About us

We are the S.O.S. driving school!

The S.O.S. driving school has been operating in Ingolstadt and the surrounding area for 27 years.

Our greatest goal was and is the complete satisfaction of our learner drivers. We therefore attach great importance to the successful training of each individual by our competent and experienced driving instructors.

Our entire team of driving instructors and the members of our office team are always available to answer your questions in person or by phone - whether it's about the driving license classes, the practical training process or the exams.

On this page, you will get an insight into our team and find out who will accompany you on your way to your driver's license.

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Our Team

Our dedicated team will accompany you with experience, patience and joy on the way to your driver's license.

Karl-Heinz Schneider

CEO / Driving instructor
Team member since: 1997

Being a driving instructor has always been my dream job. I already knew at the age of 15 that I wanted to follow this path. When I got my first driving license, my own driving instructor inspired me and I thought: I can do that too! Since then, I have worked hard to make this dream come true.

I began my career as a driving instructor in 1990. Seven years later, in 1997, I founded my own driving school, the S.O.S. driving school. After so many years, I am still passionate about what I do and work hard to help each of my students pass their test successfully, quickly and with pleasure.

“Being a driving instructor is not a job, it's a passion. You have to want it and put your heart and soul into it.”

Sara Ongaro

Office worker
Team member since: 07 / 2023

Hey, I'm Sara and I've been supporting the S.O.S. driving school in the office since 2023. I take care of all organizational tasks during the driving license training to get our students to their destination in a relaxed manner.

As a qualified interpreter, I can assist our students in German, English and Italian.

I love working with the driving instructors and students and am delighted every time someone holds their license in their hand!

Frank Hadler-Ehlert

Driving instructor
Team member since: 07 / 2023

I first trained as a carpenter, but unfortunately I wasn't able to do this job for long. After that, I spent four years in the army. When I visited my former driving instructor, he gave me the idea of becoming a driving instructor myself. Since then, I have been fully absorbed in this profession.

I think this job is exciting, varied and always challenging.

“Being a driving instructor is the most interesting thing you can do for a living - if only because of the many different people you have to deal with every day.”

Norbert Iberle

Driving instructor
Team member since: 02 / 2024

I have been working as a driving instructor since 1988 and joined the S.O.S. Driving School team in February 2024. My professional journey began with the police, where I was able to gain valuable experience. Why did I become a driving instructor? Quite simply, I am passionate about working with young and motivated people and enjoy being my own boss in the car.

Banu Keceli

Office assistant
Team member since: 11/2024

Laura Baindl

Driving instructor
Team member since: 04 / 2025

Ihave been a driving instructor since 02/2023. I really enjoy the job, especially seeing the students’ successes. My goal is to guide students to a successful exam with calmness, clear instructions, and a touch of fun.

Christian Hausmann

Driving instructor
Team member since: 01 /2025

When I got my driver’s license, I knew I would become a driving instructor. After my time in the military, I made that happen and have been passionately doing it since 1997. From mopeds to buses, I have been able to gain a lot of experience. I don’t want to do anything else.

Michael Möller

Driving instructor
Team member since: 02 / 2025

I am Michael, a driving instructor since the beginning of 2025, and I started directly at the S.O.S. driving school.

Previously, I worked as a precision mechanic, technical trainer, and industrial instructor.

The joy of driving and of teaching has motivated me to combine both in the best possible way. That’s why I’m now a driving instructor.

A positive learning environment is the foundation for quick and stress-free learning. A personalized, motivating approach with clear goals is my formula for safe and responsible driving.

My motto: “Everything is possible, nothing is mandatory!”

Heiko Münch

Driving instructor
Team member since: 07 / 2025

Melanie G.

Driving instructor
Team member since: 01 / 2026

Daniel Mandlinger

Driving instructor
Team member since: 08 / 2008

I have been working as a driving instructor since 2002 and have been happy to be part of the S.O.S. driving school since 2008 and to accompany our learner drivers on their way.

“A great driving instructor is difficult to find, hard to leave and impossible to forget.”

Michael Kloiber

Driving instructor
Team member since: 08 / 2004

I have been a driving instructor for all driving license classes since 1994 and part of the S.O.S. driving school since 2004.

My decision to become a driving instructor came from my own driving instructor, whom I greatly admired. Her great work motivated me to take this path.

I tailor my lessons to the needs of the learner drivers. In theory lessons, it is particularly important to me that everyone participates and that the lessons remain lively and interactive.

I particularly enjoy giving motorcycle lessons.

Julia Schabenberger

Office worker
Team member since: 08 / 2009

I started in August 2009 at the branch in Gaimersheim at the registration desk. I now support the driving school office team in the background on a part-time basis. You will usually see me at the professional driver training courses.

Frank Basner

Driving instructor
Team member since: 10 / 2011

Gina Stiefel

Driving instructor
Team member since: 07 / 2024

I am a passionate driving instructor.

 

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