Your journey to getting your driver's license starts here

At Metropol Driving School, you get more than just driving lessons: we provide you with personal, digital, and efficient support on your way to getting your driver's license. Whether you want to learn to drive a car or motorcycle, take a refresher course, or enroll in an intensive course, we offer everything you need to reach your goal safely and quickly. Here is an overview of all our services:

Driver's license classes B / B197 / BF17

Hello! We're glad you're interested in driver's license classes B/B197/BF17. Whether classic or flexible, with class B/B197/BF17 you can drive many more vehicles, such as scooters, quads, and trikes.

benefits:

B197: No restriction to automatic transmission

More flexibility and mobility

versatility

Short and efficient training.

Class B / B197 / BF17

Driver's license class B – passenger car driver's license

What are you allowed to drive?

  • Motor vehicles (e.g., passenger cars) with a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of up to 3,500 kg
  • Up to 8 seats (in addition to the driver's seat)
  • Trailers up to 750 kg GVW
  • Larger trailers over 750 kg are also permitted if the total mass of the car + trailer does not exceed 3,500 kg

Minimum age

  • 18 years (standard)
  • 17 years for accompanied driving (BF17)

Training at the driving school

  • Theory lessons:
    • 12 double lessons covering the basics
    • 2 double lessons covering additional material for class B
  •  Practical lessons:
    • Number of driving lessons depending on learning progress
    • Mandatory special trips:
      • 5 cross-country trips
      • 4 highway trips
      • 3 night trips

Exams

  • Theoretical exam:
    • 30 questions
    • Max. 10 penalty points (note: two 5-point questions)
  •  Practical test:
    • Duration: approx. 45 minutes
    • Includes driving techniques, reversing, parking, etc.

Costs

  • In Germany: approx. EUR 1,500–3,000 (depending on region, driving school, and driving experience)

Validity

  • Class B driver's license is valid indefinitely.
  • The document (plastic card) must be renewed every 15 years (photo, no new test).

Driver's license class BF17 – Accompanied driving from age 17

What is BF17?

  • A special model of class B
  • Young people aged 17 and over are allowed to drive a car with a registered accompanying person.
  • Valid only in Germany and Austria

Requirements & Procedure

  • Minimum age: 17 years old
  • Participation in the regular Class B driver's license acquisition process
  • Driver's license exam (theory & practice) before your 18th birthday
  • Issuance of a BF17 test certificate (not a regular driver's license card)

Accompanying person – Requirements

  • At least 30 years old
  • At least 5 years of uninterrupted Class B driver's license
  • Maximum of 1 point in the driver suitability register at the time of registration
  • Name entered in the test certificate

Rules during BF17

  • Driving only when accompanied
  • Accompanying person:
    • Must carry ID card and driver's license
    • Sits in the passenger seat
  • Alcohol limits:
    • Driver: 0.0 per mille
    • Accompanying person: max. 0.5 per mille

What is not permitted?

  • Driving without supervision
  • Driving abroad (exception: Austria)
  • Unregistered accompanying persons

From your 18th birthday

  • BF17 test certificate valid for up to 3 months after your 18th birthday
  • During this period, collect your regular driver's license (plastic card)

Training & Examination

  • Theory: 12× basic material + 2× additional material
  • Special trips: 5 cross-country, 4 motorway, 3 night
  • Examinations: Theory + practice

Costs

  • Same as Class B: approx. EUR 1,500–3,000
  • Additional fees may apply for certification and registration of accompanying persons

Class B197 – Automatic driver's license with manual transmission authorization

What is class B197?

  • Class B driver's license with test on an automatic vehicle
  • Manual transmission vehicles are still permitted (if manual transmission skills are demonstrated at the driving school)
  • Valid since April 1, 2021

Important features

  • Automatic transmission test: Yes
  • Manual transmission vehicles permitted: Yes, with proof of manual transmission competence
  • Key number on driver's license: 197
  • No restriction to automatic transmission

Training procedure

  • Mainly automatic vehicles
  • At least 10 driving lessons of 45 minutes each in a manual vehicle
  • Internal test (60 minutes) in a manual vehicle at the driving school
  • If passed: confirmation of manual transmission skills

Test

  • Theory test: as for B (30 questions, max. 10 penalty points)
  • Practical test: on an automatic vehicle, approx. 45 minutes, TÜV/DEKRA

Advantages

  • Easier learning and testing on automatic vehicles
  • Still allows you to drive manual vehicles later on
  • Valid throughout the EU
  • Ideal for those with test anxiety or motor impairments

Please note: Does not apply to other classes.

  • When upgrading to C1, C, D1, D, no automatic transmission test is required if manual transmission vehicles are to be driven later.
  • Otherwise, the usual automatic transmission restrictions apply (key number 78 without manual transmission competence).

Costs

  • As for Class B: approx. EUR 1,500–3,000
  • Possibly slight additional costs due to extra driving lessons in a manual transmission vehicle

Validity

  • Driver's license is valid indefinitely
  • Document must be renewed every 15 years (photo, no new test)

Motorcycle classes A1 / A2 / A / B196

Two-wheeled freedom for every stage of life.
All motorcycle classes, including upgrade options—even without theory. With B196, driver training without an exam is sufficient.

Advantages:

B196: from 25 years of age, no test required

Promotion after 2 years without theory

Protective clothing is mandatory – list available from us

Klasse B196

Was sind die Voraussetzungen für die B196-Bescheinigung?


Du musst mindestens 25 Jahre alt sein, seit mindestens 5 Jahren eine Fahrerlaubnis der Klasse B besitzen.

Wie läuft das ganze ab ?


4 Theoriestunden ( á 90 Minuten )

5 Fahrstunden ( á 90 Minuten )

Keine Prüfung !


Muss ich für die B196-Erweiterung eine Fahrschule besuchen?

Ja, es ist vorgeschrieben eine Fahrschule für die B196-Erweiterung zu besuchen um eine Teilnahmebescheinigung zu erlangen.


Welche Kosten verursacht die B196-Eintragung?

Bei uns zahlst du nur für die Anmeldung (inkl. Theoriestunden) und die Fahrstunden.


Wird der B196-Führerschein im Ausland anerkannt?

Nein, die 196 stellt eine nationale Schlüsselzahl dar, die nur innerhalb Deutschlands gültig ist. Möchten Sie im Ausland ein entsprechendes Fahrzeug führen, benötigen Sie in der Regel die Führerscheinklasse A1/A2/A.


Muss ich die Motorradbekleidung selber mitbringen ?

Es muss die vollständige Motorradbekleidung zur ersten Fahrstunde mitgebracht werden!

Klasse A1

Die Führerscheinklasse A1 berechtigt zum Führen von Leichtkrafträdern. 


Was darf man mit A1 fahren?

Zweiräder (Leichtkrafträder): Hubraum: bis 125 cm³ 

Leistung: maximal 11 kW (15 PS) Verhältnis Leistung/Gewicht: max. 0,1 kW/kg 

Dreirädrige Kfz mit symmetrisch angeordneten Rädern: Leistung: bis 15 kW * z. B. Piaggio MP3


Mindestalter

16 Jahre 🇩🇪 Gültigkeit Unbefristet, aber der Führerschein selbst muss alle 15 Jahre erneuert werden (nur Dokument, nicht die Fahrberechtigung)


Theorie- und Praxisprüfung

Theorieunterricht: mind. 12 Doppelstunden Grundstoff + 4 Doppelstunden Zusatzstoff  

Praxis: Fahrstunden je nach Fahrkönnen (Sonderfahrten: Überlandfahrt, Autobahnfahrt, Nachtfahrt)  


Prüfungen:

Theoretische Prüfung (Multiple Choice) 

Praktische Prüfung auf dem Motorrad 

Kosten * Ca. 1.000 – 1.800 € (abhängig von Region, Fahrschule und Fahrkönnen) 🔁


Aufstiegsmöglichkeiten 

Nach 2 Jahren A1 kann man ohne Theorieprüfung zur Klasse A2 aufsteigen (nur praktische Prüfung notwendig) → „Stufenführerschein“

Klasse A2/A

Wie viele Theoriestunden braucht man für den Motorradführerschein?

Du musst an 6 Grundstoff-Theoriestunden (á 90 Minuten) und 4 klassenspezifische Theoriestunden teilnehmen.


Wie viel kostet der Motorradführerschein?

Die Kosten für den Motorradführerschein variieren von Fahrschüler zu Fahrschüler, weil es sich danach richtet wie viele Fahrstunden der Motorrad-Schüler benötigt.


Muss ich die Motorradbekleidung selber mitbringen ?

Es muss die vollständige Motorradbekleidung zur ersten Fahrstunde mitgebracht werden!


Du brauchst:

  • einen Motorradhelm
  • Motorradhandschuhe
  • Motorradjacke mit Rückenprotektoren
  • Motorradhose mit Knieprotektoren
  • Motorradschuhe – oder Stiefel mit ausreichendem Knöchelschutz
  • Nierengurt

 

 

Aufstieg von A1 auf A2 & Aufstieg von A2 auf A


Aufstieg von A1 auf A2 

Der Wechsel vom A1- zum A2-Führerschein ist unkompliziert. Wenn du deinen A1-Führerschein seit mindestens zwei Jahren besitzt, entfällt die Pflicht für zusätzlichen Theorieunterricht, Fahrstunden oder eine theoretische Prüfung. Dennoch ist es empfehlenswert, einige Übungsfahrten zu nehmen, um dich an das leistungsstärkere Motorrad zu gewöhnen. Zudem ermöglicht es deiner Fahrlehrerin oder deinem Fahrlehrer, deine Fahrpraxis zu beurteilen und sicherzustellen, dass du die Anforderungen für die Klasse A2 erfüllst. Erst dann wirst du zur praktischen Prüfung zugelassen.


Voraussetzungen und Ablauf:

  • Kein Theorieunterricht
  • 6 Sonderfahrten (á 45 min) bei weniger als 2 Jahren A1-Besitz; keine Sonderfahrten bei mehr als 2 Jahren A1-Besitz
  • Übungsfahrten bis zur Prüfungsreife
  • Praktische Prüfung erforderlich
  • Mindestalter: 18 Jahre

Aufstieg von A2 auf A

Der Wechsel von der Führerscheinklasse A2 zur unbeschränkten Klasse A ist ebenfalls einfach. Wenn du seit mindestens zwei Jahren im Besitz des A2-Führerscheins bist, sind weder Theorieunterricht noch eine theoretische Prüfung erforderlich.

Trotzdem kann es sinnvoll sein, einige Fahrstunden zu nehmen, um dich mit der höheren Leistung und den Fahreigenschaften der Klasse-A-Motorräder vertraut zu machen. Dein Fahrlehrer oder deine Fahrlehrerin entscheidet, wann du prüfungsreif bist und sicheres Fahrverhalten zeigst, bevor du zur praktischen Prüfung zugelassen wirst.


Voraussetzungen und Ablauf:

  • Kein Theorieunterricht
  • Keine verpflichtenden Sonderfahrten
  • Übungsfahrten zur Vorbereitung auf die Praxisprüfung
  • Praktische Prüfung erforderlich
  • Aufstieg mit zweijährigem Vorbesitz von A2 ab 20 Jahren möglich

Driver's license class A – Overview

What can you drive with a Class A license?

  • Two-wheeled vehicles without power restrictions, including those with sidecars
  • Unlimited engine displacement and power
  • Three-wheeled motor vehicles with more than 15 kW

Minimum age

  • 24 years for direct entry
  • 20 years for upgrading from A2 after 2 years
  • 21 years for three-wheeled motor vehicles with more than 15 kW

Graduated driver's license – upgrade from A2

  • Possible after holding an A2 license for at least 2 years
  • Practical test only, no theory test

Training at the driving school

  • Theory (only for direct entry):
    • 12 double lessons of basic material
    • 4 double lessons of additional material for class A
  • Practical training:
    • Number of driving lessons depending on skill level
    • Mandatory special trips: 5 cross-country trips, 4 highway trips, 3 night trips

Exams

  • Theory exam: only for direct entry (30 questions)
  • Practical exam: approx. 60 minutes, including basic driving tasks

Costs

  • Direct entry: approx. €1,500–2,500
  • Upgrade from A2: approx. €700–1,200

Validity

  • Permanent
  • Renew document every 15 years (photo, no test)

Driver's license class A2 – Overview

What can you drive with an A2 license?

  • Motorcycles (including those with sidecars) with:
    • Max. 35 kW power
    • Unlimited displacement
    • Max. 0.2 kW/kg power-to-weight ratio
    • No derivation from vehicles over 70 kW

Minimum age

  • 18 years (direct acquisition)
    20 years old when upgrading from A1

Requirements

  • Direct acquisition possible without prior ownership
  • Upgrade from A1 after 2 years (practical test only)

Training at the driving school

  • Theory lessons:
    • 12 double lessons of basic material + 4 additional material
    • For extension A1 → A2: 6 double lessons of basic material + 4 additional material
  • Practical lessons: depending on ability
    • Mandatory special trips: 5 cross-country, 4 highway, 3 night

Examination

  • Theory test: 30 questions (only without previous license)
  • Practical test: 60 minutes including basic driving tasks

Costs

  • Approx. €1,200–2,200
  • Upgrade from A1: approx. €600–1,200

Upgrade to Class A

  • After 2 years of A2: practical test only

Validity

  • EU-wide
  • Document must be renewed every 15 years

Driver's license class A1 – Overview

What can you drive with an A1 license?

  • Two-wheeled vehicles up to 125 cm³, max. 11 kW, power-to-weight ratio max. 0.1 kW/kg
  • Three-wheeled motor vehicles up to 15 kW

Minimum age

  • 16 years old

Validity

  • Unlimited
  • Document must be renewed every 15 years

Theory and practical exam

  • Theory: 12 double lessons of basic material + 4 additional material
  • Practical: Driving lessons depending on ability, special trips
  • Exams: Theory (multiple choice) + practical on a motorcycle

Costs

  • Approx. €1,000–1,800

Promotion opportunities

  • After 2 years of A1: Promotion to A2 without theory test

Class B196 – Extension for 125cc motorcycles with a car driver's license

What is B196?

  • Not a separate driver's license class, but an addition to class B
  • Driving light motorcycles up to 125 cm³ without an A1 driver's license
  • Valid only in Germany

What can you drive with a B196 license?

  • Light motorcycles up to 125 cm³, max. 11 kW, max. 0.1 kW/kg
  • Three-wheeled motor vehicles with these key data

Requirements

  • At least 25 years old
  • At least 5 years in possession of class B
  • Theory and practical training at a driving school, no exam

Course structure & scope

  • Theory: min. 4 × 90 min
  • Practical: min. 5 × 90 min
  • Certificate for registration of key number 196

Validity & restrictions

  • Only in Germany
  • No extension to A1 or A2
  • No upgrade to higher classes

Costs

  • Average approx. €550

Advantages

  • No test
  • Quick way to obtain a 125cc license
  • Ideal for city traffic and commuters
  • Introduction to motorcycling

Summary of motorcycle classes

Class    
Power
 Minimum age
 Special features
A1 max. 11 kW 16 years Light motorcycles
A2 max. 35 kW 18 years Upgrade from A1 possible after 2 years
A no limit
 24 years (direct entry) / 20 years (upgrade)
 All motorcycles permitted

Intensive course / Vacation course

Get your driver's license in 4 weeks – for everyone with speed in their blood.
You start immediately with theory and practice. Thanks to VIP planning, there is no waiting time for driving lessons and exams.

Advantages:

Ready in about 4 weeks

No gaps in the learning process

Ideal for those in a hurry and working professionals

Intensive course / Vacation course

How does the vacation course/intensive course work?
Here you have the opportunity to obtain your driver's license in approximately 4 weeks.

How does it all work?
Once you register, you start right away with the theory and practical training.

What is the difference?


Time is money!
Most learner drivers save a lot of time and money with the vacation course/intensive course, as there are no waiting times for driving lessons or test appointments. You get VIP status, so there are no gaps in your knowledge and you stay in the learning flow!
The vacation course/intensive course is the best investment for saving valuable time! This is a full-time course that requires your full commitment! All you need to do is be flexible.

Refresher Lessons

Haven't driven in a while or feel unsure in city traffic?
Our refresher courses help you get back behind the wheel safely—without any exam pressure.

Advantages:

Flexible travel times

Sensitive care without stress

Ideal for people of all ages returning to the sport

Advanced seminar (ASF)

Mandatory refresher training for new drivers – structured, understandable, and fair.
The ASF seminar consists of four group sessions of 135 minutes each and a driving test (approx. 30 minutes). Participants must attend all sessions within two to four weeks. The first session usually takes place on Fridays at 6 p.m.


NeuköllnNext seminar: August 29, 2025, at 5 p.m. at our branch in Berlin Neukölln.

Advantages:

Small groups with 6–12 participants

Certificate of participation prevents driving license revocation

Price: €250

Advanced seminar (ASF)

Structure of the advanced seminar

1. Four group sessions:
Duration: 135 minutes each
Content: Discussion of traffic behavior, identification of hazards, and development of improvement options.

2. A driving test:
Duration: approx. 30 minutes
Objective: Analysis of driving behavior in traffic, followed by a discussion.

What can I expect from the ASF retraining course?
The ASF seminar takes place with 6 to 12 participants. Young traffic offenders must attend 4 sessions of 135 minutes each, which take place over a period of 2 to 4 weeks. However, only one ASF session may be attended per day. Between the first and second ASF sessions, a driving test must be taken in groups of no more than 3 participants. Each participant must drive for 30 minutes in a vehicle of the same class as the one in which they committed the offense that led to the ASF seminar being ordered.

How much does an advanced seminar cost?
 The advanced seminar costs €250 with us.

When do the sessions take place?
The first session usually takes place on Fridays at around 6 p.m. After the first session, all further dates are set jointly.


What happens if I don't attend the advanced seminar?
If you do not attend a refresher course within the specified period and submit the certificate, your driver's license will be revoked.
 The revocation of your driver's license will only be lifted once you have successfully completed the seminar.
If you miss a session or do not attend, the advanced training seminar will be declared invalid. No excuses will be accepted.

Can I complete the advanced training seminar sessions in one day?
No. The sessions must be completed over a period of usually 2-4 weeks.

Points reduction seminar (FES)

1 point reduction – no exam, but with responsibility.
The seminar comprises 2 sessions with us and 2 with a traffic psychologist. It can be used every 5 years to reduce 1 point.

Advantages:

No failing possible

Appointments by arrangement

Price: 250 €

Points reduction seminar (FES)

Is it possible to fail a driver aptitude seminar/points reduction seminar?
You cannot fail the seminar as long as you complete all sessions on time.

How often can you attend a driver aptitude seminar?
Every five years, you can attend a driver aptitude seminar, colloquially known as a “points reduction seminar,” and reduce your points balance by one point.

How much does it cost to reduce a point?
The points reduction seminar costs €250 with us.

When do the courses take place?
The dates for the sessions are set when you register.

Do I have to see a traffic psychologist?
Yes, in addition to the two sessions with us, you must also attend two further sessions with a traffic psychologist!

First aid courses

Do you need a first aid course for your driver's license? Take it right here with us!
Regular, practical, and compact—perfectly integrated into your training.

Advantages:

Twice a month directly at our premises

No extra registration required

Recognized for all driver's license classes

Eye Test

Good eyesight is essential—we make eye tests easy on site.
Just take a quick look, fill out the form, and you're done.

Advantages:

Right here with us, no extra appointments

Fast & reliable

Officially recognized

Contact

Do you have any questions or would you like to find out more? Simply use the contact form—we will get back to you as soon as possible!

Weserstr. 213, 12047 Berlin

Mon–Fri 10 a.m.–6 p.m. | Sat 10 a.m.–3 p.m.

03069533199

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Contact

Weserstr. 213

12047 Berlin

Telephone: 03069533199

E-mail: info@fahrschulemetropol.de

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