B197 Driver's license Düsseldorf
B197 Driving license: Freedom on four wheels at last - with automatic and manual transmission!
Code number class B197
With the B197 driving license, waiting is a thing of the past! Tired of sitting on the bus or train while your friends speed off in their cars? Find out now how you can drive both automatic transmissions and manual cars with this license category. Secure your independence now!

What is special about this class?
This driving license category, also known as an automatic driving license with key number 197, allows you to drive cars with automatic and manual transmissions. You take the practical test in an automatic vehicle.
What advantages does B197 offer?
Flexibility
You can drive cars with both automatic and manual transmissions. No automatic restriction.
Comfort
Driving with automatic transmission is particularly comfortable and relaxed.
Less stress
The examination requirements for the B197 driving license are somewhat simpler in some respects.

What am I allowed to drive with category B197? What is it like abroad?
Holders of category B197 may also drive the following vehicles abroad:
- Motor vehicles with a gross vehicle weight of up to 3.5 tons
- Trailers up to 750 kg gross vehicle weight
- Motorhomes up to 7.5 tons gross vehicle weight (with additional key number 96)
- No automatic restriction (automatic and manual vehicles)
Automatic and manual driving license in Düsseldorf: The Abgefahrn driving school will get you fit!
The Abgefahrn driving school is your competent driving school in Düsseldorf if you want to get your automatic/manual transmission driver’s license. We offer you modern training with experienced driving instructors and a high success rate. The automatic driving license B197 allows you as a driving license candidate to drive an automatic vehicle after the test without any restrictions on your driving license. Time for your own driver’s license! The test is easy with the right preparation!


Prerequisites
The practical driving training takes place on a manual and automatic vehicle, in which you drive a manual vehicle for at least 10 driving lessons of 45 minutes each, followed by a test drive of at least 15 minutes. If you pass this test drive, which takes place inside and outside built-up areas, you will receive a certificate in accordance with Appendix 7. The actual driving test accompanied by a TÜV examiner can then be taken in an automatic vehicle.
Do you want to have your automatic note removed?
Since the introduction of the B197 driving license, the automatic restriction can be removed by replacing the key number 78 with the new key number 197. All you have to do is pass 10 shifting lessons and the 15-minute test drive with one of our driving instructors.
Our advantages
A team with many years of experience
Diverse vehicle fleet
The friendly driving school
Flexible training offers
Flexible travel times

3 short advantages with us at the
driving school Düsseldorf
Quick and easy
You can get your B197 driving license in just a few weeks. Intensive course possible!
Comfortable and relaxed
We offer you modern training with lots of practice and individual support at our driving school in Düsseldorf. 7 theory lessons a week!
Affordable and fair
Our prices are fair and transparent.
Customer reviews of the training



Procedure and examination
Are you ready for freedom on four wheels? With this license, you can drive both automatic and manual cars. Find out here what the driving license training process and test looks like:
1st registration
2. application for a driving license
3. theory lessons
4th theory test
5. driving lessons
6. driving test
With your driver's license, your freedom on four wheels is within reach!
Register with us today and start your driver’s license training. Still unsure? Book a free appointment now. Your driver’s license is waiting for you!
FAQ
The key number 197 is merely documentation that the driving test was taken on an automatic vehicle.
Yes, anyone who has passed category B197 can also drive manual vehicles abroad, as the key number only documents that the driving license test was taken with an automatic car.
There is only a €30 fee to have the key number B197 entered, otherwise there are no additional costs compared to a car driver’s license.
The B197 driving license is a new regulation that enables learner drivers to complete their practical training in an automatic vehicle and then be allowed to drive a manual car without having to commit themselves in advance.