Group A1 License Prague-East District

Preparing over 600 students annually, Josef Pátek Driving School in Louňovice near Říčany is one of the largest driving schools in the Central Bohemia region. With a 5.0-star rating from 176 Google Maps reviews, it has earned a reputation as a reliable and friendly guide on the road to a driver's licence.

Training takes place in a relaxed atmosphere with an emphasis on genuinely safe driving – not just passing the test. Students appreciate the patient, individual approach of the instructors, a modern fleet (Škoda Octavia, Škoda Kamiq, Iveco, Honda), and e-learning support with a study room. The school offers courses for groups AM, A1, A2, A, B, C, D, T, B+E, B96, and the L17 programme for learner drivers from age 17.

Josef Pátek Driving School covers a wide region: Říčany, Kutná Hora, Sázava, and Prague. English-language instruction is available through a certified court interpreter. Online registration is available directly on the school's website. Choose from standard or afternoon/weekend courses to suit your schedule.

Havelka Driving School in Brandýs nad Labem provides training for license categories AM, A1, A2, A, B and B+E. Experienced instructors focus on both practical driving skills and thorough knowledge of traffic regulations. Instruction progresses systematically from exercises on the school's own practice area through quieter streets to busier road conditions, adapting to each student's individual pace.

Combined training programs for B+A1, B+A2, and B+A are available for those seeking multiple license categories simultaneously. The school maintains a modern vehicle fleet including a Škoda Fabia III. With a 5.0-star rating on Google Maps, it is a well-regarded choice in the area. Applications are accepted year-round; those interested in motorcycle categories should plan ahead as practical training typically begins with the start of the riding season in April. English language instruction is also available for an additional fee.

A family driving school operated by Petr Červenka offers a personal approach to driver training in Úvaly. With a rating of 5.0 stars from 5 reviews on Google Maps, it is among the well-rated driving schools in the region. It focuses on complete preparation for obtaining driving licenses for groups A and B with the possibility of arranging training for groups C and D. Instructors with extensive experience emphasize safety and individual care for each student. The driving school offers flexible training options including weekend appointments, classic and fast courses, combined training for cars and motorcycles, fitness drives for beginners and more experienced drivers, and also re-examination of professional competence for the return of a driver's license.

With thirty years of experience in the field, VTR MOTOR-SPORT driving school run by Ivan Vojta is one of the longest-established driving schools in Brandýs nad Labem. A rating of 4.8 stars from satisfied students reflects the careful approach and professionalism the school has maintained since its founding in 1995.

VTR MOTOR-SPORT is the largest driving school in Brandýs nad Labem with an exceptionally wide vehicle fleet – ten passenger cars (including automatics), eight motorcycles, three buses, a truck and trailers. A team of seven instructors delivers courses across the full spectrum of licence categories from AM through B and C to T. The school is one of the few in the region to offer instruction in English and Polish, welcoming international students.

Beyond standard courses, the school provides mentor training for accompanied driving (L17), professional driver training and competency examinations for licence reinstatement. Final exams take place locally in Brandýs nad Labem and the surrounding area. The school also has a branch in Neratovice.

Vágner Driving School in Říčany near Prague is a family business where three members of the Vágner family teach. Jiří and Aleš Vágner provide training on motorcycles, passenger cars, trucks including trailers and tractors, while Blanka Vágnerová specializes in passenger car training. With a rating of 4.7 stars on Google Maps, the school has built a solid reputation among drivers from Říčany and the surrounding area. The offer includes not only standard courses for obtaining driving licenses of categories AM, A1, A2, A, B, C, BE, CE and T, but also combined training courses combining passenger cars with motorcycles. For existing drivers, conditional driving lessons, fleet driver training and assistance with license restoration after driving bans or reaching twelve points are available. Flexible payment terms without the need for a deposit make it easier to start training.

A family-run driving school with over 25 years of tradition, operated by three Báša instructors in Čelákovice and surrounding areas. Martin, Lukáš and Marek Báša teach as experienced professionals and focus on ensuring graduates truly learn to drive – not just go through the motions. The school is based at the Cultural Centre in Čelákovice and also operates in Brandýs nad Labem, Šestajovice, Nehvizdy and other nearby municipalities. Students can arrange pick-up directly from their home. Rated 4.6 stars on Google Maps, the school ranks among the well-reviewed providers in the Central Bohemia region. The course portfolio includes motorcycle training (AM, A1, A2 and A), car licences (B, B+E, B96) and heavy vehicle training (C). Company driver training, refresher lessons for category B, and retraining for driving licence restoration are also available.

Autoškola Kuky is located in Říčany near Prague at Černokostelecká 526/55a and offers a wide range of driver training covering passenger cars, motorcycles, trucks, buses, and trailers. Practical driving lessons take place both around Říčany and in Prague, giving students experience in diverse traffic conditions.

Beyond standard courses, the school provides professional driver training including initial and supplementary training, regular annual training, and fleet driver training for companies. For drivers who have lost their license due to the penalty point system, the school prepares re-examination for license reinstatement. Refresher driving lessons for all license categories and traffic psychological testing conducted in cooperation with an accredited psychologist are also available. Instruction is tailored to individual student needs and tuition can be paid in installments.

Autoškola Tomáš Hanuš operates from two branches — in Nehvizdy and in Prague's Vysočany district. Over 17 years, more than two thousand students have successfully completed their training and obtained driving licenses. The school is led by Tomáš Hanuš himself, together with three experienced instructors — Mgr. Michal Šesták, Jiří Hájek, and Lukáš Zeman — who collectively cover instruction across all major license categories from motorcycles through passenger cars and trucks to buses.

The teaching approach emphasizes clear instruction, individual pacing, and preparation that goes beyond passing the exam to building confidence behind the wheel in everyday traffic. The school uses modern training vehicles and offers flexible scheduling, which is particularly appreciated by working students. Beyond standard license courses, the school also provides professional driver training, fleet driver training, and programs for license reinstatement.

Autoškola Miroslav Ježek is located in Čelákovice at U Učiliště 1379/36 and operates as part of the Autoškola a Motoškola Málek network. The driving school provides training for categories AM, A1, A2, A, B, B+E, C, C+E, D and T – from basic courses and upgrade training to refresher lessons and license restoration. An automatic transmission course for category B is also available. For professional drivers, initial and renewal training for the professional driver card is offered alongside regular driver referent safety training. Additional services include a parking school with a guaranteed pass rate, individual theory lessons, and online test preparation tutoring. Courses can be paid in installments. The school is equipped with a modern motorcycle training ground. Traffic psychological examinations required for license restoration are arranged directly through the driving school.

Autoškola Procházka from Kamenice stands out from other driving schools in the region with its training approach: Category B lessons take place primarily in Prague, where students practice traffic lights, tram tracks and lane driving, and include regular motorway sessions. Instructors pick up and drop off students at their home address – no need to travel or wait outside.

Category B courses are available in three formats: standard (3–4 months), shortened (2 months) and intensive (up to 1 month). For motorcycle enthusiasts, the school teaches all categories – AM, A1, A2 and A – in both standard and intensive formats. Courses can be paid in installments by arrangement at no extra cost. Exams take place in Jílové u Prahy, Říčany or directly in Prague.

Autoškola Procházka accepts transfers from other driving schools free of charge, has no cancellation fees for early withdrawal, and serves students from Kamenice, Velké Popovice, Jesenice and the surrounding area.