Driving licence · B automatic
Category B in an automatic. No clutch, more focus on the road.
Learn to drive without worrying about changing gear and focus on what matters: the traffic around you.
Category B automatic · Cars
What you can drive
- no clutch pedal
- Automatic
- maximum gross weight
- 3,500 kg
- minimum age
- 18 years
- The same vehicles as category B, with automatic gearbox
- Cars up to 3,500 kg, with up to 8 passengers in addition to the driver
- Trailer up to 750 kg, or heavier if the combination does not exceed 3,500 kg
Limits
The licence is restricted to vehicles with automatic gearbox. To drive manual cars, you need to take the test in a manual car.
Requirements
What you need to start
We handle the enrolment and paperwork with you.
- Identity document showing habitual residence in Portugal
- Portuguese tax number (NIF)
- Electronic medical certificate — done at the school
- Be at least 18 (you can enrol from 17½)
Your path
From enrolment to your B automático licence
- Enrolment
- Theory
- Lessons in an automatic
- Theory test
- Driving
- Practical test
- Category B licence
Training
How you learn at MM Ouressa
Theory
28 hours
Road safety (7h), driving theory (16h) and modules on hazard perception, distraction and eco-driving (5h).
Classes at the school and online study on the training platform.
Practical
32 hours
At least 500 km, always in an automatic car.
Driving lessons Monday to Saturday, with an instructor who follows your progress.
Tests: Theory test with 30 questions and a practical test in an automatic car.
The hours shown are the legal minimum. If you need more practice, each extra lesson costs 40 € (50 min).
The MM Ouressa experience
You learn with us. Not on your own.
FleetSchool cars with automatic gearbox
- An instructor from day one until your test
- Online study, whenever you like
- Medical certificate at the school
- Lessons Monday to Saturday
Price
Category B automatic
Includes theory and practical training, theory and practical test fees, medical certificate and distance learning.
In English: €1,000 paid in full or €1,115 in instalments.
Already have a licence? You pay less.
- With a licence in another category€620
Full payment
€850
- Total in instalments
- €935
- In 2, 3 or 4 monthly instalments
- from €233.75
- Theory test
- 30 questions
Or up to 12 interest-free instalments with CofidisPay.
CofidisPay instalment payments are charged to the customer's debit or credit card through a payment solution based on a factoring agreement between Cofidis and the Driving School. Ask Cofidis for details; Cofidis is registered with the Bank of Portugal under no. 921.
Frequently asked questions
Questions about category B automatic
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Is the automatic licence easier?
You do not have to manage the clutch and gears, so many students feel confident sooner. The rules and the theory test are the same.
Can I drive manual cars later?
Not with this licence. If you later want to drive manual cars, you must take a test in a manual car.
Is the price different from category B?
No. The price is the same as category B.
Can I have lessons in English?
Yes, also in an automatic. See the 'Category B in English' option in the price calculator.
Ready for your B automático licence?
Enrol or talk to us. We answer all your questions before you start.