Driving license
Class D
Large buses designed to transport more than eight people (excluding the driver).
D
from 24
Buses with more than 16 people
DE
from 24
D + trailer over 750 kg
D1
from 21
Up to 16 people, max. 8 m length + trailer 750 kg
D1E
from 21
D1 + trailer over 750 kg
ID - passport photo - eye test certificate -
first aid - medical report - if applicable,
certificate of good conduct
Basic material
6 lessons - double lessons
Special trips:
8-22 overland
4-14 highway
3-8 nights
Validity
Limited to 5 years then renewal
Requirement
Driving license class B
Additive material
8-18 lessons - double lessons
Important information
Strict requirements
A medical and ophthalmological examination is required. An ophthalmological report is required according to the German Federal Regulations on Ophthalmology (FeV), which is more stringent than for Class B.
Professional driver qualification (BKrFQG)
Anyone who wants to drive commercially also needs a basic qualification (IHK examination) and regular further training (every 5 years).
Accelerated initial qualification
It is possible to complete the basic qualification in 140 hours (instead of 280 hours) if you choose accelerated training.
Passenger transport
Class D entitles you to commercial and non-commercial passenger transport (e.g. regular buses, coaches, school buses).
Rewrite
Holders of an old Class 2 driving license (before 1999) automatically have Class C. A conversion is only necessary for the new EU card driving license, not for the driving license itself.
Cost overview
Eye test certificate
6–10 €
First aid course
20–50 €
Medical report
50–100 €
BKrFQG
1.000–2.000 € (depending on the provider)
Basic driving school fee
1.500–3.000 € (depending on the region and driving school)
Theory lessons
500–1.000 €
Driving lessons
3.000–6.000 € (depending on the number of hours required)
TÜV fees
400–800 € (registration fee, theory and practical exam)
Driving license issuance
40–60 €
Total costs
7.000–15.000 € (depending on individual learning time and region)
Step-by-step guide to a class D driving license
Driving school registration
• Choose a certified driving school.
• Sign training contract with driving school.
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