Licence classes

The classic driving licence: with Class B you drive cars up to 3,500 kg with up to eight seats besides the driver's, trailers up to 750 kg already included. Your training starts with 12 double lessons of theory on the basics plus 2 more specific to Class B, followed by the mandatory drives: 5 country-road, 4 motorway and 3 night drives. The theory test has 30 questions, the practical test lasts at least 55 minutes. You can start at 17 with an accompanying adult, or fully on your own from 18. For your application you'll need valid ID, a biometric photo, your first-aid course and an eyesight test no older than two years — we'll tell you exactly what you need and when.

If you only ever want to drive an automatic, you do your whole training and test in an automatic vehicle from day one — from the mandatory drives right through to the practical test. Theory and driving lessons work just like the standard Class B, just automatic. Your licence then carries code 78, meaning automatic only at first. If you later decide you want manual too, at least 10 extra driving lessons plus a 15-minute test drive with us are enough — no need for a new test at the TÜV.

With B197 you get your regular licence the relaxed way, on an automatic, and the manual-transmission entitlement comes right along with it. At least 10 extra driving lessons on manual plus one short, 15-minute test drive with us are all it takes — no extra test at the TÜV required. You can build this straight into your regular training or add it on later. Your licence then carries code 197, and you're set for both.

KTM Duke 125

With Class A1 you're on your first real motorcycle at just 16: light motorcycles up to 125cc and 11kW, ideal if you want to be out on your own early. Training covers 12 double lessons of theory on the basics plus 4 specific to two-wheelers, followed by the mandatory drives: 5 country-road, 4 motorway and 3 night drives. The theory test has 30 questions, the practical test lasts at least 70 minutes. After two years on A1 you can move up to A2 without a new test — just a short practical briefing is enough.

Honda CB 500F

The most popular entry class from age 18: motorcycles up to 35kW, enough power for most machines, but still with a safety net. Without prior A1, training runs just like A1, with the full 12 mandatory drives and 30 theory questions. If you've already held A1 for at least two years, the theory test is dropped entirely, and for the mandatory drives a short confirmation from us that you're ready is enough. After two years on A2, moving up to Class A is just as straightforward.

Kawasaki ER-650 K

Unrestricted power, no limit: possible directly from age 24, or from 20 if you've already held Class A2 for two years. New starters go through the full training with 12 mandatory drives and a theory test, just like A2; anyone who's held A2 for two years needs neither a new theory nor practical test, just our confirmation that you're ready. If you move up directly from A1, the same reduced mandatory drives as the A2 upgrade apply.

The add-on class BE lets you tow heavier trailers behind your car — ideal for caravans, horse trailers or bigger trailers. Trailers over 750kg up to 3,500kg are allowed, and the whole combination can weigh up to 7,000kg. You won't need an extra theory test, just 5 mandatory drives: 3 country-road, 1 motorway and 1 night drive. The practical test lasts at least 55 minutes and covers things like the safety check, hitching and unhitching, and driving in town, out of town and on the motorway.

With code 96 you extend your Class B so you can also drive combinations with a heavier trailer, for example with a caravan or horse trailer. It covers a car with a trailer over 750kg when the combination has a permissible total mass of over 3,500kg up to 4,250kg; up to 3,500kg Class B is enough. You need Class B or get it together with B96. The training takes at least 7 hours: 2.5 hours of theory, 3.5 hours of driving exercises and at least one hour of driving on the road. There's no test, after the training you get a certificate of attendance for the road traffic authority. For even heavier trailers you need Class BE.

KTM Duke 125

With code 196 you can ride a light motorcycle up to 125cc and 11kW on your regular car licence, no separate motorcycle test required, but only in Germany. You'll need to be at least 25 and have held Class B for 5 years. The course covers 9 double lessons: 4 theory lessons on the specifics of two wheels and 5 practical sessions with us on the motorcycle. There's no test — after the course you get a certificate of attendance for the road traffic authority.

The classic entry into two-wheeled mobility: scooters and mopeds up to 45km/h, from age 15 or 16 depending on the German state. Training consists of 12 double lessons of theory on the basics plus 2 specific to Class AM, plus practical training per the training regulations. The theory test covers 30 questions, the practical test lasts at least 45 minutes and checks the safety check plus driving in town and out of town.

For a Mofa you don't need a real licence yet, just a Mofa proficiency certificate — from age 15 you're already out on your own two-wheeler. A short theory course with us followed by a test is all it takes; a practical test isn't required. Mofas with a design speed up to 25km/h are allowed, and the certificate is valid nationwide with no expiry.