Licenses

Class B & B197 car license

The classic license. With B197 you learn on manual and automatic cars and take a relaxed exam in an automatic.

At a glance

Vehicles
Cars up to 3,500 kg with up to 8 passengers, trailers up to 750 kg
Minimum age
18, or 17 with BF17
Theory
14 double lessons: 12 general + 2 class-specific
Special drives
12 × 45 min: 5 country roads, 4 motorway, 3 night

B, B197 or B78?

  • Class B

    Training and exam in a manual car. Afterwards you may drive manual and automatic cars.

  • B197

    Exam in an automatic, plus at least 10 lessons in a manual and a test drive. You may still drive manual cars.

  • B78

    Training and exam in an automatic only. Manual cars are not allowed afterwards.

How it works

  1. Register

    Online or at our office. We help you decide between B and B197.

  2. Apply

    Submit an eye test, first-aid course and passport photo to the licensing authority. Apply early, processing often takes several weeks.

  3. Theory

    Attend lessons, study with the app and pass the theory exam at TÜV.

  4. Driving lessons

    Practice lessons and special drives. You can start driving while you are still doing theory.

  5. Practical exam

    Once you have passed theory and your instructor gives the green light.

Prices

Class B · B197

Car · manual & automatic

Base fee (admin & theory) 449 €
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Base fee (admin & theory)
449 €
Learning app & materials
100 €
Presentation for the theory exam
on request
Mandatory special drives (12× 45 min)
1,080 €
Presentation for the practical exam
on request
Each further lesson (45 min)
90 €

Frequently asked questions

How many lessons will I need?

It depends on you. Besides the 12 special drives, most learners need extra practice lessons. Your instructor gives you honest feedback along the way.

How long does training take?

Usually a few months. The authority’s processing time and how often you can drive make the biggest difference.

Is B197 worth it?

For many people, yes: the exam in an automatic is more relaxed, and you can still drive manual cars later.

Can I learn in my language?

Our team speaks German, Turkish, English, Dari, Farsi and Pashto. The theory exam is available in several languages, including English and Turkish.

Ready to start?

Register online or send us a message. We will advise you personally.