Your car
licence.

Vehicles

Cars and light vans up to 3,500 kg

Seats

Up to 8 passenger seats besides the driver's

Trailers

Up to 750 kg always allowed, heavier only if the combination stays under 3,500 kg

Gearbox

You learn and take the test on a manual

Where it is valid

Recognised across the EU and internationally

Validity

Unlimited, the card itself is renewed every 15 years

• Minimum age 18, or 17 with BF17
• You can sign up from the age of 16 years and 6 months
• Eyesight test, first-aid course, biometric passport photo
• Processing at the Straßenverkehrsamt: roughly 2–4 weeks
• 14 theory topics, topics 13 and 14 at least once
• 2-year probationary period from the day you pass the practical test

1. 015 minutes

   Register your interest

   Fill in the form or give us a quick call — we get back to you within 24 hours. No contract until you are sure.

2. 02In person

   First meeting & signing up

   We talk through what you want, explain how it all works and register you with the Straßenverkehrsamt.

3. 03Evenings & Saturdays

   Learning the theory

   14 theory topics in class, plus the learning app for the rest of the week. There is no fixed order to follow.

4. 04At the TÜV

   Theory test

   30 questions, 10 error points allowed. We book you in as soon as you are ready.

5. 05At your pace

   Driving lessons

   Practice lessons in Düsseldorf city traffic plus the 12 compulsory special lessons. Booked around your week.

6. 0655 minutes

   Practical test

   City traffic, the set manoeuvres and, depending on the route, the motorway. Pass and you take your licence home with you.

On top of the ordinary practice lessons, the law requires twelve particular training drives. They fall into three categories, and each drive lasts 45 minutes.

Cross-country · 5×

Rural roads with changing speeds, bends and oncoming traffic

Motorway · 4×

Joining, changing lanes and overtaking at speed

Night driving · 3×

Dusk and darkness, dealing with glare and full beam