The percentages of personal transport are increasing day by day due to various reasons like unavailability of public transport, easy transportation, taking driving as a profession, economic boom of cities, etc. Nowadays, many driving schools or driving teaching institutions have been established in different parts of Dhaka city. So if you are thinking of getting proper training for driving a car or motorbike on the road, check out the following driving schools in Dhaka.
Some Popular Driving Schools and Training Institutes in Dhaka
Pathway
The pathway is a Bangladesh Road Transport Authority (BRTA) registered driving training school located in Mirpur, Dhaka. They provide training by BRTA approved instructors.
A learner will get the opportunity to take both theory and practical classes. The good thing is that they provide theory classes via multimedia digital projector. Each learner will get individual training sessions while some of the driving schools provide group-based training. In addition to that, they provide training on all types of parking for both professional and amateur drivers.
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In theory classes, Pathway taught about traffic signs, road signs, traffic laws, and car engine mechanics and maintenance. All students are evaluated through weekly and monthly written tests. Anyone can get short- and long-term training here.
Furthermore, they offer housing facilities for the students who come from outside of Dhaka. Pathway offers a free driving training facility for working women and the third gender.
Pathway’s course fee starts from BDT 4,000, which includes theory, practical, and automobile classes.
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Dhaka Driving School
This driving school provides training on the traffic signal and light mechanism with care in a short time by a trained and experienced instructor. They provide one car per student that is used during training.
In addition to that, short-term training is also available on an urgent basis. The learner can make his or her own schedule according to convenience. Dhaka Driving School also helps with processing BRTA and international driving licenses.
Additionally, the company offers motorbike and scooter learning sessions too. Driving lessons are available on Fridays, Saturdays, and holidays for students and employees.
Dhaka Driving School is located in Mohammadpur and provides a 3-month long driving course starting from BDT 3000.
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BRAC Driving School
The BRAC Driving school has been providing quality driving training since 2012. They use different contemporary driving training technologies, which include a digital driving testing device named P-Drive, a visual impairing system, and driving simulators for the training purpose.
They offer two training modules, Shurakkha and Four Wheels To Freedom. The Shurakkha module is mainly for basic and commercial drivers. The Four Wheels To Freedom is for professional female chauffeurs. BRAC Driving School is located in Mohakhali.
Shoeb’s One School of Driving
One School of Driving offers basic to a professional driving lesson. They have a 4 days to 25 days training module, which may cost BDT 4,000 to BDT 7,000. The learner can take training using AC or non-AC cars.
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In addition to that, they also help with the BRTA driving license and international driving license. All the instructors are authorized by BRTA. The practical class also consists of theoretical classes too. Shoeb’s One School of Driving is located in Uttara.
Asia Driving School
This Azimpur based driving school offers different courses for car and motorbike training. They offer a 10-30 days course for car driving. Course fees start from BDT 3,000. However, the 30 day long full course costs BDT 8,000. This BRTA authorized driving school has been providing service for the last 25 years.
Takwa Driving School
The company offers training for auto cars, manual cars, motorcycles, buses, and trucks. Takwa Driving School has 6 professional trainers to train prospective learners. They have a total of 3 packages, 2 for car driving training and 1 for motorcycle.
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The car training duration is 2-4 weeks while the motorbike training session offers 4 day training sessions. Takwa’s training sessions are open every day from Fajr prayer till 9 pm, and you can pick your time according to your convenience. The school is located in Pallabi, Mirpur. The course fee starts from BDT 3,500.
Bangladesh Driving Training Institute (BDDTI)
The BDDTI offers driving lessons in three different categories, beginner level, mid-level, and experienced level. The 30 days full course is priced at BDT 8,000 (Non AC)/ BDT 10,000 (AC fresh condition car). Out of which 22 classes are practical, four classes are engine, and four are theoretical.
The good thing about BDDTI is that if you cannot clear your hands in the full course, they will clear your hands with extra free classes.
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The 20 day medium course is priced at BDT 6,000 (Non AC)/BDT 7,000 (AC fresh condition car). Out of which 12 classes are practical, four classes are engine, and four classes are theoretical. They have branches in Gulshan, Dhanmondi, Mirpur 1, and Uttara.
Uttar Bongo Driving School
It is a popular name in Mohammadpur and Lalmatia area. They have been providing driving training since 2001. Uttar Bongo Driving School offers both short and long courses. Their course duration is from 12 days to 30 days. The 12 days course will cost BDT 4,500, and the 30 day long course will cost BDT 6,500.
How to Choose a Good Driving School
Check out the following factors while choosing a driving school.
– While choosing a car driving school in Dhaka, check whether it is licensed by BRTA.
– Driving is taught by qualified instructors in a good driving school. So, pick a driving school who has qualified trainers.
– In addition to taking practical classes, theoretical classes are also conducted in the quality driving schools. In the theory class of a good driving school, anyone can get an idea about traffic signs, road warning signals, traffic laws, vehicle engine mechanical and maintenance, etc.
– The professional driving schools even offer a system of assessment through written and oral tests on a weekly and monthly basis. Therefore, check out the learning system of your chosen driving school before taking admission.
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Final Words
The need to drive for personal or professional reasons arises in many cases. Therefore, proper training and proper understanding of traffic rules are necessary to drive safely on the road. There are many schools and driving instructors who can teach you the basics of car driving in Dhaka. However, not all institutes are authorized by BRTA. Hence, you can check out these BRTA licensed car driving schools in Dhaka.
Source: United News of Bangladesh