TÜV/DEKRA

Hamburg

Germany · 1.9M

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Where you take the test in Hamburg

Source: Landesbetrieb Verkehr (LBV), checked September 2026
Landesbetrieb Verkehr (LBV)

LBV-Mitte, Fahrerlaubnis

Handles
Licence issue
How to book
Book your counter appointment online at lbv-termine.de before you travel there.
Address
Süderstr. 140-142, Hamburg

Once you have signed up with a Fahrschule you can usually hand in all the documents there.

Landesbetrieb Verkehr (LBV)

LBV-West, Fahrerlaubnis

Handles
Licence issue
How to book
The same online appointment system serves this office; bring the confirmation unless your Fahrschule applies.
Address
Schnackenburgallee 43, Hamburg

You may lodge the application before your first lesson at the Fahrschule.

Germany test facts

Questions30
Pass mark≤10
Minutes45
Min age18+
Driving sideDrive on the right
Alcohol limit0.5‰ (0.0‰ for new drivers)
Emergency112
Test fee~€22.49 (theory) + ~€117 (practical exam)

Speed limits

50Urban areasWithin city limits
100Rural roadsOutside city limits
130HighwayMotorways & expressways

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Frequently asked questions

Where can I take the driving theory test in Hamburg?

Landesbetrieb Verkehr (LBV): LBV-Mitte, Fahrerlaubnis, LBV-West, Fahrerlaubnis. Book your counter appointment online at lbv-termine.de before you travel there.

Are the diesel driving bans in Altona still in force?

No. The restrictions on Max-Brauer-Allee and Stresemannstraße, introduced in 2018, were lifted in September 2023.

What happens if I move away from Hamburg during training?

Tell the LBV by post or email; the test is then moved to your new place of residence.

How many questions are on the driving test in Hamburg?

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.

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