With a class DE driver's license you are allowed to drive:
Motor vehicles with a seating capacity of more than 16 passengers excluding the driver with a trailer with a gross weight rating exceeding 750kg. The combination's gross weight rating is not to exceed 12t..

Including classes: D1E, BE, C1E if you already hold a class C1 license

Minimum age: 21 years

Requirement: class D license

Minimum theory classes:

Basic theory: not applicable

Specific lessons: not applicable

Driving: only contents laid down

Driving lessons: 4 driving lessons + 3 out of town an rural road driving lessons, 1 motorway driving lesson, 1 night driving lesson

Driving Test:

Written: no

Driving: 60 minutes. You will be driving in and out of towns and on the highway, coupling and separating vehicles.

Extras: Before you receive the driver's license and before any kind of renewal is issued you have to furnish a proof of your physical aptitude. This medical checkup can be completed by your family doctor, who will examine your general medical condition. Additionally, your ability to cope with pressure as well as your orientation, concentration, attention and reaction abilities will be examined with standardized procedure. Please note that not every doctor has the required equipment at his/her disposal. Furthermore your eyesight has to be examined and acknowledged by an eye specialist. Before first receipt of the driver's license as well as before renewal from the age of 50 on a proof of your physical and mental driving abilities or a medical-psychological certificate has to be furnished, krid. The driver's license will be limited to 5 years. Afterwards the license can be renewed for 5 years a time provided the medical checkup is okay.