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Germany Truck Theory Test Practice (Class C) 2026

Practise for the German theory test for a lorry licence (class C). You need a car licence (class B) first, and the class C test has 37 questions with no more than 10 error points allowed. These original questions cover German rules for heavy vehicles, sizes and weights, loads, drivers' hours, the tachograph and the lorry toll.

  • Commercial vehicle
  • Germany
  • 60 questions
  • Checked October 11, 2026

Quick answer

The Lorry theory test, class C (Germany) has 37 questions. Pass mark: No more than 10 error points out of 128 (questions are worth 2 to 5 points). Two wrong 5-point questions mean a fail. Class C1 or CE as an extension: 30 questions, no more than 10 error points out of 105. It is run by Officially recognised examiners (for example TÜV or DEKRA) for the local driving licence authority (Fahrerlaubnisbehörde). Minimum age: 21; 18 after the professional driver basic qualification or during or after recognised professional driver training. Practise here for free with 60 questions, each with the answer and an explanation. Checked against official sources on October 11, 2026.

Read before you practiseStart with the Germany Truck Theory Study Guide (Class C): plain-language notes, diagrams and the numbers to remember.

  1. Question 1 of 25

    What is the normal minimum age for a class C (lorry) licence in Germany?
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    Answer: A. 21

    Class C starts at 21. It can be 18 after the professional driver basic qualification or within professional driver training.

  2. Question 2 of 25

    Under what condition can you get a class C licence at 18?
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    Answer: D. After the professional driver basic qualification, or within recognised driver training

    18 is possible after the basic qualification under the professional drivers law, or during or after recognised training such as Berufskraftfahrer.

  3. Question 3 of 25

    What is the minimum age for class C1?
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    Answer: D. 18

    Class C1 (3.5 to 7.5 t) starts at 18.

  4. Question 4 of 25

    Which licence must you already hold before getting a class C licence?
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    Answer: B. Class B

    C1, C, D1 and D can only be issued if you hold class B.

  5. Question 5 of 25

    Which vehicles does class C1 cover?
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    Answer: C. Vehicles over 3,500 kg up to 7,500 kg

    C1 covers vehicles from over 3.5 t up to 7.5 t, with up to eight passengers plus the driver.

  6. Question 6 of 25

    With a class C licence, how heavy may a trailer be?
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    Answer: C. Up to 750 kg; heavier trailers need class CE

    Class C allows trailers up to 750 kg. A heavier trailer needs CE.

  7. Question 7 of 25

    What is the maximum total mass of a C1E combination?
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    Answer: A. 12,000 kg

    C1E combinations may not exceed 12,000 kg.

  8. Question 8 of 25

    For how long is a class C licence issued?
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    Answer: D. No more than 5 years

    Lorry and bus classes are issued for at most five years.

  9. Question 9 of 25

    What must you show to renew a class C licence?
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    Answer: D. Proof of medical fitness and of good enough eyesight

    Renewal needs proof of fitness under Annex 5 and of vision under Annex 6 of the licence regulation.

  10. Question 10 of 25

    How early can you apply to renew your class C licence?
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    Answer: A. Up to 6 months before it expires

    You can apply at the earliest six months before the expiry date.

  11. Question 11 of 25

    When you first apply for a class C licence, what must you provide besides the test?
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    Answer: B. Proof of fitness to drive under Annex 5 (medical evidence)

    Applicants for lorry and bus classes must submit proof under Annex 5 of the licence regulation.

  12. Question 12 of 25

    You hold class B. How many questions are in the theory test for class C?
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    Answer: B. 37

    The class C theory test has 37 questions worth 128 points in total.

  13. Question 13 of 25

    In the class C theory test, how many error points are allowed?
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    Answer: B. Up to 10

    You may have at most 10 error points. Two wrong 5-point questions are a fail.

  14. Question 14 of 25

    How many questions are in the theory test when you extend to class CE?
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    Answer: D. 30

    The theory test for C1 or CE as an extension has 30 questions worth 105 points.

  15. Question 15 of 25

    After passing the theory test, within what time must you pass the practical test?
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    Answer: C. 12 months

    If you do not pass the practical test within 12 months, the theory pass expires.

  16. Question 16 of 25

    How much periodic training must a professional lorry driver complete?
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    Answer: A. 35 teaching units every 5 years

    Periodic training (Weiterbildung) is 35 teaching units, repeated every five years.

  17. Question 17 of 25

    How is the 35-unit periodic training divided?
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    Answer: D. Into separate modules of at least 7 units each

    The training is given in separate modules of at least seven teaching units each.

  18. Question 18 of 25

    Where is the theory exam for the professional driver basic qualification taken?
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    Answer: B. At a Chamber of Industry and Commerce (IHK)

    The basic qualification exams are taken at an IHK.

  19. Question 19 of 25

    When is the first periodic training due after the basic qualification?
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    Answer: A. 5 years after it

    The first periodic training is due five years after the basic qualification, and then every five years.

  20. Question 20 of 25

    What is the speed limit outside built-up areas for a lorry over 7.5 t (not on motorways)?
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    Answer: D. 60 km/h

    Vehicles over 7.5 t are limited to 60 km/h outside built-up areas.

  21. Question 21 of 25

    What is the speed limit outside built-up areas for a lorry over 3.5 t up to 7.5 t (not on motorways)?
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    Answer: A. 80 km/h

    Vehicles over 3.5 t up to 7.5 t (other than cars) are limited to 80 km/h outside built-up areas.

  22. Question 22 of 25

    What is the speed limit on motorways for a lorry over 3.5 t?
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    Answer: C. 80 km/h

    Motor vehicles over 3.5 t (other than cars) may drive at most 80 km/h on motorways.

  23. Question 23 of 25

    What is the speed limit outside built-up areas for a lorry over 3.5 t towing a trailer (not on motorways)?
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    Answer: D. 60 km/h

    Motor vehicles with a trailer are limited to 60 km/h, except cars and vehicles up to 3.5 t, which have 80 km/h.

  24. Question 24 of 25

    On the motorway at more than 50 km/h, what minimum distance must a lorry over 3.5 t keep from the vehicle ahead?
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    Answer: A. 50 metres

    Lorries over 3.5 t and buses must keep at least 50 m on motorways at speeds above 50 km/h.

  25. Question 25 of 25

    You drive a lorry outside a built-up area on a road with one lane each way. Why must you leave a large gap to the vehicle ahead?
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    Answer: A. So overtaking vehicles can pull in between

    Vehicles with a special speed limit must leave enough room for an overtaking vehicle to pull back in.

What to know before the test

  • You must hold a class B licence before you can get class C1 or C.
  • The class C theory test has 37 questions worth 128 points. You pass with no more than 10 error points, unless you get two 5-point questions wrong.
  • Class C is from 21, or from 18 after the professional driver basic qualification. Class C1 (over 3.5 t up to 7.5 t) is from 18.
  • Lorry licences are issued for at most 5 years. To renew, you must show medical fitness and good enough eyesight.
  • Professional drivers also need the basic qualification, with exams at a Chamber of Industry and Commerce (IHK), and 35 teaching units of periodic training every 5 years.
  • Lorries over 7.5 t carrying goods commercially may not drive on Sundays and public holidays from 0:00 to 22:00, apart from listed exemptions.

Frequently asked questions

How many questions are in the German class C theory test?

37 questions worth 128 points in total. For C1 or CE as an extension, the test has 30 questions.

What is the pass mark for the truck theory test?

You may have no more than 10 error points, and two wrong 5-point questions are a fail. Our mock exam uses 34 correct out of 37 as a close equivalent.

Do I need a car licence before a truck licence?

Yes. Class C1 and C can only be issued if you already hold class B, or at the same time as class B.

Is this the same as the professional driver (IHK) exam?

No. This practice is for the driving licence theory test. Professional drivers also need the basic qualification under the professional drivers law, with its own exams at an IHK.

How much time do you have for the truck theory test?

The regulation does not publish one fixed time limit. Ask your driving school or testing body. Our mock exam is untimed.

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