Getting an Austrian driving licence

Question

Does anyone know the process of obtaining a driving licence in Austria?

Answer

There is an excellent guide by Expatica.com which ranges widely on the topic of Austrian driving licences. It covers the following topics:

• Driving licenses in Austria

• Getting a driver’s license in Austria

• Driving tests in Austria

• Driving lessons in Austria

• Driving with a foreign driver’s license in Austria

• Exchanging a foreign driver’s license in Austria

• Renewing a driver’s license in Austria

• Lost or stolen driver’s licenses in Austria

• Driver’s licenses in Austria for other vehicles

https://www.expatica.com/at/living/transportation/austrian-driving-license-88826

In addition, the ÖAMTC (Österreichischer Automobil-, Motorrad- und Touring Club) have excellent and up-to-date resources in German (your browser will translate it for you) about everything to do with cars including:

• information about the learning to drive: https://www.oeamtc.at/thema/fuehrerschein/b-fuehrerschein-der-weg-zum-fuehrerschein-16180096

• information about the different driving licence categories in Austria: https://www.oeamtc.at/fahrtechnik/faqs/fuehrerschein-oesterreich-11004205

• information about electric cars from installing a home charger to going on holiday by e-Auto: https://www.oeamtc.at/thema/elektromobilitaet/