Here you will find useful materials to help you prepare for the CSDD exams.
A Cheat Sheet for Technical Questions
A handy guide to help you prepare for the CSDD exam — answers to the most common technical questions about your vehicle.
How the exam works
Three steps to your driving licence
Theory training and exam
After theory training at the driving school you take the theory exam at CSDD. You book the exam time on the CSDD website or in person.
Driving lessons
Lessons take place with your instructor, first on the training ground and then in the city. Your instructor helps you prepare for the practical exam.
Practical exam
You take the practical exam at CSDD. Bring an identity document with you. After you pass, you receive your driving licence.
Always check current requirements, deadlines and fees on the CSDD website.
What to bring when you sign up
Usually required
- An identity document (passport or ID card)
- A medical certificate confirming you are fit to drive
- Contact details so the school and your instructor can reach you
Please confirm the exact list of documents with our administrator before signing up.
What to check before you set off
A short list before the practical exam
- You have your identity document with you
- Seat, mirrors and seat belt are adjusted
- Headlights, indicators and brake lights work
- Windows and mirrors are clean, visibility is good
- You are rested and not in a hurry — arrive on time
Common mistakes on the road
What instructors pay attention to
- Not checking mirrors and the blind spot before a manoeuvre
- Not giving way enough at junctions and pedestrian crossings
- Driving too fast or too slowly for the conditions
- Signalling too late or choosing the wrong lane
- Not coming to a full stop at a STOP sign
- Mistakes when parking or reversing because of nerves
Useful links
Official sources that help during your studies
Traffic rules
The current text of the rules on the official legal portal (in Latvian).
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