{
  "id": 3501027,
  "title": "Führerschein: Diese Pflichtstunden sind gesetzlich vorgeschrieben",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/fuhrerschein-diese-pflichtstunden-sind-gesetzlich-vorgeschrieben",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-08-26T11:44:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Handelsblatt",
    "slug": "handelsblatt",
    "url": "https://www.handelsblatt.com/mobilitaet/ratgeber-service/fuehrerschein-2026-wie-viele-pflichtstunden-sind-vorgeschrieben/100132764.html"
  },
  "original_language": "de",
  "account": "In the previous year, around 1.89 million practical driving tests were completed by trainees. This marked a 4.9 percent increase compared to the year before, with TÜV data revealing a rise to nearly 90,000 practical tests in 2025. However, before aspiring drivers could even attempt the practical driving test, they had to meet certain criteria. Depending on the vehicle class, they needed to complete a specific number of practice hours, both theoretical and practical. The required number of compulsory hours for a driving license varies by license category, with differences in the practical component. Legal changes are anticipated in the future, with the government planning to make obtaining a driving license more affordable, digital, and safe. The current compulsory hours for various license categories, such as B (car), BE (car with trailer), A1, A2, A (motorcycle), and AM (moped), are based on the Fahrschüler-Ausbildungsordnung (FahrschAusbO). These compulsory hours include theoretical and practical components, which are tailored to the specific license class. The practical component, known as \"Sonderfahrten,\" involves overland travel on federal or state roads, autobahn driving, and night driving during dusk or darkness. The goal is to ensure trainees gain experience in various road conditions and learn to handle typical traffic problems. There is no statutory minimum number of regular practice sessions for the most common license classes, as their quantity depends on the individual judgment of the driving instructor. Exceptions exist for omnibus classes, which require a minimum number of regular practice hours. The upcoming driving license reform aims to reduce the number of compulsory practical practice sessions, abolish the minimum number of special practice sessions, and make the theoretical examination more accessible through digital learning methods.",
  "summary": "Fahrschüler müssen Pflichtstunden in Theorie und Praxis absolvieren, bevor sie zur Fahrprüfung antreten dürfen. Wie viele Stunden genau sind vorgeschrieben – und was kosten sie?",
  "key_points": [],
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  "coverage": {
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}