| | B78 | B197 | B |
| Driving with an automatic transmission possible after exam | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Driving with a manual transmission possible after exam | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Minimum age to begin training | 16,5 | 16,5 | 16,5 |
| Number of training lessons with automatic transmission | Depending on learning progress | Depending on learning progress | ❌ |
| Number of training lessons with manual transmission | ❌ | 5x90 Min | Depending on learning progress |
| Test drive: 15 minutes in a car with manual transmission | ❌ | ✅ | ❌ |
| Number of special lessons (motorway, country road, twilight). Not necessary when converting a foreign driver’s license. | 6x90 Min | 6x90 Min | 6x90 Min |
| Exam in a car with automatic transmission | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ |
| Exam in a car with manual transmission | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ |
| Driving in Germany and abroad is possible | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Vehicle maximum authorized mass 3,500 kg | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| With Trailer < 750 kg → Maximum authorised mass of towing vehicle + trailer = 4250 kg | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| With Trailer > 750 kg → Maximum authorised mass of towing vehicle + trailer = 3500 kg | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Option for later classes BE, C, D only with automatic transmission | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ |
| Option for later classes BE, C, D with manual or automatic transmission | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ |
