{"id":24058,"date":"2025-05-10T14:55:28","date_gmt":"2025-05-10T12:55:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ae-l.ch\/faq\/what-is-the-theory-course\/"},"modified":"2025-07-16T15:27:02","modified_gmt":"2025-07-16T13:27:02","slug":"what-is-the-theory-course","status":"publish","type":"faq","link":"https:\/\/ae-l.ch\/en\/faq\/what-is-the-theory-course\/","title":{"rendered":"What is the theory course?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">First of all, it&#8217;s important to know that the theory course is not compulsory.<br\/>It&#8217;s optional, but highly recommended, as it helps you prepare for the theory test.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">During this 4-hour course (in total), you will learn the basic rules and principles of road traffic, including priority rules, traffic signs and other important elements of road safety.<br\/>Through the explanations of a certified instructor, you will gain a better understanding of priority rules and the basics of driving. It&#8217;s an excellent course to help you prepare effectively for the Highway Code exam!<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">During the lessons, you&#8217;ll learn the Highway Code so that you can take the theory test at the automobile office in Geneva or any other Swiss town.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can then begin the practical part of your training by taking driving lessons in cars, motorcycles and other motorized vehicles.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Good to know: <\/strong><br\/>By passing this test, which is the second compulsory stage in obtaining a Swiss driving license for vehicles such as cars, motorcycles or scooters, you will obtain a learner&#8217;s permit valid for 24 months.<br\/>You therefore have two years in which to take the driving test.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false},"categorie-faq":[126],"class_list":["post-24058","faq","type-faq","status-publish","hentry","categorie-faq-theorie-en"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/ae-l.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/faq\/24058","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/ae-l.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/faq"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/ae-l.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/faq"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/ae-l.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=24058"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"categorie-faq","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ae-l.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categorie-faq?post=24058"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}