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Austria Driving Theory Test (Führerschein B) 2026

Practise for the Austrian computer theory test (theoretische Fahrprüfung) for a category B car licence. The real test has two modules, basic knowledge (GW) and category B, each with at least 20 main questions and 30 minutes, and you need 80% of the points in each. These original questions in English cover Austrian licence rules, L17, probation, alcohol and speed limits and priority, plus the road rules and signs shared across continental Europe.

  • Driving
  • Austria
  • 250 questions
  • Checked October 13, 2026

Quick answer

Pass mark: At least 80% of the possible points in each module (basic knowledge GW and category B, 30 minutes each). Each module has at least 20 main questions, sometimes with follow-up questions. A question can have more than one correct answer, and you must mark all of them. Time limit: 60 minutes. It is run by Authorised test centres, mostly driving schools, under a supervisor appointed by the provincial governor (Landeshauptmann). Minimum age: 18; 17 on the L17 route (training from 15 and a half, at least 3,000 km with an accompanying driver). Practise here for free with 250 questions, each with the answer and an explanation. Checked against official sources on October 13, 2026.

Read before you practiseStart with the Austria Driving Theory Test Study Guide: plain-language notes, diagrams and the numbers to remember.

  1. Question 1 of 25

    The Austrian car theory test (theoretische Fahrprüfung) is split into modules. Which two modules does a first-time category B applicant take?
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    Answer: B. Basic knowledge (GW) and category B

    Under the exam regulation (Fahrprüfungsverordnung), first-time applicants take the general module GW (Grundwissen) plus the module for their licence class.

  2. Question 2 of 25

    How many main questions (Hauptfragen) does each module of the theory test have at least?
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    Answer: B. 20

    Each module has at least 20 main questions. One or more follow-up questions (Zusatzfragen) can be added to a main question.

  3. Question 3 of 25

    How much time do you have for each module of the theory test?
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    Answer: C. 30 minutes

    The exam regulation gives 30 minutes per module, so GW and category B together take up to 60 minutes.

  4. Question 4 of 25

    What do you need to pass a module of the Austrian theory test?
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    Answer: A. At least 80% of the possible points

    Answers are scored in points. A module is passed with at least 80% of the highest possible points.

  5. Question 5 of 25

    A theory test question has two correct answers. You tick only one of them. How is the question marked?
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    Answer: D. It counts as wrong

    When a question has more than one correct answer, you must mark all of them. Missing one, or marking a wrong one, makes the question wrong.

  6. Question 6 of 25

    You pass the basic knowledge module but fail the category B module. What must you repeat?
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    Answer: B. Only the category B module

    Each module is marked on its own, and only a module you failed has to be taken again.

  7. Question 7 of 25

    Where do the questions on the theory test come from?
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    Answer: B. The federal ministry's question catalogue

    For each candidate, the computer picks questions at random from the catalogue issued by the federal transport ministry.

  8. Question 8 of 25

    Where is the computer theory test usually held?
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    Answer: B. At an authorised driving school

    The test is held at test centres authorised under the driving licence law, and most of them are driving schools. A supervisor appointed by the province runs it.

  9. Question 9 of 25

    What must you have done before you can take the practical driving test?
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    Answer: C. Passed the theory test

    The driving licence law (FSG) says the practical test may only be taken after the theory test has been passed.

  10. Question 10 of 25

    You have passed the theory test. Within what time must you pass the practical test, or else take the theory test again?
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    Answer: B. 18 months

    If the practical test is not passed within 18 months of passing the theory test, the theory test must be taken again.

  11. Question 11 of 25

    You failed the theory test. How long must you wait before you may repeat it?
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    Answer: B. At least 12 days

    Under the FSG, a part of the driving test that you failed may not be repeated before 12 days have passed.

  12. Question 12 of 25

    A candidate gets help from outside the room during the theory test, and the test is stopped. How long must they wait before taking it again?
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    Answer: A. 18 months

    Using forbidden aids or outside help leads to a waiting time of 18 months before the theory test can be taken again.

  13. Question 13 of 25

    Which of these topics is part of the Austrian theory test by law?
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    Answer: C. Economical, eco-friendly driving

    The FSG lists the topics of the theory test, including traffic rules, economical and environmentally friendly driving, safe driving and spotting hazards.

  14. Question 14 of 25

    You have serious reading difficulties. What can you apply for if you have a psychologist's report?
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    Answer: B. An oral theory test

    With a psychologist's report you can apply to take the test orally. An examiner is provided, you get more time, and you pay the extra examiner costs.

  15. Question 15 of 25

    On the category B practical test, how long must the drive on public roads last at least?
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    Answer: B. 25 minutes

    The FSG requires a road drive of at least 25 minutes for category B. Longer minimum drives apply to lorries and buses.

  16. Question 16 of 25

    What is the normal minimum age for a category B car licence in Austria?
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    Answer: B. 18

    The FSG sets 18 as the minimum age for category B. The L17 route is the exception and allows a licence from 17.

  17. Question 17 of 25

    How early may you normally start driving school training for a licence class?
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    Answer: B. Six months before the minimum age

    Under the FSG, training may start at most six months before you reach the minimum age for that class.

  18. Question 18 of 25

    On the L17 route (vorgezogene Lenkberechtigung für die Klasse B), when can you start the training at the earliest?
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    Answer: C. At 15 and a half

    L17 training with practice drives may start, at the earliest, six months after your 15th birthday.

  19. Question 19 of 25

    How many kilometres of practice driving must an L17 learner complete at least?
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    Answer: D. 3,000 km

    The L17 route needs at least 3,000 km of practice drives (Ausbildungsfahrten) with an accompanying driver.

  20. Question 20 of 25

    On the L17 route, what must happen after each 1,000 km of practice driving?
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    Answer: A. A training session at the driving school

    After each 1,000 km there is a supplementary training session at the driving school, which includes a practice drive.

  21. Question 21 of 25

    What is the earliest age at which an L17 learner can take the practical driving test?
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    Answer: A. 17

    Once the L17 training is complete and the driving school confirms it, the practical test can be taken from your 17th birthday.

  22. Question 22 of 25

    You got your category B licence through L17 before you turned 18. Until when does your probation last at least?
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    Answer: D. Until your 21st birthday

    If the licence is issued before your 18th birthday, the probation period lasts at least until you turn 21.

  23. Question 23 of 25

    On an L17 practice drive, who must make sure the car is marked as a training vehicle?
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    Answer: A. The accompanying driver

    The FSG makes the accompanying driver (Begleiter) responsible for marking the car correctly during practice drives. A log of the drives must also be kept.

  24. Question 24 of 25

    An L17 learner is under 18, and none of the accompanying drivers is a parent. What does the driving school need?
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    Answer: A. A parent's or guardian's written consent

    If the learner is a minor and no accompanying driver is a parent or guardian, the driving school needs written consent from a parent or guardian.

  25. Question 25 of 25

    What must you carry with you every time you drive a car?
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    Answer: B. Your driving licence

    The FSG says drivers must carry the licence for the vehicle they drive and hand it over for checks when asked.

What to know before the test

  • First-time applicants take two modules on a computer: basic knowledge (Grundwissen, GW) and the category B module. Each module has at least 20 main questions, and follow-up questions can be added.
  • You have 30 minutes for each module. A module is passed with at least 80% of the possible points, and you repeat only a module you failed.
  • A question can have more than one correct answer. You must mark every correct answer; marking a wrong one makes the whole question wrong.
  • You must pass the theory test before the practical test. If you do not pass the practical test within 18 months, you must take the theory test again. After a fail, you wait at least 12 days before a retake.
  • The L17 route (early category B licence) lets you get your licence before 18: you can start training at 15 and a half, drive at least 3,000 km with an accompanying driver and take the practical test from your 17th birthday.
  • New drivers have a three-year probation period (Probezeit) with a 0.1 g/l alcohol limit. Serious offences lead to a follow-up course (Nachschulung) and one more year of probation each time.
  • The general alcohol limit is below 0.5 g/l in the blood or 0.25 mg/l in the breath. Stricter limits apply to some drivers, such as those on probation.
  • General speed limits are 50 km/h in built-up areas, 100 km/h on other roads and 130 km/h on motorways, unless signs show a different limit.

Frequently asked questions

How many questions are on the Austrian theory test?

For a first car licence you take two modules, basic knowledge (GW) and category B. Each has at least 20 main questions, and follow-up questions can be added, so the exact number can vary.

What is the pass mark for the Austrian theory test?

You need at least 80% of the possible points in each module. Our mock exam uses two sections of 20 questions with 16 needed in each, and a 60-minute timer.

Can a theory test question have more than one correct answer?

Yes. Some questions have several correct answers, and you must mark all of them. If you miss one or mark a wrong one, the question counts as wrong.

What happens if I fail one module?

You repeat only the module you failed. You must wait at least 12 days before you take it again.

What is L17 in Austria?

L17 is the early route to a category B licence. You start training at 15 and a half, drive at least 3,000 km with an accompanying driver and with extra sessions at the driving school, and can take the practical test from age 17.

How long is the probation period for new drivers?

Three years. During that time the alcohol limit is 0.1 g/l, and serious offences lead to a follow-up course and one more year of probation.

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