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In Austria the driving licence is a governmental right given to those who request a licence for any of the categories they desire. It is required for every type of motorized vehicle. The minimum age to obtain a driving licence is: 16 years for a motorcycle, 18 years for a car, and 21 years for buses and cargo vehicles .
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Obtaining a Driver's Licence
The Austrian driving licence can be obtained after finishing a driving school and passing a two-stage test, the theory test and road test.
Riding bikes with class B
B licence holders are allowed to ride motorcycles not exceeding 125cc, when they hold their licence for at least five years and complete a basic training of 6 hours. This is connected with the re-issuance of the driver's licence, as it is registered with the code 111.
Firemen driving licence
The Austrian firemen driving licence is intended for use by fire departments. It allows firemen to drive fire-fighting vehicles up to 5,500 kilograms (12,100 lb) gross vehicle weight with the driving licence class B.