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

Free & without obligation Which driving licence is right for me? Guide – the right licence class in 1 minute

Pre-departure check truck & bus

All 10 test cards to practise

Bus licence – responsibility for many people

Classes D1, D1E, D and DE at Fahrschule Ziebarth in Iserlohn – for everyone who wants to get people safely to their destination.

Minimum age

21 years for D1, 24 years for D – earlier during vocational training or with a qualification

Vehicles

Class D1 up to 16 passengers and a maximum length of 8 m, class D over 8 passengers with no limit

Trailers

With D1E and DE you drive vehicle combinations with trailers over 750 kg

Requirement

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

The classes at a glance

Training vehicle for class D1 at Fahrschule Ziebarth in Iserlohn

Small bus

Minimum age 21 years, from 18 during vocational training

What you may drive Vehicles for a maximum of 16 passengers and up to 8 m in length, with a trailer up to 750 kg

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

Mandatory special drives 4–19 hours rural roads
2–12 hours motorway
2–7 hours night driving ²

Trailer extension D1E

Combination of class D1 and a trailer over 750 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 D at Fahrschule Ziebarth in Iserlohn

Large bus

Minimum age 24 years, from 23 with an accelerated basic qualification, from 21 with a basic qualification, from 18 during vocational training

What you may drive Vehicles for more than 8 passengers, with no length limit, with a trailer up to 750 kg

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

Mandatory special drives 5–22 hours rural roads
4–14 hours motorway
3–8 hours night driving ²

Trailer extension DE

Combination of class D and a trailer over 750 kg

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

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 How much training you need depends heavily on which class you already hold and for how long – with class C it is considerably less. For all bus classes you need class B, a medical examination, proof of your eyesight, a psychological aptitude test and a certificate of good conduct. The licence is valid for 5 years.

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 bus licence

Theory training

How much theory you need depends heavily on which classes you already hold. If you already have a truck licence, you save a considerable part of the lessons.

Class D1: 6 double lessons of basic theory and 10 double lessons of class-specific theory
Class D: 6 double lessons of basic theory and 18 double lessons of class-specific theory, class DE: no separate theory lessons

Practical training

The actual number of driving lessons depends a lot on the classes you already hold – with class C it is considerably lower than when starting from class B. The special training drives are required by law.

Class D1: 4 to 19 hours on rural roads, 2 to 12 hours on the motorway, 2 to 7 hours of night driving
Class D: 8 to 22 hours on rural roads, 4 to 14 hours on the motorway, 3 to 8 hours of night driving
Classes D1E and DE: 3 hours on rural roads, 1 hour on the motorway and 1 hour of night driving each

What you need for your application

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

Frequently asked questions

From what age can I take the bus licence?

Class D is usually available from the age of 24, and the smaller class D1 from 21. With a basic professional driver qualification you can start earlier, depending on the scope of the qualification and where you will be driving.

Do I need a professional driver qualification?

For commercial passenger transport, yes. We offer both the basic qualification and the regular further training under the German professional driver qualification act directly here with us.

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 bus driver. We are happy to talk you through the process.

Ready to get people safely to their destination? Start your bus training in Iserlohn.

Karnacksweg 3 (Iserlohn City Center)