Driving license
Class A
Motorcycles in four categories, from light mopeds to larger motorcycles.
A
from 24
All motorcycles (unlimited)
A2
from 18
Motorcycles up to 35 kW
A1
from 16
Up to 125 cm³, max. 11 kW
AM
from 15
Up to 45 km/h and 50 cm³
ID - passport photo - eye test - first aid
If applicable, driver's license copy
Basic material
12 lessons - double lessons
Special trips:
5 overland
4 highway
3 nights
Validity
Unlimited, every 15 years renewed
Mofa
from 15
Maximum speed up of 25 km/h
Additive material
2–4 lessons - double lessons
Important information
Gradual ascent
Anyone who has held a class A2 driving license (medium-weight motorcycles) for two years can upgrade directly to class A with a practical exam, without having to take another theory exam.
Vehicle restrictions
Class A entitles you to drive all motorcycles, regardless of engine capacity or power.
Practical exam
The practical exam lasts at least 60 minutes and includes both driving in traffic and the demonstration of basic driving tasks (e.g. slalom, braking, evasive maneuvers).
AM and mopeds
The additional materials for class AM are limited to 2 double lessons. No practical exam is required for mopeds.
Rewrite
Anyone holding an old Class 3 driving license (pre-1999) automatically has the restricted Class AM and A1 (valid only in Germany). For the unrestricted Class A, a conversion and, if necessary, an exam is required. The old Class 3 driving license must be exchanged for a new EU driving license by 2033 at the latest.
Cost overview
Eye test
6–10 €
First aid course
20–50 €
Basic driving school fee
500–1.000 € (depending on the region and driving school)
Theory lessons
200–400 €
Driving lessons
600–1.200 € (depending on the number of hours required)
TÜV fees
100–200 € (registration fee, theory and practical exam)
Driving license issuance
40–60 €
Total costs
1.500–3.000 € (depending on individual learning time and region)
Step-by-step guide to a class A driving license
Driving school registration
• Choose a certified driving school.
• Sign training contract with driving school.
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