With a category B driving license and the accompanied driving from 17 (BF17) option, you have the opportunity to gain driving experience from the age of 17 and enjoy your independence. Why should you wait until you are 18? Get your driver’s license early so that you can gain your final driving experience with an accompanying person by the age of 18 so that you can drive on your own from the age of 18.
This license allows you to obtain a category B driving license at the age of 17, but you may only drive until you are 18 if accompanied by an experienced person. Also known as a “driving license at 17”.
Young people may only drive with a driver’s license with a registered accompanying person.
There is no photo on the test certificate, so you must always have your ID with you when driving.
All requirements for the initial issue of a category B or BE driving license must be met.
The application can be made at the earliest at 16 1/2 and at 18 you will be issued a regular driver’s license. ( The BF17 test certificate then loses its validity )
You can already drive at the age of 17 and are no longer dependent on public transport.
You gain valuable driving experience before you turn 18 and are allowed to drive alone.
Statistics show that young drivers with BF17 have a lower accident risk
Thanks to the additional driving experience you gain during the support phase, you can benefit from a more favorable classification in the no-claims classes during the subsequent probationary period.
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The first step is to apply for a driving license with the BF17 option at the relevant driving license office. You will need:
- A valid ID document - A biometric passport photo - The eye test - The first aid course - Proof of participation in a traffic course - The consent of your parents or legal guardians
Driving license training for BF17 is no different from regular driving license training. You have to complete the same theory and practical lessons and pass the same tests.
The tests for BF17 are the same as for regular driving license training. You must take the theory test at the earliest 3 months before your 17th birthday and the practical test at the earliest 1 month before your 17th birthday.
Once you have passed your driving test, you will receive a test certificate that entitles you to drive accompanied by a registered escort.
With the test certificate and a registered accompanying person, you may: Drive cars with a gross vehicle weight of up to 3.5 tons Drive trailers with a gross vehicle weight of up to 750 kg (with key number 96)
As soon as you turn 18, your test certificate will automatically be converted into a regular category B driving license.
The driver’s license training can be completed for both automatic and manual vehicles. Those who obtain a driver’s license for automatic vehicles may later only drive automatics. Those who obtain a driver’s license for manual vehicles may drive both automatic and manual transmissions.
You can apply for accompanied driving at your local driving license office. You will need:
You can find further information and application forms on the website of your local driving license office or online.
The training for the driving license at 17 is no different from regular driver’s license training. You have to complete the same theory and practical lessons and pass the same tests.
No, the test certificate is not valid as a driving license. It only entitles you to drive when accompanied by a registered accompanying person.
The accompanying person must be at least 30 years old and have held a class B driver’s license for at least 5 years.
The probationary period in accordance with § 2a StVG begins immediately when the test certificate is issued – unless a category A1 driving license has already been obtained. It lasts 2 years.
