Begleitetes Fahren ab 17 Jahren bei bestehender Fahrerlaubnis beantragen

If you have a driving license, you can apply for an extension of this license for categories B and BE as part of "accompanied driving from 17". When driving before your 18th birthday, you must always be accompanied by a previously appointed and suitable person.

In Germany, you can drive a vehicle in categories B and BE (passenger cars) at the age of 17 if

• you have passed the driving test,
• you have applied for an extension of this driving license for categories B and BE as part of "accompanied driving from 17" and
• you are accompanied by an authorized and previously appointed person.

On the date of your 18th birthday, you may drive the vehicle unaccompanied.
However, if you drive a vehicle before your 18th birthday without being accompanied by a named person, your driving license will be revoked. In addition

• a fine,
• a point on the driving aptitude register,
• the extension of the probationary period and
• an order for an advanced training seminar.

• Proof of existing driving license
• valid identity card or passport
  • Identity document can also be an electronic residence permit (eAT) or similar
• If applicable: current registration certificate
• Current biometric photo (size 45x35 mm, portrait format, frontal shot)
• Proof of first aid training
• Eye test certificate (not older than 2 years)
• Application form for participation in accompanied driving from the age of 17
• Application form for each accompanying person

• The fee is based on the scale of fees for road traffic measures (GebOSt).
• If the driver's license is sent directly to your home address, an additional shipping fee will be charged.

• Driving license extension to include accompanied driving from the age of 17 for category B
• by participating in "accompanied driving from 17", the minimum age for obtaining a category B and BE driving license is reduced to 17 years
• if a person takes part in "accompanied driving from 17" and passes the driving test, they will first receive a test certificate
• with the test certificate, the person may drive a vehicle of categories B and BE in Germany before their 18th birthday accompanied by a named and authorized person
• if a driving license is already available, an extension of this driving license for categories B and BE can be applied for as part of "accompanied driving from 17"
• Responsible: competent driving license authority

Please contact your local driving license authority.

Please contact your local driver's license authority at the city or district administration or, if applicable, your local citizens' office at the municipal administration of the independent municipality or the association of municipalities.