Duration of training

When will you hold your driving licence in your hands?

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.