For foreigners who study or work in Banská Bystrica and the surrounding area, and for their families.
What the course includes
32 theory lessonsin English
Training ground2 stages
30 driving lessonsin traffic
Examtheory test, training ground and drive
Steps for foreigners
You can get a Slovak driving licence if you have residence in Slovakia. Before the course you need a medical check, and when you enrol we will tell you which documents you need.
To enrol and take the course you need:
an ID document (passport or residence card),
proof of residence in Slovakia: at least 185 days in the calendar year in which you apply for the licence, or confirmation that you have studied in Slovakia for more than 6 months,
a declaration that your usual residence is in Slovakia (we fill it in together when you enrol),
a medical certificate of fitness to drive from a doctor.
Payment
In cash or by bank transfer on the first day of the course at the latest, or in instalments by agreement.
Questions
Is the exam also in English?
Yes. The theory test and the practical exam with the examiner can be taken in English. We register you for the exam.
Can I start if I don’t speak Slovak?
Yes. Lessons are taught in English and we explain Slovak road signs and terms.
How long do I have to finish the course?
Within 365 days of enrolment.
From the training
Start when it suits you
The course in English is individual – we agree the start date and schedule with you. Leave your details and we will call you back within 24 hours.
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var plans = box.querySelector('.plans');
box.querySelectorAll('[data-ptab]').forEach(function (tab) {
tab.addEventListener('click', function () {
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});
});
});
// Predvyplnenie formulára z adresy (?kurz=…&termin=…&splatky=1)
var params = new URLSearchParams(location.search);
document.querySelectorAll('form[data-signup]').forEach(function (form) {
var kurz = params.get('kurz') || form.dataset.kurz;
var termin = params.get('termin');
var sel = form.querySelector('[name="kurz"]');
if (sel && kurz) {
Array.prototype.forEach.call(sel.options, function (o) { if (o.value === kurz) sel.value = kurz; });
}
var t = form.querySelector('[name="termin"]');
if (t && termin) t.value = termin;
var note = form.querySelector('[name="poznamka"]');
if (note && params.get('splatky')) note.value = form.dataset.lang === 'en' ? 'I would like to pay in instalments.' : 'Mám záujem platiť na splátky.';
// Skrytá pasca pre roboty a čas načítania (kontroluje ich server)
var trap = document.createElement('input');
trap.type = 'text'; trap.name = 'web'; trap.tabIndex = -1; trap.autocomplete = 'off'; trap.setAttribute('aria-hidden', 'true');
trap.style.cssText = 'position:absolute;left:-9999px;width:1px;height:1px;opacity:0';
form.appendChild(trap);
var loadedAt = Date.now();
// Vo WordPresse (plugin AB Drive – Nový web) sa prihláška odošle e-mailom; bez neho sa len ukáže potvrdenie.
form.addEventListener('submit', function (e) {
e.preventDefault();
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var status = form.querySelector('.form-status');
var cfg = window.ABDRIVE_FORM;
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var en = form.dataset.lang === 'en';
var btn = form.querySelector('[type=submit]');
var data = {};
new FormData(form).forEach(function (v, k) { data[k] = v; });
data.t = Date.now() - loadedAt;
data.jazyk = form.dataset.lang;
var chk = form.querySelector('[name="suhlas"]');
data.suhlas = chk && chk.checked ? '1' : '';
if (btn) btn.disabled = true;
var show = function (msg) { if (status) { status.hidden = false; status.textContent = msg; } };
fetch(cfg.url, { method: 'POST', headers: { 'Content-Type': 'application/json' }, body: JSON.stringify(data) })
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var to = cfg.thanks && cfg.thanks[en ? 'en' : 'sk'];
if (to) { location.href = to; return; }
show(en ? 'Thank you. We will call you back within 24 hours.' : 'Ďakujeme. Ozveme sa vám do 24 hodín.');
form.querySelectorAll('input:not([type=checkbox]),textarea').forEach(function (i) { if (i.name !== 'termin') i.value = ''; });
} else {
show(res.msg || (en ? 'Sending failed. Please call us.' : 'Odoslanie sa nepodarilo. Zavolajte nám prosím.'));
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return;
}
if (status) {
status.hidden = false;
status.textContent = form.dataset.lang === 'en'
? 'Thank you. We will call you back within 24 hours.'
: 'Ďakujeme. Ozveme sa vám do 24 hodín.';
}
form.querySelectorAll('input:not([type=checkbox]),textarea').forEach(function (i) { if (i.name !== 'termin') i.value = ''; });
});
});
// Výber kurzu na úvodnej stránke
var picker = document.querySelector('[data-picker]');
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var courses = JSON.parse(picker.querySelector('script[type="application/json"]').textContent);
var out = picker.querySelector('.pick-result');
var render = function () {
var has = (picker.querySelector('[name=has]:checked') || {}).value;
var lang = (picker.querySelector('[name=lng]:checked') || {}).value;
var time = (picker.querySelector('[name=time]:checked') || {}).value;
var key;
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var c = courses[key];
picker.querySelectorAll('[data-only-new]').forEach(function (f) { f.hidden = has !== 'nemam'; });
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if ('IntersectionObserver' in window && !matchMedia('(prefers-reduced-motion: reduce)').matches) {
var below = function (el) { return el.getBoundingClientRect().top > innerHeight; };
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en.target.classList.add('is-in');
io.unobserve(en.target);
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document.querySelectorAll('main section').forEach(function (sec) {
var parts = sec.querySelectorAll('.section-head, .wrap > h2, .split > *, .place > *, .two-col > *, .cta .wrap > *, .testimonial .wrap > *, .courses > *, .gallery > *, .faq > details, .table-wrap, .picker, .prose > h2, .prose > p, .includes > li, .aside-card, .faq-group > h2, .faq-aside > *');
var n = 0;
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document.querySelectorAll('.route').forEach(function (r) {
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// Cookie lišta: voľba sa uloží na 12 mesiacov a pošle sa do Google Consent Mode.
// Analytické a marketingové nástroje (GA4, Google Ads) sa majú spúšťať až podľa nej.
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var cats = document.getElementById('cookie-cats');
var settingsBtn = ck.querySelector('[data-ck-action="settings"]');
var saveBtn = ck.querySelector('[data-ck-action="save"]');
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ad_storage: c.marketing ? 'granted' : 'denied',
ad_user_data: c.marketing ? 'granted' : 'denied',
ad_personalization: c.marketing ? 'granted' : 'denied'
});
}
(window.dataLayer = window.dataLayer || []).push({ event: 'abdrive_consent', analytics: c.analytics, marketing: c.marketing });
};
var settingsMode = function (on) {
cats.hidden = !on;
saveBtn.hidden = !on;
ck.classList.toggle('is-settings', on);
settingsBtn.setAttribute('aria-expanded', on ? 'true' : 'false');
};
var show = function (withSettings) {
var c = read();
boxes.forEach(function (b) { b.checked = !!(c && c[b.dataset.ck]); });
settingsMode(!!withSettings);
ck.hidden = false;
document.body.classList.add('ck-open');
};
var save = function (analytics, marketing) {
var c = { v: 1, t: Date.now(), analytics: analytics, marketing: marketing };
try { localStorage.setItem(KEY, JSON.stringify(c)); } catch (e) {}
apply(c);
ck.hidden = true;
document.body.classList.remove('ck-open');
};
var boxVal = function (name) {
var b = ck.querySelector('[data-ck="' + name + '"]');
return !!(b && b.checked);
};
ck.addEventListener('click', function (e) {
var btn = e.target.closest('[data-ck-action]');
if (!btn) return;
var a = btn.dataset.ckAction;
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else if (a === 'save') save(boxVal('analytics'), boxVal('marketing'));
else if (a === 'settings') { settingsMode(true); boxes[0] && boxes[0].focus(); }
});
document.querySelectorAll('[data-cookie-open]').forEach(function (b) {
b.addEventListener('click', function () {
show(true);
var first = ck.querySelector('[data-ck]');
if (first) first.focus();
});
});
if (!read()) show(false);
}
})();
