Class · Truck
Class CE
Truck + trailer
Truck with trailer – the top class in freight transport.
- Minimum age
- 21 (18 with professional driver (BKF) training)
- Prerequisite
- Class C
Your way to the truck licence (class CE)
- 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 20 ½ years old. You can take your theory exam 3 months before your 21st birthday and your practical exam 1 month before. For some vocational training programmes, the minimum age can be lowered to 18.
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
The theory lessons comprise 6 double lessons of basic content and 4 double lessons of class-specific content, each of 90 minutes. 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. The exam lasts 45 minutes.
Practice and special drives
The length of the basic training, i.e. the number of practice drives, depends on your individual abilities and your learning progress. On top of that come the legally required special drives of 45 minutes each. The practical exam lasts 70 minutes.
- Already holding class C: 5 rural road drives, 2 motorway drives and 3 night drives
- Classes C and CE together: 8 rural road drives, 3 motorway drives and 3 dusk drives
What can I drive with class CE?
Class C motor vehicles with a trailer with a maximum authorised mass of more than 750 kg.
Can I also drive commercially with this licence?
If you need class CE 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 CE 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 CE (LKW mit Anhänger)
- Grundbetrag für Klasse CE€480.00
- 5 × Überlandfahrt Klasse CE€565.00
- 2 × Autobahnfahrt Klasse CE€226.00
- 3 × Nachtfahrt Klasse CE€339.00
- Vorstellung Theorieprüfung Kl. CE€124.01
- Vorstellung Praxisprüfung Kl. CE€364.24
- Vorstellung Teilprf. Kl. CE€129.77
- Each further practice lesson
- €113.00
Mit Vorbesitz Klasse C. 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 CE?
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.