With category B, you are allowed to drive standard cars and small vans with a maximum total weight of 3,500 kg.
You may also tow trailers up to 750 kg. Trailers over 750 kg are permitted if the total weight of the vehicle and trailer combination does not exceed 3,500 kg.
| Requirements | Minimum age of 18 years |
| Included Classes | AM & L |
With BF17, you can start your driving licence at the age of 17 and drive only when accompanied by a registered adult until your 18th birthday. It’s a great way to gain early driving experience in a safe and controlled environment.
Accompanying persons must be at least 30 years old, have held a Category B licence for at least 5 years, and must not have more than one point in the driving register at the time of application.
| Requirements | Minimum age of 17 years, all accompanying persons must be officially registered in the certificate. |
| Included Classes | AM & L |
With Category B197, you complete your training mainly in an automatic car, but you are still allowed to drive manual vehicles afterwards.
After completing a short manual driving course (at least 10 driving lessons plus a test drive), you receive a full Category B licence with no restrictions.
| Requirements | Minimum age of 18 years |
With Category BE, you are allowed to tow large trailers with a maximum weight of up to 3,500 kg. This allows a total combination weight of up to 7,000 kg (vehicle + trailer). It is ideal for tradespeople, campers or horse riders who need to tow heavier loads.
| Requirements | Minimum age of 18 years Drivers Licence Class B |
The B96 extension is ideal if you want to tow larger trailers, such as caravans or horse trailers. The total permissible weight of the vehicle and trailer combination can be up to 4,250 kg.
| Requirements | Class B or BF17 required |
| Exam | No additional driving test required – only a training course at the driving school. |
With at least 5 years of driving experience and a training course at a driving school, you are allowed to ride light motorcycles up to 125 cc and 11 kW – without taking an additional test.
This extension is valid in Germany only.
| Exam | No additional driving test required – only a training course at the driving school. |
For light motorcycles up to 125 cc and a maximum power of 11 kW.
Ideal entry-level licence for motorcycles.
| Requirements | Minimum age of 16 years |
For motorcycles with a maximum power of 35 kW and a power-to-weight ratio of no more than 0.2 kW/kg. Ideal as a step towards the full Class A licence.
| Requirements | Minimum age of 18 years |
The full motorcycle licence. No power restrictions – you are allowed to ride all motorcycles.
| Requirements | Minimum age of 24 years or after 2 years of A2 experience |
Allows you to ride scooters and mopeds up to 50 cc, with a maximum speed of 45 km/h. Ideal for short distances and city traffic.
| Requirements | Minimum age of 15 years |
Your entry into mobile independence: single-track bicycles with an auxiliary motor, with a maximum speed of 25 km/h.
| Requirements | Minimum age of 15 years |
| Exam | A moped certificate is sufficient – no full driving licence is required. |
