Applying for accompanied driving from the age of 17

Young people can start their driving school training one year earlier. After successfully passing their driving test, they receive a license for categories B and BE (passenger cars). However, they may only drive when accompanied by a named person. The accompanying person must meet certain requirements.

Requirements

• Requirements as for a normal driving license
• The legal guardians (usually the parents) must agree to the participation and also declare their consent to the accompanying persons

Requirements for accompanying persons:

• Completion of the 30th year of age,
• Possession of a valid driving license category B (or 3) for at least five years (the accompanying person must also have their driving license with them)
• no more than one point on the driving aptitude register at the time the test certificate is issued
• not accompanying the holder of a test certificate if the limit values of 0.25 mg/l or 0.5 per mille of alcohol in the blood are exceeded or if the accompanying person is under the influence of intoxicating substances.

What documents do I need?

• Identity card
• Passport
• Proof of participation in a training course in life-saving emergency measures
• Vision test certificate (not older than 2 years)
• Declaration of consent by the person with custody
  

  as well as their identity documents (also possible as copies) and, if applicable, proof of custody

• List of accompanying persons
• Declaration of consent of each accompanying person with a copy of the identity card and driving licence