Denmark Driving Theory Test (Teoriprøve) 2026: Practice test 5

1. Question 1 of 25

   Which driving style saves the most fuel?

   • ADriving in the highest suitable gear at low engine speed
   • BDriving in a low gear at high engine speed
   • CChanging gear as late as possible
   • DAccelerating hard between traffic lights
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   Answer: A. Driving in the highest suitable gear at low engine speed

   Use the longest gear you can at low revs. Shift up early after moving off.

2. Question 2 of 25

   Traffic is queuing over a level crossing. When may you drive onto the crossing?

   • AAs soon as the car in front moves
   • BWhenever the lights are off
   • CAt any time, because trains stop for cars
   • DOnly when there is room for your whole vehicle on the other side
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   Answer: D. Only when there is room for your whole vehicle on the other side

   If you enter while the exit is blocked, you could be trapped on the tracks when the barriers close.

3. Question 3 of 25

   A pedestrian is waiting at a zebra crossing and clearly wants to cross. What should you do?

   • AWave them across and drive around them
   • BStop and let them cross
   • CDrive on, because they have not stepped onto the road
   • DSound your horn
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   Answer: B. Stop and let them cross

   At a pedestrian crossing you must let pedestrians cross who are on it or clearly about to cross.

4. Question 4 of 25

   What blood alcohol limit is recommended at EU level for drivers in general?

   • A1.5 g/l
   • B1.0 g/l
   • C0.8 g/l
   • D0.5 g/l or lower
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   Answer: D. 0.5 g/l or lower

   EU road safety guidance says the limit for the general driving population should be 0.5 g/l or lower. Many countries set lower limits for some drivers.

5. Question 5 of 25

   An injured person at a crash scene asks for water. What should you do?

   • AGive them alcohol to calm them
   • BGive them water at once
   • CDo not give them anything to eat or drink
   • DGive them a strong coffee
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   Answer: C. Do not give them anything to eat or drink

   Injured people should not eat or drink, because they may need surgery or may choke.

6. Question 6 of 25

   How must young children travel in a car in the EU?

   • AWith an adult belt from birth
   • BLoose on the back seat if the journey is short
   • COn an adult's lap
   • DIn an approved child restraint suited to their size and weight
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   Answer: D. In an approved child restraint suited to their size and weight

   Children must use a child restraint that suits their size and weight. Check each country's exact height and age rules.

7. Question 7 of 25

   What does this sign mean?

   • ACar park ahead
   • BOvertaking is never allowed again on this road
   • CNo overtaking for the next 2 km
   • DThe no-overtaking zone ends here
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   Answer: D. The no-overtaking zone ends here

   White end signs with black stripes cancel an earlier ban. You may overtake again when it is safe and legal.

8. Question 8 of 25

   Which road users are NOT allowed on a motorway?

   • APedestrians and cyclists
   • BCoaches
   • CCars with trailers
   • DMotorcycles
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   Answer: A. Pedestrians and cyclists

   Motorways are for fast motor vehicles only. Pedestrians may never walk on them and bicycles are banned.

9. Question 9 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.

10. Question 10 of 25

    You are driving on a road marked with this sign. A car waits at a side road on your right. Who goes first at the junction?

    • AThe bigger vehicle
    • BWhoever arrived first
    • CThe car on the right, because traffic from the right always goes first
    • DYou do, because you are on the priority road
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    Answer: D. You do, because you are on the priority road

    On a priority road you keep priority at junctions. Priority to the right does not apply against you here.

11. Question 11 of 25

    Where is overtaking especially dangerous and usually forbidden?

    • AOn a straight road with good visibility
    • BOn a motorway in the left lane
    • CAfter a sign ending a no-overtaking zone
    • DNear the top of a hill or before a bend where you cannot see far enough
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    Answer: D. Near the top of a hill or before a bend where you cannot see far enough

    Never overtake where you cannot see enough clear road ahead, such as before a crest or a bend.

12. Question 12 of 25

    What is a typical early sign that you are too tired to drive safely?

    • AWanting to listen to music
    • BYawning and finding it hard to keep your eyes open
    • CDriving more smoothly than usual
    • DFeeling hungry
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    Answer: B. Yawning and finding it hard to keep your eyes open

    Drivers most often notice yawning, loss of concentration and heavy eyelids. Stop and rest when you notice them.

13. Question 13 of 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • ADetour
    • BSlippery road
    • CDouble bend ahead
    • DRoad narrows
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    Answer: C. Double bend ahead

    The S-shaped line warns of two bends close together.

14. Question 14 of 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • ASeparate paths: cyclists on the left, pedestrians on the right
    • BPath shared by pedestrians and cyclists
    • CNo pedestrians or cyclists
    • DCyclists must dismount
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    Answer: B. Path shared by pedestrians and cyclists

    The horizontal line with people above and a bicycle below means both groups share the same path, so cyclists must take care of pedestrians.

15. Question 15 of 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • AHunting area: no stopping
    • BFarm animals on the road
    • CWild animals may cross the road
    • DZoo ahead
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    Answer: C. Wild animals may cross the road

    The deer warns of wild animals crossing, especially at dawn and dusk. Slow down and watch the edges of the road.

16. Question 16 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.

17. Question 17 of 25

    When should you use your direction indicators?

    • AOnly when other cars are close
    • BAfter you have started to turn
    • COnly at night
    • DIn good time before you turn, change lanes or pull out
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    Answer: D. In good time before you turn, change lanes or pull out

    Signal early so other road users know what you intend to do.

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

    You are dazzled by the headlights of an oncoming vehicle. What should you do?

    • ALook straight into the lights
    • BClose your eyes for a moment
    • CSlow down and look towards the right edge of the road
    • DSwitch to main beam to dazzle them back
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    Answer: C. Slow down and look towards the right edge of the road

    Look down and to the right and follow the road edge. Dazzle can leave you nearly blind for several seconds.

20. Question 20 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.

21. Question 21 of 25

    You will be stopped for more than about a minute. What saves fuel?

    • AKeep the engine running in neutral
    • BRev the engine before switching off
    • CKeep the air conditioning on full
    • DSwitch off the engine
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    Answer: D. Switch off the engine

    For longer stops, switching the engine off saves fuel. Do not rev the engine before you turn it off.

22. Question 22 of 25

    How should you signal when you leave a roundabout?

    • ASignal right before your exit
    • BUse your hazard lights
    • CSignal left before your exit
    • DDo not signal at all
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    Answer: A. Signal right before your exit

    Signal right as you approach your exit so other drivers and pedestrians know what you will do.

23. Question 23 of 25

    The barriers at a level crossing start to come down. What should you do?

    • AZigzag around the half barriers
    • BWait on the tracks until the barriers rise
    • CStop and do not try to drive around or under them
    • DAccelerate to get across
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    Answer: C. Stop and do not try to drive around or under them

    Trains cannot stop in time. Never try to beat or go around barriers.

24. Question 24 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.

25. Question 25 of 25

    Which car accessory has one of the largest effects on fuel use?

    • AThe windscreen washer
    • BThe air conditioning
    • CThe interior light
    • DThe radio
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    Answer: B. The air conditioning

    Air conditioning uses a lot of energy. Use it sensibly, for example at around 21 to 22 °C.

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