TÜV/DEKRACologne
Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany · 1.1M
AutoviaTest.comWhere you take the test in Cologne
- Handles
- Licence issue
- How to book
- The counter opens Monday to Friday from 8 to 12, and only for people who booked an appointment.
- Address
- Stadthaus Deutz – Ostgebäude, Willy-Brandt-Platz 3, 50679 Köln
Sign up with a Fahrschule first, then lodge the first application at one of the nine Kundenzentren.
- Handles
- Theory test
- How to book
- Pay the exam fee in TÜV Rheinland’s StartDrive portal; payment is what secures your test date.
- Address
- Frankfurter Str. 200, 51065 Köln
Driving rules that are different in Cologne
The Umweltzone set up on 1 January 2008 now covers 137 square kilometres and admits green-Plakette vehicles only.
stadt-koeln.deDriving there without a valid Feinstaubplakette or an exemption is an offence and costs a 100-euro fine.
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I take the driving theory test in Cologne?
Stadt Köln – Amt für öffentliche Ordnung: Führerscheinstelle im Stadthaus Deutz, TÜV Rheinland: Theoretische Führerscheinprüfung Köln-Mülheim. The counter opens Monday to Friday from 8 to 12, and only for people who booked an appointment.
Is anything different about driving in Cologne?
The Umweltzone set up on 1 January 2008 now covers 137 square kilometres and admits green-Plakette vehicles only. Driving there without a valid Feinstaubplakette or an exemption is an offence and costs a 100-euro fine.
How many questions are on the driving test in Cologne?
The TÜV/DEKRA theory test has 30 questions. You need to score ≤10 to pass.
What documents do I need?
You'll need: ID card/Passport, First aid certificate, Eye test, Photo, Proof of residence (Meldebescheinigung), Driving school enrollment certificate. The test fee is approximately ~€22.49 (theory) + ~€117 (practical exam).
Is AutoviaTest affiliated with TÜV/DEKRA?
AutoviaTest is an independent study platform — we're not affiliated with TÜV/DEKRA or any government agency.
Our practice questions and study materials are designed to help you feel confident and well-prepared for your TÜV/DEKRA theory test.
For practical training and the official exam, you'll work with a local driving school. Think of AutoviaTest as your study companion for the theory side.
Do I still need to join a driving school?
Yes — a driving school handles your practical training and the official TÜV/DEKRA exam. AutoviaTest helps you prepare for the theory portion so you go in feeling confident and ready.
