Who would have thought that you drivers licence class B you can easily expand – without an examination? That is exactly what is possible! Because the B driver's license can be easily applied to the classes B96 and B196 expand.
For anyone who has always wanted to ride a motorcycle without having to take a full motorcycle test, there is good news:
B96 & B196 driving license
Since 2020, you can use your B driver's license Auch Motorcycles the class A1 drive – with the extension B196. All you need is a theoretical and practical training. The training is mandatory, but exams you don't have to take any. With the B196 extension you can Motorcycles up to 125 cm³ Displacement and maximum 11 kW (approx. 15 HP).
But there is still a small catch: B196 is only valid in GermanyTo get the B196 extension, you must have at least 25 years be and your B driving license for at least 5 years The lessons include four theoretical and five practical units of 90 minutes each. Once they are completed, the Key number 196 entered in the driving license.
B96: More freedom with the trailer
And for those who prefer to travel with a trailer, the extension B96Normally you can use the B driver's license a car with trailer up to 750 kg drive as long as the Total mass of car and trailer 3.500 kg With the B96 extension you can Trailers where the combination of vehicle and trailer max. 4.250 kg This is practical, especially for CamperAnd the B96 is even valid throughout the EU.
And the B96 extension also has no testInstead, you complete a daily rate in driving school, which has a theoretical and practical part So whether you want to get going on two wheels or like to pull heavier trailers, the extensions B196 and B96 are suitable options. And all this without a new test to have to take off.
