According to Transport Minister Bilger, driving licenses could become much cheaper

According to forecasts from associations, learner drivers could expect to save several hundred euros, or at best even up to 1,000 euros. Transport Minister Steffen Bilger said this on Welt TV. However, there will be major regional differences. In addition, some learner drivers need more hours than others.

Less hours, questions and bureaucracy

The federal cabinet passed a draft law on this in May. This provides for several changes: reducing mandatory special trips such as night and motorway journeys, significantly reducing the list of questions for the theory test and making theory lessons possible completely online. Overall, there should also be a reduction in bureaucracy, which should also reduce costs, said Bilger.

The cost of a car driving license has risen sharply in recent years. The Federal Ministry of Transport puts it at an average of 3,400 euros. The Bundestag's decision is still pending; the Bundesrat would also have to approve the law. If the plans are approved in this way, the changes could take effect as early as next year.

Praise from the ADAC, criticism from driving instructors

The ADAC supports the reform. Criticism, however, came from the Association of Driving Instructors, which warned that the level of safety could decline. Among other things, he demands that some of the theory lessons should continue to be compulsory in person.