Switzerland Driving Theory Test Practice 2026: Practice test 6

Practice test 6 of 8 for the Switzerland Driving Theory Test Practice: 25 more questions with answers and explanations.

Driving
Switzerland
250 questions
Checked October 11, 2026

Question 1 of 25
A bus has stopped at a bus stop on your side of the road. What should you watch for?
- Passengers stepping out from in front of or behind the bus
- The bus reversing
- Nothing; buses always wait for traffic
- Cyclists using the bus stop
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Answer: A. Passengers stepping out from in front of or behind the bus
People getting off a bus may cross the road suddenly. Slow down and be ready to stop.
Question 2 of 25
What does this sign mean?
- Bridge ahead
- Lane for buses ahead
- Dual carriageway ends
- Road narrows on both sides
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Answer: D. Road narrows on both sides
The lines that move closer together warn that the road becomes narrower.
Question 3 of 25
Red lights are flashing at a level crossing. What must you do?
- Stop and wait
- Cross quickly before the train comes
- Sound your horn and cross
- Slow down and cross if you see no train
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Answer: A. Stop and wait
Flashing red lights at a level crossing mean a train is coming. You must stop.
Question 4 of 25
Why is even a small amount of alcohol risky for drivers?
- It makes people think they can still drive safely when they cannot
- It makes people drive too slowly
- It improves concentration for a short time
- It only affects night vision
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Answer: A. It makes people think they can still drive safely when they cannot
Alcohol weakens self-control: even a little makes people more likely to think they are fine to drive.
Question 5 of 25
Who must wear a seat belt in a car in the EU?
- Only the driver
- Only people in the front seats
- Only on motorways
- The driver and all passengers, front and rear
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Answer: D. The driver and all passengers, front and rear
EU rules require everyone in a vehicle to use the seat belts or restraints provided.
Question 6 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.
Question 7 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 8 of 25
What should you do just before you drive into a tunnel?
- Switch on your headlights and take off sunglasses
- Switch off your headlights
- Put on sunglasses
- Switch on your rear fog light
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Answer: A. Switch on your headlights and take off sunglasses
Lights help you see and be seen, especially at the entrance. Sunglasses make the tunnel too dark.
Question 9 of 25
You see this sign before a long downhill road. What should you do?
- Brake hard and keep your foot on the brake all the way
- Change to a lower gear and use engine braking
- Put the car in neutral to save fuel
- Speed 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.
Question 10 of 25
An injured motorcyclist is awake, talking and breathing normally. What should you NOT do?
- Protect them from cold
- Call 112
- Remove their helmet
- Talk to them calmly
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Answer: C. Remove their helmet
If the rider is awake and breathing, leave the helmet on, because removing it can make a neck injury worse. If the rider is unconscious and you need to open the airway or start CPR, the helmet must be removed carefully, ideally by two people, as first aid courses teach.
Question 11 of 25
What does this sign mean?
- Priority over oncoming traffic
- Motorway begins
- Go straight ahead only at the next junction
- One-way road in the direction of the arrow
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Answer: D. One-way road in the direction of the arrow
This blue rectangular sign tells you that all traffic on the road moves in the direction of the arrow.
Question 12 of 25
What does this sign mean?
- Pedestrians must not cross here
- Pedestrian crossing ahead
- Footpath only
- School playground
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Answer: B. Pedestrian crossing ahead
The triangle warns of a pedestrian crossing. Slow down and be ready to stop for people crossing.
Question 13 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 14 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 15 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 16 of 25
What happens to your braking distance when you drive twice as fast?
- It stays the same with good brakes
- It doubles
- It becomes about four times longer
- It becomes about half as long
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Answer: C. It becomes about four times longer
Braking distance grows with the square of speed, so doubling your speed roughly quadruples it.
Question 17 of 25
After a breakdown on the motorway, where should you and your passengers wait?
- Off the road, behind the safety barrier if there is one
- In front of the car to wave at traffic
- On the hard shoulder next to the car
- Inside the car with seat belts on
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Answer: A. Off the road, behind the safety barrier if there is one
Get everyone away from moving traffic to a safe place off the road while you wait for help.
Question 18 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 19 of 25
What does this sign mean?
- Pedestrian zone: no vehicles
- Footpath ends
- This marks a pedestrian crossing
- Underpass for pedestrians
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Answer: C. This marks a pedestrian crossing
The blue sign stands at the crossing itself. Give way to people who are crossing or clearly about to cross.
Question 20 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 21 of 25
What does this sign mean?
- Toll road: 10% charge
- Steep hill upwards
- Steep hill downwards
- Road may flood
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Answer: C. Steep hill downwards
The wedge shows a steep descent; the number is the slope. Use a lower gear so you do not overheat your brakes.
Question 22 of 25
How should you drive in a tunnel?
- Keep a larger distance than usual to the vehicle in front
- Drive closer to keep traffic flowing
- Stop to look at the emergency signs
- Overtake as often as possible
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Answer: A. Keep a larger distance than usual to the vehicle in front
Keep a bigger safety gap in tunnels so you have time to react to any incident.
Question 23 of 25
What does this sign mean?
- Winter road closed
- Snow chains are not allowed
- Tyre repair shop
- Snow 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.
Question 24 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 25 of 25
What information is most important to give when you call 112 after a crash?
- Your insurance details
- The exact location, how many people are hurt and how badly
- The make of your own car
- Who caused the crash
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Answer: B. The exact location, how many people are hurt and how badly
Give the exact place, including the direction of travel, and the number and condition of the injured so the right help is sent.

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