Mandatory Training for New Drivers — Cost & Process
Psychological consultation (4 h) + driving school training (5 h) for CZK 8,000–16,000. Where to go, what to bring, and the 3-month deadline.
One offense. Six points. And suddenly you're facing a nine-hour program that costs CZK 8,000 to 16,000. For a fresh driver — often a student — that's a serious hit to the budget. And if you don't complete it within three months, you lose your license automatically. No warning, no appeal.
Mandatory training for new drivers is one of the least understood rules of the probationary period. Many new drivers don't even know about it until an envelope from the municipal office lands in their mailbox. This article explains exactly what the training involves, what it consists of, how much you'll pay, and how to get through the whole process calmly and on time.
Quick summary:
- The obligation is triggered by a single 6-point offense — not by accumulating smaller offenses
- The program has two parts: psychological consultation (4 h) + driving school training (5 h)
- Total cost: CZK 8,000–16,000 (typically CZK 10,000–14,000)
- You have 3 months from receiving the notice to complete it — miss the deadline and you lose your license
When the Obligation Kicks In
Let's clear up one thing that many people get wrong first. The obligation to complete training isn't triggered by "accumulating 6 points." It's triggered by a single offense worth 6 points — or a criminal traffic offense. If you get 2 points for speeding and 4 points for using your phone a month later, you have 6 points on your record, but the mandatory training isn't triggered. The law (Section 102f of Act No. 361/2000 Coll.) is clear on this.
Which offenses trigger it? Six-point offenses — and there are quite a few. Driving under the influence of alcohol (above 0.3‰), refusing a breathalyzer test, running a red light, endangering a pedestrian at a crosswalk, dangerous overtaking, driving the wrong way on a highway, or exceeding the speed limit by 40+ km/h in a built-up area. You'll find the full list in the chapter Points and Offenses.
Statistics from the first two years of the program (2024–2025) show that 68% of drivers who violated the probationary period conditions were driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Alcohol is by far the most common trigger — that's exactly why new drivers face zero tolerance. More on why alcohol behind the wheel is so dangerous in the chapter Most Common Mistakes by New Drivers.
Pre-completed training doesn't count
The law is clear: the training must take place AFTER the offense, not before it. A preventive course you completed voluntarily earlier won't help. Only training completed after the official notice counts.
Two Parts — Two Different Things
Here's where many people trip up. The mandatory prevention program isn't a single event. It consists of two separate parts that you complete with two different providers:
- Traffic-psychological consultation — with an accredited traffic psychologist
- New driver training — at a driving school
You must complete both parts and submit proof within the 3-month deadline. One alone isn't enough. The order isn't prescribed, but most drivers start with the consultation — some driving schools even offer it as a package deal together with the training, which saves you the hassle of organizing everything separately.
Traffic-Psychological Consultation
The first part of the program takes place with an accredited traffic psychologist. It lasts 4 hours and consists of two blocks.
In the individual part, the psychologist sits down with you and goes through the circumstances of your offense. They're not judging you or testing your intelligence — the goal is to understand what happened, why it happened, and what conclusions to draw for the future. It's not an interrogation. It's more of a conversation where the psychologist looks for the causes of risky behavior and helps you recognize them.
The group part takes place in a small group of other drivers in the same situation. You discuss with the others the causes of accidents, the effects of alcohol and drugs on driving, crisis situations in traffic, and the consequences of crashes. It's not a lecture — it's a moderated discussion where you learn from each other's stories too.
What to bring to the consultation:
- Driver registry extract (no older than 30 days) — download it for free at portaldopravy.cz using your bank identity
- ID card
- The notice from the office (if you have it — not mandatory)
The consultation costs between CZK 3,000 and 6,000. You'll typically pay around CZK 4,000–5,000. Prices aren't regulated — they depend on the specific psychologist and the region. The Ministry of Transport maintains a list of accredited psychologists.
Driving School Training
The second part of the program takes place at a driving school that's registered to provide new driver training. Note — not every driving school offers this training. Check in advance.
The training lasts 5 teaching hours (one teaching hour = 45 minutes) and follows a fixed structure according to Section 52j of Act No. 247/2000 Coll.
One hour of theory — you start in the classroom. The driving instructor explains the principles of safe and defensive driving, goes through the most common causes of traffic accidents, and focuses on behavior toward vulnerable road users — pedestrians, cyclists, elderly people. This also includes an analysis of your specific offense: what happened, why, and what you could have done differently.
Three hours of practical driving — this is the core of the training. You get behind the wheel and drive in real traffic under the instructor's supervision. You drive in varying traffic intensities — city, main roads, intersections. The instructor watches how you follow the rules, how you react to other road users, how you handle stressful situations. The focus is on defensive techniques — anticipation, safe following distance, cooperative driving. It's not an exam. Nobody's grading you. It's a training session designed to strengthen your habits.
One hour of evaluation — after the drives, you sit down with the instructor and review what went well and where there's room for improvement. The instructor identifies your risky habits and gives you concrete feedback. It's a mirror you don't have in everyday driving — someone qualified telling you what you're doing wrong subconsciously.
What to bring to the training:
- Driver registry extract (no older than 30 days)
- Valid driving license
After completing the training, the driving school issues a certificate of completion. Keep it — you'll need it for the office.
Training prices range from CZK 4,000 to 10,000. The differences are significant — Autoškola MiraMar charges CZK 4,000, Autoškola Pollak CZK 5,000, but Autoškola Horázný asks CZK 9,900 and Autoškola King CZK 10,000. It pays to compare offers in your area. At Kvalty.cz you can find driving schools in your city that offer new driver training.
Package deal = less hassle
Some driving schools offer a complete package — psychological consultation + training together. You don't have to find a psychologist separately, the appointments follow each other, and you usually save time and stress. Ask about this when choosing.
Step-by-Step Process
The whole process follows a clear sequence. Here's what awaits you from the moment of the offense to fulfilling the obligation.
First, you commit a six-point offense during your two-year probationary period. The points are recorded in the driver registry. The municipal office sends you a notice — a letter calling on you to complete the consultation and training. From delivery of the notice, your 3-month deadline begins.
Within those three months, you need to accomplish three things: complete the traffic-psychological consultation (4 hours with a psychologist), complete the new driver training (5 hours at a driving school), and submit proof of completing both parts to the office. You can submit the confirmation in person or via a data mailbox.
It sounds like plenty of time, but be careful. Appointments with psychologists are often limited — waiting times can be several weeks. Practical drives at the driving school are arranged individually and depend on instructor availability. Three months fly by, especially if you don't notice the office's letter right away.
Watch your mailbox
The notice from the office arrives as a registered letter. If you don't pick it up, it's considered delivered after 10 days — and the 3-month clock starts ticking. Many young drivers live at a different address than what's on their ID, and the letter slips past them. Set up notifications at portaldopravy.cz — you'll find out about points online before the paper letter arrives.
What Happens If You Miss the Deadline
The law shows no mercy here. If you don't submit proof of completing both parts of the program within the 3-month deadline, you lose your license automatically — on the last day of the deadline. There's no decision, no appeal. It simply happens. You must surrender your driving license.
Getting it back depends on how quickly you act. If you apply within one year of losing your license, it's enough to complete the consultation and training (if you haven't already) and submit an application for reinstatement. The office will decide in your favor.
It gets worse if more than a year passes. In that case, you must also prove professional competence (re-examination at a driving school — theory and practice), medical fitness (medical examination), and psychological fitness (full traffic-psychological examination — not just the consultation, but complete psychological testing). Total costs for reinstatement after a year can climb to another CZK 6,000–10,000. More on the consequences of point accumulation in the chapter Points and Offenses.
Where to Go and How to Choose
You complete the traffic-psychological consultation with an accredited traffic psychologist. The Ministry of Transport maintains the list. In practice, though, you don't have to search for a psychologist yourself — many driving schools that offer new driver training also arrange the consultation. Ask the driving school directly whether they handle it "under one roof."
You complete the training at a driving school registered for new driver training. Not every driving school offers this service — it's a special registration beyond standard driver education. Verify this in advance. At Kvalty.cz you can search for driving schools in your city and find out which ones offer the training.
When choosing, focus on three things: price (differences are huge — from CZK 4,000 to 10,000 for the training alone), appointment availability (the sooner, the better — you don't want to stress at the end of your deadline), and package deals (consultation + training together saves you the organizational headache).
Practical Tips
Getting through the whole process smoothly is mainly about organization. Act immediately after receiving the notice — don't put it off. Three months are shorter than you think, especially when psychologists and driving schools tend to be booked up.
Download your driver registry extract online for free at portaldopravy.cz. Log in with your bank identity and you'll have it in a minute. No need to go anywhere. The extract can't be older than 30 days — so download it close to your consultation or training date, not in advance.
Submit the completion certificates to the office as soon as possible — don't leave it to the last day of the deadline. Ideally in person or via a data mailbox. Postal mail works too, but you risk delays.
And one last thing: the training isn't a punishment. It's an opportunity. Nine hours of your time and extra money — that's unpleasant, no question. But if you complete it on time, you keep your license. And the practical part of the training can genuinely help — feedback from an instructor on your driving style is something you don't get in everyday traffic. How to avoid ending up in this situation in the first place — that's in the chapter Tips for a Safe Probationary Period.
Summary
- The obligation is triggered by a single 6-point offense — not by accumulating smaller offenses
- The program has two parts: psychological consultation (4 h, CZK 3,000–6,000) and driving school training (5 h, CZK 4,000–10,000)
- Total cost: CZK 8,000–16,000, typically CZK 10,000–14,000
- You have 3 months from receiving the notice — miss the deadline and you lose your license automatically
- After more than a year from losing your license, you also need re-examination, medical check, and psychological testing
- Some driving schools offer a package (consultation + training) — simplifies the organization
Key Terms
| Term | Explanation |
|---|---|
| Traffic-psychological consultation | Four-hour program with an accredited psychologist — individual analysis of the offense + group discussion about risks |
| New driver training | Five-hour program at a driving school — 1 h theory + 3 h practical driving + 1 h evaluation |
| Prevention program | Umbrella term for both parts — consultation + training. Mandatory after a 6-point offense during the probationary period |
| Office notice | Registered letter from the municipal office calling on you to complete the program. The 3-month deadline starts from delivery |
| Loss of driving privileges | Automatic loss of your license if you fail to meet obligations within the deadline — no decision, no appeal |
| Driver registry extract | Document confirming your point balance — needed for both the consultation and training (no older than 30 days, free at portaldopravy.cz) |
| Accredited traffic psychologist | Psychologist accredited by the Ministry of Transport to conduct traffic-psychological examinations and consultations |
| Defensive driving | Driving style based on anticipation, safe following distance, and consideration — the main topic of the practical training |