Licenses

Trailer license: BE & B96

Caravan, horse trailer or boat trailer: the class you need depends only on the weight.

At a glance

With class B: Trailers up to 750 kg, or heavier as long as the combination weighs at most 3,500 kg
B96: Combination up to 4,250 kg, training without an exam
BE: Trailers up to 3,500 kg, so a combination up to 7,000 kg
Requirement: Class B (or BF17), from 18, or 17 with BF17

Maximum permitted mass

What matters is the figure in the vehicle documents, not how heavily the trailer happens to be loaded.

Register

BE has no theory lessons and no theory exam.
Apply

Submit a current eye test and passport photo to the licensing authority.
Driving lessons

5 special drives (3 country roads, 1 motorway, 1 night) plus practice lessons, including coupling and uncoupling.
Practical exam

Drive, basic manoeuvres and pre-departure check at TÜV.

Car with trailer up to 3,500 kg

Base fee (admin & theory) 349 €

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Combination up to 4,250 kg · no exam

Course price (theory & practice) on request

B96 or BE?

If a combination of 4,250 kg is enough, B96 is the quick route without an exam. For heavier trailers you need BE.

Do I need a new first-aid course?

No. If you already hold class B, a current eye test is enough for BE.

Can I do BE together with B?

Yes, the two classes can be combined. Just ask us.