Autokoulu JP in english
We are a local and private driving school that offers driving license training for moped, motorcycle, car, and truck classes in the southern Pirkanmaa area.
The office of Driving School JP is located in the center of Lempäälä, along good transport connections. It is easy to come for driving lessons from Tampere, Akaa, Urjala, Vesilahti, and Valkeakoski.
Driving lessons can be arranged to start from home, school, or workplace. Our area of operation is the whole of South Pirkanmaa.
We offer reliable and high-quality driving instruction. The customer is not a conveyor belt product, but each individual's unique background, learning style, and wishes are taken into account throughout the driving training.
We do not have so-called group starts; your studies begin when you enroll in the course.
How do I register for a course?
- Choose a course that suits you.
- Register for the course through Drima.
- You will receive credentials for the learning environment by email.
- The teacher will contact you and agree on the next steps.
About Us
Hi! My name is Joonas.
I have worked as a driving instructor for about 13 years.
Alongside my work as a driving school entrepreneur, I also work as a truck driver. My hobby is motorcycling, especially in the summer, visiting summer cafes. Sometimes also casual riding at track days with both motorcycles and cars.
Traffic as a whole is close to my heart, and I feel that I have a lot to offer young people for traffic safety. Traffic safety starts with attitude, but also with proper guidance.
Our Main Driving School Services
EAS-course theory Lessons (Classroom & Online)
Theory course for first-time driver's license applicants.
- This course is included in our course packages if you do not have a previous driver's license.
- Mandatory theory course also for those driving with a learner's permit.
- Price € 59/€94 incl. virtual learning environment and theory exercise
B-course (passenger car course)
Our driving lessons are conducted with a manual transmission Renault Clio.
- Driving lessons start mainly from the Lempäälä office, but they are also possible from home, school, or work throughout the Southern Pirkanmaa region. Simulator driving takes place at the Lempäälä office.
- For both courses, you can choose a skid driving practice at the Nokia driving training track with a real car (an additional track fee of €80 will be added to the price).
- Price €950-1200
Risk Training course
Risk recognition training, or RTK course, is a mandatory course consisting of four theory lessons and four driving lessons, which is completed at a driving school. This course cannot be taught by a learner's permit instructor.
- Driving lesson topics of the RTK course:
- Urban driving
- Highway driving
- Night driving (driven on a simulator)
- Driving in slippery conditions (you can choose to complete it either on a simulator or in a real car on the Nokia slippery driving track)
- Price €280-320
How to Get a Finnish Driving Licence
This step-by-step guide walks through how an English-speaking customer can smoothly obtain a Finnish driving licence.
1. Check Eligibility
Make sure there is a permanent or long-term residence in Finland and a valid passport or ID. Check whether any existing foreign licence can be converted or used as a starting point for training.
2. Enrol in a Driving School
Select a driving school and sign up for the required theory and driving lessons. Share personal details and any earlier driving experience to help plan the training.
3. Complete Theory Training and Exam
Take part in theory lessons and get familiar with traffic rules, road signs, and safe driving practices. Book the theory test at an Ajovarma service point and complete the exam successfully.
4. Take Driving Lessons and Driving Test
Practice on the road with our qualified instructor until feeling confident for the practical test. Book and complete the driving test at an Ajovarma location.
5. Receive the Finnish Driving Licence
Once both tests are passed and all requirements are fulfilled, the Finnish driving licence is issued and delivered by post.
English–Finnish Driving School Vocabulary
Driving school – autokoulu
Place where you learn driving theory and practice with a professional instructor.
Driving licence – ajokortti
Official card that allows you to drive a vehicle legally in Finland.
Driving licence category B – B-luokan ajokortti
Licence for normal passenger cars, the most common licence for private drivers.
Learner driver – oppilas / ajokorttioppilas
Person who is learning to drive and has not yet received a full driving licence.
Driving instructor – ajo-opettaja
Qualified teacher who gives driving lessons in the car and helps you prepare for tests.
Driving school course – ajokorttikurssi
Complete package of theory lessons, driving lessons, and mandatory trainings for a licence.
Theory lessons – teoriatunnit
Classroom or online lessons where you learn traffic rules, signs, and safe driving.
Driving lesson – ajotunti
Practical lesson in the car with an instructor to practice real driving.
Driving practice with supervisor – harjoittelu valvojan kanssa
Driving practice with a private supervisor (for example a parent) outside driving school.
Traffic rules – liikennesäännöt
Official rules that all road users must follow, such as speed limits and right of way.
Road signs – liikennemerkit
Signs next to the road that give information, warnings, or orders to drivers.
Speed limit – nopeusrajoitus
Maximum legal speed you are allowed to drive on a specific road.
Right of way – etuajo-oikeus
Rule that decides which vehicle may go first at a junction or other situation.
Pedestrian crossing – suojatie
Marked place where pedestrians cross the road and drivers must give way.
Roundabout – liikenneympyrä / kiertoliittymä
Circular junction where traffic moves around a central island, usually giving way to cars already inside.
Driving test – ajokoe / inssiajo
Practical test in real traffic where an examiner checks your driving skills.
Theory test – teoriakoe
Computer test with questions about traffic rules, signs, and safe driving.
Hazard perception test – tilannetehtävät / vaaratilannetehtävät
Part of the theory test where you identify dangerous situations in pictures or videos.
Risk training – riskientunnistamiskoulutus (RTK)
Mandatory training about driving risks, including slippery conditions and night driving.
Driving in slippery conditions – liukkaan kelin rataharjoittelu
Practice on a special track to learn how to control the car on ice or snow.
Night driving training – pimeänajoharjoittelu
Training that teaches safe driving in the dark and using headlights correctly.
Medical certificate – lääkärintodistus
Document from a doctor that confirms you are medically fit to drive.
Eye test / vision test – näöntarkastus
Test to check that your eyesight is good enough for safe driving.
Traficom – Traficom
Finnish Transport and Communications Agency that manages driving licences and vehicle registration.
Ajovarma service point – Ajovarman palvelupiste
Office where you book and take theory and driving tests and handle licence applications.
Driving licence application – ajokorttihakemus
Official form and process to apply for a new driving licence or renewal.
Temporary driving permit – väliaikainen ajolupa
Paper or document that allows you to drive while you wait for the plastic licence card.
Driving ban – ajokielto
Period when you are not allowed to drive because of serious traffic offences or medical reasons.
Alcohol limit for driving – rattijuopumusraja
Maximum legal blood alcohol level; driving above this is a serious crime.
Driving in winter conditions – talviajoharjoittelu
Training or practice focused on safe driving on snow, ice, and in cold weather.