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Driving schools in Austria

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€1,500–€2,500Typical cost
~18Typical lessons needed
€1,200–€2,000 (total driving school + test)Theory exam fee
Data sourced from Bundesministerium für Innovation, Mobilität und InfrastrukturBMIMI · Last updated

Cities in Austria

3 cities

  • Vienna

  • Graz

  • Linz

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Driving rules & facts

  1. Drive on the Right

    Austria uses right-hand traffic. Overtake on the left only. On multi-lane roads, the right lane is for normal driving.

  2. BAC Limit 0.5‰

    General limit 0.5‰ for all drivers. Novice drivers (Probezeit) and professional drivers limited to 0.1‰. BAC ≥0.8‰ triggers licence revocation and mandatory Nachschulung.

  3. Motorway Vignette (Maut)

    All vehicles under 3.5t must display a valid Vignette to use Austrian motorways (Autobahnen) and expressways (Schnellstraßen). Available as digital Vignette or windscreen sticker. 10-day, 2-month, or annual options.

  4. Winter Tyre Mandate

    Winter tyres (or all-season M+S tyres) mandatory from November 1 to April 15 when road conditions require them (snow, ice, slush). Fine: up to €5,000 for non-compliance.

  5. Rettungsgasse (Emergency Corridor)

    On multi-lane roads and motorways during traffic jams, drivers must form a Rettungsgasse (rescue lane) between the left lane and the adjacent lane. Failure to form it: up to €2,180.

  6. Pickerl (§57a Inspection)

    All vehicles must pass the annual §57a technical inspection (Pickerl/Begutachtung). New cars: first inspection after 3 years, then after 2 years, then annually. Driving without a valid Pickerl is illegal.

How to get your driving license in Austria

Everything you need to know about enrolling in a driving school and getting your B license in Austria.

Typical cost

€1,500–€2,500

Total driving school cost including lessons and materials

Prices vary by school, location, and number of lessons needed.

Typical lessons needed

~18

50-minute lessons on average

Mandatory theory hours

32h

Required classroom or online theory instruction

Mandatory practical hours

18h

Required behind-the-wheel training with an instructor

License requirements in Austria

Minimum age18 years old
Theory exam fee€1,200–€2,000 (total driving school + test)
Car license categoryB
Driving sideRight (drive on the right)
Learner/provisional licenseYes, required before driving
Accompanied drivingYes, learner must be accompanied
Online theory studyYes, available online

Theory test languages

The BMIMI theory test is available in these languages:

  • German
  • English
  • Croatian
  • Slovenian

Tips for choosing a driving school in Austria

  1. Compare prices from at least 3 schools before enrolling. The cheapest option is not always the best — check what is included in the package.
  2. Ask schools about their pass rates. A higher pass rate often indicates better instruction quality.
  3. If Austria's official language is not your first language, ask if the school offers instruction or materials in your language.

Source: Bundesministerium für Innovation, Mobilität und Infrastruktur · Last updated:

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