The classic
If you say A for car, you have to do B: Because that is the letter for the licence to drive a car. With a B you are allowed to drive motor vehicles (e.g. cars or lorries) up to a total weight of 3.5 tonnes. If you want to tow trailers over 750 kg, you have to be careful. This depends on the towing vehicle. Class BE may be required. However, additional driving lessons and a further practical test will then be required. Class B
Class B
Motor vehicles (except those in categories AM, A1, A2 and A)
- with a maximum authorised mass of not more than 3500 kg and
- constructed and designed for the carriage of not more than 8 persons in addition to the driver also with trailer
- with a maximum authorised mass not exceeding 750 kg or with a maximum authorised mass exceeding 750 kg, provided that the maximum authorised mass of the combination does not exceed 3500 kg.
Minimum age: | 18 years (17 years for accompanied driving at 17) |
Requirements: | - |
Time limit: | Class B is valid indefinitely |
Inclusion: | Class L and M |
Notes: | Category B also entitles the holder to drive three-wheeled motor vehicles in Germany, but in the case of a motor vehicle with an engine power of more than 15 kW only if the holder of the driving licence is at least 21 years old. |
Class B with key number 96
Class B towing vehicle in combination with a trailer with
- a maximum authorised mass of the trailer of more than 750 kg and a maximum authorised mass of the vehicle combination of more than 3500 kg and not more than 4250 kg
Minimum age: | 18 years (17 years for accompanied driving at 17) |
Requirements: | - |
Time limit: | - Class B with key number 96 is valid indefinitely |
Inclusion: | - |
Notes: | - Acquisition of the authorisation through driver training in accordance with Annex 7a of the Driving Licence Ordinance (FeV) by a driving school or driving instructor. |
Class BE
Class B towing vehicle in combination with a trailer or semi-trailer with
- a maximum authorised mass of the trailer of more than 750 kg and not more than 3500 kg
Minimum age: | 18 years (17 years for accompanied driving at 17) |
Requirements: | Previous possession of category B |
Time limit: | Class BE is valid indefinitely |
Inclusion: | - |
Notes: | Category C1E is required for towing combinations with a category B towing vehicle and a trailer with a maximum authorised mass of over 3500 kg. |