Austria Driving Theory Test (Führerschein B) 2026: Practice test 7

1. Question 1 of 25

   You are driving at night with main beam on and a car comes towards you. What should you do?

   • ASwitch to dipped beam in good time
   • BSwitch off all lights briefly
   • CKeep main beam on until the car passes
   • DFlash your lights repeatedly
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   Answer: A. Switch to dipped beam in good time

   Dip your headlights in time so you do not dazzle oncoming drivers.

2. Question 2 of 25

   The traffic light shows a flashing amber light. What does it mean?

   • AThe road is closed
   • BGo on with extra care and follow the priority signs or rules
   • CStop and wait for green
   • DYou have priority over all other traffic
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   Answer: B. Go on with extra care and follow the priority signs or rules

   A flashing amber light means the lights are not controlling traffic. Drive carefully and follow the priority signs or the general rules.

3. Question 3 of 25

   When does alcohol start to affect driving skills such as reaction time?

   • AOnly above 1.5 g/l
   • BEven at levels below 0.5 g/l
   • COnly when you feel drunk
   • DOnly above 0.8 g/l
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   Answer: B. Even at levels below 0.5 g/l

   Basic skills such as tracking, reaction time and visual detection begin to get worse below 0.5 g/l.

4. Question 4 of 25

   On which side do you normally overtake another vehicle?

   • AOn its left
   • BOn whichever side has more space
   • COn the hard shoulder
   • DOn its right
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   Answer: A. On its left

   In right-hand traffic you overtake on the left. Overtaking on the right is a cause of serious crashes.

5. Question 5 of 25

   You travel on a tourist coach that has seat belts. Must you wear one?

   • AOnly on mountain roads
   • BOnly children must wear them
   • CNo, belts are only for cars
   • DYes, if seat belts are fitted you must wear them
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   Answer: D. Yes, if seat belts are fitted you must wear them

   In the EU you must wear a seat belt in all vehicles where one is fitted, including coaches and minibuses.

6. Question 6 of 25

   Why must rear-seat passengers also wear seat belts?

   • AIt is only to avoid a fine
   • BIn a crash they can be thrown forward and injure themselves and people in front
   • CBelts in the rear are only for children
   • DRear seats have no other protection rules
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   Answer: B. In a crash they can be thrown forward and injure themselves and people in front

   An unbelted rear passenger hits the seats and people in front with great force in a crash.

7. Question 7 of 25

   What does this sign mean?

   • APriority over oncoming traffic
   • BMotorway begins
   • CGo straight ahead only at the next junction
   • DOne-way road in the direction of the arrow
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   Answer: D. One-way road in the direction of the arrow

   This blue rectangular sign tells you that all traffic on the road moves in the direction of the arrow.

8. Question 8 of 25

   After a breakdown on the motorway, where should you and your passengers wait?

   • AOff the road, behind the safety barrier if there is one
   • BIn front of the car to wave at traffic
   • COn the hard shoulder next to the car
   • DInside the car with seat belts on
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   Answer: A. Off the road, behind the safety barrier if there is one

   Get everyone away from moving traffic to a safe place off the road while you wait for help.

9. Question 9 of 25

   What does this sign mean?

   • APedestrians must not cross here
   • BPedestrian crossing ahead
   • CFootpath only
   • DSchool playground
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   Answer: B. Pedestrian crossing ahead

   The triangle warns of a pedestrian crossing. Slow down and be ready to stop for people crossing.

10. Question 10 of 25

    What limit is recommended at EU level for novice drivers?

    • ADouble the normal limit
    • BZero or just above zero
    • CNo limit during the first year
    • DThe same as for other drivers
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    Answer: B. Zero or just above zero

    The recommended limit for new drivers is 0 or just above 0. Many countries apply a lower limit for new drivers.

11. Question 11 of 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • AYou now have priority at all junctions
    • BMotorway ends
    • CYour priority road ends here
    • DNo entry for vehicles
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    Answer: C. Your priority road ends here

    The diamond with black stripes means the priority road ends. Normal priority rules and signs apply again.

12. Question 12 of 25

    The line in the centre of the road is broken (dashed). What does this allow?

    • AYou may cross it only to park
    • BYou must never cross it
    • CYou may cross it when it is safe, for example to overtake
    • DOnly buses may cross it
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    Answer: C. You may cross it when it is safe, for example to overtake

    A broken line separates lanes but may be crossed when the road ahead is clear and it is safe.

13. Question 13 of 25

    You miss your exit on a motorway. What should you do?

    • AMake a U-turn through a gap in the barrier
    • BStop on the hard shoulder and reverse
    • CStop and wait for help
    • DContinue to the next exit
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    Answer: D. Continue to the next exit

    Reversing, turning around and stopping are not allowed on motorways. Take the next exit.

14. Question 14 of 25

    What is the highest speed you may drive after passing this sign?

    • AThere is no limit; 50 is advised
    • B50 km/h
    • C50 mph
    • D60 km/h
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    Answer: B. 50 km/h

    A red-ringed number is the maximum speed. Drive slower if conditions require it.

15. Question 15 of 25

    During emergency braking, where should you look?

    • AAt the escape route, where you want the car to go
    • BAt the speedometer
    • CIn the rear-view mirror
    • DAt the obstacle you want to avoid
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    Answer: A. At the escape route, where you want the car to go

    You tend to steer where you look, so look at the space you want to drive into.

16. Question 16 of 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • ARoad closed by a fence
    • BCattle grid ahead
    • CLevel crossing without barriers ahead
    • DLevel crossing with barriers or gates ahead
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    Answer: D. Level crossing with barriers or gates ahead

    The fence symbol warns of a railway crossing that has barriers or gates.

17. Question 17 of 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • ACrossroads with priority to the right
    • BNo stopping
    • CHospital zone
    • DRailway crossing: trains have priority
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    Answer: D. Railway crossing: trains have priority

    The red and white cross stands right at a level crossing. Trains always have priority, so stop if one is coming.

18. Question 18 of 25

    Is a hands-free phone call completely safe while driving?

    • ANo, the conversation can still distract you
    • BYes, as long as the call is short
    • CYes, on motorways
    • DYes, because your hands stay on the wheel
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    Answer: A. No, the conversation can still distract you

    Distraction is not only about your hands: a phone conversation takes your mind off the road.

19. Question 19 of 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • AKeep right
    • BDangerous bend to the right
    • CTurn right ahead
    • DDouble bend
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    Answer: B. Dangerous bend to the right

    A curved arrow in a warning triangle warns of a bend. Slow down before the bend, not in it.

20. Question 20 of 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • ALevel crossing ahead
    • BJunction ahead where traffic from the right has priority
    • CHospital ahead
    • DYou have priority at the next junction
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    Answer: B. Junction ahead where traffic from the right has priority

    The plain cross in a warning triangle means priority to the right applies at the junction ahead.

21. Question 21 of 25

    Why are pedestrians so badly hurt in collisions?

    • AThey usually walk on the wrong side
    • BCars have no brakes at low speed
    • CThey have no protection against the speed and weight of a vehicle
    • DThey are mostly hit on motorways
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    Answer: C. They have no protection against the speed and weight of a vehicle

    Pedestrians are vulnerable road users and suffer the worst consequences in crashes.

22. Question 22 of 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • ARight lane closed
    • BTurn right ahead
    • CKeep right
    • DNo right turn
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    Answer: D. No right turn

    The bar across the arrow means the turn shown is not allowed.

23. Question 23 of 25

    Traffic lights are working at a junction that also has a give-way sign. Which do you follow?

    • AWhichever is closer to you
    • BPriority to the right
    • CThe give-way sign
    • DThe traffic lights
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    Answer: D. The traffic lights

    Working traffic lights take precedence over priority signs. The signs apply when the lights are off or flashing amber.

24. Question 24 of 25

    Is it allowed to hold a mobile phone to make a call while driving in EU countries?

    • AYes, if you drive slowly
    • BYes, for short calls
    • CNo, it is forbidden in all EU countries; only hands-free use may be allowed
    • DYes, outside towns
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    Answer: C. No, it is forbidden in all EU countries; only hands-free use may be allowed

    Using a mobile phone without a hands-free set while driving is forbidden in every EU country.

25. Question 25 of 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • AParking for 30 minutes
    • B30 km/h only on the next 30 metres
    • CYou are entering an area where the speed limit is 30 km/h on all streets
    • DMinimum speed in this area is 30 km/h
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    Answer: C. You are entering an area where the speed limit is 30 km/h on all streets

    A zone sign applies to every street in the area until you pass the end-of-zone sign.

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The real test: 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.