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Driving school in MannheimWelcome to Fahrschule F1
You'll find Fahrschule F1 in Mannheim's city block F1.
Get your licence in 2–3 weeks with our intensive course.
Accompanied driving from 17, and you can apply at 16½.
About us
Fahrschule F1 in the heart of the city squares
You'll find Fahrschule F1 in Mannheim's city block F1, between Paradeplatz and Marktplatz. It's a short ride by tram or bus.
I've been working as a driving instructor in Mannheim for several years. With Fahrschule F1 I've made a dream come true: giving you the best conditions for your driving licence.
Ümit Basyurt, owner and driving instructor
Why F1?
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Modern cars for up-to-date training
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Theory on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 6–7:30 pm
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Flexible scheduling of your driving lessons
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Holiday courses and intensive training in 2–3 weeks
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Fair prices with high-quality training
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Six languages for your training: German, English, Turkish, Croatian, Tamil and Arabic
Tests
We'll set your test date with you in good time, on a weekday that suits you. You take the theory test at TÜV in Mannheim, Dudenstraße 23.
The theory test is available in German and twelve other languages, including English, Turkish, Croatian and Arabic.
Theory and practice
Accompanied driving from 17
Behind the wheel at 17, with a companion.
To help young drivers stay safer, Germany offers accompanied driving from 17 for classes B and BE. You can apply as early as 16½.
Once you pass your test, you receive a test certificate. Until your 18th birthday you may only drive with a registered companion. After that, the requirement ends.
Your companion must
- be at least 30 years old,
- have held a Class B licence for at least five years,
- have no more than one point in the driving aptitude register in Flensburg.
- AM · LClass B includes classes AM and L.
- 17Accompanied driving from 17.
- B · BEApply for B and BE from 16½.
Class B
You can get a Class B licence at 18, or at 17 with accompanied driving.
You learn in a manual or an automatic car. With key number B197 you may still drive manual cars after training on an automatic. You need at least ten lessons in a manual car and a short test drive at the driving school.
More about Class BTo sign up, all you need is your ID card or passport.
What we offer
What you get with us
Class B
The car licence, also with accompanied driving from 17 and as an intensive course.
More about Class BClass BE
The trailer licence for trailers up to 3,500 kg, for example caravans or horse trailers.
More about Class BEMPU preparation
MPU-Beratung Monnem prepares you for the MPU, Germany's medical and psychological assessment, right here at our school.
First aid, eye test, photo
You can also get your first aid course, eye test and passport photo for your application with us.
In 7 steps
How to get your driving licence
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Sign up
Drop by at F1, 4a with your ID card or passport. You can also get in touch first using the contact form.
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Eye test
At an optician or eye doctor. The certificate must not be older than two years when you apply.
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First aid course
A course of nine teaching units. You need the certificate for your application.
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Passport photo
A recent biometric passport photo.
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Apply
You apply for your licence at the driving licence office of the City of Mannheim. Processing takes a few weeks, so apply early.
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Theory
Lessons on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 6 to 7:30 pm. Once you feel ready, you take the theory test at TÜV.
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Practice and test
First driving lessons and special drives on country roads, the motorway and at night, then the practical test.
Test yourself
Lights out! How fast do you react?
Five red lights come on and go out again. As soon as they're out, tap as fast as you can. Then you'll see how many metres you'd travel at 50 km/h before you even start braking.
More about reaction and stopping distanceTap the panel or press the space bar.
Ready? Tap Start.
Best time: –
Racing drivers react to start lights in around 0.2 s. On the road, you reckon with 1 s. That's almost 14 metres at 50 km/h.
Who we are
Our team in Mannheim
Fahrschule F1 is run by Ümit Basyurt, owner and driving instructor. Around ten instructors teach with him. You can train with us in German, English, Turkish, Croatian, Tamil and Arabic.
- Around 10 instructors
- Training in 6 languages
- Theory 3× a week
- City block F1, Mannheim
Prices
Class B
- Licence in 2–3 weeks possible
- Intensive courses on request
- Basic feeon request
- Driving lesson (45 min.)on request
- Presentation for the theory testplus TÜV feeson request
- Presentation for the practical testplus TÜV feeson request
Ask us for the full price list. It's also on display at the driving school.
Sign up nowSpecial training drives on request per 45 min.
5 × 45
min. on main or country roads
4 × 45
min. on the motorway
3 × 45
min. at dusk or in the dark
Reviews
What others say about us
Ich bin sehr Zufrieden, damit hier meinen Führerschein gemacht zu haben. Die Theoriestunden sind interessant und lehrend, aber ohne eine Art von Stress. Allgemein sind die Angestellten dieser Fahrschule sehr entspannt und unterhaltend.
Translated from German
FAQ
Quick answers
How much does a Class B licence cost?
It mainly depends on how many practice lessons you need. The price is made up of the basic fee, driving lessons, the twelve special drives and the test fees. On top of that come the eye test, first aid course, passport photo and the application fee. We'll advise you beforehand and give you our current prices.
How long does training take?
With an intensive course, you can get your licence in 2–3 weeks. Allow extra time for the application at the driving licence office and submit it as early as possible.
How old do I have to be?
For accompanied driving from 17, you can apply at 16½. You can take the theory test no earlier than three months and the practical test no earlier than one month before your 17th birthday.
Can I take the theory test in English, Turkish or Arabic?
Yes. The theory test is available in German and twelve other languages, including English, Turkish, Croatian and Arabic. It isn't offered in Tamil, but our training is.
Do you speak my language?
We train in German, English, Turkish, Croatian, Tamil and Arabic. Tell us when you sign up which language you'd like, and we'll see which instructor suits you.
I have a driving licence from another country. Can you help?
Yes. With a licence from a country outside the EU, you can usually only drive in Germany for six months after registering your residence here. After that you need to convert it. Depending on the issuing country, you'll need a theory test and a practical test. We'll prepare you for both.
What do I need to sign up?
Your ID card or passport. For the application you'll also need an eye test, a first aid certificate and a biometric passport photo.
Directions and contact
I look forward to hearing from you
Got questions or want to sign up? Send me a message and I'll get back to you as soon as possible.
Directions
How to find us
City block F1 is on Breite Straße, between Paradeplatz and Marktplatz. The Marktplatz and Paradeplatz tram stops are a few minutes' walk away.
In Mannheim's city centre, blocks carry a letter and a number instead of street names. That's why our name F1 is also our address.
Schematic map