Class · Truck
Class C1
Light truck
Light trucks from 3.5 to 7.5 tonnes.
- Minimum age
- 18
- Prerequisite
- Class B
- Weight
- 3,500 – 7,500 kg
- Validity
- limited, medical examination required
Your way to the truck licence (class C1)
- 01
Consultation & registration
We'll go through the requirements, process and costs with you – at any of our six branches.
- 02
Theory
Theory lessons every day (Mon–Fri) at all branches – plus our learning app at your own pace.
- 03
Practice
Driving lessons with experienced instructors in modern vehicles.
- 04
Exam
Focused preparation for your theory and practical exam.
The process in detail
Minimum age and exam dates
You must be at least 17 ½ years old. You can take your theory exam 3 months before your 18th birthday and your practical exam 1 month before. You also need a class B driving licence.
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)
- 1 biometric passport photo
- Valid ID document
- Ophthalmological report
- Medical report
- Application form
Theory
For class C1, 12 theory lessons of 90 minutes each are mandatory: 6 basic topics and 6 class-specific topics. If you already hold class D, you only need 2 class-specific lessons. Once you've completed the lessons and your application has been approved by the road traffic office, you can take your theory exam – at the earliest 3 months before your 18th birthday. The exam consists of 30 questions. You may not have more than 10 error points; two incorrectly answered questions worth 5 error points each mean an immediate fail.
Practice and special drives
Before the special drives you train with practice drives (40 minutes); how many you need depends on your personal abilities and your learning progress. 5 special drives of 45 minutes each are mandatory: 3 rural road, 1 motorway and 1 night drive. The practical exam is allowed at the earliest 1 month before your 18th birthday; your driving instructor takes care of booking a date in good time.
Can I also drive commercially with this licence?
If you need class C1 for commercial use, a professional driver qualification has been mandatory since 10 September 2009. Without this initial qualification, only private use is permitted.
How much does the class C1 licence cost?
The fixed costs are set – including the legally required special drives. How many practice lessons you need beyond those depends on you.
Klasse C1 (Leichter LKW)
- Grundbetrag für Klasse C1€480.00
- 3 × Überlandfahrt Klasse C1€309.00
- Autobahnfahrt Klasse C1€103.00
- Nachtfahrt Klasse C1€103.00
- Vorstellung Theorieprüfung Kl. C1€124.01
- Vorstellung Praxisprüfung Kl. C1€284.24
- Vorstellung Teilprf. Kl. C1 (Abfahrtkontr.)€104.77
- Each further practice lesson
- €103.00
Mit Vorbesitz Klasse B. Übungsfahrt laut Preisliste ohne Minutenangabe. TÜV/DEKRA-Gebühren sind nicht enthalten.
Based on our current price list (as of December 2025). Example calculation, not an offer.
Cost calculatorThis class is part of our training centre
We provide complete training for trucks and buses – including the initial qualification and code 95, with funding via the Federal Employment Agency (Agentur für Arbeit) on request.
Your next step
Ready for class C1?
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.