Driving License
Mandatory First Aid Course for Your Driving License in Zurich
The learner's permit is only available with a valid first aid course. In our courses, you learn practically what matters on the road – centrally at Zurich main station.
- ASTRA & SVG compliant
- Suitable for car and motorcycle
- Instant certificate
- CHF 50 cashback after attendance
Swiss Road Traffic
We explain the legal situation in Zurich and which authorities are responsible.
Hands-on Training
CPR, AED, bleeding control, stress management – everything is practiced practically.
Digital Processes
Registration, attendance confirmation and certificate management completely digital.
Standort & Reisezeit
So erreichst du den Kurs an der Lagerstrasse 2
All mandatory courses take place at PH Zurich, Lagerstrasse 2 – directly at Europaallee.
Distanz
Central Zurich
ÖV
2 min. from main station
Auto
Parking garages in 5 min.
Typische Verbindungen
- • All S-Bahn lines to Zurich main station
- • Tram 3/14 Sihlpost, Tram 8 Löwenstrasse
- • Bus 31/33 directly in front of the building
Mit dem Auto
- • Use Europaallee or Gessnerallee parking garage
- • Bicycle stands and e-scooter slots directly in front of the entrance
Parken: Several parking garages within a radius of 300 meters.
What the first aid course means for your driving license
Before you can apply for your learner's permit, you must complete an official first aid course. Our course covers all requirements of the federal government and the Zurich road traffic office.
You don't just learn theory, but practice realistic scenarios from Zurich city traffic – e.g., how to react after a rear-end collision on Hardbrücke.
- • 10 hours of instruction including breaks
- • Certificate valid for 6 years
- • Recognized in all cantons
How the course runs
Friday evening focuses on safety, self-protection and correct alerting. Saturday morning we deepen life-saving immediate measures, resuscitation and handling the defibrillator.
You receive checklists that you can use to continue practicing during your driving training – ideal as preparation for stressful situations during driving lessons.
- • Practice stations with resuscitation manikins
- • Role plays for communication with 144
- • Reflection on your role as a beginner driver
Next steps after the course
After completing the course, you will receive your certificate by email. Upload it directly in the online form of the Zurich road traffic office or bring it when you go to the counter.
We recommend completing the course as early as possible so you can plan your theory test flexibly. Thanks to cashback, the budget stays within limits.
Start your path to the driving license now
Book the mandatory course this week and secure your spot in the most central first aid course in Zurich.
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Who is required to take the first aid course?
All candidates for the learner's permit category B (car), A/A1 (motorcycle) as well as many professional driving tests require the course certificate.
How long is the first aid certificate valid?
The certificate is valid for six years. Within this time, you can register for the theory test and practical driving test.
What happens if I lose my certificate?
We will issue you a free duplicate. Contact us by email or through the contact form and provide your course date.
Can I reschedule the course?
You can reschedule free of charge up to 72 hours before the course starts. After that, we will support you based on availability.
What language is spoken?
The course language is German, but important technical terms are also available in English. For purely English sessions, use our English courses.