Driving license test in the Uckermark: experiences and challenges!

Driving license test in the Uckermark: experiences and challenges!

For many young people, the driving test is a significant step into a new chapter in life. However, this exciting moment can also come with unexpected challenges. The Uckermark courier reports from Jens Schaaf from Lower Saxony, who suggested integrating more practical relevance into driving school training. This could help reduce the number of theory failures.

He sees the effect of smartphones in cars in particular as a hindrance. “Don’t use cell phones” is his motto in order to participate more actively in the driving experience. Another aspect that Dominik Rawe brings into this context is the responsibility of parents. They should support their children in learning to drive, particularly at traffic practice areas, and Rawe has fond memories of learning to drive with his mother in the 1970s.

A look into the past

Dieter Buddrus brings his experiences from the GDR into the discussion. He is critical of the comparison between obtaining a driving license in the GDR and today, which he sees as “absurd”. The changed traffic conditions simply cannot be ignored. Back then, Buddrus had to wait three years for his car driver's license, but he was already able to gain extensive driving experience as a passenger. His daughter experienced a similar situation when she failed the exam on her 18th birthday, despite the fact that she previously avoided an accident.

The driving lessons required may have changed over the years, but the challenges remain. Buddrus himself needed 26 driving hours to get his truck driver's license and remembers the challenges of driving long trailers in the city. He also recalls motorcycling in the GDR, where he often rode as a pillion passenger and thus gained a different perspective on driver training.

Today's driver training

However, the basics of driver training have remained and are aimed at testing and promoting driving skills. Loud Wikipedia The granting of a driving license in Germany, Austria, Switzerland and Liechtenstein requires comprehensive driving training. After passing the test, the driver's license will be issued. The actual success rate of driving tests in Germany in 2017 was considerable - 63% in the theoretical and 72% in the practical test.

A central component of the training is the theoretical exam, which can also be taken in several languages. To obtain a driving license, various requirements must be met, such as a first aid course or specific lessons depending on the vehicle class.

The discussion about the responsibility and preparation of learner drivers has gained momentum due to the various experiences of those affected. Readers are invited to share their personal experiences, photos and old documents on the subject of driving license tests. These calls for reflection show once again how formative and crucial this process is for many people.