Beware of fake driving instructors
A very cheap offer can be tempting, but a learner should know who is providing a driving lesson, which school or business is responsible and what service has actually been booked. A professional lesson should be transparent before money changes hands.
Warning signs around a driving lesson
Be cautious when a person refuses to provide a full name or business identity, cannot explain the lesson conditions, pressures you to pay immediately, or asks you to meet in a vehicle that does not clearly match the service advertised. Screenshots of a social profile or messages are not proof of a professional qualification.
An unusually low price is not proof of fraud by itself. It is a reason to ask clear questions: who is the instructor, which driving school is responsible, what vehicle will be used, how long is the lesson, what is included and how will the payment be documented?
Checks to make before booking
- Confirm the instructor’s name and the driving school’s contact details.
- Ask for the duration, meeting point, vehicle type and cancellation conditions in writing.
- Use a booking or payment method that leaves a clear record of the service.
- If a professional qualification is relevant, ask the provider how it can be verified.
- Do not share unnecessary identity documents or banking information through an unverified account.
If something does not look right
Pause the booking and contact the driving school through the phone number or email published on its own website. For an official question about driving instructors or driving licence rules in Geneva, contact the Cantonal Office for Vehicles. Keep messages, receipts and the advertised offer if you need to explain the situation.
My Driving School publishes its Geneva locations, contact details and online lesson journey on this website so learners can verify the service before selecting an instructor and time slot.
