Germany Driving Theory Test Practice 2026: Practice test 6

Practice test 6 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
How should you join a motorway?
- Drive straight into the left lane
- Enter slowly and let motorway traffic brake for you
- Use the acceleration lane to match the speed of traffic and give way to vehicles already on the motorway
- Stop 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.
Question 2 of 25
What limit is recommended at EU level for novice drivers?
- Double the normal limit
- Zero or just above zero
- No limit during the first year
- The 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.
Question 3 of 25
On which side of the road do you drive in Germany, France, Spain, Italy and the other countries of continental Europe?
- On the left
- In the centre on country roads
- On the right
- On 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.
Question 4 of 25
What standard must a child restraint meet in the EU?
- An approved UN-ECE standard, such as Regulation 44 or a later one
- Only a national standard from 1990
- Any seat sold online is fine
- No standard; any cushion is enough
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Answer: A. An approved UN-ECE standard, such as Regulation 44 or a later one
Child restraints must be approved to UN-ECE rules. Look for the approval label on the seat.
Question 5 of 25
Why should you look twice for motorcycles at junctions?
- They are small and their speed is hard to judge
- They always have priority
- They cannot use indicators
- They 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.
Question 6 of 25
A tram has stopped at a stop in the middle of the street and passengers are getting on and off. What should you do?
- Speed up to pass before the tram leaves
- Sound your horn to warn passengers
- Slow down and be ready to stop for people crossing to and from the tram
- Overtake the tram on the stop side
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Answer: C. Slow down and be ready to stop for people crossing to and from the tram
Passengers may walk across your lane to reach the pavement. Drive very slowly or stop to let them cross.
Question 7 of 25
You approach a roundabout that has a give-way sign at the entry. Who has priority?
- You, because you come from the right
- The largest vehicle
- Vehicles already on the roundabout
- Vehicles waiting at the next entry
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Answer: C. Vehicles already on the roundabout
Where the entry is signed with give way, traffic already circulating goes first.
Question 8 of 25
Which road users are NOT allowed on a motorway?
- Pedestrians and cyclists
- Coaches
- Cars with trailers
- Motorcycles
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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.
Question 9 of 25
What does this sign mean?
- Parking for 30 minutes
- 30 km/h only on the next 30 metres
- You are entering an area where the speed limit is 30 km/h on all streets
- Minimum 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.
Question 10 of 25
What does this sign mean?
- No cycling
- Cyclists may cross or join the road ahead
- Cycle path for cyclists only
- Bicycle parking
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Answer: B. Cyclists may cross or join the road ahead
The triangle with a bicycle warns that cyclists may come onto or cross the road.
Question 11 of 25
What does this sign mean?
- You now have priority at all junctions
- Motorway ends
- Your priority road ends here
- No 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.
Question 12 of 25
What does this sign mean?
- Crossroads with traffic lights
- You have priority at the next junction only
- Give way at the next junction
- Priority road for the next 10 km
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Answer: B. You have priority at the next junction only
The thick vertical line shows your road. You have priority at this one junction; after it, check the signs again.
Question 13 of 25
Traffic jams on a motorway with two lanes in your direction, in a country that requires an emergency corridor. You are in the left lane. Where do you move?
- Onto the hard shoulder
- To the right
- As far to the left as possible
- Stay in the middle of your lane
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Answer: C. As far to the left as possible
Vehicles in the far-left lane move left; all other lanes move right. This opens a corridor between them.
Question 14 of 25
Is it allowed to hold a mobile phone to make a call while driving in EU countries?
- Yes, if you drive slowly
- Yes, for short calls
- No, it is forbidden in all EU countries; only hands-free use may be allowed
- Yes, 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.
Question 15 of 25
On which side do you normally overtake another vehicle?
- On its left
- On whichever side has more space
- On the hard shoulder
- On 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.
Question 16 of 25
Where are you NOT allowed to park?
- In a marked parking bay
- On a street with a parking sign
- On a pedestrian crossing
- In a car park
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Answer: C. On a pedestrian crossing
Parking on or right next to a pedestrian crossing hides pedestrians from drivers and blocks the crossing.
Question 17 of 25
What does this sign mean?
- Level crossing ahead
- Junction ahead where traffic from the right has priority
- Hospital ahead
- You 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.
Question 18 of 25
What does this sign mean?
- No motorway entry for trucks
- End of the motorway
- Slow lane ends
- Motorway closed: turn back
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Answer: B. End of the motorway
The red stripe ends the motorway. Normal road rules and speed limits apply again.
Question 19 of 25
Which statement about drink-driving limits in Europe is correct?
- There is no limit in most countries
- There is one limit for the whole of Europe
- Limits differ between countries, and some allow no alcohol at all for some drivers
- Limits only apply to professional drivers
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Answer: C. Limits differ between countries, and some allow no alcohol at all for some drivers
Each country sets its own maximum blood alcohol level, and some countries allow no alcohol for certain drivers. Check before you travel.
Question 20 of 25
The barriers at a level crossing start to come down. What should you do?
- Zigzag around the half barriers
- Wait on the tracks until the barriers rise
- Stop and do not try to drive around or under them
- Accelerate 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.
Question 21 of 25
Your car has broken down on the road. When should you put on a high-visibility vest?
- Only at night
- After you have placed the warning triangle
- Only if police arrive
- Before 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.
Question 22 of 25
An injured person at a crash scene asks for water. What should you do?
- Give them alcohol to calm them
- Give them water at once
- Do not give them anything to eat or drink
- Give 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.
Question 23 of 25
What does this sign mean?
- End of priority road
- Danger: road works
- You are on a priority road
- Give way at the next junction
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Answer: C. You are on a priority road
The yellow diamond tells you that you have priority at junctions along this road until the sign ends it.
Question 24 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?
- Nearly everyone at both speeds
- About the same at both speeds
- About 90% at 30 km/h, but only about 20% at 50 km/h
- About 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.
Question 25 of 25
What does this sign mean?
- Hunting area: no stopping
- Farm animals on the road
- Wild animals may cross the road
- Zoo 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.

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