Automatic only
B78 automatic licence in Recklinghausen
The B78 licence is a car licence with code 78. Training and exam take place in an automatic vehicle, and you may only drive automatics.
Key facts
| Vehicles | Class B cars with automatic transmission |
|---|---|
| Manual cars | Not allowed |
| Minimum age | 18, or 17 with accompanied driving |
| Exams | Theory and practical (in an automatic) |
Your training at VEST
Without clutch and gears, you can focus fully on traffic while learning. B78 fits if you are certain you will only ever drive automatics, for example because your car is electric.
If you want to keep the manual option open, B197 is usually the better choice. Find out more in our guide automatic or manual.
FAQ
What does code 78 mean?
It appears on your licence and restricts it to vehicles with automatic transmission.
Can I drive manual cars later?
Not without further proof of competence. Talk to us and we will explain the current process.