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

Source: Zuständigkeitsfinder Schleswig-Holstein (Linie6Plus)

Service Description

If you take part in "accompanied driving from 17", you can drive a category B and BE vehicle in Germany before your 18th birthday under certain conditions. In this case, you must always be accompanied by a previously appointed and suitable person.

In Germany, you can drive a vehicle in categories B and BE (passenger cars) at the age of 17 if

  • you have passed the driving test and
  • you are accompanied by an authorized and previously named person.

On the date of your 18th birthday, you may drive the vehicle unaccompanied.

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

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

Who should I contact?

To your district or independent city (driving license authority). The responsibility depends on the place of residence (main residence according to the identity card).

Requirements

To participate in "Accompanied driving from 17", you and the person accompanying you must each meet certain requirements:

  • You have successfully completed a category B driver's license course.
    • You can start training at the age of 16 ½.
    • After successfully completing the theoretical and practical test, you will receive a test certificate. You must carry this with you every time you drive, as it serves as your driving license together with your ID card.
  • You will be accompanied on every journey by an authorized and previously appointed person, who will in turn
    • must have reached the age of 30,
    • have been in possession of a valid class B driving license (car) for at least 5 years,
    • observes the "0.5 per mille limit" and the ban on drugs when accompanying the driver, even if you are driving the car,
    • and who does not have more than one point on the driving aptitude register.
Which documents are required?
  • valid identity card or passport (identity document can also be an electronic residence permit (eAT) or similar)
  • current registration certificate, if applicable
  • Current biometric photo (size 45x35 mm, 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
What are the fees?
  • The fee is 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.
Legal basis
What else should I know?
Author

The text was automatically translated based on the German content.

Technically approved by

Federal Ministry for Digital and Transport Affairs (BMDV)

Professionally released on

23.10.2024

Teaser

If you take part in "accompanied driving from 17", you can drive a category B and BE vehicle in Germany before your 18th birthday under certain conditions. In this case, you must always be accompanied by a previously appointed and suitable person.

Who should I contact?

To your district or independent city (driving license authority). The responsibility depends on the place of residence (main residence according to the identity card).

Requirements

To participate in "Accompanied driving from 17", you and the person accompanying you must each meet certain requirements:

  • You have successfully completed a category B driver's license course.
    • You can start training at the age of 16 ½.
    • After successfully completing the theoretical and practical test, you will receive a test certificate. You must carry this with you every time you drive, as it serves as your driving license together with your ID card.
  • You will be accompanied on every journey by an authorized and previously appointed person, who will in turn
    • must have reached the age of 30,
    • have been in possession of a valid class B driving license (car) for at least 5 years,
    • observes the "0.5 per mille limit" and the ban on drugs when accompanying the driver, even if you are driving the car,
    • and who does not have more than one point on the driving aptitude register.

Which documents are required?

  • valid identity card or passport (identity document can also be an electronic residence permit (eAT) or similar)
  • current registration certificate, if applicable
  • Current biometric photo (size 45x35 mm, 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

What are the fees?

  • The fee is 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.

Legal basis

What else should I know?

Author

The text was automatically translated based on the German content.

Technically approved by

Federal Ministry for Digital and Transport Affairs (BMDV)

Professionally released on

23.10.2024

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