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Driving license for categories B and BE for accompanied driving from the age of 17

In Germany, you can drive a vehicle in categories B and BE, i.e. cars and cars with trailers, from the age of 17. This applies if the following conditions are met:

  • You take part in "accompanied driving from 17".
  • You have passed the driving test.
  • An authorized and previously appointed person accompanies you.

From your 18th birthday, you may drive the vehicle unaccompanied.

You can apply for "accompanied driving from 17" before you take your first driving lessons.

However, if you drive a vehicle before your 18th birthday without being accompanied by a named person, your driving license will be revoked. This will be accompanied by

  • a fine
  • a point on the driving aptitude register
  • extension of the probationary period
  • the order of an advanced training seminar

  • by participating in "accompanied driving from 17", the minimum age for obtaining a category B and BE driving license is reduced to 17 years
  • if a person takes part in "accompanied driving from 17" and passes the driving test, they will first receive a test certificate
  • with the test certificate, the person may drive a vehicle of categories B and BE in Germany before their 18th birthday accompanied by a named and authorized person

  • Valid identity card or passport; identity document can also be an electronic residence permit (eAT) or similar
  • If applicable: with current registration certificate
  • Current biometric photo, size 45x35 millimeters, portrait format, frontal shot
  • Proof of first aid training
  • Eye test certificate, not older than 2 years
  • Application form for participation in accompanied driving from the age of 17
  • Application form for each accompanying person
  • Depending on the individual case, further documents may be required.

To take part in "accompanied driving from 17", you and the person accompanying you must each meet certain requirements:

  • You yourself have successfully completed driving license training for category B.
    • You can start training at the age of 16.5.
    • Once you have passed the theoretical and practical test, you will receive a test certificate. The test certificate replaces your driving license until your 18th birthday. You must carry this with you every time you drive, as it acts as your driving license together with your identity card.
  • You will be accompanied by an authorized and previously appointed person who meets the following conditions:
    • She is at least 30 years old.
    • They have held a valid category B driving license, i.e. a car, for at least 5 years.
    • They observe the "0.5 per mille limit" and the ban on drugs when accompanying you,
    • She does not have more than one point on the driving aptitude register.

  • The exact fees are based on the scale of fees for road traffic measures (GebOSt).

  • If the driver's license is sent directly to your home address, an additional shipping fee will be charged.

Fee: 7,70 EUR
Payment in advance: no
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Costs for issuing the examination certificate
Fee: 3,30 EUR
Payment in advance: no
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Costs per piece of information from the driving aptitude register (points)
Fee: 1,50 - 10,00 EUR
Payment in advance: no
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Costs for the inspection per accompanying person

At the age of 18, you can exchange your test certificate for a driver's license.

The text was automatically translated based on the German content.

Source: Serviceportal Saarland