Class B
Motor vehicles up to 3.5 t gross vehicle weight, and no more than 8 seats, excluding the driver's seat.
With class B you are allowed to tow the following trailers: Trailers up to 750 kg gross vehicle weight and trailers over 750 kg gross vehicle weight, if the gross vehicle weight of the vehicle combination does not exceed 3500 kg.
| Prerequisite: | Minimum age: 17 or 18 years |
| Inclusion of the class: | AM and L |
| Theoretical training: | Theoretical lessons in double lessons of 90 minutes each |
| Initial purchase: | 12 x basic fabric, additionally 2x class-specific fabric |
| Extension (with previous possession of class A1, AM, T or L): | 6 x basic fabric, additionally 2x class-specific fabric |
CLASS BE
Trailers or semi-trailers over 750 kg gross vehicle weight, but max. 3500 kg
| Minimum age: | 18 years of age or 17 years of age for accompanied driving. |
| Previous ownership required: | Class B required |
| Inclusion of the class: | none |
| Theoretical training: | No theoretical training required |
| Practical training: | Practical test required |
Class A
Motorcycles - two-wheelers, whether or not with sidecar - with
a cylinder capacity of more than 50 cm³ or
a maximum design speed of more than 45 km/h (engine power of more than 35 kW or ratio of power to weight (unladen mass) more than 0.2 kW/kg)
| Minimum age | 24 years for direct entry motorcycles (21 years for three-wheeled vehicles) |
| Prerequisite | Class A2, if under 24 years old |
| Inclusion | Classes A2, A1 and AM |
| Notes | With possession of class A2 for at least 2 years, only one practical test is required (graduated driving license) |
Class A2
Motorcycles - two-wheelers, whether or not with sidecar - with
an engine power not exceeding 35 kW, not derived from a motorcycle with a power exceeding 70 kW
a power to weight ratio of max. 0.2 kW/k
| Minimum age | 18 years |
| Prerequisite | No other class is a requirement |
| Inclusion | Class A1 and AM |
| Notes | With possession of class A1 for at least 2 years, only a practical test is required (graduated driving license). Holders of a class A2 driving license issued between 19.01.2013 and 27.12.2016 may continue to drive motorcycles derived from more than 70 kW within the country. |
Class A1
Motorcycles (light motorcycles) - two-wheelers, including those with sidecars - with
- a cylinder capacity of not more than 125 cm³
- an engine power of not more than 11 kW and
- a ratio of power to weight (empty mass) of max. 0.1 kW/kg
| Minimum age | 16 years |
| Prerequisite | No other class is a requirement |
| Inclusion | Class AM |
B196
Motorcycle driving with the new driving license class B196
It will be easier for holders of a class B driver's license to drive motorcycles in class A1 as of Dec. 31, 2019.
On December 20, 2019, the Federal Council opened up the possibility for car drivers to switch to light motorcycles after a few hours of theory and practice. Those who have the driving license class B can thus also get the A1 driving license without an additional test.
- Motorized two-wheelers
- up to 125 cc
- max. 15 hp (11kw)
My requirements?
- At least 25 years old
- Driving license class B min. 5 years
What do I have to do?
- Attend motorcycle theory class
- At least 10x practice hours
How much does it cost?
Total price
€ 699
Class AM
Light two-wheeled motor vehicles - with
with a maximum design speed of maximum 45 km/h and maximum 50 ccm
| Minimum age | 15 years |
CLASS B96
Trailers over 750 kg permissible total weight and/or permissible total mass of the vehicle combination over 3,500 kg but max. 4,250 kg
| Minimum age: | 18 years or 17 years for accompanied driving |
| Previous ownership required: | Class B required |
| Inclusion of the class: | none |
| Theoretical training: | 2,5h theory |
| Practical training: | 3,5h practical exercise A practical driving exercise on public roads |
Upon completion, successful driver training will be certified.
No practical or theoretical exam required.
Road trains and articulated vehicles
Road trains and articulated vehicles
CLASS C
Heavy trucks over 3.5 t gross vehicle weight (no upper limit) also with trailers up to 750 kg gross vehicle weight.
