Overview
- Industry groups say many prospective learners are postponing enrollment since the reform was announced, with some schools weighing short-time work and warning of possible insolvencies.
- Patrick Schnieder reiterated on national TV that people should not delay training, that a deal with the Länder is required, and that changes would not take effect before 2027.
- Proposals under discussion include more use of simulators, fewer mandatory special drives and, as reported by instructors, a shorter practical test, all of which remain contested.
- The ministry cites average Class B license costs of about €3,400, while schools point to higher personnel and energy bills and rising lesson needs, with lessons typically €55–€75.
- Local reports show mixed impacts, as some Dresden schools say sign-ups are stable, and several instructors argue simulators cannot replace road time and warn that cutting special drives could reduce safety.