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DRIVING LICENSE CLASS B197

Driving license class B197 in Düsseldorf & Mülheim - Drive automatic. Drive a manual car. Allowed to do everything.

The B197 is the modern, flexible version of the classic class B driving license. You take the training and practical test on an automatic vehicle, but are also allowed to drive manual vehicles - without any restrictions on the card endorsement.

What you are allowed to drive

  • Passenger cars up to 3,500 kg gross vehicle weight

  • Max. 8 seats (plus driver)

  • Trailers up to 750 kg or

  • Trailers over 750 kg, if the entire combination weighs max. 3,500 kg

  • Automatic and manual cars (after special training)

Requirements

  • Minimum age: 18 years (or 17 with accompanied driving)

  • Valid eye test (not older than 2 years)

  • First aid course (“Immediate measures at the scene of an accident”)

  • Biometric passport photo

How B197 works

  • Theory lessons as for class B

  • Practical training mainly on an automatic vehicle

  • 10 driving lessons of 45 minutes each on a manual car

  • Internal driving test with the driving instructor on manual transmission

  • Practical test on automatic with the examiner

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After passing the test, you have no restriction on automatic transmission in your driver's license!

Any questions?

Take a look at our FAQ or contact us directly - we will be happy to advise you personally in Düsseldorf or Mülheim.

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