Your Driving License Journey
Find your driving school, book lessons online, chat directly with your instructor, and track your progress in real-time and stay organized.
Steps For All Driving License Classes
How it works
1
Driving School Search
Find your driving school
Search for schools and take a look at their page on our website. In addition to contact information and opening hours, you can see which driving classes are offered by the school.
2
Registration
Create an account in our website
Sign up and connect your account to your driving school. Once the driving school has confirmed your request, they can track and adjust your progress.
3
Form and Information
Enter class and place
Fill out the form shown to you, including your driving license class, place of residence, etc. We’ll provide you with useful information like the responsible authorities for you.
4
Progress Tracker
Your journey begins
We visualize your path to obtaining your driving license step by step. The tracker will be updated by your school. Also, you can book appointments and send messages to your school or trainer.
Your advantages with Fahrlio
All the info in one place
Access all the information you need. Keep track of your progress, appointments, and messages in one central location.
Visualized process guide
See exactly which steps you have already completed and what's next, from the first aid course to the theory and driving lessons and the final exam.
Appointment booking
Whether it’s a consultation, theory lesson, or driving lesson — book your appointments directly online with your driving school. No more calls or waiting.
Appointment reminders
Receive automatic reminders for upcoming appointments when your school allows it. Appointment confirmations are standard.
Direct communication
Use the integrated chat function to quickly and easily ask your driving school questions. You can also communicate with your driving trainer.
Website as an app
Our website and web application supports PWA, allowing it to be installed via smartphone browsers; it behaves like a native app.
Available in two languages
You can choose between German and English. All service functions are available in both languages. This includes the notification emails.
Our prices for driving students
Students
Free
Use all the features of our service without worry. It's completely free for driving students. It's important that your account is linked to your driving school's account.
Sign upFeatures include:
Information about required documents and responsible authorities
Progress indicator for obtaining a driving license
Calendar and booking system for theory and driving lessons
Appointment cancellation
Appointment confirmations (if offered by the driving school)
Appointment reminders (if offered by the driving school)
Messaging function with driving schools and driving trainers
No hidden costs
Frequently asked questions
Fahrlio is a service that connects driving students and driving schools on a central platform. Students can track their learning progress, book appointments, and communicate with their driving school. Driving schools use our platform to manage their students, coordinate appointments, and optimize their communication.
To apply for a driver's license, you will generally need the following documents: • Identity card or passport • Biometric passport photo • Eye test certificate (not older than two years) • Proof of participation in a first aid course • If applicable, registration confirmation from your driving school
You submit the application to the driver's license authority responsible for your place of residence. When you enter your place of residence, we will show you which authority is responsible for you. Your driving school can often also assist you with this step.
There are six driving license classes: A, B, C, D, L, and T. The most common car licenses are classes B and B17. • Class B: Allows you to drive motor vehicles up to 3.5 tons total weight. The minimum age is 18 years. • Class B17: This is 'accompanied driving from the age of 17'. The same conditions as class B apply, but you may only drive when accompanied by a registered person. On our website, under the Driving License Classes section, you can see all classes and their differences.
The number of theory lessons depends on the driver's license class. For classes A and B, 12 double lessons of basic theory and two double lessons of class-specific instruction are required. If you extend your license (e.g., if you already have a driver's license), the total number of lessons is reduced to 8. The total number of lessons for class C is 18, and for class D, 20.
There is no minimum number of regular practice lessons – it depends on your learning progress, and your instructor decides when you are ready for the test. In addition, the following special driving lessons are legally required: • Class A: 12 special driving lessons • Class B: 12 special driving lessons • Class C: 10 special driving lessons • Class D: 10 special driving lessons
After passing the practical test, you will either receive your license directly from the examiner or a few days later by mail or collection at the driving license authority – depending on the region.
All driving licenses issued before January 19, 2013, must be gradually exchanged for the new EU card-based driving license. The deadlines are staggered according to your year of birth or the date the driving license was issued. As a general rule, the new driving license must be renewed every 15 years, although the driving license itself remains valid for an unlimited period.
A foreign driver's license is only valid in Germany for a limited time (usually 6 months after taking up residence). Depending on the country where your license was issued, a theoretical and/or practical test may be required. There are exceptions if there is an agreement on mutual recognition between Germany and the issuing country. To convert your license, you must apply for conversion at the responsible driver's license authority in your place of residence. We will guide you step by step through this process when you register on our website.
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