Germany Driving Theory Test Practice 2026: Practice test 4

1. Question 1 of 25

   You are first at the scene of a crash. In what order should you act?

   • ACall your insurance company first
   • BMove all the vehicles, then call for help
   • CProtect the scene, alert the emergency services, then help the injured
   • DHelp the injured, then park your car
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   Answer: C. Protect the scene, alert the emergency services, then help the injured

   First make the scene safe so no one else is hurt, then call 112, then give first aid if you can.

2. Question 2 of 25

   Your car breaks down inside a tunnel. What should you do?

   • AReverse back out of the tunnel
   • BTry to reach a lay-by or the exit, then use an emergency phone or call for help
   • CStop where you are and stay inside with the engine running
   • DMake a U-turn
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   Answer: B. Try to reach a lay-by or the exit, then use an emergency phone or call for help

   Stopping, reversing and turning around are forbidden in tunnels. Use emergency lay-bys and SOS points.

3. Question 3 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.

4. Question 4 of 25

   If you use a warning triangle after a breakdown, where should you place it?

   • AWell behind the vehicle so approaching drivers see it in good time
   • BIn front of the car
   • CRight next to the rear bumper
   • DOn the roof of the car
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   Answer: A. Well behind the vehicle so approaching drivers see it in good time

   The triangle warns traffic coming from behind, so it must be far enough back to give them time to slow down.

5. Question 5 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.

6. Question 6 of 25

   What does this sign mean?

   • AMinimum speed 50 km/h begins
   • BThe 50 km/h limit ends; the general limit for that road applies
   • CSpeed limit 50 km/h starts
   • DNo vehicles over 50 tonnes
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   Answer: B. The 50 km/h limit ends; the general limit for that road applies

   The grey number with diagonal black stripes ends the limit shown. The normal limit for that type of road applies again.

7. Question 7 of 25

   Who must wear a seat belt in a car in the EU?

   • AOnly the driver
   • BOnly people in the front seats
   • COnly on motorways
   • DThe driver and all passengers, front and rear
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   Answer: D. The driver and all passengers, front and rear

   EU rules require everyone in a vehicle to use the seat belts or restraints provided.

8. Question 8 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.

9. Question 9 of 25

   What is the difference between a STOP sign and a give-way sign?

   • AThere is no difference
   • BAt give way you must always stop; at STOP only if traffic comes
   • CSTOP is for trucks only
   • DAt STOP you must always stop; at give way you stop only if traffic makes it necessary
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   Answer: D. At STOP you must always stop; at give way you stop only if traffic makes it necessary

   STOP means a full stop every time. Give way means let traffic go first, stopping only if needed.

10. Question 10 of 25

    You see children playing on the pavement near the road. What should you do?

    • ASlow down and be ready to stop, as they may run into the road
    • BDrive closer to the centre line at the same speed
    • CFlash your headlights
    • DSound your horn and keep your speed
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    Answer: A. Slow down and be ready to stop, as they may run into the road

    Children are small, hard to see and can act suddenly. Reduce your speed near them.

11. Question 11 of 25

    You see that you will need to slow down ahead. What is the most fuel-efficient way?

    • APut the gear lever in neutral and coast
    • BLift off the accelerator early and let the car slow down in gear
    • CKeep accelerating, then brake hard
    • DSwitch off the engine while moving
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    Answer: B. Lift off the accelerator early and let the car slow down in gear

    Slowing in gear uses engine braking. Coasting in neutral, especially downhill, is dangerous and wastes fuel.

12. Question 12 of 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • ALow bridge
    • BMine entrance: no entry
    • CUnderground car park
    • DTunnel ahead
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    Answer: D. Tunnel ahead

    This sign marks a tunnel. Switch on your dipped headlights and keep a safe distance.

13. Question 13 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.

14. Question 14 of 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • AParking zone ends
    • BPedestrians must not cross
    • CStart of a 30 zone
    • DEnd of the residential zone
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    Answer: D. End of the residential zone

    The red stripe cancels the residential zone. Normal road rules apply again.

15. Question 15 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.

16. Question 16 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.

17. Question 17 of 25

    At what time of day are fatigue-related crashes typical?

    • AAround noon on weekdays only
    • BMid-morning
    • CRight after breakfast
    • DBetween midnight and dawn
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    Answer: D. Between midnight and dawn

    Sleep-related crashes often happen between midnight and early morning, when the body wants to sleep.

18. Question 18 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.

19. Question 19 of 25

    What information is most important to give when you call 112 after a crash?

    • AYour insurance details
    • BThe exact location, how many people are hurt and how badly
    • CThe make of your own car
    • DWho caused the crash
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    Answer: B. The exact location, how many people are hurt and how badly

    Give the exact place, including the direction of travel, and the number and condition of the injured so the right help is sent.

20. Question 20 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.

21. Question 21 of 25

    Some countries, such as Germany and Poland, require drivers to form an emergency corridor (rescue lane). When must you do this?

    • AAs soon as traffic slows to walking pace or stops, even before you hear sirens
    • BOnly when the police tell you
    • COnly when an ambulance is directly behind you
    • DOnly on roads with three or more lanes
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    Answer: A. As soon as traffic slows to walking pace or stops, even before you hear sirens

    The corridor must be formed early so rescue vehicles can reach a crash quickly. Check the rules of each country you drive in.

22. Question 22 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.

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?

    • AToll booth ahead
    • BEnd of motorway
    • CBridge ahead
    • DStart of a motorway
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    Answer: D. Start of a motorway

    This blue sign marks the start of a motorway, where special motorway rules apply.

25. Question 25 of 25

    The car in front of you stops just before a pedestrian crossing. What should you do?

    • APass it on the right
    • BSound your horn and wait
    • COvertake it carefully
    • DStop as well, because someone may be crossing in front of it
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    Answer: D. Stop as well, because someone may be crossing in front of it

    A vehicle stopped at a crossing may be letting a pedestrian cross whom you cannot see. Never overtake it there.

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The real test: No more than 10 error points out of 110 (questions are worth 2 to 5 points each). Two wrong 5-point questions mean a fail. If you already hold another licence class, the test has 20 questions and you may have up to 6 error points.