hart aber herzlich würd ich mal sagen. bildet gute fahrer aus. nach über 10 jahren erinnere ich mich noch an seine inputs und bin noch nie schlecht damit "gefahren"😊

I started learning with another driving school because it was slightly cheaper but after a few classes I hated driving. Also, he was showing up late and ending the class earlier (so at the end it was much more expensive). Then, I decided to give another chance with Mike and I recently got my license at my first attempt. He is always calm and helpful. Thank you Mike!

Mehmet Şahin

Had to take the practical exam to convert my foreign driving license to a Swiss license. I contacted Mike who clearly explained all the rules and things to pay attention when driving in Switzerland. He also took care of the communications with the examination center. Mike is clear and direct while explaining and very professional. Highly recommended. You also get to drive his fancy car 🚗.

War bei mike in der Fahrschule ein sehr neter lehrer sehr hilfs bereit 👍🏻 Gibt nette tipps nicht sreng auf jedenfall ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Mike is very good and pointing tips and important rules in traffic. He will also give a good guidance on the exam, what is needed, what to expect, where to focus. Was a bit of a stressful exam but all worked at the end. I recommend taking classes with him.

gordana sotkaroska

Ich habe seit vielen Jahren einen ausländischen Führerschein (Nicht-EU-Land) und musste bei der Umschreibung eine Kontrollfahrt machen. Ich habe vor der Kontrollfahrt ca. 5 Fahrstunden bei Mike gemacht und dachte mir, jetzt muss alles klappen. Klappte es aber nicht - meine alten Heimatreflexe setzten ein und ich habe die Kontrollfahrt nicht bestanden. Danach haben wir mit Mike sehr ausführlich darüber gesprochen, was fehlte und was meine Bedürfnisse waren (häufigere Lektionen, um das „Schweizer Fahren“ zu automatisieren, Aufmerksamkeit auf Unterschiede in den Verkehrsregeln zwischen meiner Heimat und der Schweiz, spezifische Erwartungen von Experten während der Prüfung usw.) und mit ca. 13 zusätzliche Lektionen (und das ganze Schweizer Programm von Papierkram, Theorie und VKU dazwischen) habe ich die Prüfung bei 1. Versuch bestanden. Mike ist sehr zuverlässig, flexibel und aufmerksam, seine beruhigende und etwas (selbst-)ironische Art hat mir geholfen, mit der Angst umzugehen (was einer der Gründe war, warum ich überhaupt bei Kontrollfahrt gescheitert bin). Insgesamt kann ich Mike uneingeschränkt weiterempfehlen.

Maksym Sereda

It has been a year after my immigration to Switzerland so my foreign driver's licences was not valid in Switzerland any longer. I had to pass a test (Kontrollfahrt) with an examiner from the local road police. To prepare for this driving test I took some driving lessons from Mike Knecht in Basel. I was very stressed because of the exam and that I had only one attempt: if I did not pass the exam from the first try, I would have to pass the whole program for learner-drivers from zero and many exams. The lessons with Mike went very well despite my limitations in speaking English and German. Early morning on the exam day we had the last warm-up ride together which cheered me up. I was able to communicate and drive and learn with Mike which helped my to successfully pass the exam! I am very thankful for that!

Sergei

Mike is a great driving instructor; he shared many useful tips on what to focus during the exam. The Swiss driving exam is no easy thing, and although I have 10+ years of driving experience abroad, I would not have successfully passed without additional lessons and Mike's advice. And I noticed that overall my driving style improved after these lessons. When I had just arrived, I hated driving in Basel city. You must focus on so many things at once: 30 zones, lane preselection, trams, cyclists etc. After lessons with Mike the stress is gone, I almost enjoy it ) To sum up, I highly recommend taking some lessons with Mike!

Alex B

Mike was my instructor and the classes were super with good insights. He tells you when you are ready rather than forcing a package on you. Thankyou Mike

Aushdeep Gupta

Mike was a great instructor for my needs. I am an experienced driver and I noticed he is able to adapt to his students / clients needs. He shared theory material for me to study and learn about the local regulation, and on the practices we were focusing on the specific differences/ dynamics of the traffic. We agreed on reasonable number of practical lessons with the length of time that suited me, I got the practical exam and succeed. He is respectful, punctual and my experience was excellent.

Flávia Souza

Highly recommend! Mike is the guy to go to for driving lessons in Basel! Thanks to his guidance I passed the test in my first attempt! 😊

Karan Khambati

Mike is a wonderful teacher with great techniques . He can speak good English and can communicate very clearly. If you are keen to drive safely in Switzerland ..He is the right guy

ragesh venugopalan

effizientes Lernen und sympathisch

Nicolas Haffter

Mike, is super good instructor, very flexible, explain things pretty well and clear, the driving classes are smooth and it lets you ready for the driving exam! Super recommended!

Luiz Nott

I highly recommend Mike, I got all the tips needed to drive here and just passed test to exchange my foreign license to the Swiss.

Nelson Fernández

Before meeting Mike I thought I would never be able to drive. But his patience, encouragement and always-good-mood played a magic trick on me! By the time of the practical exam, I enjoyed driving so much, I couldn’t wait to get the license. Passed the exam from the first attempt😎 I highly recommend Mike’s school to anyone who wants to learn driving. Also, his webpage is a treasure box explaining step-by-step the complicated process of getting a license in Switzerland. Thank you so much Mike, it’s been a fun ride!

Daria Grosheva

Amazing instructor and very patient with you when you are learning to drive. Explains very well and gives tips that come handy in the exam. Would recommend him if you want to learn how to drive!!

Mr Mike is a really good instructor.He is very patient, professional and honest with his teaching. He was patient enough even though I made a lot of mistakes. I would recommend him to all my friends… Thanks Mr. Mike… you are really one of a kind 😊

Jeny John

I had my driving classes with Mike while i was in process of converting my license, and i could say that his lessons have helped me a lot in improving my driving. He guides you on where you need to be better and patiently observes and corrects the mistakes on the spot. The inputs are very keen if you are pursuing the driving test. He is very dedicated to his work and he is very professional. I cleared my exam in first attempt and i am feeling very happy and satisfied with the experience. Thank you

Top experience ended with success. Highly recommended

Great instructor, great guy!

Fábio Zanzini

Mike is a great instructor, very flexible, explain things clear, the driving classes are smooth, not stressfull and it lets you ready for the driving exam! He also speaks English for those who are international and need to recognize their driving licence! Fully recommended!

Miljana Karsunky

The best thing about learning to drive with Mike is that he teaches you to become a confident driver. When the time comes to take the test you will be confident that you have the ability to pass. Mike is very professional and always explains things in an easy to understand way. His prices are good, and he also offers a discount if you buy 10 lessons or more. If you are looking for a driving instructor in Basel call Mike.

I took a few lessons with Mike and successfully passed my driving exam to exchange foreign driver’s license for a Swiss one. He explained all specifics very well. Definitely recommend!

Timur Gazizov

Mike is an amazing teacher that really prepares his students for the exam and the real life. It's also always quite fun to learn with him! I would 11/10 recommend!

Erkin Acar

Mike is cool, relaxed and good at his job. His feedbacks are very beneficial. Besides, it's almost impossible to feel anxious while driving with it. He makes you as comfortable and confident as possible. He is also quite flexible, thanks to him I managed to get my driving practice done despite my busy schedule. Thanks Mike!!

Very experience teacher, teaches step by step. I do a conversion but without much driving experience in my hometown. Now I am feeling confident in driving and handle the car. Fluent english to communicate.

Celine Ngai

Mike helped me convert my Indian driving license into Swiss licence in an effective manner. He provides clear instructions on what to expect in a test and helps understand how to prepare well for passing the test.

Suraj Singh

Mike is excellent instructor, the classes were not stressful at all, he is very pleasant and explains clearly. I highly recommend Mike!

Sara Todosijevic

Mike helped me exchange my foreign driving license for a Swiss one. Working with him was easy - he speaks English, I could always book a lesson at a suitable time, he is calm and makes you feel comfortable and confident when driving. He also helped me book a slot for the exam and everything ran smoothly.

Ana Kalinic

Mike is a very accurate and practical driving instructor, and I heartily recommend him. I had about 11 lessons with him. I practiced typical situations that one can encounter in Switzerland. He also greatly contributes to a sense of comfort and confidence when driving!. He is also sincere if he doesn't think you have chances to pass the practical test. In my case, he advised that I practice on my own over time. He also takes away your doubts until you finally get your licence. A tip: It's simpler to practise when you are familiar with the traffic signs, so don't forget to study the book he gives you, which has all the traffic signs you can find in Switzerland. Have a good test ! :)

Naimid E

English speaker, precise, helpful.

Lina Zarate

I highly recommend Mike if you need an instructor to get a driving license in Switzerland. He speaks perfect English. He is not only a fun person to work with but also a great instructor who is calm, punctual, practical with great observations who gives precise feedback on what you really need to develop. I was told that his success rate is 100% and I can understand the reason. I would not go to anyone else. Thanks Mike.

Mike is a very friendly driving instructor. His lessons are truly helpful and very informative. Besides, he strongly cares about his students and makes literally everything possible to help them to pass the driving exam. Recommend!

Mike is a great driving instructor, was patient, explained rules clearly and was flexible with schedule. After every session, he gave me tips on where I could improve. All in all, I had a great experience with Mike practising Swiss driving and I highly recommend him.

Mike is a very knowledgeable, patient driving instructor. After changing from Lerncenter Dreispitz with an incompetent, useless Turkish instructor to him I must say it made a world of difference to equip me with all the practical driving skills and knowledge especially with the Swiss road rules that helped me build my driving capabilities and confidence. On top of that, being a personal driving instructor he is flexible to pick you up from your location to the next student and so forth which was very convenient for working professionals like myself. Almost 7months ago, I finally got my coveted swiss drivers' licence and got my own car and had been driving to and from work daily since! Life changing! I fully recommend him to anyone who wants to pursue their driving dream. He is the best instructor based in Basel. Thank you very much Mike!- J

Mike is a great driving instructor. He helped me a lot to prepare to a driving test and gave a ton of advices how to improve.

Mike was recommended to me as a very good instructor. I didn’t regret even once my decision to practice driving and take an exam with him. He is a real professional: calm when that is needed, patient, but very much concentrated, supportive and a great motivator. He took all the paper part on him and I didn’t need to worry about that. Thank you, Mike!

It was an inspiring journey with you, Mike. The way you taught with ease and made me understand the safety rules of driving was exceptional. Your guidance was really helpful in achieving my driving license on the first attempt. Thank you so much!

Vinil Verghese

Mike prepared me for the driving exam. He found gaps in my practical skills and helped to improve my driving skills.

Mike is a professional and experienced instructor. I highly recommend him to foreigners who are preparing for their driving test

Чтобы получить швейцарское удостоверение, нужно было сдать практический экзамен. Давалась только одна попытка. В случае неудачи пришлось бы заново проходить всё обучение, включая теорию и практику. Несмотря на значительный опыт вождения в Беларуси и небольшой в Европе, я решил взять несколько уроков с местным инструктором. В итоге с Майком у нас было 4 занятия (по 95 франков за каждое). Сопровождение в день экзамена обошлось в 190 франков. Экзамен я сдал успешно, и советы от Майка определённо пригодились.

Andrey Lugovtsov

Choosing Mike as instructor was a very good decision. I had my good and bad days during our driving sessions but his continued feedback really helped. Finally, i was able to put my learnings with him to use in the exam and that was enough to succeed.

Mike is a very intelligent and professional instructor. We had 4 lessons in total and support on the day of the exam. Passed successfully, no problems. Mike's advices and help were very useful, I recommend his services to everyone. Thank you very much, Mike!

Perfekt für alle! ✨

Andrin Leo Virisario

Mike is a patient, good instructor who gave me confidence in my driving and taught me everything I needed to know in order to pass my test. I can totally recommend him.

Great learning experience with Mike helped me to get the driving licence.

Ich fahre seit über 30 Jahren Auto. Doch jetzt war es an der Zeit, meinen ukrainischen Führerschein gegen einen schweizerischen einzutauschen. Ich schrieb Mike, er rief mich zurück, und wir vereinbarten ein Treffen. Parallel dazu reichte ich die Unterlagen für den Austausch ein. Vor der Prüfung hatten wir drei Fahrstunden. In der ersten Stunde gewöhnte ich mich an das Auto, da ich bisher nur mit Schaltgetriebe gefahren war. Mike ist das Musterbeispiel an Geduld und Ruhe! Selbst mit meinem Deutsch auf A2-Niveau habe ich alles verstanden. Während der Fahrt gab er kurze Hinweise und Erklärungen, und am Ende erklärte er mir, welche Fehler ich gemacht habe. Am Tag der Prüfung machten wir noch eine Fahrt in Richtung MFK und besprachen, welche Besonderheiten es bei der Prüfung geben könnte. Der Prüfer war streng, aber das Endergebnis war positiv – ich habe die Prüfung bestanden! Und ich habe bereits meinen schweizerischen Führerschein erhalten! Allen, die ihren Führerschein in der Schweiz umtauschen wollen, empfehle ich, Fahrstunden bei Mike zu nehmen. Er ist ein echter Profi und ein sehr angenehmer Mensch! Danke, Mike!

Yurii

Mike is a great, kind and patient teacher. Taught everything I needed to know to go through and pass the exam. Highly recommend. For those who are not German speakers, he speaks perfect English.

Mike came highly recommended by some friends and I’ll gladly pass on the recommendation to others. He is professional and gives exact feedback on what you did wrong and what to improve - no sugarcoating whatsoever 😀 His experience is evident from the practical tips he gives which is pretty much everything the examiner looks for during the test.

Aravindh Vikash Govardhanan

Mike is a wonderful driving instructor for those who don't speak German, and also for those who are like me: who requires to go through a driving test to exchange your foreign licence to a Swiss one. He is very nice, very attentive, and very experienced in terms of helping you to pass the exam. I did around 5 lessons with him and passed the exam successfully. Highly recommended!

I recently took driving classes with Mike and I couldn't be happier with the experience. He was incredibly patient, professional, and supportive throughout the entire process. I passed my driving exam on the first attempt! I highly recommend Mike’s driving classes to anyone looking to change the driving license or to learn how to drive with confidence and ease.

Sweet, kind, cool and trustworthy service! You can ask him about anything!

Mike Mike Mike … what a wonderful experience it was learning under him … he is just so precise and clear with his instructions and expectations… it preps you for THE day … his continuous support and suggestions helped me a lot. For non German speakers, learning under Mike is super useful. I passed my test today and I’m what can I say … over the moon… all kudos and credit to Mike 😄

Shilpa Senthil

Amazing experience with Mike Always helpful and patience plus funny Good personality and the most important a great teacher 5 stars

Mauricio Andres

Great driving teacher. He teaches you all the practices and tips for a good driving and for approving the test. He also helps with all the process and goes with you the day of the test.

Pamela González

Mike had been phenomenal in supporting me to pass my driving test and also to teach me safe driving regulations around Basel with outmost patience as an instructor. He was instrumental to instil within me the confidence that was needed and also to ensure the safety in roads. I am indebted to him for his wonderful instructions and valuable lessons throughout my course with him and now that I have a certified driving licence in Swiss :) Thank you Mike again and without doubt I will recommend and also would request others to recommend his Fahrschule if you want to get taught by one of the best in the business.

Mike is a great guy! Went to another driving school in basel, but it missed that personal touch. Mike treated me like a friend, which helped me to receive what he was saying alot better. 3 months later, got my liscence. Appreciate it, mike!

I highly recommend Mike as Professional as well as great person. Just successfully passed test for Swiss driving license!

I fully recommend Mike when you need to convert your drivers license to a Swiss license! I needed to change from a completely different driving culture to the Swiss System and he pointed out and emphasised the differences clearly and explicitly. If you need to convert your license, look no further! Thank you Mike!

I can't recommend Mike enough! Thanks to his patient, clear, and encouraging teaching style, I passed my practical driving test on the first attempt! Passing first time felt impossible, but he believed in me even when I didn’t. So grateful! If you’re looking for someone who genuinely cares about your progress and success, this is the instructor to go with!

Nithya Velagapudi

1A Fahrlehrer🙏

Very Helpful Teacher that guided me from scratch and i passed my test on first attempt

Cheikh Ahmed

I recently passed my Kontrollfahrt and I am really thankful to Mike. He was patient, clear and always encouraging. He explained me everything calmly, focused on my weak spots and help me feel truly ready for the exam. Highly recommended!

Hasan Cenk Agba

Highly recommended driving instructor! Perfect knowledge of English makes it very easy to communicate and very understandable teaching method. Thanks for helping, Mike 👍🏻

Anar Abbasov

I had to switch my non-EU license to the Swiss driver's license after moving to Switzerland, and Mike made sure that my transition went smooth. I took driving lessons with him and passed the driver's test with a lot of confidence! I recommend him to anyone, whether you have to learn how to drive, or need to exchange your license to the Swiss one. Thank you Mike!

Suzann Beukes

Mike is an outstanding driving instructor—very patient, professional, and clear in his teaching. He takes the time to explain all the rules, including the newest updates, in a way that’s easy to understand. What I appreciated most is how he builds your confidence behind the wheel. He guides you step by step and makes sure you’re fully prepared for both the test and real-life driving. If you’re looking for someone who truly cares about your progress and safety, Mike is the one to go with!

dipa umalkar

Mike is a great teacher, speaks perfect English, and would recommend for first time drivers!

I recently passed my driving test, and I truly couldn’t have done it without Mike’s tremendous help and support! From day one, he was patient, clear, and incredibly encouraging. He explained everything in a way that made sense and helped me build both skill and confidence behind the wheel. What really stood out was his calm approach - even when I made mistakes, he never got frustrated but instead helped me learn from them. Every lesson felt productive and tailored to what I needed to improve on. By the time my test came around, I felt prepared. I highly recommend him to anyone looking for a reliable, skilled, and supportive instructor!

Kirtan Gor

Mike did a great job helping me pass the Fahrprüfung, I highly recommend him!

Mike is a great driving instructor --- his no-nonsense style with a laid back attitude makes it easy to learn from him. He corrects mistakes without shaming you, offers encouragement and helped build my confidence. I would highly recommend Mike. It was because of him that I passed my driving test in the very first attempt.

Shruti Bose

Mike was very helpful even I contacted him in short notice. He gave exactly what its needed to be prepared for the test!

Nihal Hashly

I honestly couldn’t have passed my driving test without Mike! From day one, he made learning to drive a genuinely enjoyable experience. He has a great way of explaining things clearly, and his calm, friendly attitude put me at ease straight away. What really made the difference for me was how fun Mike made the lessons. He has a great sense of humor and always found a way to make even the trickiest parts of driving feel manageable (and sometimes even fun!). I actually looked forward to every lesson, which says a lot! He was always patient, encouraging, and gave helpful feedback that boosted my confidence every step of the way. Thanks to Mike, I passed my test and now feel confident driving on my own. If you're looking for an instructor who knows how to teach well and make it a good time, I highly recommend Mike!

Pragya Priyanka

Thank you Mike for all the classes! Helped me a lot on my driving test!

Murilo Nakajima

Mike is a great driving instructor in Basel. He provided wonderful support to me and my friends throughout our driving lessons, and I truly believe he's one of the best instructors in all of Switzerland.

Bhanu Chaluvadi

Mike is a calm and professional instructor who helped me prepare for the exchange of my driving license in Switzerland. His clear explanations and supportive approach made me feel confident on the road. Highly recommended!

Andriy Rybachuk

Mike was a fantastic instructor! Patient, clear, and very supportive throughout my lessons. Thanks to their guidance I passed my driving test with confidence. Highly recommend!

Dickson Sackyi

Ich freue mich, die Empfehlung in Mike Knechts Fahrschule zu bekommen und meine Fahrstunden mit wichtigen Schwerpunkten und guten Tips machen können! Da ich habe die Fahrprüfung auf Anhieb bestanden:))

Vera Gorbachova

Passed driving exam after several lessons with Mike without any issues. Highly recommend.

Dmitry Kulikov

Excellent and fully English speaking for those who need it.

Great instructor, attentive to details and competent. You will easily pass a driving test after 5 lessons.

Polina Pecheritsa

Great instructor, great experience, and I passed my test! 100% recommend Mr. Knecht

Mike is an amazing trainer- structured lessons, clear explanations, and constructive feedback that really helped me clear my driving test. Highly recommended.

Mike has been a super teacher ! Supportive and direct feedback. Very recommended!!