We hereby offer comparison of the driving schools "Einsteins Autoskola" and "Presto Autoskola", updated as of December, 2020. 

The table represents statistical data from the Road Traffic Safety Directorate [Ceļu satiksmes drošības direkcija] (RTSD), as well as the most significant information on each driving school. Below the table, we have given an in-depth comparison analysis. Be sure to read it carefully!

	PRESTO Driving school		Einšteins Driving school
Foundation year	2011		2009
	Filiāļu atrašanās vietas un skaits
Riga region	34		3
Zemgale region	9		1
Vidzeme region	6		3
Kurzeme region	12		-
Latgale region	5		-
	Team
Teachers	32		11
Instructors	35		45
Languages	LV, RU, ENG		LV, RU, ENG
	RTSD statistics 01.12.2020 (last six months)
Theory	98.38%		97.60%
Driving	B: 42.68% A: 33.82% Others: 27.78%		B: 37.54% A: 51.63% Others: 58.01%

Training quality

What do RTSD statistical data stand for, and what difference do they have? A lower percentage means more chances that the student will have to invest extra money in repeated attempts at passing the exams, e. g., B-category theoretical exam – EUR 12.63, driving exam – EUR 38.52.

Theoretical training

The theoretical training level of the driving school "Einsteins Autoskola" is at 97.60%, whereas the driving school "Presto Autoskola" holds the 1st position among the larger driving schools of Latvia with a percentage of 98.38%. The mean statistical indicator of the entire sector in this period is 95.14%. As is obvious, indicators of "Einsteins Autoskola" are high, yet, in case of studying there, the student will have a larger chance to spend additional EUR 12.63 for a repeated theoretical exam.

Practical training – driving

The practical training (driving) success level of the driving school "Einsteins Autoskola" for licence category B in Riga is at 37.54%, whereas for driving school "Presto Autoskola", the level is at 42.68%, thus ranking "Presto" in the 1st position in Latvia among the larger driving schools. The mean statistical indicator of the entire sector in this period is 38.36%. As is obvious, characteristics of the driving school "Einsteins Autoskola" are slightly below the sector average and if training in the driving school "Einsteins Autoskola", the student will have a larger chance to spend additional EUR 38.52 for a repeated practical (driving) exam.

Client Service

By service we mean the level of service included in the price. The service significantly distinguishes one driving school from the other.

Unlike driving school "Einsteins Autoskola", "Presto Autoskola" offers the following:

• Our customers can read the agreement online before concluding it;
• The contract can be concluded remotely (distance contract), without the need to appear at a branch of the school;
• All driving school services can be paid for in full on the website; 
• Free change of driving instructors during practical training – our students are able to get a driving license faster and cheaper;
• In the "Presto" profile, our students have the possibility to easily review the times of theory and practical classes;
• Electronic document circulation (record keeping) – faster achievement of results;
• Total training cost calculator on each page of the training category;
• Articles on the website and videos on the Youtube channel to supplement the theoretical and practical training of all categories;
• Video assistance for each nuance of the training and the service offered by the driving school;
• Continuation of training continuity (in case of absence in attendance, changes in place of residence) throughout entire Latvia;
• The largest network of driver medical commissions in Latvia;

Campaigns

"Einsteins Autoskola" offers continuous campaign price for theoretical road traffic regulation training (just like driving schools "Gross" and "Mustangs"), but this discount comes with a commitment and liabilities. You can read more about the tricks of driving school promotions and coupons here.

On the contrary, the  permanent campaign offered by the driving school "Presto Autoskola" for the covering of (theoretical and practical) exams at the RTSD in the amount of EUR 51.15 does not lure the student to a particular driving school, and the promotion aims at purposeful, attentive learning process and a faster receipt of the driver's licence.

Analysis of Contract

The total cost of the driving school training is a significant investment, so it is important to read the contract carefully and, if necessary, show it to a lawyer, to make sure that it does not hide various risks and additional liabilities (hidden costs).

The contract of "Presto" describes the training process in detail, leaving no room for hidden costs. Our students can get acquainted with the contract of "Presto Autoskola" here. Validity term of the agreement is 1 year.

Client feedback

A small number of authorized reviews can be viewed on the webpage of driving school "Einsteins Autoskola". Facebook reviews of the driving school can be viewed here.

In contrast, "Presto" has the largest repository of authorized reviews in Latvia; they can be sorted by instructors, lecturers and the driving school. No website of a Latvian driving school has as many authorized (true) reviews as here.

Complaints

The complaints portal sudzibas.lv is a popular, but sometimes biased source. The reader should evaluate the entire context – nature of the complaint, the driving school's response, and whether the case is resolved or unresolved. It should also be noted that there is a correlation between the size of the driving school, the number of customers served and the overall number of complaints.

Sources:

presto.lv
www.csdd.lv
www.sudzibas.lv
www.einsteins.lv
www.autoskolas.com

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