Swiss Driving Instructor (Fahrlehrer/in FA) study guide
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The Swiss driving instructor credential (Fahrlehrer/in FA, moniteur/monitrice de conduite, maestro/maestra conducente) is the professional qualification that allows you to teach learner drivers in Switzerland and to prepare them for the practical driving test. It is aimed at experienced, licensed drivers who want to make instruction a profession rather than a sideline, and it is examined in the language of the canton where you apply. The Swiss Driving Instructor (Fahrlehrer/in FA) study guide has 9 sections and about 3,549 words.
01Traffic Law and Road Traffic Regulations (Strassenverkehrsrecht)
This domain checks whether you can apply the Swiss hierarchy of road-traffic norms to a scene within seconds and explain the outcome in plain language. Examiners rarely ask for definitions; they pose a junction, a sign combination or a learner error and expect the correct rule, the source and the consequence for instruction.
418 words, about 2 min02Vehicle Technology, Vehicle Dynamics and Maintenance
You must explain how a car works well enough to diagnose a learner's problem and to justify a safety decision. The exam links technology to dynamics: why a worn damper lengthens braking, why a cold tyre reads low, why ABS is not a licence to brake late.
421 words, about 2 min03Driving Technique and Safe Vehicle Handling
This domain assesses whether you can demonstrate and teach a repeatable, low-risk technique. The examiner looks for a correct seating position, an observation routine that survives stress, smooth control inputs and manoeuvres that a learner can reproduce without your hands on the wheel.
402 words, about 2 min04Traffic Perception, Hazard Recognition and Defensive Driving
This domain tests whether you see a hazard before it becomes an emergency and whether you can teach that scanning habit. The examiner watches your commentary: where you look, what you predict, when you cover the brake and how you create space.
411 words, about 2 min05Pedagogy, Didactics and Methodology of Driving Instruction
This domain tests whether you can design learning rather than merely sit beside a learner. The examiner looks for clear goals, a method matched to the learner's stage, meaningful practice and feedback that changes the next attempt.
395 words, about 2 min06Adult Learning Psychology and Learner Assessment
This domain tests whether you understand how adults learn and whether your judgements about a learner are fair, evidence-based and defensible. The examiner probes motivation, anxiety, feedback effects and the standard assessment errors that distort a decision about test readiness.
369 words, about 2 min07Lesson Planning and Conduct of Practical Training
This domain tests whether you can turn a learner's needs into a safe, timed, goal-directed lesson and then conduct it flexibly. The examiner looks for a written plan, a route that serves the goal, clear instruction, enough practice and a debrief.
375 words, about 2 min08Professional Ethics, Instructor Duties and Legal Responsibility
This domain tests whether you understand the instructor's legal position and can act ethically under pressure. The examiner looks for honesty in assessment, respect for confidentiality, correct vehicle and insurance arrangements, and a clear sense of when to stop a lesson.
373 words, about 2 min09First Aid, Accident Handling and Vehicle Safety Equipment
This domain tests whether you can secure a scene, alert the right service and give basic life support without making the situation worse. The examiner values a calm sequence and correct priorities more than dramatic detail.
385 words, about 2 min