manoeuvres, hazard awareness and driving safely in normal traffic.
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Are driving-school lessons mandatory?
This depends on the country, licence category and chosen training route. Some learners may practise privately, while others must complete a minimum number of professional lessons.
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327. Traffic signs
A traffic sign is a standardised visual symbol placed along roads to guide, warn, or regulate drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians. These signs provide essential information about road conditions, rules, directions, and potential hazards, helping to ensure safety and smooth traffic flow. They come in various shapes and colours—such as triangular warning signs, circular prohibitory or mandatory signs, and rectangular information signs—each designed for quick recognition and clear understanding.
How are traffic signs grouped in Germany?
The StVO groups signs into danger signs, regulatory signs and guidance signs. Regulatory signs include both obligations and prohibitions.
Is a temporary speed limit at roadworks binding in Germany?
Where an authorised temporary regulatory speed limit is in force, you must obey it. A roadworks warning alone should not be mistaken for a new numerical limit, but conditions may require driving more slowly.
