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Class B197

Test on an automatic

VW T-Roc in Kessler livery in front of a hall

Take your test on an automatic, drive manuals afterwards too: you take your Class B practical exam in an automatic car and complete at least 10 driving lessons in a manual car beforehand.

Minimum age
18 (B17: accompanied driving from 17)
Prerequisite
none required
Exam
practical exam on an automatic
Manual car
at least 10 lessons of 45 min + test drive (at least 15 min)
Code number
197 – manual cars allowed afterwards

Your way to the car licence (class B197)

  1. 01

    Consultation & registration

    We'll go through the requirements, process and costs with you – at any of our six branches.

    Registration: staff member in a Kessler sweater on the phone
  2. 02

    Theory

    Theory lessons every day (Mon–Fri) at all branches – plus our learning app at your own pace.

    Theory: classroom with road markings and a toy car on the floor
  3. 03

    Practice

    Driving lessons with experienced instructors in modern vehicles.

    Practice: driving instructor in a green Kessler polo shirt during a lesson
  4. 04

    Exam

    Focused preparation for your theory and practical exam.

The process in detail

Minimum age and exam dates

The same age limits apply as for Class B: theory exam at the earliest 3 months and practical exam at the earliest 1 month before your 18th birthday – with accompanied driving (B17) one year earlier.

Application at the road traffic office

The application always comes first! Make sure all the details are correct. Based on your application, the road traffic office (Straßenverkehrsamt) prints your driving licence and commissions TÜV to conduct your exams. This can take a few weeks – but that is the road traffic office's responsibility. While your application is being processed, you can of course already start your training and attend our theory lessons.

  • First-aid certificate (9 teaching units)
  • Eye test
  • 1 biometric passport photo
  • Valid ID document
  • Application form

How B197 works

Theory and special drives are the same as for Class B. You take your practical exam in an automatic car. In addition, you complete at least 10 driving lessons of 45 minutes in a manual car with us and a test drive of at least 15 minutes. We then issue you a certificate – with code number 197 on your licence you may also drive manual cars.

Your next step

Ready for class B197?

In a free consultation we'll go through the process, how long it takes and any open questions with you – or you can register online right away.

Book a consultationRegister for class B197 now