Class B17

The „driver’s license from 17” is also known as
“accompanied driving”. It was initially introduced
in order to reduce the rate of car accidents

First of all parents must give their permission.
As soon as it’s been given one can, after reaching
the age of 16 ½, apply for B or BE license.
Parallel to this, an application is to be sent to
a competent office.

One participates in ordinary theory lessons as
twell as in typical practical hours. However,
it is allowed to take a practical exam one month
before the 17th birthday.

An accompanying person is obliged to be
available, exclusively as a contact person, insofar
circumstances of a driving situation allow it,
before start and during the driving process in
order toprovide safety of operating a vehicle.
For execution of his obligations an
accompanying person has to consult or to
give short instructions to an accompanied person.