License
Classes.
Our license classes – Your path to the right driving permit. All classes at a glance – explained clearly and compactly. Find out which class you need for which vehicle and what requirements apply.
Page Contents
- 01. Car & Trailers (B, BE)
- 02. Two-Wheelers (A, AM)
- 03. Truck & Utility (C, CE)
- 04. Your Training Location
Car (PKW)
All car license classes at a glance – Which class do you need for your car, SUV, or trailer combination? Here you will find all important information on requirements and legal regulations.
Car Training DetailsClass B (Standard)
Motor vehicles up to 3.5 t Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) with no more than 9 seats. Also with trailers up to 750 kg GVW or trailers over 750 kg GVW, provided the total GVW of the combination does not exceed 3.5 t. (No motorcycles/trikes).
- Minimum Age 18 years (17 years for Accompanied Driving BF17).
- Theory 12 lessons general + 2 lessons specific material.
(Reduced to 6+2 lessons if you already hold another license). - Special Lessons Min. 12 driving hours (5 cross-country, 4 autobahn, 3 night).
- Exam Theory and Practice.
Info: Mandatory training is waived when rewriting a foreign license or for re-granting. All driving duration figures refer to 45-minute units.
BF17 (Accompanied Driving)
The Class B license can be granted for accompanied driving from the age of 17. Training can begin as early as 16 ½ years old.
- Minimum age 30 years.
- Possession of Class B license for at least 5 years uninterrupted.
- Maximum 1 point in the Flensburg traffic register.
- After Exam An exam certificate is issued, allowing driving in Germany and Austria with an accompanying person. (Class AM vehicles may be driven without an accompanying person).
- Card License Upon turning 18, the actual card license can be issued upon application.
- Probation Begins immediately upon handing over the exam certificate (at 17).
Class BE (Trailer)
Vehicle combinations consisting of a Class B towing vehicle and a trailer or semi-trailer, provided the total GVW of the combination exceeds 4.25t but does not exceed 7t.
- Requirement Prior possession of Class B is mandatory.
- Minimum Age 18 years (17 years for Accompanied Driving).
- Theory No theory training required.
- Special Lessons Min. 5 driving hours (3 cross-country, 1 autobahn, 1 night).
- Exam Practical exam only.
Info: Mandatory training is waived when rewriting a foreign license.
B96 (Code Extension)
Class B vehicles with trailers over 750 kg GVW, provided the total GVW of the combination exceeds 3.5t but does not exceed 4.25t.
- Requirement License Class B or BF17. Age: 18 (or 17).
- Training 150 minutes theory, 210 minutes practical exercises, 60 minutes driving in traffic.
- Exam No exam required! You receive a training certificate directly for registration.
Motorcycle
Whether motorcycle, scooter, or light motorcycle – find out which license class you need here. Discover the different motorcycle classes, requirements, and important legal upgrade regulations at a glance.
Motorcycle Training DetailsClass A (Unlimited)
Motorcycles without power restrictions and three-wheeled motor vehicles over 15 kW.
- Theory 12 lessons basic + 4 lessons specific (Reduced to 6+4 if holding another class).
- Special Lessons 12 driving hours (5 cross-country, 4 autobahn, 3 night).
- Exam Theory and Practice.
- Age & Training From 24 years. Theory: 6+4 lessons. Special Lessons: 6 hours (3 cross-country, 2 autobahn, 1 night). Exam: Theory & Practice.
- Age & Exam Possible from 20 years. Practice rides as needed. Practical exam only! No theory training required.
Class A2 (35 kW)
Motorcycles up to 35 kW and max. 0.2 kW/kg power-to-weight ratio.
- Direct Access (From 18 y.) Theory: 12+4 lessons (6+4 with prior license). Special Lessons: 12 hours (5 cross-country, 4 auto, 3 night). Exam: Theory & Practice.
- Upgrade fr. A1 (< 2 years) Age 18. Theory: 6+4. Special Lessons: 6 hours (3 cross-country, 2 auto, 1 night). Exam: Theory & Practice.
- Upgrade fr. A1 (> 2 years) Practice rides as needed. Practical exam only! No theory, no mandatory special lessons.
Class A1 (125cc)
Motorcycles up to 125 cc, 11 kW, and max. 0.1 kW/kg, three-wheeled motor vehicles up to 15 kW.
- Minimum Age 16 years.
- Theory 12 lessons general + 4 lessons specific.
- Special Lessons 12 driving hours (5 cross-country, 4 autobahn, 3 night).
- Exam Theory and Practice.
B196 (Code Extension)
The 125cc extension for car drivers: Ride motorcycles up to 125 cc, 11 kW, and max. 0.1 kW/kg. Important: Valid only in Germany. No simplified upgrade to Class A2 possible!
- Requirement Min. 25 years old + held Class B license for min. 5 years.
- Training 4 lessons theory (90 min each) + min. 5 driving hours (90 min each). No special lessons.
- Exam No exam! Neither theory nor practice.
Class AM & Moped
Up to 50 cc and max. 45 km/h (or 4 kW for electric). Also Trikes/Quads up to 50 cc/350kg.
- Training From 15 years. Theory: 12+2 lessons. No special lessons. Exam: Theory & Practice. (No probationary period!).
Moped up to 50 cc and max. 25 km/h.
- Training From 15 years. Theory: 6 lessons. Practice: 90 minutes. Theory exam only!
Truck & Tractor
All classes and requirements at a glance – Find out which license class you need for trucks, transporters, and heavy commercial vehicles. Here you will find all info on requirements, vehicle types, and combined training.
Truck Training DetailsClass C (Truck)
Motor vehicles (excl. motorcycles) over 7.5 t GVW and max. 9 seats. Trailers up to 750 kg GVW are allowed.
- Minimum Age 21 years (18 years if training as a professional driver).
- Theory 6 lessons basic + 10 lessons specific (Only 4 specific lessons with prior C1).
- Special Lessons Min. 5 cross-country, 2 autobahn, 3 night. (Reduced to 3/1/1 with prior C1).
- Exam Theory and Practice. (Mandatory training waived for rewriting/re-granting).
Class CE (Articulated Truck)
Class C motor vehicles with trailers over 750 kg GVW.
- Training (Single) Age 21 (or 18 for pros). Theory: 6+4 lessons. Special Lessons: 5 cross-country, 2 autobahn, 3 night.
Do both licenses together to save time in theory and special lessons.
- Theory (C+CE) 6 basic + 10 specific C + 4 specific CE.
- Special Lessons Cross-country: 3 solo and 5 in train.
Autobahn: 1 solo and 2 in train.
Night: 3 in train.
Class C1 / C1E
- Class C1 Trucks over 3.5 t up to 7.5 t. Also with trailer up to 750 kg. From 18 years. Full training (6+6 theory, 3/1/1 special lessons).
- Class C1E C1 + trailer over 750kg (Total combined max 12 t). Also Class B vehicles with large trailer. Practical exam only!
Class L (Tractor)
Agricultural or forestry tractors up to 40 km/h and self-propelled working machines up to 25 km/h.
- Minimum Age 16 years. (No probationary period for Class L).
- Theory 12 lessons general + 2 lessons specific.
- Practice No practice rides, no special lessons.
- Exam Theory exam only!
Training near
you.
Whether car, motorcycle, or heavy commercial vehicles – we are your premium partner. With our strategically located branches, we perfectly cover the city area and the eastern outskirts.
To LocationsOur Service Area
Central training directly from Haidhausen, Au, Giesing, Harlaching, Ramersdorf, and Perlach.
Perfectly connected for students from Trudering, Riem, Haar, Vaterstetten, Zorneding up to Kirchseeon and Ebersberg.
All branches are located on main traffic arteries and are optimally accessible via S-Bahn and U-Bahn.