VKU English Zurich: Your Essential Preparation for the Driving Exam
Get fully prepared for your driving test in Zurich with our English-speaking VKU (Verkehrskundeunterricht) course. Whether you’re training for a car or motorbike license, this course is designed to give you the confidence and skills to handle real-world traffic situations—not just pass the exam. Over two intensive days, you’ll complete the required 8 hours of instruction without the stress of a final test, while gaining practical knowledge essential for safe and successful driving. Conveniently located right next to Zurich’s main station, our course is easy to reach and taught entirely in English. On this page, you’ll find an overview of what’s covered and can register directly for the VKU English course. If you have any questions, we’re here to help.
VKU English Zurich Registration
The VKU is completely in English. To register, you can click on the button “Zur Kursgruppe anmelden”. You will then be asked for your learner’s permit number. This is next to your address in most cases. If this one doesn’t work, you can try the other numbers on your learner’s permit.
Registration for the course is binding and will be charged. Therefore, please register only once for the course. By registering, you agree to our Terms & Conditions. After registration, you will receive a confirmation email from the sender “asa” with further details.
The course costs in Zurich CHF 159.- (all inclusive)
What can you expect in the VKU English?
The VKU focuses on the connection between theory and practice. You will learn useful things to help you navigate traffic with a car or motorbike. Important insights from recent accident research are also included. To make the course as relevant as possible for you, we use a lot of study and video material from the local area in the VKU in Zurich. This way, you will immediately get to know challenging traffic situations. However, the topics for the theory of traffic instruction are not freely selectable. The following course contents must be covered:
Traffic vision
The first double lesson is about recognizing typical traffic situations at an early stage and reacting correctly. We also learn what sensorimotor skills mean and how they can best be trained while driving.
Traffic dynamics
Everything here revolves around the vehicle and the forces involved in driving. The right speed in the various driving situations is crucial in road safety. Also the technical condition of the vehicle.
Traffic environment
The transport environment is about everything. what happens around the car. Pedestrians, bicycles, streets, weather and light conditions. We learn how to behave appropriately on the street.
Traffic tactics
Traffic tactics are about driving ability. What influence can drugs, alcohol and drugs have on driving? We also learn how to travel in the most environmentally friendly way possible. A DriveLab specialty.
Where does the VKU take place?
The VKU in English takes place at Lagerstrasse 2, 8004 Zurich, near Zurich main station. The room number may vary. Please check the screen to the right of the entrance of the LAB building (as shown in the video) to find our room number. E is on the ground floor, F is on the first floor (upstairs), and so on.
About VKU English
Dario Lichtensteiger: Speaker for VKU in English
“With a lot of enthusiasm, I have been a driving instructor for 15 years. In my studies at the Lucerne University of Education, I already dedicated my master’s thesis to the development of driving competence. The focus of my work at that time was the influence of feedback on driving skills. I am looking forward to exploring the most successful learning methods with you in our driving laboratory (DriveLab) and to ignite the fire in you to learn something new. All this in fluent English and a humorous atmosphere”.
Favorite Quote:
Enthusiasm is the fertilizer for the brain.
Prof. Dr. Gerald Hüther, neurobiologist
Frequently asked questions about VKU
It is best to take care of the VKU immediately after passing the theory test. Then you benefit from the VKU knowledge during the driver training and can apply it. You must have completed the course by the time you register for the exam at the latest. Since the VKU can no longer expire since January 1st, 2021, nothing speaks against attending the course early.
VKU is the abbreviation for “Verkehrskundeunterricht” or in English: traffic education. As the name suggests, the theory lessons cover everything to do with behavior in traffic.
With us, the VKU is done in two days. There are driving schools that spread the course over 4 days. The bottom line is that 8 hours must be attended. So two times four or four times two. Unfortunately, due to legal reasons, the course cannot be taken on one day.
Yes — all cantonal road traffic offices in Switzerland and the Principality of Liechtenstein recognise our VKU in English. After you complete the course you can register for your car or motorcycle driving test in your canton of residence.
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