Duration of training
REGULAR TRAINING OR INTENSIVE COURSE – YOUR TIMELINE
- If you do not hold a licence in another class, the minimum duration with intensive participation is 5 weeks for the theoretical training and 2 weeks for the practical training (with an average number of driving lessons required). A longer, regular timeframe is possible at any time.
- If you already hold another license category, the minimum duration with intensive participation is 3 weeks for the theoretical lessons and 1 week for the practical training (with an average number of driving lessons required). A longer, regular time frame is possible at any time.
- You may also take driving lessons before attending the theoretical training.
- You can use the FAHREN LERNEN app to book as many driving lessons (90 minutes each) per day and per week as you like.
- Intensive course all details → Intensive course
- Check the availability of driving lessons, possible driving lesson times and offered language → Practical Training
Exam Approval & Exam Dates: Allow for These Waiting Times
- While your exam authorisation is being processed by the driver licensing authority, you are already allowed to start the theoretical lessons and your driving appointments (driving lessons).
- From the moment you apply for your exam permit (driving licence application) at the driving licence authority until your practical exam, it usually takes 14–24 weeks:
- approx. 8–14 weeks processing time at the driving licence authority to issue your exam approval
- approx. 2 weeks' lead time to book your theory exam at the TÜV Süd test centre
- approx. 4–8 weeks' lead time (depending on the season) to book your practical exam at the TÜV Süd test centre. You may take the practical exam at the earliest 2 weeks after the theory exam.