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Licence classes

Car or motorcycle, we train you in all common classes. Choose your class and register directly.

Car

B
Car up to 3,500 kg

Class B

The classic car licence for vehicles up to 3,500 kg gross weight with up to eight passenger seats.

Minimum age:
18 years
  • Minimum age 18 years
  • Eye test and first aid course
  • Biometric passport photo
B197
Car, automatic and manual

Class B197

Train on an automatic car without an automatic-only restriction. After passing, you may drive manual cars too.

Minimum age:
18 years
  • Minimum age 18 years
  • Additional manual-shift lessons
  • Eye test and first aid course
BF17
Car with accompanying adult

Accompanied driving (BF17)

Get your class B licence at 17. Until your 18th birthday you drive with a registered accompanying adult and gain valuable experience.

Minimum age:
17 years
  • Minimum age 17 years
  • Registered accompanying adult(s)
  • Parental consent
BE
Car with trailer

Class BE

Extension of class B for heavy trailers. Ideal for caravans, horse or boat trailers beyond the class B limits.

Minimum age:
from 17 years (with BF17)
  • Existing class B licence
  • From 17 with BF17, otherwise from 18
  • No separate theory exam

Motorcycle

AM
Mopeds and scooters

Class AM

Your start on two wheels: scooters and mopeds up to 45 km/h. Perfect for your first taste of mobility.

Minimum age:
15 years
  • Minimum age 15 years
  • Eye test and first aid course
  • Theory and practical training
A1
Motorcycle up to 125 cc

Class A1

Light motorcycles up to 125 cc and 11 kW. The ideal entry into the motorcycle world for young riders.

Minimum age:
16 years
  • Minimum age 16 years
  • Eye test and first aid course
  • Theory and practical training
A2
Motorcycle up to 35 kW

Class A2

Motorcycles up to 35 kW. The middle step on the way to the unrestricted motorcycle licence.

Minimum age:
18 years
  • Minimum age 18 years
  • Eye test and first aid course
  • Theory and practical training
A
Motorcycle, unrestricted

Class A

Motorcycles without power restriction. Direct entry from 24, or upgrade from A2 after two years from age 20. From 21 there is also the A80 route: you take the test on the full-power machine, ride it restricted for two years, and it then opens up with no further test.

Minimum age:
from 20/21/24 years
  • Minimum age 24 (direct entry)
  • or upgrade from A2 from age 20
  • A80 from 21: test on the full-power machine, two years restricted, then open with no further test
  • Eye test and first aid course
B196
125 cc on a class B licence

Class B196

Ride a 125 on your existing car licence - with no test at all. Four double lessons of theory and five of riding, then we add code 196 to your licence. Valid in Germany only.

Minimum age:
25 years
  • Minimum age 25 years
  • Held a class B licence for at least 5 years
  • 4 × 90 minutes theory, 5 × 90 minutes riding
  • No test - valid in Germany only

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