Germany Motorcycle Theory Test Practice 2026: Practice test 4

1. Question 1 of 25

   This sign marks an expressway (Kraftfahrstraße). Which rule applies, as on a motorway?

   • AThere is no speed limit for lorries
   • BOnly motor vehicles built to go faster than 60 km/h may use it
   • CPedestrians may walk on the verge
   • DCyclists 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.

2. Question 2 of 25

   A class B licence also allows you to ride which of these?

   • AClass A2 motorcycles
   • BClass C1 lorries
   • CClass A1 motorcycles
   • DClass AM mopeds
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   Answer: D. Class AM mopeds

   Class B includes classes AM and L.

3. Question 3 of 25

   Your car breaks down on a fast road outside town. About how far behind the car should you put the warning triangle?

   • AAbout 10 metres
   • BAbout 500 metres
   • CAbout 30 metres
   • DAbout 100 metres
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   Answer: D. About 100 metres

   Switch on hazard lights at once, then place the warning triangle about 100 m back on fast roads.

4. Question 4 of 25

   What does this sign mean?

   • ANo entry for vehicles
   • BNo stopping at all, not even briefly
   • CBus stop
   • DNo parking, but short stops allowed
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   Answer: B. No stopping at all, not even briefly

   The red cross on blue means stopping is not allowed, even to drop off a passenger.

5. Question 5 of 25

   What is the minimum side distance when overtaking a cyclist inside a built-up area?

   • A1.5 metres
   • B1 metre
   • C0.5 metres
   • D2.5 metres
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   Answer: A. 1.5 metres

   Motor vehicles must leave at least 1.5 m inside built-up areas when passing cyclists, pedestrians or e-scooter riders.

6. Question 6 of 25

   What does this sign mean?

   • AWinter road closed
   • BSnow chains are not allowed
   • CTyre repair shop
   • DSnow chains must be fitted
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   Answer: D. Snow chains must be fitted

   This blue mandatory sign means you may only drive on this road with snow chains fitted.

7. Question 7 of 25

   You answer two theory test questions worth 5 points each wrongly, and have no other errors. What is the result?

   • AYou must answer two more questions
   • BYou pass with 10 error points
   • CYou fail
   • DYou pass but must repeat those topics
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   Answer: C. You fail

   Getting two 5-point questions wrong is a fail, even though the total is only 10 points.

8. Question 8 of 25

   In Germany's point system, at how many points is your licence taken away?

   • A18 points
   • B8 points
   • C4 points
   • D6 points
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   Answer: B. 8 points

   With 8 or more points you are treated as unfit to drive and the licence is withdrawn.

9. Question 9 of 25

   What is the general blood alcohol limit for drivers in Germany who are past the probation period and aged 21 or over?

   • ABelow 1.1 per mille
   • BBelow 0.8 per mille
   • CBelow 0.5 per mille
   • DBelow 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.

10. Question 10 of 25

    You see this sign before a long downhill road. What should you do?

    • ABrake hard and keep your foot on the brake all the way
    • BChange to a lower gear and use engine braking
    • CPut the car in neutral to save fuel
    • DSpeed up to get down quickly
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    Answer: B. Change to a lower gear and use engine braking

    A lower gear lets the engine help slow the car, so your brakes stay cool and work when you need them.

11. Question 11 of 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • AYou now have priority at all junctions
    • BMotorway ends
    • CYour priority road ends here
    • DNo 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.

12. Question 12 of 25

    Your licence was withdrawn because you reached 8 points. What is the earliest a new licence can be issued?

    • A1 week after the withdrawal
    • B6 months after the withdrawal
    • CNever
    • D1 month after the withdrawal
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    Answer: B. 6 months after the withdrawal

    A new licence can be issued at the earliest six months after the withdrawal takes effect.

13. Question 13 of 25

    You are driving on a road marked with this sign. A car waits at a side road on your right. Who goes first at the junction?

    • AThe bigger vehicle
    • BWhoever arrived first
    • CThe car on the right, because traffic from the right always goes first
    • DYou do, because you are on the priority road
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    Answer: D. You do, because you are on the priority road

    On a priority road you keep priority at junctions. Priority to the right does not apply against you here.

14. Question 14 of 25

    Is it allowed to carry a working radar detector in your car?

    • AYes, on motorways
    • BYes, if it is switched off
    • CYes, if it was bought abroad
    • DNo, devices that warn of speed checks are banned
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    Answer: D. No, devices that warn of speed checks are banned

    Carrying or using a ready-to-use radar or laser warning device is not allowed.

15. Question 15 of 25

    You enter a roundabout with this sign and a give way sign. Who has priority?

    • AThe larger vehicle
    • BYou, because you come from the right
    • CTraffic entering from the left
    • DTraffic already on the roundabout
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    Answer: D. Traffic already on the roundabout

    At a roundabout with these signs, traffic on the roundabout has priority over traffic entering.

16. Question 16 of 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • AOvertaking lane ahead
    • BPriority over oncoming traffic
    • CTwo-way traffic ahead
    • DOne-way road
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    Answer: C. Two-way traffic ahead

    This sign warns that you are leaving a one-way section and traffic will come towards you.

17. Question 17 of 25

    With a class B licence, which trailer may you tow?

    • ANo trailer without a BE licence
    • BAny trailer at all
    • CA trailer up to 750 kg, or a heavier one if the whole combination is no more than 3,500 kg
    • DOnly 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.

18. Question 18 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.

19. Question 19 of 25

    When must your car have winter-suitable tyres on all wheels?

    • AOnly when it is below 0 °C
    • BFrom 1 November to 31 March
    • CWhen there is black ice, snow, slush, ice or frost on the road
    • DOnly in mountain areas
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    Answer: C. When there is black ice, snow, slush, ice or frost on the road

    Germany has a situational winter tyre rule: in wintry road conditions all wheels must have suitable tyres.

20. Question 20 of 25

    What is the highest speed you may drive after passing this sign?

    • AThere is no limit; 50 is advised
    • B50 km/h
    • C50 mph
    • D60 km/h
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    Answer: B. 50 km/h

    A red-ringed number is the maximum speed. Drive slower if conditions require it.

21. Question 21 of 25

    A driver aged 19 used cannabis the night before. What is the rule?

    • AIt is allowed if no alcohol was drunk
    • BThe 3.5 ng/ml limit is doubled for young drivers
    • CDrivers under 21 or in the probation period must not drive under the effect of THC
    • DCannabis 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.

22. Question 22 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.

23. Question 23 of 25

    Who may drive through the Rettungsgasse?

    • APolice and emergency vehicles
    • BAnyone who needs to leave at the next exit
    • CLorries over 7.5 t
    • DMotorcycles
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    Answer: A. Police and emergency vehicles

    The corridor is kept free so police and rescue vehicles can get through.

24. Question 24 of 25

    Can you take the German theory test in English?

    • ANo, only German is allowed
    • BYes, English is one of 12 foreign languages offered
    • COnly with your own interpreter
    • DOnly for the motorcycle test
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    Answer: B. Yes, English is one of 12 foreign languages offered

    The test is in German, but 12 foreign languages are allowed, including English, French, Polish, Turkish and Arabic.

25. Question 25 of 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • ARoundabout: drive around it anticlockwise in the direction of the arrows
    • BRecycling point
    • CTraffic lights ahead
    • DU-turns allowed here
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    Answer: A. Roundabout: drive around it anticlockwise in the direction of the arrows

    The blue sign with three arrows marks a roundabout. In right-hand traffic you drive around it anticlockwise.

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The real test: First licence: 30 questions, no more than 10 error points out of 110. If you already hold another class (such as B): 20 questions, no more than 6 error points out of 72. Two wrong 5-point questions are always a fail.