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Learn to drive: find a driving practice area nearby!

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Recently updated on October 4, 2023 at 02:35 am

Learn to drive: find a driving practice area nearby!

[Update: 04.10.2023] This post was updatedto take more recent information into account. At a traffic training area, novice drivers have the opportunity to learn how to drive for a small fee. The area is specially equipped so that the student can learn safely. It will only be a car (usually only with cars up to 3,5 tons total weight) requires that roadworthy and insured and a passenger with a valid driver's license. The vehicle owner is responsible for accidents on the grounds of the traffic training area and the road traffic regulations (StVO) apply.

Learn to drive on a traffic training ground

  • Traffic practice areas are closed off from public traffic.
  • However, the road traffic regulations (StVO) apply.
  • Accompanying person with a valid driver's license must ride as a passenger if you do not have a driver's license yourself.
  • The costs are between 8 and 25 € per hour.
  • In the event of an accident, the vehicle owner's car insurance is initially liable.
  • Sometimes there is daily liability insurance that takes effect later.

It is recommended that each driver license applicant - regardless of age – Visited a traffic training ground at least once. There, every novice driver can practice starting and shifting gears, etc., without distractions, before venturing into normal traffic. Traffic training areas are terrain on which roads, crossroads, small hills, easy descents and road crossings are set up with "right before left".

Learn to drive: find a driving practice area nearby!

At the traffic training area, novice drivers have the opportunity to learn to drive with comparatively little risk. Here they can test basic skills such as starting, driving, steering and stopping the vehicle. While no driving instructor has to be present in the car, there is a passenger with a valid driver's license absolutely necessary. In addition, depending on the training site, there are other requirements and rules that must be observed accordingly.

liability and insurance

In order to take part in traffic training on a traffic training area, it is imperative that the vehicle used roadworthy and insured and in Germany or other EU countries approved is. On the training ground, the vehicle owner is liable for damage to their own and other vehicles that may occur in the event of an accident. It should be noted that some practice sites already have one Liability insurance included in the fees. The passenger must during the entire ride at the traffic training ground sit next to the driver. The only exception is parking instructions.

Learn to drive: find a driving practice area nearby!

Regulations on a traffic training ground

The provisions of the road traffic regulations apply to all traffic practice areas and are binding. As a rule, the maximum speed on these seats is on 30 km/h limited. This is to prevent novice drivers from driving too fast and using the practice area as a racetrack. It is important to learn slowly and practice wisely. Germany has several traffic training areas in almost every region. In general, these are looked after by private providers or institutions such as the ADAC.

Costs

The cost of using a traffic training area depends on the region and the site operator. Please refer to the relevant website for current pricing information. This is usually affordable and worthwhile for your own safety and that of all other road users. A driving lesson can be between €8 and €25 costs plus any fees for daily liability insurance. Sometimes there are also 10 or 20 cards.

Find a suitable practice site in your area

Are you a novice driver, at least 16 years old (often only from the age of 17) and want to practice driving in peace? Are you looking for a traffic practice area where you can train your skills together with your private driving instructor or relatives? Then you are exactly right here. Traffic practice areas, test tracks or closed parking lots are ideal for novice drivers to improve their driving skills. But some write Minimum age for the passenger before (e.g. 20 years), or that the Co-driver at least two years from the probationary period have to be.

Anyone using the driving range must be in the physical condition to drive a vehicle.

On the following map, by clicking on the appropriate place and the often available link, you will receive information about the fees and opening hours of the traffic training area. Traffic practice parks and traffic practice gardens can also be found in some places. Find out more about the federal states or look at the complete list of traffic training areas. So you are guaranteed to find a suitable place in your area.

Cities overview: Where is a traffic training area?

From Rostock to behind Munich and from Duisburg to Dresden: Traffic training areas are distributed throughout Germany. If the map above didn't help, then look for a place near where you live in the following list.

traffic training ground City Phone number
Baden-Württemberg
traffic training ground Breisach-Hochstetten (0761) 3688230
traffic training ground Egelsee (07042) 6013
traffic training ground Ehingen / Danube (07391) 1542
traffic training ground Heidelberg (06221) 783575
traffic training ground Heilbronn/Wartberg (07131) 772917
traffic training facility Karlsruhe (0721) 562622
traffic training ground acquaintances (07644) 1622
Traffic training area Kirchheim Kirchheim (07021) 58933
Traffic training facility at the Solitude Ring Leonberg (07152) 48192
Traffic training area Mannheim Mannheim (0621) 4014000
traffic training ground New Ulm (0731) 85377
traffic training ground Sielmingen (07158) 61730
traffic training ground Villingen-Schwenningen (0761) 3688230
Bavaria
Traffic Park Augsburg augsburg (0821) 748740
Traffic training area in Fürth Fuerth (0911) 307200
traffic training ground key field (09552) 9308011
Driving safety Bergheim Ingolstadt -
Traffic training area Kempten Kempten (0831) 57521645
traffic training ground Nuremberg (09151) 72185
Traffic practice area in Kitzingen Würzburg / Kitzingen (0170) 9544690
Berlin
Traffic training area Berlin-Marzahn Berlin -
Brandenburg
traffic training ground Potsdam (0331) 9716070
Bremen
Traffic training area Bremen Bremen (0421) 483535
Hamburg
traffic training ground Hamburg (040) 784383
Hessen
Traffic training area Baunatal-Hertingshausen Baunatal-Hertingshausen (05665) 6400
traffic training facility bensheim (06251) 62146
traffic practice area lead city (06120) 4255
traffic training ground Frankfurt (069) 70 58 33
traffic training facility Künzell-Dietershausen / Fulda (0661) 9 01 19 30
Traffic training area of ​​the OAMC Reinheim 0170 9199911
traffic practice area Taunusstein/Wiesbaden (06120) 4255
Mecklenburg-Vorpommern
traffic training ground Rostock (0381) 724310
Lower Saxony
GFV traffic training area bassum (04241) 970211
traffic training ground Braunschweig (0531) 3603554
traffic training ground Braunschweig (05102) 900
traffic training ground Hannover Messe (01805) 665006
Traffic training area Jeddeloh Jeddeloh (04486) 94236
Nordrhein-Westfalen
Traffic training area in Essen Essen / Frillendorf (0201) 215635
traffic training ground Essen (0201) 441800
Traffic training area at the airport Essen / Mühlheim (0201) 714785
traffic training ground Iserlohn (02371) 61684
Traffic training area Jülich Jülich (02461) 56242
Traffic training center Kaarst candle (02131) 541210
traffic training ground Cologne (0221) 8301000
Traffic training area Mettmann Mettmann (02104) 60539
traffic training park Moers (02841) 30374
traffic training ground Neunkirchen Altenseelbach (02735) 1543
Traffic training area Olpe Olpe (02761) 63344
Safety training OWL Paderborn (05251) 8788878
traffic training ground Recklinghausen (02364) 9208223
Kaiserkuhle traffic training area Rüthen Hemmen (02952) 2880
Saarland
traffic training ground Quierschied-Fischbach (0681) 6870022
Saxony
traffic training ground Muldental / Chub (03431) 574545
Schleswig-Holstein
traffic training ground Bad Oldeslohe (04531) 85411
Traffic training area Dithmarscher dithmarsh (0481) 68375590
Traffic training area Flensburg Flensburg -
traffic training ground Kiel / Boksee (04302) 93 83

Source: fuehrerscheine.de

FAQ: Everything you need to know about “traffic training areas nearby”

1. Where is driving practice allowed?

  • Um to practice driving safely and legally, you should use a traffic training area or a private, enclosed area where there is no public transport. Associations and automobile clubs often offer appropriate places to do this Driving without a driver's license to allow.

2. What rules apply to new drivers when practicing?

  • Novice drivers are allowed to drive without a driving licence private grounds practice when it is enclosed and the owner gives consent. On public roads, practice is only possible as part of official driving lessons with a driver licensed driving instructor allowed.

3. What requirements are necessary for practicing on a traffic training area?

  • minimum age:
    • 15 years general
    • 14 years for scooter riders
  • Companion:
    • Have held a valid driving license for at least 1 year
    • At least 19 years old (for cars)
  • The practice is done with the own vehicle; no training vehicles will be provided.

4. How old do you have to be at least to use a traffic practice area?

  • The minimum age varies depending on the driving license class:
  • 16 years for class B
  • 17 1/2 years for class A
  • 15 1/2 years for Class A1 and M Die Companion must be present during the entire practice and have a valid driver's license for the vehicle.

5. Is practicing in a public parking lot allowed?

  • No, the practice is just on private reason permitted with the consent of the owner or on special traffic training areas.

6. What are the consequences of practicing illegally on public roads?

  • Unauthorized exercise on public streets is a criminal offence, and it can be one fine or imprisonment according to Section 21 StVG of up to one year.

7. How is a traffic training area structured and how does it work?

  • A traffic training area is a cordoned off area, where novice drivers can practice driving for a fee without the need for a driving instructor to be present. Here you can in one safe and controlled environment practice various driving situations.

Learn to drive: find a driving practice area nearby!

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