Get a driver's license: everything you should know about it
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If you want to get your driver's license, there are a few things you have to consider in terms of deadlines, duration and procedure. So that you have your driver's license in your pocket as quickly as possible, we explain everything you should know about it.
How to get your driver's license
So that everything runs smoothly, you should follow the steps below. On average, you need about three to five months for the driver's license. Theoretical lessons can also be taken in quick courses.
- First register at a driving school.
- In order to register with a driving license authority, you need a certificate of an eye test and successful participation in a first aid course. A biometric passport photo and ID card are also required.
- The driving school can apply for a driver's license or you can submit it yourself to the responsible local authority. You must expect a processing time of five weeks. During this time, you can already start your apprenticeship, but not take an exam.
- The theory lessons at the driving school include 14 theory lessons, 90 minutes each.
- Two units of the additive must be visited. You only need to be present for the remaining twelve hours. You can therefore also visit the same topic twelve times.
- Twelve special travel hours must be completed. These include five overland driving hours, four motorway trips and three night trips. There are also basic driving lessons.
This is how the exams work
As soon as you have all the theory lessons together, you can register for the theoretical exam with the driving instructor.
- In the theoretical test, only 30 of a large number of questions are asked. You can only answer ten wrong answers. Therefore, start learning early. Today, this is mostly done using digital means. But there is still the classic variant of the test forms.
- The driving instructor will discuss with you when you are ready for the practical driving test.
- The practical exam lasts 45 minutes. You must not make any serious mistakes during this time.
- You can take the theoretical driving test a maximum of three months before the minimum age limit. The practical driving test takes a maximum of one month. You can start with the driver's license from 16.5 years. The minimum age for class B is 17 years.
It costs a driver's license
How much the driving license costs depends very much on the driving school, the federal state and the district. Previous knowledge and failure to pass the exams are also related.
- On average you have to expect an amount between 1800 and 3000 euros.
- The basic fees for the driving school are between 200 and 300 euros.
- You can take the eye test at an ophthalmologist or optician. It costs about 8 euros.
- The first aid course lasts one day and costs around 35 - 40 euros.
- The registration with the driving license authority and the examination fees amount to around 250 - 300 euros.
- If you fail the practical exam, you can repeat it after two weeks. This costs about 80 euros.
In the next article you will find out what you need to know about the obligation to exchange driving licenses.