# What a listing shows and where it comes from

Lesson 1 of [Read a driving school listing](https://drivingschools.fyi/academy/driving-school-listing-basics.md), 10 minutes.

As of October 2026, every listing on drivingschools.fyi starts from OpenStreetMap. OpenStreetMap is an open map that its contributors edit. The site took the places mapped as driving schools on 2026-10-20. The map data can give the school name, the mapped address, a phone number, a website and the map position. Not every school has all of these details.

## The address

The address is the mapped address. It shows where the school is based. It is not a pickup point unless the school says so. Many instructors cover nearby areas. Ask the school which areas its instructors cover.

## The hours

The hours on a listing are office hours, as mapped. They do not show when lessons run. Ask the school about evening and weekend lessons.

## The source and the date

Each listing names its sources and the date of the last check. Details change. Confirm the address and the phone number with the school before you book.

## What a listing is not

A listing is not a recommendation. It does not show that the school meets a particular standard. This site is a directory. It is not a licensing authority.

## Sources

- drivingschools.fyi guide: What a driving school listing shows, updated 2026-10-20
- drivingschools.fyi home page: Who is listed on drivingschools.fyi
- OpenStreetMap: copyright and licence (Open Database License 1.0), data retrieved 2026-10-20

This course is general information, not medical, legal or financial advice.

Also on the [web page](https://drivingschools.fyi/academy/driving-school-listing-basics/what-a-listing-shows).