Driving age

Driving Age in Denmark 2025

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Denmark: 18 years for full license, 17 for supervised driving (ovelsekorsel). Comprehensive training required. Moped from 15 years.

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Driving age in Denmark

Cars (korekort B)

  • Full license: 18 years
  • Supervised driving: 17 years (with adult)
  • Theory and practical exams required

License categories

CategoryAgeVehicles
AM (small moped)15Mopeds up to 30 km/h
AM (large moped)16Mopeds up to 45 km/h
A118Light motorcycles
B (supervised)17Cars with supervisor
B18Cars
A220Medium motorcycles
A24Large motorcycles
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Getting danish license

Requirements

  1. First aid course (8 hours)
  2. Theory course
  3. Theory test
  4. Practical lessons (minimum specified)
  5. Practical test

Supervised driving (ovelsekorsel)

From age 17:

  • Registered supervisor required
  • Supervisor must be 30+ with 10+ years experience
  • Special course for supervisor
  • Lots of practice encouraged

Costs (typical)

  • First aid course: 500-800 DKK
  • Theory + practical package: 15,000-20,000 DKK
  • Tests: ~1,000 DKK total
  • Total: 15,000-22,000 DKK

New driver period

  • Extra attention on insurance
  • Higher premiums typically
  • Points system applies

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