Class C (truck), CE (truck + trailer)
We accept education vouchers
Prerequisite:
Possession class B
(For class CE the previous possession of class C is required)
Minimum age:
21 years (18 years for professional driver training)
Procedure and requirements
- First aid course
- Eye test
- 2 passport photos
- Copy of the identification document
- ophthalmological report
- medical examination
IMPORTANT: Not all physicians may perform this examination. Please clarify with the responsible driver's license office beforehand! Furthermore, a medical psychological examination is required from the age of 50.
Class C
- Motor vehicle (truck) over 3.5t trailer up to max. 750 kg zGM
- Inclusion of class C1
Class CE
- Motor vehicles (trucks) over 3.5t with trailer (trucks and semitrailers)
- Inclusion of class BE, C1E, T as well as D1E (if D1 is available), and DE (if D is available)
Time limit:
limited to 5 years
Ophthalmological certificate and medical examination must be renewed every 5 years
Theoretical training
Class C
For extension:
6 basic material topics additionally with previous possession
- Class B = 10 x class specific topics
- Class C1 = 4 x class specific topics
- Class D1 = 4 x class specific topics
- Class D = 2 x class specific topics
In case of joint acquisition of class B+C:
- 12 Basic material topics
- 10 class specific topics class C
- 2 class specific topics class B
Class CE
For extension:
6 basic material topics additionally with previous possession
- Class C = 4 x class specific topics
In case of joint acquisition of class C and CE with previous possession C1:
- 6 Basic material topics
- 4 class specific topics class C
- 4 class specific topics class CE
In case of joint acquisition of class C and CE:
- 6 Basic material topics
- 10 class specific topics class C
- 4 class specific topics class CE
Practical training
Class C
In case of expansion from B to C (or joint acquisition):
Basic training: depending on the driving skills of the learner driver.
Special trips:
- 5 Intercity travel
- 2 Motorway trips
- 3 night rides
When expanding from C1 to C:
Basic training: depending on the driving skills of the learner driver.
Special trips:
- 3 Intercity travel
- 1 Motorway trip
- 1 night trip
Class CE
When extending from C to CE:
Basic training: depending on the driving skills of the learner driver.
Special trips:
- 5 Intercity travel
- 2 Motorway trips
- 3 night rides
When purchasing C + CE together (solo + platoon):
Basic training: depending on the driving skills of the learner driver.
Special trips:
- 3 cross country class C
- 5 Intercity travel class CE
- 1 freeway trip class C
- 2 Motorway driving class CE
- 3 night driving class CE
