Easier to handle
No gear changes, no clutch – more comfort, especially in the city.
English Driving School Oscar · Berlin Friedenau
Automatic driving licence
Stress-free in a Tesla – with B197
You want your licence in Friedenau without fighting a clutch? At English Driving School Oscar you train in our Tesla. With the B197 rule you take the test on automatic but may drive manuals worldwide. That also applies if you are converting a foreign licence.
Tip: B197 removes the fear of stalling in the exam.
Your path to B197
1. Basic training
Start in a modern automatic – no clutch stress.
2. 10 manual lessons
At least 10 units (45 min each) on a manual gearbox.
3. Test drive
15 minutes proving you can handle a manual with your instructor.
4. The exam
Pass on automatic – and you may drive any car afterwards.
Why automatic
Simulator as a bonus
Practise the basics in the simulator before your first real lesson.
Safer in tight spots
Fewer mistakes in traffic jams or on hills.
Future-proof in a Tesla
Most EVs and hybrids are automatic – you train on what you will actually drive.
Ideal for beginners & conversion
Less to learn, also a good fit if you are converting a foreign licence.
Berlin stop-and-go
Automatic makes dense city traffic far more relaxed.