Theory lessonsDuring the theoretical lessons you will study in detail all the traffic rules, road signs, learn how to act in various unforeseen situations that can happen on the road. How you master the theory depends on the further practical part.
Practical partIn the practical part of the course you will learn about the car's equipment and how to drive it. Special attention is given to parking, turning and driving in heavy traffic. The total duration of the practical training is 10-20 hours.
Passing the practical test During the practical test, a candidate for a driver's license must perform the following tasks
- Park parallel to a stationary vehicle (parallel parking);
- Park in reverse
- Make a turn, U-turn, or turn around;
- Demonstrate skills in city traffic.
A grade will be given at the end of the test. If the exam is unsatisfactory, a retake will be offered. If you receive a passing grade, you will be issued a driver's license.
"Golden Chance" for foreigners The Golden Chance program was launched in the first half of 2023 and was aimed at those who already hold a driver's license in another country. To obtain a UAE license, a foreign license holder had to come to a UAE driving school, pay a set fee and pass theoretical and practical tests. After that, the applicant could receive a UAE license in just a few days without undergoing any training.
Citizens of Ukraine, USA, Japan and European countries could change their driver's license automatically. Russian driver's licenses in the UAE did not fall under this program. Therefore, Russian citizens must undergo full training at a driving school.
Currently, this program has been suspended and it is unknown if it will be resumed.