Entering Key Numbers (96, 196, 197)
Certain qualifications, described by code numbers, can be entered in the driving license.
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Key Number 96
The Class B driving license allows driving a motor vehicle with a maximum permissible total weight of 3,500 kg plus a trailer with a permissible total weight of 750 kg. With the B96 extension, suitable towing vehicles can pull heavier trailers. The permissible total weight of the towing vehicle and trailer must not exceed 4,250 kg.
The minimum age for the entry of key number 96 is 18 years, or 17 years in the case of "accompanied driving from the age of 17."
Key Number 196
Since 31.12.2019, it has been possible to drive vehicles of Class A1 (only) domestically with a Class B car driving license. These are motorcycles with an engine displacement of up to 125 cm³, a motor power of no more than 11 kW, and a power-to-weight ratio not exceeding 0.1 kW/kg.
The minimum age for the entry of key number B196 is 25 years. Additionally, the license holder must have held a Class B driving license for at least 5 years.
Key Number 197
Since 01.04.2021, there has been key number 197. This key number is entered if ten driving lessons of 45 minutes each in a manual vehicle and subsequently a 15-minute test drive with the driving instructor are completed. This allows one to drive both manual and automatic vehicles.
The minimum age for the entry of key number 197 is 18 years, or 17 years in the case of "accompanied driving from the age of 17."
For the entry of the key numbers, the following documents are required:
- valid official identification document
- driver's license
- current biometric passport photo
additionally for the entry of key number 96:
- proof of driver training according to Annex 7a of the Driver's License Regulation (FeV) in the original
additionally for the entry of key number 196:
- proof of driver training according to Annex 7b of the Driver's License Regulation (FeV) in the original
The period between the completion of the driver training and the entry of key number 196 must not exceed one year.
additionally for the entry of key number 197:
- proof of driver training according to Annex 7 of the Driving Student Training Regulation
- test certificate from TÜV