This is a journalistic investigative project aimed at fostering the development of the Latvian driving school sector. Within the project, driving schools are reviewed critically and objectively, exposing unfair or misleading practices while also highlighting positive aspects and examples of quality education. The research is conducted independently, without showing support for or affiliation with any driving school.
Einsteins Driving School offers driver training in AM, A, B, BE, C, and CE categories across Latvia — in Latvian, Russian, and English. The school stands out with a modern, digital approach to training and a simple, quick-start learning process tailored to students’ needs.
Credo Autoprieks is one of the largest driving schools in Latvia, with 25 years of experience, offering training in B, A, C, D, BE, and CE/DE categories, as well as Code 95 and ADR courses. The school provides both in-person and online theory training, with branches in ten cities across Latvia.
Presto Driving School offers training in three languages and the widest range of e-learning programmes in Latvia (AM, A, B, C, CE, Code 95, etc.). It consistently ranks 1st in CSDD theory exam results and e-learning platform performance. Presto has implemented most of the industry’s learning technologies, ensuring a transparent and efficient training process. The focus is on reducing the total time and costs required to obtain a driving licence.
Mustangs Driving School offers driver training in A/A2, B, and BE categories in Riga and Jelgava in Latvian and Russian. Category B theory can be studied either through online video lectures or in person, allowing students to learn at their own time and pace.
Gross Driving School offers driver training in A, B, and BE categories in Riga and Daugavpils in Latvian and Russian. Category B theory can be studied both in person and online. The school combines a classic, proven training approach with digital solutions, ensuring a stable and clear path to obtaining a driving licence.
AutoStils-L is a car and motorcycle driving school in Liepāja, offering training in several categories, including B, BE, AM, A1, A2 and A, as well as Code 95 and first aid training. The school operates in Liepāja and offers both in-person and online learning options.
Fortūna Driving School is one of the broader training centres in Latvia, offering driver training in Latvian and Russian in several cities, including Riga, Jūrmala, Liepāja, Bauska, Daugavpils and Valka. The school offers A, B, BE, C, CE and D categories, Code 95, tractor machinery and water transport training, as well as the option to study theory online.
STNIG is a driving school in Jelgava offering in-person and remote theory training, practical driving lessons and first aid training. The school offers several driving categories — A, B, BE, C1, C, CE and D — ranging from motorcycle and passenger car licences to professional commercial transport categories. Training takes place in Jelgava, at Savienības Street 2.
AUTOPROFS Driving School offers driver training in Jēkabpils and several other training locations, including Aizkraukle, Pļaviņas, Koknese, Viesīte, Atašiene and Zasa. The school offers A2, A, B, BE, C, CE, D and professional categories, including Code 95 training, as well as B and C category e-learning in Latvian and Russian.
VIKINGI Driving School offers driver training in several Latvian cities, including Rēzekne, Jēkabpils, Krāslava, Madona, Viļāni and Preiļi. The school offers A, B, C, D and E categories, Code 95, the TR2 tractor machinery category and ADR training, while B category theory can be studied both in person and online.
Berģi Driving School is an experienced driving school that has been operating since 1992 and offers training in Riga and the Riga region — in Riga city centre, Berģi, Pārdaugava, Ķekava, Jaunmārupe, Carnikava, Jūrmala and Olaine. The school offers A, B, BE, BC1, C, CE and D1 categories, while B category theory can be studied either in person or in a combined remote learning format.
DBS, or Drošas Braukšanas Skola, is a driving school in Riga offering A, B, BE and AM category training, as well as safe, economical and winter driving courses for both new and experienced drivers. Theory lessons take place at Kalnciema Street 37 in Riga, while practical driving training is listed at Kalnciema Street 37 and Kurbada Street 8. DBS instructor profiles show that practical training with certain instructors is available in Latvian, Russian and English.
CRESCO Driving School is a driving school in Riga offering a broad range of driver training programmes — from AM, A1, A and B categories to BE, C1, C1E, C, CE, D1, D, Code 95 and first aid courses. The school operates at several addresses in Riga, including Elijas Street 8, Ķengaraga Street 6 and Zāļu Street 6, while B category theory courses are also available online according to the school’s website.
Vanags Driving School is a driving school in Riga with more than 30 years of experience, offering training in A, B, C, D, BE, CE and DE categories, as well as Code 95 training. The school operates in Riga, at Marijas Street 1, and its application form includes the option to choose in-person or remote online training.
VIKTORIA Driving School is a driving school in Daugavpils offering training in A, B, C, CE and D categories, as well as Code 95 training and first aid courses. The school is located in Daugavpils, at Rīgas Street 54a, and its website provides information in Latvian and Russian, as well as an online test for checking theory knowledge.
KONI Driving School offers driver training in Riga, Jūrmala and Ogre, providing several main driving categories — AM, A, B, BE, C, CE, D and Code 95. The school emphasises a combination of theory, practical driving, city experience and an individual approach, while B category training includes driving lessons with both manual and automatic transmission vehicles.
Kristīne Driving School offers driver training in Riga and Salaspils, including both in-person and online learning options. The school’s offer includes B category training, as well as information about A and C category courses, first aid courses and theory knowledge testing in an e-learning environment. The website highlights affordable prices, experienced instructors and an individual approach to learners.
Real Proff Driving School is a training centre in Riga offering A, B, BE, C, CE and D category training, as well as Code 95, TRAM and TROL training. The school is located in central Riga, at Elizabetes Street 51-14, and its website shows study groups in Latvian, Russian and bilingual formats.
STARTS Driving School is a car and motorcycle driving school in Riga offering A2, A, B and BE category training. The school is located in Riga, at Krišjāņa Valdemāra Street 157, and its website highlights the option to study theory remotely, sign the training agreement remotely and receive access to the theory distance learning programme.
Heliks A Driving School is a driving school in Madona with more than 20 years of experience, offering driver training in A, A2, B, C, BE and CE categories. The school’s website states that training takes place in Madona, Ogre and Ērgļi, and that e-learning is available for all categories.
DSI autoskola is a driving school in Tukums and Talsi that has been operating since 1997 and offers A, B, BE and C1 category training, as well as periodic professional driver training, or E-95 Code. The website lists study groups in Tukums and Talsi and also includes a first aid training section.
Autoamatnieks Driving School is a driving school in Jelgava and Dobele with more than 30 years of experience, offering A, A2, AM, B, BE, C, CE, TR1 and TR2 category training, as well as periodic Code 95 training. The school provides both theory and practical training in its Jelgava and Dobele branches, while TR courses are listed on the website as available in Dobele.
FORS Driving School is a modern driving school in central Riga offering AM, A, B, BE, C, CE, D category and Code 95 training. The school operates in Riga, and its website lists several classroom addresses, including Tērbatas Street 36, Merķeļa Street 11 and Valērijas Seiles Street 1. The B category offer particularly highlights the option to study theory online.
MotoPrieks is a specialised motorcycle school in Riga offering AM, A1, A2 and A category training for moped and motorcycle riders. The school is located in Riga, at Kalnciema Street 40D, and offers a theory course, training on a manoeuvring area, city riding lessons, a trial lesson and additional motorcycle-related services.
Forwards Driving School is a driving school in Riga offering driver training with a main focus on category B, as well as A, A1, A2 and AM category courses. The school is located in Riga, at Krišjāņa Valdemāra Street 14, room 5, and its website states that theory can be studied both in person and online. The website is available in Latvian and Russian.
ERKOS Driving School is a car and motorcycle driving school in Liepāja offering A, AM, B, B automatic, BE, C, CE category and Code 95 training. The school is located in Liepāja, at M. Ķempes Street 5, and its website states that remote learning is available, along with first aid courses, medical commission services, emergency driving courses and additional car and motorcycle-related services.
Ezermalas autoskola is a driving school in Liepāja offering a broad range of driver training programmes — A, A1, B, BE, C, CE, C1, C1E, D1, D1E, D and DE categories, as well as ADR and Code 95 qualifications. The school is located in Liepāja, at Lauku Street 59, and its website also lists e-learning options for B and C categories.
Aivara autoskola is a driving school in Liepāja offering A1, A2, A, B and BE category training, while the CSDD driving school register also lists B1, C1 and C categories for the school. The school is located in Liepāja, at Tirgoņu Street 15/17, and its website particularly highlights B category remote courses in an e-learning environment that can be started at any time.
Daigas autoskola is a driving school in Liepāja that has been operating since 2009 and offers driver training in various categories, including A, B, BE, C1, C, CE, D1, D, DE and Code 95. The school is located in Liepāja, at F. Brīvzemnieka Street 28, and its website also states that new groups are being formed for both in-person and e-learning formats.
Impērija Driving School is a driving school in Daugavpils for which the CSDD driving school training location register lists B1, B, BE, C1, C1E, C, CE, D1, D1E, D and DE categories. The school’s public Facebook information also lists B, C, CE and Code 95 training, as well as theory lessons in an online format. In Daugavpils, the CSDD register lists training locations at 18. Novembra Street 193 and Saules Street 17A
SIA “Autoskola” is a driving school with training in Riga, Jelgava and Ogre, offering A, B and BE category driver training, as well as Code 95 courses. For category B, both in-person groups and e-studies on the macam.lv platform are available, where 8 of the 11 theory modules are completed independently by the learner, while 3 road safety lessons take place together with a teacher.
Autoskola Lauris is a driving school in Valmiera and Limbaži offering A, AM, B, BE, C, CE, D category training, Code 95 training, tractor machinery categories, hydraulic manipulator operator training and first aid courses. The school operates in Valmiera, at Beātes Street 60, and positions itself as a driving school with professional training, long-standing experience and an individual approach to learners.
Autoskola Sprīdītis is a driving school that has been operating since 2009 and offers training in Valmiera, Riga, Rūjiena, Limbaži and Salacgrīva. The school offers B, BE and, during the season, also A category training, while theory lessons in several cities are available in Latvian and Russian.
Galvenais ceļš Driving School offers driver training with an emphasis on an individual approach, flexible learning organisation and modern digital solutions. The driving school stands out through a structured training process, online learning opportunities and an extended offering that also includes professional ADR training.
Autoskola Tīģeris is a driving school in Ogre offering B, BE and A category training. The school is located in Ogre, at Skolas Street 16, and its website lists an e-learning option for B category theory — 8 lessons remotely and 3 lessons in person. Practical driving training is also available with an automatic transmission vehicle.
Rīgas Autoskola is a driving school focused on category B training and practical driving preparation in Riga. On its website, the school positions itself as a premium driving school in Riga with a modern training system and experienced instructors, while public information also indicates online B category theory training. In the CSDD driving school register, SIA “Rīgas autoskola” is listed with category B and a training location in Ķekava, at Nākotnes Street 2
Centra autoskola is a driving school in Riga, Ķekava and Ogre offering A, B and BE category training, first aid courses and the option to study B category theory both in person and online through E-studies. Practical driving training is available for A, B and BE categories, while B category lessons can be taken with either a manual or automatic transmission vehicle.
BAVA Driving School offers driver training in Category B and A/A2 in Riga, Jelgava, and Ogre in Latvian and Russian. Category B theory can be studied via an e-learning platform (distance learning) or in person. The school stands out with its digital learning ecosystem — virtual driving simulations, video content, and a theory training platform. In CSDD exam statistics, the school is listed under SIA Burnickis.
AMV Driving School offers car and motorcycle driver training, combining long-standing experience, a structured learning approach and a practical orientation. The driving school stands out through its auto and motorcycle training specialization, experienced instructor team and focus on a well-organized training process.
ZAMS, or Zemgales Auto Moto Skola, is a driving school in Zemgale that has been operating since 2011 and offers training in several branches — Iecava, Jelgava, Bauska and Vecumnieki. The school offers theory training for A, B, C, D and E categories, practical driving for A, B, BE, C and CE categories, as well as Code 95 training for professional drivers.
GoDrive Driving School offers driver training with an emphasis on modern learning organisation, digital solutions and a flexible approach to learner needs. In 2024, following the merger of two driving schools — GoDrive and Braukšanas akadēmija — an expanded training model was formed with the aim of providing higher-level services and further strengthening training quality.
Talsu Autoskola is a driving school in Talsi offering AM, A, B, BE, C, CE, D category and Code 95 training both in person and through e-learning. The school is located in Talsi, at Lielā Street 6, and its website particularly highlights theory learning in video format and through a specially developed E-vide training platform.
Saldus Autoskola is a driving school in Saldus offering AM, A, B, BE, C, CE, D category and Code 95 training. The school is located in Saldus, at Lielā Street 2, and its website states that learners can study both in person and through e-learning. The online section shows several remote learning options, including category B, A categories, Code 95 and an ADR certificate.
Modra Autoskola is a driving school in Kuldīga offering A, B, BE, C, CE category and Code 95 training, while the school’s website also lists B1, C1, C1E, D and DE categories. The school operates in Kuldīga, at Pētera Street 5, and public information also mentions online training options, as well as practical driving with manual and automatic transmission vehicles.
Autoskola Metropole is a driving school in Riga offering A2, A, B and BE category training. The school is located in Riga, at Tērbatas Street 36, in the courtyard, on the 2nd floor, and its website states that B category theory can be studied either in person or online. Metropole also offers E-studies, where part of the theory course can be completed independently at a convenient time.
Ievas skola is one of the oldest driving schools in Cēsis, operating since 1998 and offering A, B, BE, C1, C, CE, D1 and D category training. The school is located in Cēsis, at Uzvaras Boulevard 4, and its website highlights an individual approach, result-oriented training, day, evening and weekend groups, as well as a central location.
K. Ustupa autoskola is a driving school in Jelgava offering a broad range of driver training programmes — A, AM, B, BE, C, CE and D categories, as well as Code 95 and ADR courses. The school is located in Jelgava, at Svētes Street 33, 2nd floor, room 213, and its website also lists E-environment training for several categories, including B, BE and C.
Autoskola Barons R is a driving school in Balvi offering A, B, BE, C, CE category and Code 95 training. Theory training is listed in Balvi, Viļaka and the nearby area, while practical driving training is offered in Balvi and Gulbene. The school’s contact section also mentions Rekova, Rugāji, Baltinava and Liepna as training locations.
BUTS Training Centre offers driving school training in several driver categories — B, BE and C — as well as Code 95 training for professional drivers. BUTS operates in many Latvian cities, including Riga, Cēsis, Gulbene, Madona, Valmiera, Liepāja, Saldus, Talsi, Ventspils, Aizkraukle, Bauska, Jelgava, Jēkabpils, Daugavpils and Rēzekne, and the website also includes an E-studies section.
Sports un Tehnika is a driving school in Daugavpils offering a broad range of driver training programmes — A, B, BE, BC1, C1, D1, C, CE, D and E categories. The school’s website also lists Code 95 and ADR training, as well as an online theory training platform for category B.
AGR Auto Plus is a driving school in Valmiera and the Vidzeme region that has been operating since 2007 and offers training in several branches — Valmiera, Smiltene, Limbaži, Saulkrasti, Aloja, Rūjiena and Salacgrīva. The school’s offer includes AM, A1, A, B and BE categories, Code 95 training and first aid courses.
Distance Pro is a driving school in Rēzekne offering A, B, BE, C, CE, D category and Code 95 training. The school is located in Rēzekne, at Rīgas Street 16C, and its website also includes sections for first aid courses, the CSDD test and road traffic rules. Public information also shows A2 category courses, so learners are advised to clarify current category availability before registering.
