Theoriestunden-Pflicht (mandatory theory hours)
Also known as: Mandatory theory lessons · Theory-hour requirement · Theorie-Pflichtstunden
Klasse B candidates in Germany must complete 14 theory double-lessons: twelve on shared subject matter and two specific to Klasse B. Each double-lesson runs 90 minutes.
Theoretical training is regulated in Annex 1 and Annex 2 of the Driver-Training Ordinance (FahrschAusbO). For Klasse B:
- 12 double-lessons of shared subject matter common to all classes (traffic signs, law, physics of motion, road safety etc.),
- 2 double-lessons of class-specific subject matter for Klasse B passenger cars,
- For a second qualification (e.g. after holding Klasse A) the shared part is reduced.
A double-lesson runs 90 minutes of instruction. Missing individual mandatory lessons delays the booking of the theory exam — TÜV and DEKRA require a complete training record before they will let a candidate sit the exam.
The mandatory hours cannot be replaced by online self-study, although hybrid models with formally certified online theory teaching are now increasingly accepted across the federal states. The exact rules vary by state, so the local school confirms what counts.
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