How to Open a Driving School in Cameroon


These are the requirements and steps on how to open a driving school in Cameroon. How profitable is a driving school. If you have Driving skills and a lot of driving experience and are interested in transferring these skills to others while making money out of it, Then you can start a driving school in Cameroon.

Driving schools in Cameroon

Automobiles are bought every year to ease movement, and only a few automobile owners have the necessary knowledge on driving and driving norms. Some think knowing to drive by head is enough for them. But rather, they need to be taught physically how to operate an automobile safely.

Starting a driving school in Cameroon is one of the unexploited business ideas in Cameroon because they are really few driving schools as compared to the massive population who require education in driving in Cameroon.

What is A Driving School?

A driving school is an institution that teaches people how to drive appropriately 

What is a Driving Training School in Cameroon?

Driving schools don’t only teach how to drive but also the various road signs and proper driving behavior. Basically, a driving school is responsible for teaching driving and road safety.

Due to the fact that not many people can drive without training, the Ministry of Transport stipulates that no one can get a new driving license without show that they have passed driving test in a registered driving school.

You will need to know about the countries requirements, who is currently providing driving training services in your area and how to appropriately advertise your driving school. Ones you position your driving school appropriately in your area, your success is assured.

It is important to note that Cameroonians have cars but may not know basic automobile treatment rules, traffic rules, and signs, which is the main cause of unnecessary accidents on our roads.

People you should target are young adults, police departments, men, women, trucking agencies, various companies and industries etc.

This is a good business venture as the price for a course in driving instructions is between 100,000 FCFA AND 200,000 FCFA.


As a good business man, it would be a good idea to have a provision store for all driver’s needs as this will add more value.

Get Trained to be a Certified Driving School Instructor

Evidence is required to show that you are trained by a recognized instructor in order to have your own school. There is the saying that you cannot give what you do not have.

Before having your own driving school, you must be training on how to teach others driving. The training is irrespective of your experience in driving. It will help you to catchup with the latest developments in driving a teach you how to transfer knowledge properly.

In Cameroon you need to obtain the CAPEC certificate. 

Steps to Open a Driving School in Cameroon (Requirements/Documents)

The following really are needed for an apwplication seeking to start a driving school in Cameroon.

1. A stamped application on the regulatory Form.

2. A Certificate of Non-Conviction (Form No.3) of the promoter or primary manager of less than one (1) month.

3. A certified copy of the national identity card for natural persons.

4. Files of driving instructors (two (2) at least) and of the director, including:

5. A valid certified copy of the driving license for the category taught,

6. A certificate of competence to teach motor vehicle driving (CAPEC)

7. A statute for legal persons.

8. An attestation issued by the Minister in charge of Transport certifying that the instructor has effectively driven for three (3) months without being subject to driving license suspension or withdrawal.

9. An ownership title or rental certificate of the furnished premise for driving teaching

10. A list of already acquired didactic equipment.


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