Driving Lessons: Requirements, Where to Learn, Price, FAQ

Driving lessons are one of the most crucial stages on the road to obtaining a driver's license. While many students focus primarily on the "Regitra" exam, successful results are often determined by the skills acquired during practical driving lessons, self-confidence, and the ability to properly assess situations on the road.

When starting to learn to drive, it quickly becomes clear that mandatory lessons alone are not always sufficient. Some students need additional practice to prepare for the exam, while others seek to feel more confident in heavy traffic or after a long break from driving. Therefore, it is important not only to choose the right driving school but also to understand what learning opportunities await.

In this article, we will discuss the main requirements for future drivers, the necessary documents, criteria for choosing driving schools, and the costs of driving lessons in different Lithuanian cities. We will also explain when it is worth choosing additional driving lessons and how to better prepare for the practical exam at "Regitra".

Driving Lessons

Driving lessons are a mandatory stage in obtaining a driving license. Category B drivers must have certain competencies to drive safely on the road and properly control the vehicle. These competencies include preparing the car for driving, assessing traffic situations, appropriate behavior on the road, driving straight, on winding roads, parking the car, and others.

Driving lessons are attended at a chosen driving school, where, together with an instructor, you drive on likely routes that will be relevant during the "Regitra" exam. During these lessons, you learn to properly control the car, its devices, and move safely in traffic, considering the Road Traffic Rules (KET). In total, it is mandatory to drive 30 academic hours with a driving school instructor and pass the school driving exam before taking the driving exam at "Regitra".

Before starting practical training, it is worth strengthening your theoretical knowledge. Free KET tests can be useful for familiarizing yourself with the basic road traffic rules and preparing for the theory exam at "Regitra". These tests can be beneficial for both beginner drivers and those who want to refresh their knowledge before driving lessons.

Additional Driving Lessons

Learning to drive requires excellent vehicle control, knowledge of road traffic rules, and attentiveness. Often, mandatory driving lessons are not enough to develop these skills, sometimes more practice is needed to feel confident on the road. For those who find learning to drive more challenging, it is recommended to continue learning by purchasing additional driving lessons at a driving school.

Below are cases when it is worth choosing additional driving lessons:

• Preparing to take the driving exam to better prepare for it;

• Wanting to gain confidence in driving already having a license;

• Aiming to recall driving skills after a long period of not driving;

• Wanting to learn to drive specific daily routes.

What Documents Are Needed for Driving Lessons?

Before starting to drive, you will need to provide the driving school with several documents:

• Personal identification document.

• Medical certificate. This certificate can be obtained from a doctor personally or during a check organized by the driving school.

Where Can You Learn to Drive?

It is important to choose a driving school that meets your expectations. When choosing, it is important to consider reviews, the location of the school and its yard, and the price. There are plenty of driving schools in the largest cities, but below we will review the main driving schools.

Driving Lessons in Vilnius

Below we review several driving schools in Vilnius and their prices for Category B for the entire driving course and additional lessons.

• Draiveris. Located in 8 locations in Vilnius. Course price for driving with a manual transmission – 538 Eur, course price for driving with an automatic transmission – 558 Eur; additional lesson (1.5 hours) price with a manual transmission – 42 Eur, additional lesson (1.5 hours) price with an automatic transmission – 45 Eur.

• Dorkanas. Located in 9 locations in Vilnius. Course price for driving with a manual transmission – 519–560 Eur, course price for driving with an automatic transmission – 549–590 Eur; additional lesson (1.5 hours) price with a manual transmission – 42 Eur, additional lesson (1.5 hours) price with an automatic transmission – 44 Eur.

• Jono Transporto Mokymo Centras. Located in 3 locations in Vilnius. Course price for driving with a manual transmission – 420–450 Eur, course price for driving with an automatic transmission – 450–480 Eur; additional lesson (1.5 hours) price with a manual transmission – 35 Eur, additional lesson (1.5 hours) price with an automatic transmission – 40 Eur.

• Vairo Ratas. Located at Ukmergės g. 315 B, Vilnius. Course price – 450–480 Eur; additional lesson (1.5 hours) price with a manual transmission – 40 Eur, additional lesson (1.5 hours) price with an automatic transmission – 45 Eur.

• Rigveda. Located in 6 locations in Vilnius. Course price for driving with a manual transmission – 469 Eur, course price for driving with an automatic transmission – 499 Eur; additional lesson (1.5 hours) price with a manual transmission – 39 Eur, additional lesson (1.5 hours) price with an automatic transmission – 41 Eur.

It is important to note that these are not all the driving schools in Vilnius, but this comparison will help you choose a school.

Driving Lessons in Kaunas

Below we review several driving schools in Kaunas and their prices for Category B for the entire driving course and additional lessons.

• Arv Auto. Located in 7 locations in Kaunas. Course price – 360–550 Eur; additional lesson (1.5 hours) price – 42 Eur.

• Mobilūs Žmonės. Located at Kęstučio g. 54, Kaunas. Course price – 435 Eur; additional lesson (1.5 hours) price – 35 Eur.

• Auto ABCDE. Located in 3 locations in Kaunas. Course price – 380–420 Eur; additional lesson (1.5 hours) price – 40 Eur.

• Transvena. Located at Baltų pr. 85A, Kaunas. Course price – 400–450 Eur; additional lesson (1.5 hours) – 35 Eur.

• Rigveda. Located in 12 locations in Kaunas. Course price for driving with a manual transmission – 439 Eur, course price for driving with an automatic transmission – 459 Eur; additional lesson (1.5 hours) price – 36 Eur.

Driving Lessons in Klaipėda

Below we review several driving schools in Klaipėda and their prices for Category B for the entire driving course and additional lessons.

• Pajūrio Vairavimo Mokykla. Located in 2 locations in Klaipėda. Course price – 400–450 Eur; additional lesson (1.5 hours) price – 40 Eur.

• Laukininkų Vairavimo Mokykla. Located in 2 locations in Klaipėda. Course price for driving with a manual transmission – 440–460 Eur, course price for driving with an automatic transmission – 470–490 Eur; additional lesson (1.5 hours) price – 40 Eur.

• Respublikos Vairavimo Mokykla. Located in various locations in Klaipėda. Course price – 525 Eur; additional lesson (1.5 hours) price – 35 Eur.

• Mustangas. Located at H. Manto g. 36A, Klaipėda. Course price for driving with a manual transmission – 400–420 Eur, course price for driving with an automatic transmission – 460–480 Eur; additional lesson (1.5 hours) price – 40 Eur.

• Eiza. Located in 3 locations in Klaipėda. Course price for driving with a manual transmission – 489 Eur, course price for driving with an automatic transmission – 589 Eur; additional lesson (1.5 hours) price with a manual transmission – 45 Eur, additional lesson (1.5 hours) price with an automatic transmission – 50 Eur.

Driving Lesson Prices

Driving courses and additional lessons vary in different cities and various driving schools. Below are the average driving course prices by city:

• Vilnius. Manual transmission – 480 Eur; automatic transmission – 501 Eur.

• Kaunas. Manual transmission – 403 Eur; automatic transmission – 407 Eur.

• Klaipėda. Manual transmission – 451 Eur; automatic transmission – 489 Eur.

Average prices for additional driving lessons by city:

• Vilnius. Manual transmission – 40 Eur; automatic transmission – 43 Eur.

• Kaunas. Manual transmission – 38 Eur; automatic transmission – 38 Eur.

• Klaipėda. Manual transmission – 40 Eur; automatic transmission – 41 Eur.