Apply for a driving instructor license

Training to become a driving instructor can only be done in one of the approximately 56 recognized driving instructor training centers nationwide. This requires not only theoretical training, but also an internship in a training driving school.

The training is a “stage-based training”. In the basic level, the driving instructor license for class BE is acquired first. This requires a two-phase application process. On this basis, the driving instructor licenses for classes A, CE and DE can be acquired.

To obtain a driving instructor’s license, you must first apply for a candidate permit.

• In order for the candidate driving instructor to be able to apply the knowledge he has just acquired at the officially recognized training facility in the training driving school, he is granted a “candidate authorization” with limited training rights if he has previously successfully passed the practical driving test and the technical knowledge test.
• The candidate's authorization expires either when the driving instructor's license is issued or after three unsuccessful teaching tests in theoretical or practical driving lessons or after two years from the date of issue.

A driving instructor’s licence will be issued if the applicant:

• is at least 21 years old,

• is mentally, physically, professionally and pedagogically suitable. Furthermore, there should be no facts that make the applicant appear unreliable for the driving instructor profession,
• has at least completed vocational training in a recognized apprenticeship or equivalent qualifications,
• has been trained as a driving instructor within the last three years before being granted a driving instructor’s licence,
• is in possession of a driving licence for the class for which the driving instructor licence is to be issued,
• have held a class B driving licence for at least three years and, if the driving instructor licence is also to be issued for classes A, CE or DE, have also held a class A2, CE or D driving licence for two years,
• has passed a driving instructor test,
• has the knowledge of the German language required to carry out the professional activity.

• Identity card or passport with registration certificate
• Original driving license and copy or a certified copy of the driving license
• Certificate of good conduct of document type O
• Tabular CV
• Medical and ophthalmological certificate. This must state that you are suitable for the job of driving instructor. Depending on your personal situation, you may also be required to submit a specialist medical certificate or a report from an officially recognized assessment center, for example in the case of illnesses such as diabetes or hypertension or in the case of significant entries in the Central Traffic Register or Federal Central Register.
• Evidence of previous education: At least completed vocational training in a recognized apprenticeship after completing secondary school education or equivalent previous education.
• A certificate from the officially recognized driving instructor training center about the duration of the training carried out.
• For the issue of the driving instructor license of class BE, a certificate from the training driving school about the duration of the training carried out
• Possession of a BE driving license for at least three years. If the driving instructor's license is also to be issued for classes A, CE or DE, the driving license for classes A2, CE or D must also have been held for two years

• § 4 Driving Instructors Act (FahrlG)