Driving schools flood Ohr: Residents complain about noise and chaos!

Driving schools flood Ohr: Residents complain about noise and chaos!

In recent years, the small village of Ohr in Emmerthal has experienced an increase in traffic from driving schools, which is causing debate among both residents and driving instructors. As the Dewezet According to reports, the roads in this region are becoming increasingly popular with driving school tours, which is upsetting residents more than once.

The residents Andreas Behr and Stephanie Kordys complain about the massive problems caused by the numerous learner drivers. Behr counts up to 100 driving school tours per day, including trips on tractors, motorcycles and trucks. “There is something going on,” he says and calls for better traffic signs, especially the repeatedly overlooked “No entry” sign on the “Untere Weide” road, which has faded badly. The one-way street situation also forces vehicles into the “Hohe Kuhle”, which causes further confusion.

Driving school bingo and noise pollution

The noise caused by brakes and engine noise annoys residents, as Kordys notes. “We are now playing driving school bingo – whoever sees which driving school is coming to us first wins!” This humorous anecdote illustrates the frustration with the constant driving exercises that take place here. The Emmerthal driving school, represented by Peter Grünberg, shows understanding for the concerns of the residents and explains: “The proximity to the TÜV station in Klein Berkel attracts many driving schools.”

The tests, which are carried out by qualified examiners at TÜV and Dekra, are crucial for learner drivers. Loud BMV Applicants must take both theoretical and practical tests to obtain their driving license. These exam formats create stressful traffic situations that are useful for training, but are not without difficulties for residents.

A boom in demand on the driver market

The statistics show that a total of 1,176,853 practical driving tests were taken in 2022, representing a decrease of almost 15% compared to the theoretical tests, such as the Allianz Direct reported. There are clear differences in the failure rates: for the theoretical exams for classes B and BF17, the nationwide rate was 47.44%, while for the practical exams it was 45.04%.

Investing in a driving license can quickly add up. For a Class B driving license you can expect a total cost of between €1,886 and €4,030, depending on the driving lessons required and other fees. This pricing makes driver training a serious financial decision for many young people.

In view of the ongoing problems and the ever-increasing demand for driving workshops, both the residents of Ohr and the driving schools are called upon to find a better way to deal with it. Behr has already turned to the local council to request more efficient traffic signs and perhaps even a general ban on vehicles of all kinds with the addition “residents free”. It remains to be seen whether and when these measures will be implemented, but one thing is certain: the discussion about driving schools in Ohr is far from over.