Licence Requirements Checker
Pick your licence class to see the eye test and the other requirements at a glance. The rules are based on the German Driving Licence Ordinance (FeV) and are for guidance only.
Pick a licence class to see its requirements.
All classes at a glance
| Class | Minimum age | Eye test | Minimum visual acuity |
|---|---|---|---|
| AM | 15 | Yes | 0.7 |
| A1 | 16 | Yes | 0.7 |
| A2 | 18 | Yes | 0.7 |
| A | 24 (20 with A2) | Yes | 0.7 |
| B | 18 (17 with BF17) | Yes | 0.7 |
| BE | 18 | Yes | 0.7 |
| B96 | 18 | Yes | 0.7 |
| C1 | 18 | Yes, full eye exam | 1.0 / 0.8 |
| C | 21 (18 with qualification) | Yes, full eye exam | 1.0 / 0.8 |
| C1E | 18 | Yes, full eye exam | 1.0 / 0.8 |
| CE | 21 (18 with qualification) | Yes, full eye exam | 1.0 / 0.8 |
| D1 | 21 | Yes, full eye exam | 1.0 / 0.8 |
| D | 24 (21 with qualification) | Yes, full eye exam | 1.0 / 0.8 |
| D1E | 21 | Yes, full eye exam | 1.0 / 0.8 |
| DE | 24 (21 with qualification) | Yes, full eye exam | 1.0 / 0.8 |
| T | 16 | Yes | 0.7 |
| L | 16 | Yes | 0.7 |
For guidance only — not medical advice. For an official result, take the eye test at a certified optician.