Car License - exchange course
If you hold a driver’s license issued by a non-member state of the European Union that does not comply with international conventions and you want to obtain a Czech driver’s license, you have the option to do so, provided that you meet the following conditions.
A description of driving licenses issued by foreign countries in accordance with the Conventions on Road Traffic (Geneva 1949, Vienna 1968) is available on the website of the Ministry of Transport: Ministry of Transport of the Czech Republic – driving license – international conventions.
5. a test of professional competence to drive motor vehicles, which must not be older than 30 days from the date of application,
6. proof of medical fitness to drive motor vehicles, which must not be older than 30 days from the date of application.
You can submit your application for a driver’s license exchange you need to have these documents which are.
1. Valid proof of identity,
2. Documents proving your usual place of residence in the Czech Republic for more then 185 days in a calendar year (if you do not have permanent residence),
3. A valid driver’s license issued in a non-EU member state,
4. A valid international driver’s license issued abroad – this must be provided if the categories of driving licenses in the driver’s license do not correspond to the categories of driving licenses specified in the Czech (EU) law,
5. A medical certificate from your GP confirming your fitness to drive, issued no more than 30 days ago.
If you meet these requirements, you can contact us to begin the process. This is handled through the driving school, which will arrange both the theoretical and practical exams.
signing in
To enrol in the car exchange course group B you need to fulfill the following:
- min. 17 years of age (it is possible to start the course before the required age, but the course must be completed on the day of the 17th birthday at the earliest )
- have a completed Žádost o přijetí k výuce a výcviku
- have a certified Medical Certificate from a general practitioner (max. 3 months old) Posudek o zdravotní způsobilosti
The course
theoretical part
- General rules of operation
- Road Signs and Intersections
- Lesson with interpreter to practise final exam test questions
Every student of our driving school also gets printed materials in English and recommended sites and apps.
practical part
3x 90 min of practical drive (manual/automatic)
At this stage, we’ll assess your driving skills, knowledge of road rules, and identify areas for improvement. After three lessons, we’ll be in a better position to decide whether you’re ready for the driving test. If not, we’ll recommend additional lessons to help you reach the required level.
You can choose to learn in either a manual or an automatic car. Please note that if you pass the test in an automatic car, your driving licence will be restricted to automatic vehicles only.
final exam
The test for group B is made up of two parts. You get three shots at each part of the exam. In practice, this means that if you don’t pass the theory part, you’ve got two more options. If you still fail, you’ll have to go back to the driving school and repeat the whole theoretical part of the course (the lectures) and then you’ll have another three attempts. Once you’ve done that, you move on to the practical part of the test (driving). If you don’t pass after three attempts, you have to go back to school and repeat all the driving classes. You have a year to complete the test, from the first test to the last possible one. If you don’t pass in that time, you have to start a new course and go through the driving school again.
1. Theory test
The meeting is happening at the Ostrava City Hall, Sokolská střida. 28, Ostrava (right next to the Moravel shop). Before you take the test, you need to pay the admin fee of 700 CZK and bring your ID with you. If you already have a European driving licence of a different group, you should also bring it. In the test, you need to get at least 43 out of 50 to pass and go on to the test drive.
2. Driving test
The test starts in Gregorova Street, right next to the Municipality of Ostrava – Department of Traffic and Administrative Activities. Before you start driving, you’ll need to do a quick check of the vehicle. Then, following the instructions from the test commissioner, you’ll need to show you can drive smoothly and economically, sticking to all the traffic rules. The test lasts at least 30 minutes and takes place in the city centre and the surrounding area (Přívoz, Fifejdy, Mariánské Hory, Slezská Ostrava or Vítkovice).
Finishing the proccess
Once you’ve passed the exam, you’re all set. You’ll need to apply for a driving licence. You can apply for a driving licence at any office with extended jurisdiction, e.g. Ostrava, Hlučín, Bohumín, Havířov, Frýdek-Místek, where you can also pick up the driving licence. The office charges CZK 200 for this service. If you already have another authorisation, you can get a driving licence within 5 working days for CZK 700.