A driving licence applicant practices practical driving skills without a driving instructor on public roads. What should he expect if the police perform a check on him?

In Germany, practicing driving on public roads without a driving instructor or a licensed accompanying person is illegal for a driving licence applicant. This is because driving without proper supervision poses safety risks to the driver and others. If the police stop such a person, they will initiate a criminal prosecution because the driver is breaking the law.

Additionally, the authorities will assess the applicant's fitness to drive, which includes evaluating whether they are capable of safely operating a vehicle. This review may lead to further consequences, such as delays or restrictions in obtaining a licence.

The option about having no consequences if accompanied by a licensed driver is not correct in this context, because the law requires supervised practice with a qualified instructor or under specific conditions; simply having a licensed passenger is not enough unless legally permitted (e.g., in a learner permit accompanied driving scheme). Therefore, both criminal prosecution and a fitness review apply if practicing without proper supervision.