It cannot be denied that most of us have very limited free time. For this reason, it is worth checking in advance how long a given activity will take before deciding on it. This also applies to obtaining a driving license and completing the preceding course. So how much time do you need to devote to taking the driving test? We talk about it below.
How long does it take to get a driving license – theoretical part
The minimum duration of a driving license course is specified in the Regulation of the Minister of Infrastructure and Construction – no course may be shorter than specified in this document. Here we will focus mainly on the most common course – category B driving license.
Eachdriver candidate is obliged to participate in 30 hours of theoretical lectures. Just like at school, each session lasts 45 minutes.
For people who want to complete this part of the training as quickly as possible, driving schools provide an accelerated theoretical course. It usually takes the form of approximately 6-hour lessons held over 5 days. So it will be a full week of intense learning.
Candidates who cannot attend lessons during the week have the option of choosing aweekend course. Of course, it depends on the offer of a given driver training center.
To sum up, although the number of required hours of theoretical learning is imposed in advance, the actual course depends on the driving school we choose and the time we have.
At Ecodrive driving school, we offer another convenient form of theoretical preparation – online training. The theory is sent to an e-mail address and the student decides at what pace he or she will complete the training. This usually takes from a week to a month.
How much time is needed to complete the practical part of the course?
In the case of practical preparation, the student must complete 30 hours of practical classes with the instructor. Unlike the theoretical part, these are full hours. Preparation for the practical exam is divided into driving on the maneuvering area and on public roads.
It should be noted here that practical classes can be spread out almost freely. Most students decide on 2-hour drives, so the mandatory practical preparation usually takes about 15 days. Classes can be held every day or spread over a longer period, depending on the student’s capabilities and the offer of a given school.
It is worth remembering that it is also possible to purchase additional driving hours if we feel that the basic practical training was not sufficient.
At Ecodrive, most often (in the standard learning mode), driving takes place twice a week for 2 hours, which allows you to complete this part of the course in 2 months. The accelerated variant is delivered within 3 weeks, and the express variant – within 2 weeks.
How long does the driving license course take in total?
Well, that depends on how exactly it goes. If we choose the normal learning mode, we will most likely complete it in about 2-3 months. If the student is pressed for time, selecting the express mode will allow them to complete the entire course in just 3 weeks. It all depends on the training center’s offer and how the student arranges the course of his or her learning with it.
It is worth noting here that an important deciding factor is the budget that the student has. In our driving school, a regular course costs PLN 3,200, an accelerated course – PLN 4,200, and an express course – PLN 5,200. Details can be found on the offer page.
In some situations, the driving license course may take up to 5-6 months. Most often, this will be the result of the student’s injury or illness, or simply lack of time. Usually, in such cases, the purchased hours do not expire, but it is better to verify this at the center.