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Driving licence
First-aid course for the driving licence in Switzerland
Duration, canton, certificate and the points to check before booking your course.
Who is it for?
- Driving-licence candidates.
- People who need a recognised certificate as part of the licence process.
- People without previous medical training.
- Anyone looking for a first course that is clear and practical.
Covered topics
- Making an accident scene safe and alerting the right services.
- Assessing an emergency before professionals arrive.
- Applying basic actions that are useful on or near the road.
- Understanding the certificate required in the licence process.
A mandatory step in the driving-licence process. Always check the provider’s official information and the validity of the expected certificate.
How it works
How it works
Book a clear session
Look for a provider that states duration, language, address and certificate type without ambiguity.
Receive the certificate
The course validates the requirement and lets you practise the key actions before the next licence step.
Duration, format and use case
Duration, format and use case
| Format | Typical duration | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Standard licence course | 10h | Most driving-licence candidates |
| Intensive weekend | 1 to 2 days | People who want to move quickly |
| Bilingual session | 10h | Mixed-language areas or international audiences |
What this page helps with
- It reduces uncertainty in the administrative process.
- It helps identify providers by canton and language.
- It stays clear and practical, with the useful information put first.
Licence-specific FAQ
Licence-specific FAQ
Yes, if this is your first licence. The course is mandatory for categories B (car), A (motorbike) and A1 (scooter). It is not required for mopeds and e-bikes (cat. M), vehicles limited to 45 km/h (cat. F) or agricultural tractors (cat. G).
The course lasts at least 10 hours including breaks. It must be spread over at least two days and three teaching units lasting between two and four hours each.
The price varies depending on the format and the provider. For a driving-licence course, often referred to as a Samaritan course, the range is often around CHF 80 to 200.
The certificate is valid for 6 years throughout Switzerland. The licence application must be submitted within that period. Once the licence has been obtained, no renewal is required, although a refresher remains useful.
Yes, many providers offer courses in French, German and sometimes English. The information shown on this site is indicative, so confirm the available language directly with the provider.
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ECA Auto Moto École
Frequent sessions in the evening and on Saturdays.
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Samaritains Genève
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