Germany Driving Theory Test Practice 2026: Practice test 2

Practice test 2 of 8 for the Germany Driving Theory Test Practice: 25 more questions with answers and explanations.

Driving
Germany
250 questions
Checked October 11, 2026

Question 1 of 25
With a class B licence, which trailer may you tow?
- No trailer without a BE licence
- Any trailer at all
- A trailer up to 750 kg, or a heavier one if the whole combination is no more than 3,500 kg
- Only trailers up to 500 kg
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Answer: C. A trailer up to 750 kg, or a heavier one if the whole combination is no more than 3,500 kg
Class B allows trailers up to 750 kg, or heavier trailers when the total of both permitted masses stays within 3,500 kg.
Question 2 of 25
A class B licence also allows you to ride which of these?
- Class A2 motorcycles
- Class C1 lorries
- Class A1 motorcycles
- Class AM mopeds
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Answer: D. Class AM mopeds
Class B includes classes AM and L.
Question 3 of 25
How long is a class B driving licence (the right to drive) valid in Germany?
- Until age 70
- 5 years
- 10 years
- It is granted without a time limit
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Answer: D. It is granted without a time limit
Classes AM, A1, A2, A, B, BE, L and T are granted without a time limit. Lorry and bus classes are limited to five years.
Question 4 of 25
What is the general blood alcohol limit for drivers in Germany who are past the probation period and aged 21 or over?
- Below 1.1 per mille
- Below 0.8 per mille
- Below 0.5 per mille
- Below 0.2 per mille
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Answer: C. Below 0.5 per mille
Driving with 0.5 per mille or more in the blood (0.25 mg/l in the breath) is an offence.
Question 5 of 25
You are 20 and have held your licence for three years. How much alcohol may you drink before driving?
- Up to 0.3 per mille
- One small beer
- Up to 0.5 per mille
- None at all
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Answer: D. None at all
Drivers under 21 must not drink any alcohol before or while driving, even after the probation period.
Question 6 of 25
You are 25 and passed your test one year ago. How much alcohol may you drink before driving?
- Up to 0.5 per mille
- Up to 0.3 per mille
- None at all
- One glass of wine with a meal
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Answer: C. None at all
During the probation period there is a total alcohol ban, whatever your age.
Question 7 of 25
What is the legal limit for THC (the active substance in cannabis) in the blood serum of an experienced adult driver?
- Below 3.5 ng/ml
- There is no limit
- Below 1.0 per mille
- Below 10 ng/ml
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Answer: A. Below 3.5 ng/ml
Driving with 3.5 ng/ml THC or more in the blood serum is an offence.
Question 8 of 25
A driver aged 19 used cannabis the night before. What is the rule?
- It is allowed if no alcohol was drunk
- The 3.5 ng/ml limit is doubled for young drivers
- Drivers under 21 or in the probation period must not drive under the effect of THC
- Cannabis rules only apply after age 21
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Answer: C. Drivers under 21 or in the probation period must not drive under the effect of THC
Drivers under 21 or in the probation period must not take THC or start driving under its effect.
Question 9 of 25
A driver has 3.5 ng/ml THC or more and has also drunk alcohol. What applies?
- It is allowed if the alcohol is below 0.5 per mille
- Only the alcohol counts
- It is a separate offence with a higher maximum fine
- Only the cannabis counts
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Answer: C. It is a separate offence with a higher maximum fine
Mixing cannabis and alcohol is a separate offence, with a maximum fine of 5,000 euros.
Question 10 of 25
What is the general speed limit inside built-up areas in Germany?
- 60 km/h
- 70 km/h
- 50 km/h
- 30 km/h
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Answer: C. 50 km/h
Inside built-up areas the limit for all motor vehicles is 50 km/h unless signs say otherwise.
Question 11 of 25
What is the general speed limit for cars on roads outside built-up areas (not motorways)?
- 120 km/h
- 80 km/h
- 100 km/h
- 90 km/h
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Answer: C. 100 km/h
Outside built-up areas, cars and other vehicles up to 3.5 t may drive at up to 100 km/h unless signs say otherwise.
Question 12 of 25
What is the speed limit outside built-up areas for a car towing a trailer?
- 120 km/h
- 60 km/h
- 80 km/h
- 100 km/h
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Answer: C. 80 km/h
Cars with a trailer are limited to 80 km/h outside built-up areas and on motorways.
Question 13 of 25
Fog reduces visibility to less than 50 metres. What is your maximum speed?
- 30 km/h
- 50 km/h
- 60 km/h
- 80 km/h
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Answer: B. 50 km/h
When fog, snow or rain cut visibility below 50 m, you may not drive faster than 50 km/h, or slower if needed.
Question 14 of 25
Your car has snow chains fitted. What is the maximum speed?
- 30 km/h
- 50 km/h
- 80 km/h
- 70 km/h
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Answer: B. 50 km/h
Vehicles with snow chains may not exceed 50 km/h, even in the best conditions.
Question 15 of 25
On a narrow road where oncoming traffic could be put in danger, how slowly must you drive?
- At walking speed
- So you can stop within half the distance you can see
- At 30 km/h
- So you can stop within the full distance you can see
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Answer: B. So you can stop within half the distance you can see
On narrow roads you must be able to stop within at least half the distance you can see ahead.
Question 16 of 25
Which vehicles may use a road with this sign?
- All vehicles, including bicycles
- Motor vehicles that are built to go faster than 60 km/h
- Only cars and lorries over 3.5 t
- Any vehicle with an engine, including mopeds
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Answer: B. Motor vehicles that are built to go faster than 60 km/h
Motorways (Autobahn) and expressways are only for motor vehicles with a design speed above 60 km/h.
Question 17 of 25
This sign marks an expressway (Kraftfahrstraße). Which rule applies, as on a motorway?
- There is no speed limit for lorries
- Only motor vehicles built to go faster than 60 km/h may use it
- Pedestrians may walk on the verge
- Cyclists may ride on the hard shoulder
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Answer: B. Only motor vehicles built to go faster than 60 km/h may use it
Expressways follow the same access rule as motorways: only motor vehicles with a design speed above 60 km/h.
Question 18 of 25
Traffic on a motorway slows to walking pace. Where must you form the emergency corridor (Rettungsgasse)?
- On the hard shoulder
- Between the two right-hand lanes
- Between the far-left lane and the lane directly to its right
- Only where the police tell you to
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Answer: C. Between the far-left lane and the lane directly to its right
The Rettungsgasse is always formed between the far-left lane and the lane next to it.
Question 19 of 25
When must you form a Rettungsgasse?
- Only after traffic has stopped for 5 minutes
- Only on motorways with three lanes
- Only when you hear a siren
- As soon as traffic moves at walking pace or stops on a motorway or a multi-lane road outside towns
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Answer: D. As soon as traffic moves at walking pace or stops on a motorway or a multi-lane road outside towns
You must form the corridor as soon as traffic slows to walking pace or stops, without waiting for emergency vehicles.
Question 20 of 25
Who may drive through the Rettungsgasse?
- Police and emergency vehicles
- Anyone who needs to leave at the next exit
- Lorries over 7.5 t
- Motorcycles
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Answer: A. Police and emergency vehicles
The corridor is kept free so police and rescue vehicles can get through.
Question 21 of 25
You missed your motorway exit. What may you do?
- Turn around at a gap in the central barrier
- Reverse carefully on the hard shoulder
- Drive on to the next exit
- Stop on the hard shoulder and wait
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Answer: C. Drive on to the next exit
Turning and reversing are banned on motorways.
Question 22 of 25
May you stop on the motorway hard shoulder to make a phone call?
- Yes, with hazard lights on
- Yes, at night only
- Yes, for up to 3 minutes
- No, stopping is banned there
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Answer: D. No, stopping is banned there
Stopping is not allowed on motorways, including on the hard shoulder, except in a breakdown or emergency.
Question 23 of 25
A lane ends and traffic is moving slowly. Where should you merge (Reißverschlussverfahren)?
- Never; you must stay in your lane
- As early as possible
- Right before the point where the lane ends, taking turns
- Only when a gap of 100 m opens
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Answer: C. Right before the point where the lane ends, taking turns
With the zip method, vehicles take turns and merge directly before the narrowing begins.
Question 24 of 25
The column on the left lane of a motorway is moving slowly. May you pass it on the right?
- No, never
- Yes, at only slightly higher speed and with extreme care
- Yes, at any speed
- Only on the hard shoulder
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Answer: B. Yes, at only slightly higher speed and with extreme care
You may pass a slow or stopped column on the left lane on the right, but only slightly faster and very carefully.
Question 25 of 25
At a junction with no signs, signals or road markings, who has priority?
- The vehicle coming from the right
- The faster vehicle
- The vehicle going straight on
- The vehicle on the wider road
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Answer: A. The vehicle coming from the right
The basic rule in Germany is right before left (rechts vor links).

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