The class AM licence allows you to ride small vehicles up to 45 km/h, so mopeds, scooters and small three-wheeled vehicles. In Hesse you can get this licence from the age of 16.
What class AM training includes
Theory training
Just like class A: 12 double lessons of basic material and 4 double lessons of specific material, covering traffic signs, right of way rules, vehicle technology and traffic law.
Practical training
Handling the vehicle, braking technique, cornering and riding safely in city traffic. Special drives (country roads, motorway, night) are not required for AM.
If you already hold class B, you may ride small vehicles up to 45 km/h in Germany without a separate class AM. For everyone else, class AM is the right start into getting around independently.
Who is class AM suitable for?
01
Young people from the age of 16
With class AM you can get around on your own by scooter or moped from the age of 16.
- Get around on your own for school and leisure.
02
Getting started on two wheels
Class AM is the ideal first step towards a motorcycle licence. If you gain experience on two wheels early on, you have a clear advantage with A1, A2 or A.
- Learn how to behave in traffic on two wheels early on.
03
Affordable city mobility
Scooter or moped: cheap to run, easy to park and ideal for short trips around the city.
- A money and time saving alternative to the car in city traffic.
Frequently asked questions about class AM
In Hesse from the age of 16. You can take the theory test 3 months before your 16th birthday at the earliest, and the practical test 1 month before at the earliest. So you can start the training before that.
No, class AM is not a mandatory requirement for class A or A1. However, it is good preparation, because you gain experience in traffic on two wheels early on. This will benefit you later in your motorcycle training.
No. Anyone who holds a valid class B car licence may ride small vehicles up to 45 km/h in Germany without getting a separate class AM. Class AM is intended for people without a class B licence or for young people from the age of 16.
No. Class AM vehicles are limited to 45 km/h and are not allowed on motorways or on expressways. Class AM is only permitted in built-up areas and on country roads, up to the permitted maximum speed.
Class AM training is quite manageable. With regular lessons and some effort studying the theory, you are often ready for the test after just a few weeks. Just drop by the driving school and we will plan your training together.