Driving licence classes B and BE
The classic
Whoever says A as in auto, must do B: after all, that is the letter for the licence to drive cars. With class B, you can drive passenger cars or lorries with a gross weight of up to 3.5 t. Whoever wants to haul trailers with more than 750 kg, must complete the BE driving licence. However, this also requires additional driving lessons and a special examination.
Class B
This driving licence applies to vehicles whose total weight does not exceed 3,500 kg and have a maximum of 8 seats in addition to the driver's seat.
| Minimum age: | 18 years old (17 years old with accompanied driving at 17) |
| Prerequisites: | - |
| Limitation | Class B is valid indefinitely |
| Includes: | Class L and M |
| Notes: | Trailers may only be driven under the following requirements:
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Class BE
The class for drivers hauling a heavy trailer: With a driving licence class B, you can tow trailers with a total weight of more than 750 kg.
| Minimum age: | 18 years old (17 years old with accompanied driving at 17) |
| Prerequisites: | Prior possession of class B |
| Limitation | Class B is valid indefinitely |
| Includes: | - |
| Notes: |
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