Frequently asked questions

That depends on how often you have time for theory and driving lessons. Allow at least 6 months, so there is enough buffer for test dates and documents.

The costs are made up of a basic fee, driving lessons, special drives, the driving school fee for the test (Vorstellungsentgelt) and fees for the authority and TÜV (testing organisation). How many driving lessons you need is individual. We are happy to advise you personally and tell you what to expect.

You can register up to 6 months before reaching the minimum age, so for BF17 already at 16 ½.

You will need:

• First aid course certificate (Erste-Hilfe-Kurs)
• Eye test (Sehtest)
• 1 biometric passport photo
• Copy of your ID card (front and back)
• If you use a passport: certificate of registration (Meldebescheinigung) or residence permit (Aufenthaltstitel)

The application can be submitted on paper through us or online directly with the authority.

For class B it is 12 double lessons of basic material and 2 double lessons of class-specific material. For the motorcycle classes A1, A2 and A it is 12 double lessons of basic material and 4 double lessons of class-specific material. If you already hold a driving licence, 6 double lessons of basic material are enough.

For class B: 5 driving lessons on rural roads, 4 on the motorway and 3 at dusk or in the dark, each lasting 45 minutes.

With BF17 (Begleitetes Fahren ab 17) you get your licence at 17 and may drive with a registered accompanying person until your 18th birthday. For this you need an application for the accompanying person and copies of their ID card and driving licence.

With B197 you take the test in an automatic car, but may also drive manual cars afterwards. This requires at least 10 driving lessons in a manual car and a 15-minute test drive with us. With B78 you may only drive automatic cars.

With code B196 you may ride 125 cc motorcycles, but only in Germany. Requirements: at least 25 years old and holding class B for 5 years. You complete 4 theory and 5 practical units of 90 minutes each; there is no test.

A driving licence from the EU remains valid in Germany. With a licence from another country you may usually drive for 6 months after moving here and then have to have it converted (Umschreibung). Depending on the country, a theory and a practical test are required. You submit the application to the driving licence office (Führerscheinstelle); we will advise you on this.

Our driving instructors speak German, English, Chinese and Portuguese. Besides German, you can take the theory test in several foreign languages, including English and Portuguese, but not in Chinese.

It’s not the end of the world. You can retake the test after 14 days at the earliest. We go through what went wrong together and prepare you specifically for your next attempt.