Driver's license - Extending existing driver's license with class D, D1, DE or D1E driver's license

Service Description

To drive buses or vehicle combinations consisting of a bus and a trailer, you need an extended driver's license for class D, DE, D1 or D1E.

You can apply for the extension of your driver's license at the driver's license authority in your place of residence.

When you apply for an extended driver's license for classes D, DE, D1 and D1E, they are issued for a limited period of 5 years.

You must apply for an extension before the expiry date.

Depending on the class, the extended driver's license entitles you to drive various buses.

To apply for the extension, you must meet requirements.

Driving license class D:

Motor vehicles for the transportation of more than 8 persons in addition to the person driving the vehicle

trailers with up to 750 kg maximum permissible weight

prerequisite driving license: B

staggered minimum age depending on qualification (§ 10 Fahrerlaubnis-Verordnung)

Driving license class DE:

Motor vehicles for the transport of more than 8 persons except the driving person

trailers with more than 750 kg maximum permissible weight

required driver's license: D

Graduated minimum age: depending on qualification (§ 10 Driving License Ordinance)

Driving license class D1:

Motor vehicles for transporting a maximum of 16 persons in addition to the driving person

maximum total length: 8m

trailers with more than 750 kg permissible total mass

required driving license: B

minimum age: 21 years, or 18 years if you drive buses professionally

Driving license class D1E:

Motor vehicles for transporting a maximum of 16 persons in addition to the person driving the vehicle

maximum total length: 8m

trailers with more than 750 kg maximum permissible mass

driving license required: D1

minimum age: 21 years or 18 years if you drive buses professionally

Source: Zuständigkeitsfinder Thüringen (Linie6Plus)

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