Driving school in Riga

The full price up to the licence starts at €641.54. To the school: the theory course (currently €1 as a promotion instead of the usual €200), registration €30, at least 20 academic hours of driving from €17.50 (from €350 in total) and the school driving exam €45 on a manual gearbox (€50 on an automatic) — €426 together. To the state (CSDD): driving permit €6.16, theory exam €11.40, driving exam €50.57 and licence issue €22.41 — €90.54 together. To the medical providers: the health check €65 and the first-aid course €60 — €125 together, paid to the provider rather than to the school; booking on +371 27036036. Without the theory promotion the total is €840.54. Prices as of 07.11.2026, per fors.lv, csdd.lv and the school. The full price list and calculator are on the Prices page.

You can start at the driving school from age 16: complete the theory, pass the school exams and begin driving lessons. CSDD issues the licence itself from age 18, so between the start of training and the licence there is a period when you can drive with an instructor but not on your own. Source: csdd.lv, as of 01.11.2026.

The category B theory course is 55 academic hours, or 11 training days. By law (MK noteikumi Nr. 358) no more than three theory days are allowed per week, so the course takes at least 4 weeks. The minimum overall training time is 2 months with two driving lessons a week; CSDD exams are not included. Two deadlines you must not miss: the driving exam has to be passed within a year of the theory exam, and the whole route finished no later than three years after enrolling at the school. Source: csdd.lv.

Partly. The theory has two parts: the road-rules (CSN) part can be done online at your own pace, while the traffic-safety part is taken in person only. The online group is formed continuously, so you can start theory the same day. Theory materials and road-rules tests with explanations are also available in your account, so you can practise for the CSDD theory exam at any time.

Yes. The instructors page shows profiles, teaching languages, cars and lesson meeting points, so you can pick the one who suits you. If an instructor turns out not to fit, you can switch: the change is immediate, with no school approval and no waiting period. The history of your lessons stays visible to the instructors you have worked with, so a new one doesn't start from zero.

Yes. For category B driving, 42 instructors teach in Russian, 42 in Latvian and 8 in English. The count per language is shown on the category page and updates automatically, and you can filter by language in the instructor list. The whole site is available in Latvian, Russian and English. For the language of the theory group, ask by phone or in your application. Data: fors.lv, as of 01.11.2026.

The price is per academic hour (45 minutes): from €17.50. An instructor's lesson lasts 60 or 90 minutes, but the programme and payment are counted in academic hours. The core course includes at least 20 academic hours, so from €350. If you need more, an extra academic hour costs €17.50. Prices as of 05.11.2026, per fors.lv.

For category B the CSDD minimum is 20 academic hours of 45 minutes. How many you personally need is decided by your instructor as training goes: some students are fine with the minimum, others need more. That is why the total is shown with the word “from” — it is the sum for the minimum amount. Source: csdd.lv/fors.lv, as of 01.11.2026.

First comes the theory exam (€11.40): you need a passport, an eID card or a driving permit, a valid medical check and a completed first-aid course. Then the driving exam (€50.57), which must be passed within a year of the theory exam; otherwise the theory has to be retaken. After you pass, CSDD issues the licence (€22.41). The school's own exams are separate from the CSDD exams: your instructor lets you take the school exam when you are ready. Before the driving exam you can choose a trial exam (€41.07). These amounts are paid to the state, not to the school. Source: csdd.lv.

Fill in the form on the Apply page or call us. An application costs nothing and doesn't commit you to anything. Then we call you during working hours and confirm a group, sign the contract — a personal code and an ID document are needed for the contract and for registering with CSDD — and open your account: theory, the practice trainer and booking for driving. Only the school sees your data.

For category B training can start at 16 and the licence can be obtained at 18. For category A training starts at 22 and the licence at 24. The AM exam can be taken from 14. Licence ages are from csdd.lv, training start ages from fors.lv, checked 01.11.2026.

Theory exam — 11.40 €, category B driving exam — 50.57 €, motorcycle driving exam — 35.82 €, issuing the licence — 22.41 €. Amounts in force since 01.03.2025, source csdd.lv. They are paid to the state, not to the school.

A passport, eID card or learner permit, a valid medical check and completed first aid training. Source: csdd.lv.

The motorcycle, insurance, gear rental, intercom with the instructor while riding, and radar. The student is not liable for dropping the motorcycle. Source: fors.lv, checked 01.11.2026.

Yes. Driving training takes place at the school and may start before the CSDD theory exam. The instructor registers every lesson. Source: csdd.lv.

The driving exam must be passed within a year of the theory exam, otherwise the theory has to be retaken. The whole path must be completed no later than three years after enrolling. Source: csdd.lv.