A holder of a Category “B” driving license is entitled to operate motor vehicles with a maximum authorized mass not exceeding 3,500 kg, designed and constructed to carry no more than 8 passengers in addition to the driver. Vehicles in this category may also form a combination with a trailer with a maximum authorized mass not exceeding 750 kg, provided that the total maximum authorized mass of the combination does not exceed 4,250 kg. A driver licensed for Category “B” is also allowed to operate Category “AM” vehicles.
Requirements for starting the training: The candidate must be at least 17 years and 9 months old. Three months before turning 18, applicants may be enrolled in the course and begin their training. They are eligible to take the driving test upon reaching 18 years of age.
The Category “B” training course is divided into two parts:
Theoretical training – 40 academic hours, including two modules: “Road Traffic Safety” and “General Vehicle Structure.” Practical training – 31 academic hours, conducted at a time convenient for the candidate.
The initial lessons are conducted on a driving range, followed by driving in urban and rural areas. Between the 18th and 22nd lesson, a mid-term exam is held, and after the 31st lesson, an internal exam is conducted. After successfully passing the internal exam, the candidate is issued a certificate of eligibility to take the practical driving test.
