B
Car
17 (supervised) · 18+The classic: cars up to 3.5 t. Teens can start driving at 17 with an adult on board (the German "BF17" program).
Ready? Startklar!
Your driving school right in Baumholder. We get you to your German driver's license calmly and safely, with patience, clear instructions and a bit of fun along the way. And yes, we speak English.
- Theory test in English
- Car · Motorcycle · Trailer
- Saturday lessons
License classes
What do you want to drive?
From your first scooter to towing a camper: we teach all the common German license classes under one roof.
B197
Automatic + stick
17 · 18+Take your test in an automatic and still be allowed to drive stick: after at least 10 manual lessons and a short test drive with us.
BE
Trailer
with class BFor campers, horse or boat trailers up to 3.5 t. No theory test, just the driving part.
A1·A2·A
Motorcycle
16 · 18 · 24+From 125 cc bikes to unrestricted motorcycles. After two years on A2, you can step up to A at 20.
AM
Scooter & moped
15+A first taste of freedom: scooters and mopeds up to 45 km/h (28 mph), perfect for getting to school.
New to Germany?
free adviceNeed a German license or converting yours? Ask us, we'll explain the steps.
Cost calculator
What will my license cost?
Move the slider and see a rough estimate right away. The special drives are required by German law and already included.
Typical: 18–34 lessons
Required special drives
- Country roads 5
- Autobahn 4
- Night drives 3
45 minutes each. These are the legal minimums in Germany; no school can skip them.
Your estimate
Total approx.
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Non-binding estimate, 2026 prices. How many lessons you really need depends on you, and we'll always tell you honestly where you stand. Not included: eye test, first-aid course, passport photo and the licensing office fee (usually around €120–150 combined).
How it works
Five steps to your license
Sounds like a lot? It isn't. German paperwork is easier with someone who explains it, and we tell you what comes next at every step.
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Sign up
Drop by or message us. We'll walk you through everything and file the application with the licensing office together.
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Eye test & first aid
A quick eye test at an optician and a one-day first-aid course. We'll point you to places nearby.
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Theory
Classes with us plus a learning app (available in English). The theory test itself can be taken in English, too.
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Driving
Lessons at your own pace, from an empty parking lot to Hunsrück country roads and the Autobahn.
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Road test
Pass your driving test, get your license in your hand, and off you go!
Theory courses
All the theory in one school-break week
Our intensive course covers all the required theory classes for class B in just five days, during German school breaks. Spots are limited, so ask early.
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Jan4
Christmas break intensive
Mon, Jan 4 – Fri, Jan 8, 2027 · daily 9 am – 2 pm
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Mar22
Easter break intensive
Mon, Mar 22 – Fri, Mar 26, 2027 · daily 9 am – 2 pm
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Jun28
Summer break intensive I
Mon, Jun 28 – Fri, Jul 2, 2027 · daily 9 am – 2 pm
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Jul26
Summer break intensive II
Mon, Jul 26 – Fri, Jul 30, 2027 · daily 9 am – 2 pm
Spots available Request a spot →
Prefer evenings? Our regular theory classes run all year, Mondays and Wednesdays from 6:30 to 8 pm, and you can join any time. Classes are taught in German, but Tom happily explains anything in English.
Team
The people in the passenger seat
Three instructors, three personalities, one thing in common: nobody yells when you stall the engine.
Jana Becker
Owner · instructor since 2014
Founded Startklar in 2019. Teaches parallel parking so well you'll nail it even in tight German old-town streets.
Deniz Arslan
Instructor · motorcycle fan
Rides the scenic Hunsrück roads every summer. Explains cornering so calmly you'll actually enjoy it.
Tom Krämer
Instructor · theory pro
Runs the intensive courses and teaches in English, too. Can explain every German right-of-way rule with a joke.
Contact
Stop by or send us a message
You'll find us downtown, a few minutes' walk from the market square.
Hours
| Mon – Thu | 3 pm – 6:30 pm |
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| Friday | 2 pm – 5 pm |
| Theory | Mon & Wed 6:30 pm – 8 pm |
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| Driving | Mon – Sat by appointment |