Trailer licence in Krefeld and Duisburg

Fahrschule Bleifuß driving school car with a trailer

Class BE and code 96

Do you want to tow a caravan, a horse trailer or a larger trailer? Then, depending on the weight, you need Class BE or code 96. You can get both at Fahrschule Bleifuß. You will find advice and registration at our locations in Krefeld and Duisburg.

We look at what you want to tow together and tell you which route is the shortest.

Do I need more than Class B?

That depends on the weight of your combination. This means the permissible total mass of car and trailer together. You will find it in the vehicle documents.

Trailer up to 750 kg

With Class B you are already covered.

Combination up to 3,500 kg

Class B is enough here too.

Combination over 3,500 up to 4,250 kg

For this you extend Class B with code 96.

Heavier trailers

For this you need Class BE. With it the trailer may weigh up to 3,500 kg.

Not sure which group your combination falls into? Bring the documents or send us the figures and we will work it out with you.

Two ways to a heavy trailer

Code 96: a course, no test

For combinations over 3,500 up to 4,250 kg, for example with a caravan or horse trailer
Course of 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
No test, you get a certificate of attendance for the road traffic authority
You need Class B or get it together with B96

Class BE: trailers up to 3,500 kg

You do not need an extra theory test
5 mandatory drives: 3 country-road, 1 motorway and 1 night drive
The practical test lasts at least 55 minutes
The test covers things like the safety check, hitching and unhitching, and driving in town, out of town and on the motorway

How it works

1. Advice

You tell us what you want to tow. We clarify whether B96 or BE is the right route.

2. Registration

You need Class B, or you get it together with B96. The minimum age is the same as for Class B: 18, or 17 with accompanied driving.

3. Practice

You practise hitching and unhitching, driving and the safety check with a trailer.

4. Course or test

With B96 it ends with the certificate of attendance, with BE with the practical test. We tell you the dates at registration.

Frequently asked questions

Is Class B enough for my trailer?

Up to 750 kg trailer weight, yes. With heavier trailers it depends on the permissible total mass of the whole combination: up to 3,500 kg Class B is enough.