Denmark Driving Theory Test (Teoriprøve) 2026: Practice test 8

1. Question 1 of 25

   What happens to your braking distance when you drive twice as fast?

   • AIt stays the same with good brakes
   • BIt doubles
   • CIt becomes about four times longer
   • DIt becomes about half as long
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   Answer: C. It becomes about four times longer

   Braking distance grows with the square of speed, so doubling your speed roughly quadruples it.

2. Question 2 of 25

   Why should you look twice for motorcycles at junctions?

   • AThey are small and their speed is hard to judge
   • BThey always have priority
   • CThey cannot use indicators
   • DThey are not allowed at junctions
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   Answer: A. They are small and their speed is hard to judge

   Many crashes happen because drivers do not see a motorcycle or misjudge its speed.

3. Question 3 of 25

   There is a fire in a tunnel and you have to leave your car. What should you do?

   • AStay in the car with the windows closed
   • BTurn around and drive back
   • CSwitch off the engine, leave the key in, and walk to the nearest emergency exit
   • DLock the car and take the key
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   Answer: C. Switch off the engine, leave the key in, and walk to the nearest emergency exit

   Leave the key so rescuers can move the car, then follow the exit signs away from the fire.

4. Question 4 of 25

   What does this sign mean?

   • ACoach parking
   • BSchool bus may stop
   • CLane or road for buses only
   • DBus stop: no stopping for other vehicles
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   Answer: C. Lane or road for buses only

   The bus on a blue disc reserves the lane for buses. Other vehicles may use it only if an extra plate allows them.

5. Question 5 of 25

   What does this sign mean?

   • ASpeed limit ends
   • BMaximum speed 30 km/h
   • CMinimum speed 30 km/h
   • DRecommended speed 30 km/h
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   Answer: C. Minimum speed 30 km/h

   A white number on a blue disc is a minimum speed. You must drive at least this fast unless conditions make it unsafe.

6. Question 6 of 25

   Under the EU seat-belt directive, up to what height do children normally need a child restraint in cars?

   • AUnder 180 cm
   • BUnder 100 cm
   • CUnder 150 cm (some countries allow an adult belt from 135 cm)
   • DUnder 120 cm in all countries
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   Answer: C. Under 150 cm (some countries allow an adult belt from 135 cm)

   The directive sets 150 cm as the normal limit, but countries may let children of 135 to 150 cm use an adult belt.

7. Question 7 of 25

   What does this sign mean?

   • ANo parking, but you may stop briefly, for example to let a passenger out
   • BParking allowed on the left side only
   • CParking for blue badge holders only
   • DNo stopping at any time
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   Answer: A. No parking, but you may stop briefly, for example to let a passenger out

   One red diagonal stripe means no parking. Short stops to load or let people in and out are usually allowed.

8. Question 8 of 25

   What does this sign mean?

   • ARailway signal
   • BLevel crossing ahead
   • CTraffic lights ahead
   • DPolice control ahead
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   Answer: C. Traffic lights ahead

   This sign warns of traffic lights that you may not see in time, for example after a bend.

9. Question 9 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.

10. Question 10 of 25

    On which side of the road do you drive in Germany, France, Spain, Italy and the other countries of continental Europe?

    • AOn the left
    • BIn the centre on country roads
    • COn the right
    • DOn either side, as long as you signal
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    Answer: C. On the right

    All of continental Europe drives on the right. In the EU only Cyprus, Ireland and Malta drive on the left.

11. Question 11 of 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • ARoad works ahead
    • BFarm vehicles only
    • CGardening area
    • DWorkers may not enter the road
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    Answer: A. Road works ahead

    The worker with a shovel warns of road works. Slow down, follow the signs and watch for workers.

12. Question 12 of 25

    About how many pedestrians and cyclists survive being hit by a car at about 30 km/h, compared with about 50 km/h?

    • ANearly everyone at both speeds
    • BAbout the same at both speeds
    • CAbout 90% at 30 km/h, but only about 20% at 50 km/h
    • DAbout 50% at 30 km/h and 40% at 50 km/h
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    Answer: C. About 90% at 30 km/h, but only about 20% at 50 km/h

    Small speed differences make a huge difference to survival. This is why many towns use 30 km/h limits.

13. Question 13 of 25

    How should you join a motorway?

    • ADrive straight into the left lane
    • BEnter slowly and let motorway traffic brake for you
    • CUse the acceleration lane to match the speed of traffic and give way to vehicles already on the motorway
    • DStop at the end of the slip road and wait for a big gap
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    Answer: C. Use the acceleration lane to match the speed of traffic and give way to vehicles already on the motorway

    Vehicles already on the motorway have priority. Use the acceleration lane to reach a suitable speed and find a gap.

14. Question 14 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.

15. Question 15 of 25

    Your car has broken down on the road. When should you put on a high-visibility vest?

    • AOnly at night
    • BAfter you have placed the warning triangle
    • COnly if police arrive
    • DBefore you get out of the car
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    Answer: D. Before you get out of the car

    Put the vest on before you step out so other drivers can see you. Many countries require you to carry one.

16. Question 16 of 25

    You want to fit a rear-facing baby seat in the front passenger seat. The seat has a front airbag. What must you do?

    • APush the seat as far forward as possible
    • BOnly use it there for short trips
    • CMake sure the airbag is switched off before you use the seat there
    • DNothing, airbags protect babies
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    Answer: C. Make sure the airbag is switched off before you use the seat there

    A rear-facing child seat must not be used in a seat protected by an active front airbag; an inflating airbag can seriously injure the child.

17. Question 17 of 25

    When may you use the hard shoulder (emergency lane) of a motorway?

    • ATo make a phone call
    • BTo overtake slow traffic
    • COnly in an emergency or breakdown, unless signs allow it
    • DTo rest when you feel tired
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    Answer: C. Only in an emergency or breakdown, unless signs allow it

    The emergency lane is for emergencies. You may only drive on it where signs expressly allow it.

18. Question 18 of 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • ANo overtaking
    • BGive way to oncoming traffic on the narrow section ahead
    • CYou have priority over oncoming traffic
    • DRoad for two-way traffic begins
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    Answer: B. Give way to oncoming traffic on the narrow section ahead

    The red arrow is your direction. You must let oncoming vehicles pass through the narrow section first.

19. Question 19 of 25

    An ambulance with blue flashing lights and a siren comes up behind you. What should you do?

    • ASpeed up to stay ahead of it
    • BIgnore it unless it uses the horn
    • CStop at once in the middle of the lane
    • DMake room for it, and stop if needed, while keeping others safe
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    Answer: D. Make room for it, and stop if needed, while keeping others safe

    Vehicles on an emergency call using blue lights and a siren have priority. Move aside safely and let them pass.

20. Question 20 of 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • ASchool ahead
    • BPath for pedestrians only
    • CChildren playing in the street
    • DPedestrians must not walk here
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    Answer: B. Path for pedestrians only

    A blue disc with people walking marks a footpath. Vehicles, including bicycles unless allowed by an extra sign, must not use it.

21. Question 21 of 25

    Your car breaks down on a motorway. What should you do first?

    • ASwitch on hazard lights and stop as far to the right as possible, on the hard shoulder if you can
    • BStop where you are in the lane and open the bonnet
    • CWalk to the next exit to find help
    • DReverse to the last exit
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    Answer: A. Switch on hazard lights and stop as far to the right as possible, on the hard shoulder if you can

    Get the car out of the traffic lanes, switch on the hazard lights and make yourself visible.

22. Question 22 of 25

    A police officer directs traffic at a junction where the traffic lights show green for you. The officer signals you to stop. What must you do?

    • AStop, because the officer's signals override lights and signs
    • BDrive on, because the light is green
    • CStop only if a pedestrian is crossing
    • DSound your horn and continue slowly
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    Answer: A. Stop, because the officer's signals override lights and signs

    Signals from a police officer come before traffic lights, signs and the general rules.

23. Question 23 of 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • APass the obstacle or island on the right side
    • BTurn right at the next junction
    • CKeep right lane free for buses
    • DRoad bends to the right
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    Answer: A. Pass the obstacle or island on the right side

    Blue round signs give orders. The arrow pointing down to the right means keep to the right of the island or obstacle.

24. Question 24 of 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • ARoundabout ahead
    • BRoad works with diversions
    • CRecycling centre ahead
    • DU-turn ahead
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    Answer: A. Roundabout ahead

    The warning triangle with circling arrows warns you to slow down for a roundabout.

25. Question 25 of 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • AOvertaking lane ahead
    • BPriority over oncoming traffic
    • CTwo-way traffic ahead
    • DOne-way road
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    Answer: C. Two-way traffic ahead

    This sign warns that you are leaving a one-way section and traffic will come towards you.

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