Acquired driving license for classes B and BE for accompanied driving from the age of 17
service description
In Germany, you can drive a class B and BE vehicle (passenger car) at the age of 17 if:
- You have passed the driving license test and
- You are accompanied by an approved and previously designated person.
You may drive the vehicle unaccompanied on the date of your 18th birthday.
However, if you drive a vehicle without a named person before your 18th birthday, your driving license will be revoked. To be added
- a fine,
- a point in the driving fitness register,
- the extension of the probationary period and
- the arrangement of an advanced seminar.
requirements
To participate in "Accompanied Driving from 17", you and your accompanying person must each meet certain requirements:
- You have successfully completed driving license training for class B.
- You can start your training at the age of 16 ½.
- After successfully completing the theoretical and practical tests, you will receive a test certificate. You must carry this with you on every journey, as it functions as a driving license together with your ID card.
- You will be accompanied on each journey by an approved and previously designated person, who in turn
- must have reached the age of 30,
- has held a valid Class B (car) driving license for at least 5 years,
- the "0.5 per mille limit" and the drug ban when accompanying, even if you are driving the car,
- and which has no more than one point on its driving license record.
- You have successfully completed driving license training for class B.
What documents are required?
- Valid identity card or passport (identification document can also be an electronic residence permit (eAT) or similar)
- if applicable, with a current registration certificate
- 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 17 years of age
- Application form for each accompanying person
What fees apply?
- The fee is based on the fee schedule for measures in road traffic (GebOSt).
- If the driver's license is sent directly to the home address, an additional shipping fee will apply.
legal basis
Applications / Forms
- Attachment to the application for participation in the accompanied driving model from the age of 17 (to be completed by the accompanying person / one attachment per accompanying person) (PDF file)
- Application for Participation in the Accompanied Driving Model from 17 (To be completed by the Applicant/Legal Representative) (PDF file)