Germany Driving Theory Test Practice 2026: Practice test 7

Practice test 7 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
Why should you remove an empty roof rack when you do not need it?
- It blocks the rear window
- It increases air resistance and fuel use
- It makes the car too light
- It is always illegal
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Answer: B. It increases air resistance and fuel use
Even an empty roof rack creates drag. With luggage on it, fuel use rises a lot.
Question 2 of 25
How does looking far ahead and anticipating traffic help with eco-driving?
- It allows you to switch off the engine while moving
- It lets you drive closer to the car in front
- You avoid unnecessary braking and accelerating
- It has no effect on fuel use
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Answer: C. You avoid unnecessary braking and accelerating
Anticipation lets you keep a steady speed, which saves fuel and reduces crash risk.
Question 3 of 25
Which way should you mainly look before you enter a roundabout?
- To the right only
- Behind you in the mirror only
- To the left, where circulating traffic comes from
- Straight ahead only
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Answer: C. To the left, where circulating traffic comes from
Traffic on the roundabout comes from your left, so check left and enter only when it is safe.
Question 4 of 25
At an unsigned junction, a car approaches from your left and nobody comes from your right. Who should go first?
- You, because the other car is on your left
- The car on the left
- Neither; both must stop and wave
- Whoever brakes last
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Answer: A. You, because the other car is on your left
Under priority to the right, the driver who has the other vehicle on their left goes first. Still drive with care.
Question 5 of 25
What does this sign mean?
- Road closed by a fence
- Cattle grid ahead
- Level crossing without barriers ahead
- Level 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.
Question 6 of 25
In which direction do you drive around a roundabout in continental Europe?
- Either way, depending on your exit
- Anticlockwise
- Clockwise at night only
- Clockwise
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Answer: B. Anticlockwise
With right-hand traffic you drive anticlockwise, keeping the central island on your left.
Question 7 of 25
Why must rear-seat passengers also wear seat belts?
- It is only to avoid a fine
- In a crash they can be thrown forward and injure themselves and people in front
- Belts in the rear are only for children
- Rear 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.
Question 8 of 25
You are on a road with two lanes in your direction. Which lane should you normally drive in?
- Whichever lane has less traffic
- The right-hand lane, using the left lane only to overtake
- The lane in the middle of the road
- The left-hand lane, because it is faster
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Answer: B. The right-hand lane, using the left lane only to overtake
In right-hand traffic you keep to the right-hand lane when it is free and use the lanes to the left for overtaking.
Question 9 of 25
Which car accessory has one of the largest effects on fuel use?
- The windscreen washer
- The air conditioning
- The interior light
- The 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.
Question 10 of 25
An injured person is bleeding heavily. What should you do?
- Wash the wound with water and wait
- Press firmly on the wound
- Lift them up and walk them around
- Give them a drink
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Answer: B. Press firmly on the wound
Firm, direct pressure on a bleeding wound helps to stop the bleeding.
Question 11 of 25
When may you pass a vehicle on its right on a normal road?
- When it has signalled and moved towards the centre to turn left
- Whenever it is driving slower than the limit
- Never under any circumstances
- When it flashes its headlights at you
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Answer: A. When it has signalled and moved towards the centre to turn left
You may pass on the right when the vehicle ahead has clearly signalled and moved over to turn left, leaving room on its right.
Question 12 of 25
How should you overtake a cyclist?
- Sound your horn and pass at normal speed
- Overtake on the right
- Pass closely so you are on the other side less time
- Slow down and leave plenty of space to the side
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Answer: D. Slow down and leave plenty of space to the side
Cyclists can wobble or swerve around potholes. Give them plenty of room; many countries set a minimum distance by law.
Question 13 of 25
An ambulance with blue flashing lights and a siren comes up behind you. What should you do?
- Speed up to stay ahead of it
- Ignore it unless it uses the horn
- Stop at once in the middle of the lane
- Make 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.
Question 14 of 25
What does this sign mean?
- Cycle path: for cyclists only
- Cyclists must not use this road
- Warning: cyclists crossing ahead
- Bicycle hire nearby
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Answer: A. Cycle path: for cyclists only
A white bicycle on a blue disc means the path is reserved for cyclists. Cars must not use it.
Question 15 of 25
There is a fire in a tunnel and you have to leave your car. What should you do?
- Stay in the car with the windows closed
- Turn around and drive back
- Switch off the engine, leave the key in, and walk to the nearest emergency exit
- Lock 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.
Question 16 of 25
How should you signal when you leave a roundabout?
- Signal right before your exit
- Use your hazard lights
- Signal left before your exit
- Do 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.
Question 17 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?
- Push the seat as far forward as possible
- Only use it there for short trips
- Make sure the airbag is switched off before you use the seat there
- Nothing, 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.
Question 18 of 25
You are on a priority road. A driver in a side road starts to pull out in front of you. What should you do?
- Speed up to get past first
- Flash your lights and keep your speed
- Keep going, because you have priority
- Slow down and be ready to stop, even though you have priority
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Answer: D. Slow down and be ready to stop, even though you have priority
Having priority does not allow you to cause a crash. Always be ready for others to make mistakes.
Question 19 of 25
What does this sign mean?
- Railway signal
- Level crossing ahead
- Traffic lights ahead
- Police 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.
Question 20 of 25
What blood alcohol limit is recommended at EU level for drivers in general?
- 1.5 g/l
- 1.0 g/l
- 0.8 g/l
- 0.5 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.
Question 21 of 25
When may you use the hard shoulder (emergency lane) of a motorway?
- To make a phone call
- To overtake slow traffic
- Only in an emergency or breakdown, unless signs allow it
- To 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.
Question 22 of 25
The light changes from green to steady amber as you approach. What should you do?
- Speed up to get through before red
- Stop at the line, unless you are so close that you cannot stop safely
- Always drive on, because amber means go
- Stop even if this needs very hard braking in the junction
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Answer: B. Stop at the line, unless you are so close that you cannot stop safely
Steady amber means stop. Only continue if you are so close that stopping would be dangerous.
Question 23 of 25
What does this sign mean?
- Separate paths: cyclists on the left, pedestrians on the right
- Path shared by pedestrians and cyclists
- No pedestrians or cyclists
- Cyclists 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.
Question 24 of 25
What does this sign mean?
- Roundabout ahead
- No left turn
- No U-turns
- Dead end ahead
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Answer: C. No U-turns
The crossed-out U-shaped arrow means you must not turn around to go back the way you came.
Question 25 of 25
Why should you leave a bigger gap to the vehicle in front when the road is wet?
- Wet roads make cars faster
- Your tyres have less grip, so you need more distance to stop
- Spray from your car could damage the car in front
- The law requires exactly double in all countries
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Answer: B. Your tyres have less grip, so you need more distance to stop
Rain reduces tyre grip and makes braking harder, so stopping distances become longer.

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