How many compulsory hours of practice do you need to get your driving license?

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Obtaining a driving license is a step into adult life. Especially those Driving license classes B and BE are the focus. In this article you will learn everything you need to know about the required ones Mandatory hours for practice and other relevant aspects that are crucial when planning your driving license. Minimum age and vehicle types: The minimum age for a driving license class B is 18 years old, with the exception of the model BF 17. With this class you are allowed to drive vehicles with a permissible total weight of up to 3,5 tons and no more than 8 seats lead. It is also permitted to have one Trailers up to 750 kg to drive. For the class BE, the special one Trailer driving license, are followers over 750 kg approved, whereby specific conditions apply, such as the ratio of the empty mass of the car to the total mass of the trailer.

Practice compulsory hours for your driving license

Theoretical and practical training: The driving training for both classes includes theoretical and practical lessons. The theory includes 12 double lessons Basic material and 2 (or 6 if extended) double lessons additive. Compulsory practical lessons for class B: For the practical training in class B, in addition to the basic training 12 special driving hours necessary. These expose themselves 5 intercity, 4 highway and 3 night driving hours together. On average, learner drivers need approx 30 driving hoursWhat 15 double lessons in order to move safely in traffic.

Compulsory practical lessons for class BE

Class BE requires 5 special driving hours, divided into 3 overland, 1 motorway and 1 night driving hours. Exams and preparation: The theory test consists of: 30 questions, where you start 11 demerit points falls through. The practical test lasts at least for both classes 45 minutes. Experts recommend not registering for the exam until you feel really confident. It is often more cost-effective to use some additional driving lessons than to fail the exam.

Documents and evidence: You need a biometric to register Passport photo, a vision test, a course on lifesaving immediate measures and your Birth certificate. Please note that in order to obtain a Class BE driving license, you must have a Class B driving license. Driving license costs: The costs vary greatly depending on the region, driving school and personal learning speed. On average these are between 1.500 and 3.000 EUR.

Driving license classes B and BE:

• minimum age:
  • Class B: 18 years (BF 17 as an exception)
  • Class BE: Possession of a class B driving license required
• Driving license class:
  • Class B: Cars up to 3,5 t permissible total weight, max. 8 seats
  • Class BE: trailer above 750 kg permissible total weight allowed
• Approved vehicles:
  • Class B: Cars and trailers up to 750 kg
  • Class BE: Trailer over 750 kg, total weight depends on car mass
• training content:
  • Theory: 12 double hours of basic material, 2 (or 6 with extension) double hours of additional material
  • Practice class B: 12 special driving lessons (5 overland, 4 highway, 3 darkness)
  • Practice class BE: 5 special driving lessons (3 overland, 1 highway, 1 darkness)
  • Average total driving hours Class B: At least 30h (approx. 15 double lessons)
• exams:
  • theory test: 30 questions (20 basic material, 10 additive), max. 10 error points allowed
  • Practical exam: At least 45 Minutes, Class B and BE
• Benötigte Unterlagen:
  • Biometrical passport picture
  • Eye test proof
  • Proof of course in life-saving emergency measures
  • Birth certificate
• Costs:
  • Average between 1.500 and 3.000 Euro
  • Depending on the region, driving school, number of driving lessons and exam success in the first attempt

Additional Information

• Included classes: AM, L
• Requirement for BE: Previous ownership of Class B
• Average number of driving hours: Class B approx. 30 hours, Class BE additional
• Exam duration: At least 45 minutes each for classes B and BE

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