The special driving licences

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In addition to the generally known driving licence categories, there are also some vehicles for which many people often do not know which driving licence and which requirements apply to the respective categories. Some well-known examples are the fire brigade, the ambulance, the taxi or the forklift. 

You will find all the information on driving licences in the "Special licences" section, where we have compiled all the important information for you.
 

Quads are often used for agricultural and forestry purposes.
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[Translate to English:] Freiheit auf vier Rädern mit dem Quad-Führerschein.
The forklift truck is regarded as the best-known industrial truck.
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[Translate to English:] Schwere Lasten von A nach B transportieren mit dem Flurförderfahrzeugschein.
Driving an ambulance is a particularly responsible task.
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[Translate to English:] Für das Führen eines Krankenwagens reicht der B-Führerschein nicht aus.
A city without taxis would be unthinkable. After all, not everyone owns a car to get from A to B.
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[Translate to English:] Als Taxifahrer brauchst du einen Personenbeförderungsschein.
You don't have to take another theoretical exam to get a fire brigade driving licence.
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[Translate to English:] Der Feuerwehrführerschein ist eine Erweiterung der Klasse B.
With a bus driver's license to your dream job.
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[Translate to English:] Um Personen zu befördern, benötigst du einen speziellen Schein

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