Driver's license in Hamburg: hurdle or triumph for young drivers?

Driver's license in Hamburg: hurdle or triumph for young drivers?

in Hamburg, where traffic is a real challenge, the number of admission for cars increases despite a trend towards car sharing and rental vehicles. The city is known for its complicated road conditions, construction sites and tight traffic tours that make driving into a thrill. Driver's license candidates have to prepare for months of waiting times in overcrowded driving schools, while the practical test is considered the most difficult all over Germany. Alarming: Almost half of the test subjects fail on the first attempt!

In the intensive care school in Hanse in Harburg, the prospective drivers have the opportunity to obtain their driving license in just 14 days. But this quick path requires full concentration and tireless efforts. Julia Barether, 18, is determined to get her driver's license from an exciting Thailand trip. She has little time and faces her practical exam, which puts her travel plans to the test. Will the excitement be thrown back in the end, or will it be among the lucky 50 percent that exist on the first attempt?

Challenges in road traffic

The St. Pauli driving school, under the direction of Claudius Marchant, pursues a comprehensive training concept that combines theory and practice for several months. Students like the 17-year-old Luca have already passed the theory test and are now facing the decisive practical challenge. In a city where driving means more than just a driver's license, the nerves of the test subjects are to the test. The question remains: who will make the leap into the driving pleasure and who will ultimately fail?