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Germany First Aid Course Knowledge Quiz 2026

Everyone who applies for a German driving licence must attend a first aid course (Erste-Hilfe-Kurs) of nine teaching units. The course ends with a certificate, not an exam, so this is a knowledge quiz to check what you learned: emergency calls, CPR, the recovery position, bleeding, burns, choking and sudden illness, based on German Red Cross (DRK) and DGUV guidance. It is study material, not medical advice.

  • First aid
  • Germany
  • 50 questions
  • Checked October 11, 2026

Quick answer

Pass mark: No exam. You receive a certificate of attendance after at least 9 teaching units of 45 minutes. There is no time limit. It is run by Driving licence authorities (Fahrerlaubnisbehörde) require the certificate; courses are run by officially recognised providers such as aid organisations. Practise here for free with 50 questions, each with the answer and an explanation. Checked against official sources on October 11, 2026.

Read before you practiseStart with the Germany First Aid Course Study Guide: plain-language notes, diagrams and the numbers to remember.

  1. Question 1 of 25

    How long is the first aid course you need for a German driving licence?
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    Answer: B. At least 9 teaching units of 45 minutes each

    The driving licence rules (§ 19 FeV) require first aid training of at least nine teaching units (Unterrichtseinheiten) of 45 minutes, with theory and practice.

  2. Question 2 of 25

    Which driving licence applicants need the first aid course?
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    Answer: A. Applicants for every licence class, including car, motorcycle and truck

    Since 2015 the same first aid training applies to all licence classes, from moped and car to truck and bus.

  3. Question 3 of 25

    How does the first aid course for the driving licence end?
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    Answer: D. With a certificate of attendance; there is no written exam

    You get a certificate (Bescheinigung) from a recognised provider for taking part. Neither the regulation nor the accident insurers describe an exam.

  4. Question 4 of 25

    Besides first aid, what extra topic must the licence first aid course cover?
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    Answer: A. Basic facts about organ and tissue donation

    § 19 FeV says the course also gives basic knowledge about organ and tissue donation, including how to record your own decision.

  5. Question 5 of 25

    Who can issue a valid first aid certificate for the driving licence?
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    Answer: A. An officially recognised provider or a public body such as the police or Bundeswehr

    Proof must come from an officially recognised body (amtlich anerkannte Stelle) or a public authority such as the Bundeswehr, police or federal police.

  6. Question 6 of 25

    Who is excused from the licence first aid course?
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    Answer: C. People with certain medical or rescue training, such as doctors or trained paramedics

    § 19 FeV exempts holders of qualifications such as a medical state exam or completed rescue service training.

  7. Question 7 of 25

    Does the content of the driving licence first aid course differ from the workplace first aider course?
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    Answer: A. No, both follow the same 9-unit standard

    Since 2015 the licence course content is the same as the workplace first aid training (betriebliche Erste-Hilfe-Ausbildung).

  8. Question 8 of 25

    How often must a workplace first aider (Ersthelfer) refresh their training?
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    Answer: B. At least every 2 years

    To stay a workplace first aider, you take a 9-unit refresher (Erste-Hilfe-Training) at least every two years.

  9. Question 9 of 25

    A workplace has 15 people present. How many trained first aiders does it need at least?
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    Answer: D. 1

    Under DGUV Vorschrift 1, with 2 to 20 people present, at least one first aider is needed.

  10. Question 10 of 25

    When can you be punished in Germany for not helping in an emergency?
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    Answer: C. When help was necessary and could reasonably be expected of you

    § 323c StGB punishes failing to help when help is necessary and reasonable. It is not reasonable if it would put you in considerable danger.

  11. Question 11 of 25

    Someone helps at a road accident and hurts their hand. Who covers them?
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    Answer: C. The statutory accident insurance, because helpers in emergencies are insured by law

    Under § 2 SGB VII, people who give help in accidents, common danger or distress are covered by statutory accident insurance.

  12. Question 12 of 25

    Which vehicles must carry a first aid kit (Verbandkasten) under § 35h StVZO?
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    Answer: A. Cars and most other motor vehicles, but not motorcycles

    § 35h StVZO requires first aid material in motor vehicles; motorcycles and some tractors are exempt. Buses carry one or two kits.

  13. Question 13 of 25

    Which number do you call in Germany for an ambulance or the fire service?
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    Answer: D. 112

    112 is the emergency number for fire and ambulance in Germany and all of Europe. 110 is the police.

  14. Question 14 of 25

    What is the number 116117 for?
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    Answer: C. The non-emergency medical on-call service

    116117 reaches the ärztlicher Bereitschaftsdienst, the doctors' on-call service for urgent but not life-threatening problems.

  15. Question 15 of 25

    What is the most important information to give first on an emergency call?
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    Answer: C. Where the emergency is, as exactly as possible

    Rescuers must find you. Give the place first: town, street, house number, floor or road and direction.

  16. Question 16 of 25

    When should you end an emergency call?
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    Answer: B. When the dispatcher has the information they need and ends the call

    Do not hang up first. The dispatcher may have questions or give instructions, for example for CPR.

  17. Question 17 of 25

    In the DRK chain of rescue (Rettungskette), which links does first aid training mainly aim to strengthen?
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    Answer: C. The first two: immediate measures and further measures by bystanders

    The chain is only as strong as its weakest link. Courses aim to make bystanders strong in the first links before the ambulance arrives.

  18. Question 18 of 25

    You arrive at a crash on a fast road. What do you do first?
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    Answer: C. Switch on your hazard lights and stop at a safe distance

    Secure the scene first so nobody else is hurt. Hazard lights warn following traffic.

  19. Question 19 of 25

    When you walk back to place the warning triangle, how should you walk?
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    Answer: D. Against the direction of traffic, behind the guardrail if possible, holding the triangle

    Walk facing oncoming traffic and use the guardrail as protection. Carry the opened triangle so drivers see it.

  20. Question 20 of 25

    On a fast road, roughly how far back does the DRK suggest placing the warning triangle?
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    Answer: A. About 100 metres

    The DRK suggests about 100 metres where traffic is fast. Before a bend or hilltop, place it before the bend or crest.

  21. Question 21 of 25

    A person lies on the ground. How do you check if they respond?
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    Answer: C. Speak to them loudly and gently shake their shoulders

    Talk loudly and shake the shoulders gently. If there is no reaction, call for help and check breathing.

  22. Question 22 of 25

    What does the German CPR slogan 'Prüfen – Rufen – Drücken' mean?
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    Answer: A. Check, call 112, push on the chest

    Check if the person responds and breathes, call 112, then start chest compressions.

  23. Question 23 of 25

    A person does not respond and is not breathing normally. What do you do?
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    Answer: D. Call 112 and start CPR straight away

    No response and no normal breathing means cardiac arrest is likely. Every minute counts, so start CPR at once.

  24. Question 24 of 25

    Where do you place your hands for chest compressions on an adult?
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    Answer: A. In the centre of the chest, on the lower half of the breastbone

    Put the heel of one hand on the centre of the chest (the lower half of the breastbone) and the other hand on top.

  25. Question 25 of 25

    How deep should you press during adult CPR?
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    Answer: C. At least 5 cm and no more than 6 cm

    Press 5 to 6 cm deep and let the chest come fully back up after each push.

What to know before the test

  • Applicants for any German driving licence class need first aid training of at least 9 teaching units of 45 minutes, with theory and practice.
  • There is no exam. A recognised provider gives you a certificate of attendance, and you do not need a new one when your licence is extended.
  • Since 2015 the licence course has the same content as the workplace first aider course, so one training standard applies to both.
  • Workplace first aiders must refresh their training (9 units) at least every two years.
  • Call 112 for fire and ambulance and 110 for police. 116117 is the non-emergency doctors' on-call service.
  • Failing to help when help is necessary and reasonable can be punished under § 323c of the Criminal Code (StGB).
  • People who help in an emergency are covered by the statutory accident insurance (§ 2 SGB VII).

Frequently asked questions

Is there an exam at the end of the German first aid course?

No. The course for the driving licence ends with a certificate of attendance. This quiz is only a way to check your knowledge.

How long is the Erste-Hilfe-Kurs for the driving licence?

At least nine teaching units of 45 minutes, usually taught in one day, with theory and practical exercises.

Does my first aid certificate expire for the driving licence?

For the licence, no. You need the certificate when you apply, and you do not need a new one when the licence is extended or renewed. Workplace first aiders must refresh every two years.

Can I be punished for making a mistake while helping?

The law punishes not helping when help is necessary and reasonable (§ 323c StGB). Helpers are also insured by the statutory accident insurance. The best mistake to avoid is doing nothing: call 112 and follow the dispatcher.

Does the course count for workplace first aid?

The content is the same as the workplace first aider course. Providers approved by the accident insurers can train both groups.

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