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 Germany
offers a variety of landscapes from the coast in the north to the
Bavarian Alps in the south.� The country boasts a multitude of
historical towns and cities, romantic castles, and excellent
museums.� The tourism infrastructure is well developed and most
of the people speak English.� |
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OBTAINING YOUR DRIVER'S LICENSE |
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Ensure that your stateside driver's
license is current and not near expiration.� The revised Status of
Forces Agreement (SOFA) that went into effect in 1993 requires all US
personnel assigned to Germany to have in their possession a valid
stateside license in order to be eligible for licensing and to operate
privately owned vehicles in Europe.� Not that some states allow a
service member to have an expired license while on active duty.�
This is NOT considered a valid stateside driver's license in Europe.�
All personnel arriving without a valid stateside license will be
required to attend driver training on the local economy at their own
expense.�
Within Germany, all service members and family members must obtain a US
Army Europe (USAREUR) driver's license in order to legally operate a
vehicle with USAREUR plates.� International driver's licenses are
not sufficient.� In addition, German law does not allow for youth
under the age of 18 to drive while in Germany.�
If you have a valid stateside driver's license, then the USAREUR
driver's license test consists of 1) A 20 minute 50 question
international sign identification test, and 2) A 100 question written
rules (no time limit) test.� Prior to initial testing an
orientation and cursory eye exam is mandatory.
Here you can view a copy of the
Driver's
Study Booklet.�
On the day of testing you must have the following
items:
a) Valid ID Card.
b) Valid stateside driver's license.
c) Sponsor's local unit, unit address, and phone number.
d) Personal mailing address.
e) $10 check or money order.
f) Corrective lenses if needed.
g) The Driver's Study Booklet must be returned on testing day.
NOTE: If you arrive for your test without any of the above, you will be
rescheduled to test on another day.
MOTORCYCLES
If you have a valid stateside license with motorcycle endorsement,
you must pass a 30 question written test and also a nine exercise
proficiency test before being able to legally drive a motorcycle in
Germany.� If you fail either portion of the test or do not have a
stateside motorcycle endorsement you can take a required course on the
economy at you expense.
Motorcycle license testing is offered February through October only.�
Each applicant is required to bring:
a) Valid stateside license with motorcycle endorsement.
b) Valid USAREUR POV license.
c) Motorcycle and protective headgear.
d) $10 check or money order.
BOAT REGISTRATION
Boats have to be registered with the German authorities.�
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SHIPMENT?
SEE OUR GUIDE TO
CLAIMS FOR LOSS/DAMAGE TO HOUSEHOLD GOODS/BAGGAGE
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