What Is an MTSK? 2026 Turkish Driving School Guide

What Is an MTSK?

MTSK stands for Motorlu Taşıt Sürücüleri Kursu — Motor Vehicle Drivers Course. These are private training institutions that provide the theoretical and practical instruction required of anyone applying for a Turkish driving licence. Every MTSK is accredited and inspected by the Ministry of National Education's Directorate General for Private Educational Institutions (Özel Öğretim Kurumları Genel Müdürlüğü).

Courses may train for any licence class defined in the Highway Traffic Regulation (M, A1, A2, A, B1, B, BE, C1, C1E, C, CE, D1, D1E, D, DE, F, G). Class B (passenger car) is by far the most common, followed by motorcycle and commercial classes. You cannot begin the licensing process without enrolling at an MTSK: the course administration is the gateway that grants a candidate access to the MEBBİS system and to the e-Sınav (electronic exam) appointment process.

Legal Basis (MEB Regulation and Article 76 of the KTY)

The establishment, operation and inspection of MTSKs are governed by the MEB Regulation on Private Motor Vehicle Drivers Courses. The regulation covers:

• Requirements for opening a course and criteria for its physical premises
• Qualifications required of administrators and instructors
• Trainee enrolment and transfer
• Definition of theoretical and in-car training hours
• Rules on exam attempts and file cancellation
• Arrangements for remedial training

SRC-Courier training, by contrast, does not derive from the MEB regulation but from an amendment to the Regulation on Vocational Competence Training for Road Transport Activities, published in the Official Gazette of 29 January 2026, issue 33152; the training itself is delivered within the scope of MEB-licensed private MTSKs.

The parental or guardian consent form required of trainees under 18 also derives from the MEB Private MTSK Regulation (added by Official Gazette 4/3/2014-28931, amended by 7/3/2017-30000).

The minimum age for each licence class, however, is set not by the MEB regulation but by Article 76 of the Highway Traffic Regulation: 16 for M, A1 and B1; 18 for A2, B, BE, C1, C1E, F and G; 20 for A (21 for three-wheeled motorcycles exceeding 15 kilowatts); 21 for C, CE, D1 and D1E; and 24 for D and DE. This provision was set by Official Gazette 17/4/2015-29329 and entered into force on 1 January 2016.

How to Choose a Course

Choosing the right MTSK affects both your pass rate and your total cost. These eight criteria matter most:

1. MEB accreditation: Confirm the course is registered with the MEB Directorate General for Private Educational Institutions
2. Instructors: In-car instructor certification, years of experience, instructor-to-trainee ratio
3. Vehicle fleet: Age of the training cars, maintenance standards, variety (manual/automatic)
4. Pass rate: The school's e-exam and in-car exam success rates, where published
5. Proximity to the test centre: The route on which your in-car exam will be held
6. Flexible hours: Evening and weekend lessons, which matter if you work
7. Price transparency: The contract should state the total fee plus every extra item (exam fees, remedial lessons) explicitly
8. Location and access: Closeness to your home or workplace and public-transport links

Enrolment Documents and Procedure

Documents Required for Enrolment

• Turkish ID card
• Medical report certifying fitness to drive (valid for 6 months)
• Proof of education (primary school graduation at minimum)
• Biometric photographs (ICAO standard, 4 copies)
• Blood type document (available via e-Devlet)
• Parental or guardian consent form (mandatory for every trainee under 18)

The Enrolment Process

1. You visit the course and complete the enrolment form under the supervision of the course director
2. A photograph is taken at the course, with your face clearly visible
3. Your documents are scanned into the Private MTSK Module
4. Provincial or district MEB approval follows (automatic, 1–3 days)
5. Your certificate class (B, A1, etc.) is determined
6. Your criminal record is checked through the Ministry of Justice system
7. Your enrolment goes live in the trainee module and training can begin

The Training Programme (138 + 32 hours)

Standard MTSK training for class B is set at 170 hours:

Candidates who complete the theory module can book an e-Sınav appointment through the MEBBİS system. The appointment for your final attempt must be booked within 90 days. To sit the in-car exam you must first complete the 32 hours of practical training.

2026 Course Fees

MTSK fees may not fall below the floor price set by each provincial governorship. Bulk discounts, student discounts and promotions are prohibited; only scholarships are exempt. Class B course prices by province in 2026:

For a detailed province-by-province comparison, see the driving school fees page.

Transferring Courses and Cancelling Your File

During training you may transfer to another MTSK or cancel your file:

Transferring to Another Course

• Once your 4 in-car exam attempts are exhausted, you may transfer to another MEB-accredited MTSK
• To transfer, you collect your file from the current course and hand it to the new one
• Remedial training may be required; the financial terms vary from course to course

Cancelling Your File

• A candidate may cancel their own file at any time
• The file is cancelled automatically once all 4 attempts are used
• After cancellation, a 3-year exemption from the theory exam begins

Complaints and MEB Inspection

If you have a problem with an MTSK, these channels are available:

• The provincial or district MEB Directorate for Private Educational Institutions
• Alo 147 — the MEB contact line
• CİMER (the Presidential Communication Centre)
• The MEB Freedom of Information system

Provincial MEB directorates carry out periodic inspections covering pricing, teaching quality, instructor qualifications and premises standards. Courses that breach the regulation may have their licence suspended or revoked.