Guide
All about your driving licence
Tips, background and honest answers to the questions we are asked most often.
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19 September 2026 · 3 min read
The practical exam: process and waiting time
On the waiting list after 5 rural road drives, around 6–8 weeks' wait at TÜV Nord and 2–3 double lessons of preparation – here's how you get to your practical exam.
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19 September 2026 · 2 min read
Your first driving lesson: requirements and preparation
First the theory exam, then your first driving lesson – and here's how to prepare for it with the simulator and your training logbook.
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19 September 2026 · 3 min read
Documents for the road traffic office: which papers you need
Which documents you submit to the road traffic office for each licence class – and why you shouldn't put it off.
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10 July 2026 · 5 min read
Intensive driving course – is it worth it?
Theory every day, all mandatory special drives, full support – here's how our 10-day intensive course for class B works.
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10 July 2026 · 6 min read
How the theory exam works
30 questions, one tablet, a maximum of 10 error points – here's what your exam day at TÜV Nord really looks like.
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10 July 2026 · 4 min read
How many driving lessons do I need?
There's no mandatory number of driving lessons – but there are fixed special drives and a realistic rule of thumb you can use as a guide.