PHOENIX DRIVING SCHOOL IN NÁCHOD
GENERAL INFORMATION

INSTRUCTIONAL TEXTBOOK

During theoretical lessons, we use detailed files and study materials in accordance with the requirements of the Road Traffic Act No. 361/2000 Coll., as well as study applications and materials, such as “AUTOŠKOLA? POHODLNĚ!”

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The textbook contains a detailed description and thematic analysis of the instruction necessary to successfully pass each part of the final exam.

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It includes a set of tests and tables for recording and checking your answers, as well as templates for answer verification.

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Along with the textbook, each student receives a login for the electronic version of the textbook, intended for independent study.

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The main focus of our instruction is the Theory of Safe Driving Principles (TZBJ), which is an integral part of being a participant in road traffic. Students are familiarized with road traffic rules, especially the meaning of vertical and horizontal traffic signs, and basic concepts in accordance with the provisions of the Road Traffic Act No. 361/2000 Coll.

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All detailed information that helps students not only with their studies but also for their future life on the roads is included in the textbook “AUTOŠKOLA? POHODLNĚ!”, which is the best tool to learn how to drive correctly and safely right from the very beginning.

USEFUL LINKS

Home page - IS eTesty – Ministry of Transport Exam Tests

http://www.autoskola-testy.cz/ – Driving School Exam Tests

http://www.farcar.euweb.cz/ – Intersections

RELEVANT LAWS

Act No. 361/2000 Coll. - Road Traffic Act

Act No. 247/2000 Coll. - Act on Acquiring and Improving Professional Competence to Drive Motor Vehicles

APPLICATION FOR A DRIVER’S LICENSE

ENROLLMENT IN THE COURSE

The first step for every applicant is to obtain a medical certificate of fitness to drive and bring it to the driving school. The applicant then completes and submits a signed training application along with the medical certificate at the Phoenix Driving School office. Our driving school will immediately submit the application to the relevant municipal office with extended jurisdiction. Processing of the application takes approximately one week. Immediately after submission and completion of the necessary registration at the municipal office with extended jurisdiction, the applicant is entitled to begin instruction and training at our driving school. We provide the official application and the form required to obtain the medical certificate in person at our branch or headquarters, along with guidance on proper procedures and deadlines for completing and submitting your license application. Upon request, these documents can also be sent via email.

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KEY PRIORITY

The application must be submitted correctly, on time, and to the correct municipal office. Incorrect or improperly documented medical certificates will automatically result in rejection of the application, and in worse cases, denial of eligibility to take exams after completing training.

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MEDICAL CERTIFICATE OF FITNESS TO DRIVE

The medical certificate must include the doctor’s identification details, signature, and stamp. It must be an original or officially verified document. Copies or emailed confirmations are not accepted by the driving school or the municipal office for exam eligibility.

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COMPLETION OF TRAINING

After completing training, the student is registered with the relevant municipal office with extended jurisdiction for the final exam. Our driving school arranges the exam and provides the training vehicle. Exam dates are set by the municipal office in coordination with our driving school.

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EXAM

The practical exam includes vehicle control and maintenance, conducted using the driving school’s vehicle according to the requested license category. The driving test follows immediately after successfully passing the vehicle control and maintenance portion, using the same vehicle.

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ISSUANCE OF DRIVER’S LICENSE

If the applicant successfully passes all legally required exam components, they can submit a request for their driver’s license at any City Hall corresponding to their permanent address. Issuance usually takes one week, occasionally up to two weeks.

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IMPORTANT

The applicant is only legally allowed to drive after receiving the driver’s license in hand, not immediately after passing the exam. Driving beforehand can result in fines or legal consequences.

PROCEDURE IN CASE OF UNSUCCESSFUL EXAMS

TRAFFIC RULES AND MEDICAL PREPARATION TEST

If the applicant fails the traffic rules and medical preparation electronic test, they may retake it twice. After a third failed attempt, the applicant must repeat the theoretical instruction according to Act No. 247/2000 Coll., § 39(2)(a). After repeating the instruction, they may request admission to the exam again, with three more attempts.

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If the applicant fails the test three times, they must repeat the entire training program in full according to Act No. 247/2000 Coll., § 39(3). Until the traffic rules and medical preparation test is passed, the applicant cannot take the practical driving test (Act No. 247/2000 Coll., § 39(4)).

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PRACTICAL DRIVING TEST WITH TRAINING VEHICLE

If the applicant fails the practical driving test, they may retake it twice. After a third failed attempt, the applicant must repeat the practical driving training according to Act No. 247/2000 Coll., § 39(2)(c). After repeating the practical training, they may request admission to the exam again, with three more attempts.

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If the applicant repeatedly fails the practical driving test three times, they must repeat the entire training program in full according to Act No. 247/2000 Coll., § 39(3).

DRIVER’S LICENSE – CATEGORY B

MINIMUM AGE

18 years

VEHICLES COVERED

Motor vehicles with a maximum permissible weight of up to 3,500 kg and no more than 9 seats including the driver’s seat

MOTORCYCLES AND MOPEDS

Mopeds and small motorcycles with a maximum design speed of 45 km/h and engine capacity up to 50 cm³

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Motorcycles up to 125 cm³ and maximum power of 11 kW (automatic transmission only) – this A1 category with restriction applies only in the Czech Republic

TOWING

A passenger car may tow a trailer with a maximum permissible weight up to 750 kg, and also above 750 kg (e.g., trailer or caravan) provided the total maximum permissible weight of the combination does not exceed 3,500 kg

L17 SYSTEM PRINCIPLE

The L17 law is an amendment to the Road Traffic Act No. 361/2000 Coll., introduced on January 1, 2024, allowing young drivers to operate a passenger car from the age of 17 under the supervision of a mentor after completing driving school and final exams. The L17 system allows obtaining a Category B driver’s license one year earlier, provided the young driver only drives in the presence of a qualified mentor who meets specific conditions.

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L17 REQUIREMENTS

Applicants in the L17 regime may obtain a Category B driver’s license from the age of 17.

The applicant must complete all required training and practical lessons at a driving school, including passing the standard final exams.

An L17 driver may only drive a passenger car from age 17 under the supervision of a designated, experienced driver (mentor).

The mentor must meet qualification requirements, sit in the passenger seat, and not be under the influence of alcohol.

The L17 status is recorded in the driver’s record of both the young driver and the mentor.

The L17 system was launched in the Czech Republic on January 1, 2024 (see § 83a of Act No. 361/2000 Coll.).

PHOENIX DRIVING SCHOOL IN NÁCHOD GENERAL INFORMATION

PHOENIX DRIVING SCHOOL IN NÁCHOD
GENERAL INFORMATION