Car, motorcycle, trailer
| 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 | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ |
| A | A80 | A2 | A1 | B196 | AM | |
| Minimum age to begin training without prior possession of a motorcycle license class | 23,5 | 20,5 | 17,5 | 15,5 | 25 | 14,5 |
| Minimum age to begin training with a motorcycle license held for at least 2 years | 19,5 | 17,5 | ||||
| Engine displacement, power | No restriction | Up to 24 years of age: maximum 35 kW (48 hp) and a power-to-weight ratio not exceeding 0.2 kW/kg, not derived from a motorcycle with an original engine power exceeding 70 kW. From 24 years of age: no restriction and no additional exam required | Maximum power 35 kW (48 hp) and power-to-weight ratio up to 0.2 kW/kg, provided the motorcycle is not derived from a model with an engine power exceeding 70 kW | Maximum engine capacity 125 cc, maximum power 11 kW, and a power-to-weight ratio up to 0.1 kW/kg | Maximum engine capacity 125 cc, maximum power 11 kW, and a power-to-weight ratio up to 0.1 kW/kg | Maximum 45 km/h and maximum 4 kW net power or maximum 50 cc |
| Number of training lessons | Depending on learning progress | Depending on learning progress | Depending on learning progress | Depending on learning progress | 4x90 Min | Depending on learning progress |
| Number of special lessons (motorway, country road, twilight). Not necessary when converting a foreign driver’s license. | 6x90 Min | 6x90 Min | 6x90 Min | 6x90 Min | 1x90 Min | ❌ |
| Exam required | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ✅ |
| Driving in Germany and abroad is possible | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ✅ |
| Driving allowed onlay in Germany | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ❌ |
| Included in class B | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ |
| Rider equipment required during training | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| B78, B197, B | BE | B96 | |
| Minimum age to begin training | 16,5 | 16,5 | 16,5 |
| Towing vehicle maximum authorised mass | 3500 kg | 3500 kg | 3500 kg |
| Trailer maximum authorised mass | 3500 kg | ||
| Trailer < 750 kg → Maximum authorised mass of towing vehicle + trailer | 4250 kg | 7000 kg | 4250 kg |
| Trailer > 750 kg → Maximum authorised mass of towing vehicle + trailer | 3500 kg | 7000 kg | 4250 kg |
| Towing vehicle with manual transmission when holding a class B licence | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Towing vehicle with manual transmission when holding a class B197 or B78 licence | ✅ | ❌ | ✅ |
| Towing vehicle with automatic transmission when holding a class B197, B78, or B licence | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Number of training lessons | Depending on learning progress | Depending on learning progress | 3x90 Min |
| Number of special lessons (motorway, country road, twilight) | 6x90 Min | 5x45 Min | ❌ |