At a glance
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No HGV licence required
Your class B car driving licence is completely sufficient. Hazards on closed-off terrain only.
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Experience real giants
Drive modern MAN trucks (40 t), coaches or vans – including new drive technologies such as electric and hydrogen.
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Exclusive test track
Experience the MAN test track under professional guidance – without traffic, without risk, but with maximum awe.
Get behind the wheel of a MAN commercial vehicle yourself for a change
For many, it is a childhood dream, actually driving a real truck, coach or van. The seat height, the view, the sheer power – it's an unforgettable feeling. And you can get that feeling now, with the MAN Driving Experience. Whether as an unforgettable experience gift, as an insight into the professional world or as a team building day, Jump in, take a seat behind the large steering wheel and immediately feel the power of the technology. An experienced MAN ProfiDrive trainer will sit by your side,explains how to use the controls and ensure complete safety.
The entire MAN vehicle range is available; every truck model and heavy 40-tonne truck, every bus model – from intercity to city buses – and vans of all sizes. You can even try out state-of-the-art drive technology such as the MAN eTruck. The best thing is, you can try out and drive all our vehicles without an HGV licence and completely free of road traffic, on our qualified MAN test track.
Your experience programme
Phase 1: Briefing
Before you start, we will give you a brief introduction at the vehicle itself – ideal for anyone who wants to drive a bus or a truck off-road, even without HGV licence qualifications. We'll cover seat positioning, dimensions, switches and the display – everything is explained right in the cockpit. No boring theory lectures!
Phase 2: Driving (the practical part)
Then it's off to MAN Test Track 2 at the MAN Test Track arena in Munich. Under the guidance of your trainer, you drive off, brake, take turns, manoeuvre and feel the mass of the vehicle step by step. On request, you can also try out different vehicle types – ideal for groups, companies or associations planning a truck or bus event as a special experience.
Who is the MAN Driving Experience suitable for?
- Private individuals
The dream of a truck or bus becomes reality – a unique opportunity for a guided truck driving experience with a professional instructor. Ideal as a gift or special leisure experience. - For companies and teams
An exceptional incentive that strengthens team spirit and makes you relate to the everyday work of your drivers and dispatchers. - For young talent and converters
Perfect if you want to find out if the professional driver profession is right for you.
Eligibility and details
- Driving licence: Class B (passenger cars) is sufficient.
- Duration: Individually compatible – e.g. 09:00–12:00, 13:00–16:00 or all-day programmes.
- Location: MAN Test Track 2 at the MAN test track site (usually Munich).
- Vehicles: Trucks, buses, vans – the latest models and alternative drives.
- Note: Additional costs may be incurred for booking the test track (according to official specifications)
- Dress code: Firm footwear is recommended.
Getting to the test track
Ready for this behind-the-wheel experience? From an individual taster course to an exclusive team event – use the form for your preferred date or a group request. Due to the exclusive reservation of the MAN test track, we will arrange the exact time personally with you.
You may also be interested in these courses
- MAN ProfiDrive – Offroad training
- MAN ProfiDrive – Efficiency training
- MAN ProfiDrive – Driving safety training
- MAN ProfiDrive – Vehicle technology training
- MAN ProfiDrive – Driving Experience
- MAN ProfiDrive – advanced training for vehicle experts
FAQs
General and frequently asked questions (FAQs) about the qualified and professional driver training and advanced training measures for professional drivers.
- General questions about training
- Questions about offer request and booking
- Further questions & answers according to topic
General questions about training
How many modules do I have to complete?
You have to submit evidence of completing a minimum of five modules, of seven hours each, to the driver’s licensing authorities.
Which modules do I have to complete?
At least one module must be completed from each of the three areas of knowledge specified by the legislator. The two additional modules can be freely selected from the areas of knowledge specified. No module should be used twice however.
- Area of knowledge 1: Modules 1, 2, 3, 7, 9, 10
- Area of knowledge 2: Module 4
- Area of knowledge 3: Modules 5, 6, 8
I have completed all five modules, what is the next step?
Please proceed promptly, before the cut-off date, with all five modules (certificates) to the competent driver’s licence centre and have record 95 extended.
For how long are the certificates valid?
As a general rule, all certificates are valid for a maximum of five years. A type of transitional arrangement applies for the first extension. In this case, certificates can be a maximum of eight years old.
Whom should I contact when I have submitted a certificate?
Please send an email including the following details to profidrive@man.eu : Surname, first name, date of event, location of event and module as well as delivery address.
Questions about offer request and booking
General
What happens after I have submitted an offer request?
You will receive an offer by e-mail and possible seminar dates to choose from.
Do I have to store my private data when requesting an offer?
We need private data of the participants for the issuing of the certificates. It is important that the data is entered correctly so that the certificate is acknowledged by the driving licence office. We need the data of the participants two weeks before the seminar date at the latest.
What happens when I return the appointment confirmation or registration form?
You will receive a confirmation of receipt of the registration from us. Two weeks before the seminar date, you will also receive the invitation by email.
Registration
Can I register without Internet access or email?
On request, we will fax you a registration form, which you can use to register.
Cancellation and changes
How can I modify the contact person or the email address for the invitations?
Please send an email with details of the company, the new contact person and/or the new email address to profidrive@man.eu .
How can I cancel a seminar previously booked?
Please send an email including the following details to profidrive@man.eu : Name of the participant, event date, venue and seminar topic as well as reason for cancellation.
How can I transfer a participant to a seminar on a different date?
Please send an email to profidrive@man.eu including the following data: Name, surname, details about the original seminar (date, location, seminar topic) and the details about the new seminar (date, location, seminar topic). You will then be booked onto the new seminar.
Can I register a substitute participant for a seminar?
Please send an email including the following details to profidrive@man.eu : Name of the registered participant, event date, venue and seminar topic. We will cancel the registered participant in the system and replace her/him with the substitute participant. Please let us have the private data of the substitute participant.
Further questions & answers according to topic
Professional driver qualification
FAQs about the professional driver qualification
Driver card
FAQs about the driver card
Driver personnel law
FAQs about driver personnel law
Funding programs
FAQs about the funding programs
Road haulage
FAQs about road haulage
Truck toll
FAQs about the truck toll