Course explained

What is the Swiss traffic awareness course?

The Swiss traffic awareness course connects theory to real road situations and currently lasts eight hours.

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What the course is for

It complements basic theory and driving practice by developing observation, anticipation and risk awareness.

  • 8 hours in total
  • four connected subject areas
  • delivered by an authorised provider
  • completed before the practical test under the current rules

The four subject areas

  1. Traffic observationScanning technique, perception and early hazard detection.
  2. Traffic environmentRoad users, communication, weather and road design.
  3. Traffic dynamicsSpeed, distance, physics and the consequences of mistakes.
  4. Driving tacticsEarly decisions, safety reserves and risk prevention.

Validity

Cantonal information states that a course completed from 1 January 2021 is no longer time-limited. Check exceptional cases with the competent cantonal road traffic office.