Truck driver's license categories C1, C1E, C and CE

Minimum age:

18 years

Requirements:

Class B

Time limit:

-Class C1 is generally only issued for 5 years; thereafter it is extended for a further 5 years after submission of a positive aptitude test (health check and ophthalmological report).

Inclusion:

-

Notes:

- A health check and an ophthalmological examination are required as proof of suitability when the licence is first issued.

Minimum age:

18 years

Requirements:

Category C1

Time limit:

Category C1E is generally only issued for 5 years; thereafter it is extended for a further 5 years after submission of a positive aptitude test (health check and ophthalmological report).

Inclusion:

Class BE and D1E, if class D1 is available

Notes:

A health check and ophthalmological examination are required as proof of suitability when the licence is first issued.

Minimum age:

21 years

Time limit:

Class C is generally only issued for 5 years; thereafter it is extended for a further 5 years after submission of a positive aptitude test (health check and ophthalmological report).

Inclusion:

Class C1

Notes:

A health check and an ophthalmological examination are required as proof of suitability when the licence is first issued. The category C driving licence can be obtained at the age of 18: a) after completing the basic qualification in accordance with Section 4 (1) BKrQK b) for persons during or after completing vocational training in 1. the state-recognised training occupation of "professional driver" 2. the state-recognised training occupation of "driving specialist" or 3. a state-recognised training occupation in which comparable skills and knowledge for driving motor vehicles on public roads are taught.

Minimum age:

21 years

Requirements:

Class C

Time limit:

Class C is generally only issued for 5 years; thereafter it is extended for a further 5 years after submission of a positive aptitude test (health check and ophthalmological report).

Inclusion:

Classes BE, C1E and T as well as DE, if class D is available

Notes:

A health check and an ophthalmological examination are required as proof of suitability when the licence is first issued. The CE category driving licence can be obtained at the age of 18: a) after completing the basic qualification in accordance with § 4 Para. 1 BKrQK b) for persons during or after completing vocational training in 1. the state-recognised training occupation "professional driver" 2. the state-recognised training occupation "specialist in driving operations" or 3. a state-recognised training occupation in which comparable skills and knowledge for driving motor vehicles on public roads are taught.