Karnacksweg 3 (Iserlohn City Center)

02371 / 25 814

Raiffeisenstr. 28

Iserlohn Traffic School & Trade School for Freight and Passenger Transport

02371 / 78 94 777

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Twice in Iserlohn and once in Sümmern

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Further Education for Freight Transport

All Truck Classes

Further Education for Passenger Transport

Professional Driver Freight Transport

Professional Driver Passenger Transport

Load Securing (VDI 2700a)

Forklift Training

Accelerated Basic Qualification - Freight

Accelerated Basic Qualification - Passenger

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Truck licence – your start in the profession

Classes C1, C1E, C and CE at Fahrschule Ziebarth in Iserlohn – expert training for work and everyday driving.

Minimum age

18 years for C1 and C1E, 21 years for C and CE – earlier with a professional driver qualification

Vehicles

Class C1 up to 7,500 kg, class C over 3,500 kg with no upper weight limit

Trailers

With C1E and CE you drive vehicle combinations with trailers over 750 kg

Requirement

You must already hold class B and pass a medical and an eye specialist examination

The classes at a glance

Training vehicle for class C1 at Fahrschule Ziebarth in Iserlohn

Small truck

Minimum age 18 years

What you may drive Vehicles from 3,500 to 7,500 kg for a maximum of 8 passengers, with a trailer up to 750 kg

Theory lessons 6 Double lessons basic theory ¹
6 Double lessons class-specific theory

Mandatory special drives 3 hours rural roads
1 hour motorway
1 hour night driving

Trailer extension C1E

Combination of class C1 and a trailer over 750 kg, together up to 12,000 kg. Also class B with a trailer over 3,500 kg

No separate lessons – included in the training for the towing vehicle
3 hours rural roads
1 hour motorway
1 hour night driving

Training vehicle for class C at Fahrschule Ziebarth in Iserlohn

Large truck

Minimum age 21 years, from 18 with a professional driver basic qualification or during vocational training

What you may drive Vehicles over 3,500 kg with no upper weight limit for a maximum of 8 passengers, with a trailer up to 750 kg

Theory lessons 6 Double lessons basic theory ¹
10 Double lessons class-specific theory

Mandatory special drives 5 hours rural roads
2 hours motorway
3 hours night driving

Trailer extension CE

Combination of class C and a trailer or semi-trailer over 750 kg – with no upper weight limit

4 Double lessons class-specific theory
5 hours rural roads
2 hours motorway
3 hours night driving ²

¹ The 12 double lessons of basic theory apply when you get your first licence. If you already hold a driving licence, you only need 6 double lessons. A double lesson lasts 90 minutes, a driving lesson 45 minutes.

² If C and CE are taught together, a total of 8 hours on rural roads, 3 on the motorway and 3 at night apply. For all truck classes you need class B, a medical examination and proof of your eyesight. The licence is valid for 5 years and is extended after that.

Details according to the German Driving Licence Regulation (FeV) and the German Driving Instruction Regulation (FahrschAusbO), as of July 2026. All figures are statutory minimum requirements – how many extra practice lessons you need depends on your personal ability.

Your road to the truck licence

Theory training

If this is your first licence, basic theory and class-specific theory come together. Since you already hold class B for the truck classes, the basic theory is usually waived and only the class-specific theory remains.

Class C1: 6 double lessons (90 min) of basic theory and 6 double lessons of class-specific theory
Class C: 6 double lessons of basic theory and 10 double lessons of class-specific theory, class CE: 4 double lessons of class-specific theory

Practical training

The number of practice lessons depends on your ability – usually around 10 lessons. The special training drives are laid down by law for every class.

Class C1: 3 hours on rural roads, 1 hour on the motorway, 1 hour of night driving
Class C: 5 hours on rural roads, 2 hours on the motorway, 3 hours of night driving
Class CE: 5 hours on rural roads, 2 hours on the motorway, 3 hours of night driving

What you need for your application

Valid ID card or passport plus a copy of your class B driving licence
Biometric passport photo
Medical examination and eye specialist report
Proof of your first aid course

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a car licence for the truck licence?

Yes. For all truck classes you must already hold class B. You can, however, start your training in parallel, as long as class B has been issued before the truck test.

What is the difference between C1 and C?

Class C1 covers vehicles from 3,500 to 7,500 kg and is available from the age of 18. Class C covers vehicles over 3,500 kg with no upper weight limit and usually requires you to be 21. For trailers over 750 kg you also need C1E or CE.

Can the training be funded?

Yes. Funding through an education voucher (Bildungsgutschein) from the employment agency or the job centre is possible if you want to launch a career as a professional driver. Talk to us – we know the process and will help you with the paperwork.

Ready for the next step in your career? Start your truck training in Iserlohn.

Karnacksweg 3 (Iserlohn City Center)