Class C1 & C1E Driver's License Munich: Training for Ambulances, Fire Brigade & More at Peters Driving School

The Class C1 driver's license in Munich is your key to vehicles in the 3,500 to 7,500 kg weight range — the segment a normal car license (Class B) simply does not cover. With C1 you may also pull a small trailer up to 750 kg, and with the Class C1E extension you can hitch a heavier trailer over 750 kg for a total combination of up to 12,000 kg. Whether you drive an ambulance (RTW), a smaller fire engine, a heavy motorhome or a delivery vehicle over 3.5 tonnes for your trade, we guide you from your very first theory lesson to the practical test on our modern IVECO fleet, including the IVECO Daily. As an IHK-registered training company founded in 1994, Peters Driving School trains you at three Munich locations — Munich-Haidhausen, Munich-Giesing and Haar, our dedicated truck training site. If you ever need even more capacity, the bigger trucks over 7.5 tonnes are covered by our Class C truck license.

For many rescue and emergency vehicles with a maximum authorised mass above 3.5 and up to 7.5 tonnes, Class C1 is the appropriate licence. Which class is required for a particular ambulance, fire-service or THW vehicle depends on the vehicle data, any trailer and the organisation's rules. Because we know how much these everyday heroes give, we offer an exclusive emergency-services discount to active members of the fire brigade, rescue service and THW — including BRK/Red Cross, ASB, DLRG, Malteser and Johanniter. There is a practical bonus, too: if you are an active rescue-service member, your medical-service training is usually recognised as the required first-aid proof on presentation of a certificate, so you can save yourself the separate large first-aid course.

C1 is also a relevant choice for trades, businesses and motorhome owners. Electricians, carpenters and local logistics firms use large Sprinter vans, refrigerated vans or delivery vehicles over 3.5 tonnes; the licence required depends on the vehicle's maximum authorised mass and any trailer. The same applies to motorhomes over 3.5 tonnes. Under the current rule, Classes C1 and C1E are issued for no more than five years. Renewal requires the prescribed medical-fitness and eyesight evidence; a new driving test is normally not required. Transitional rules may apply to older licences.

Our clear tip is to take the combined C1 + C1E course: you complete only 8 mandatory special drives instead of 10, saving two full lessons, and with your existing C1 no separate theory exam is needed for C1E. The minimum age is 18, and you will need your prior Class B license, a medical report and an eyesight test certificate. Class C1 training starts from approximately €1,500 as a minimum price, with the final figure depending on how many driving lessons you need — use our cost calculator for a transparent estimate, or simply get in touch. The City of Munich currently states a processing time of up to 14 weeks from complete submission. This includes production of the driving licence by Bundesdruckerei. Actual processing time may vary by application. As of 25 July 2026. Other licensing authorities publish their own processing information. We serve learners from Munich and the surrounding region, including Haidhausen, Giesing, Haar, Vaterstetten and Baldham. Training is provided through the open locations; Baldham remains in preparation and has no published on-site offer.