AutoviaTest.comWhere you take the test in Basel
- Handles
- Licence issue
- How to book
- A first Lernfahrausweis application must be handed in personally at the counter on the second floor.
- Address
- Clarastrasse 38, 4058 Basel
Holders of an existing licence adding a category may complete the application online and post it.
- Handles
- Theory testPractical test
- How to book
- You register and cancel the theory test directly with the MFP; your driving instructor registers you for the practical test.
The MFP is run jointly by Basel-Landschaft and Basel-Stadt; practical tests are held only at Münchenstein.
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I take the driving theory test in Basel?
Kantonspolizei Basel-Stadt: Motorfahrzeugkontrolle Basel-Stadt (MFK), Motorfahrzeug-Prüfstation beider Basel (MFP): MFP beider Basel. A first Lernfahrausweis application must be handed in personally at the counter on the second floor.
Is anything different about driving in Basel?
In Basel 63 percent of the whole street network, motorways excluded, is traffic-calmed. The cantonal government plans Tempo 30 on about 50 more street kilometres and on 20 kilometres at night only.
Where is the practical driving test taken for Basel-Stadt?
At the Motorfahrzeug-Prüfstation beider Basel in Münchenstein; the practical tests run only at that site.
Must I go to the Motorfahrzeugkontrolle in person?
Yes for a first Lernfahrausweis application: you appear at the counter, Clarastrasse 38, second floor.
How many questions are on the driving test in Basel?
The ASTRA theory test has 50 questions. You need to score 135/150 to pass (90%).
What documents do I need?
You'll need: ID card or passport, Eye test certificate, First aid course certificate, Learner permit application, Photo. The test fee is approximately CHF 150-250 (varies by canton).
Is AutoviaTest affiliated with ASTRA?
AutoviaTest is an independent study platform — we're not affiliated with ASTRA or any government agency.
Our practice questions and study materials are designed to help you feel confident and well-prepared for your ASTRA theory test.
For practical training and the official exam, you'll work with a local driving school. Think of AutoviaTest as your study companion for the theory side.
Do I still need to join a driving school?
Yes — a driving school handles your practical training and the official ASTRA exam. AutoviaTest helps you prepare for the theory portion so you go in feeling confident and ready.
