Germany Driving Theory Test Practice 2026
Practise for the German theory test (Theorieprüfung) for a car licence (class B). The real test has 30 questions, each worth 2 to 5 error points (Fehlerpunkte), and you may lose no more than 10. These original questions cover German traffic law, the licence system, common European rules and road signs.
Respuesta rápida
El examen oficial tiene 30 preguntas. Para aprobar: No more than 10 error points out of 110 (questions are worth 2 to 5 points each). Two wrong 5-point questions mean a fail. If you already hold another licence class, the test has 20 questions and you may have up to 6 error points. Lo organiza: Officially recognised examiners (for example TÜV or DEKRA) for the local driving licence authority (Fahrerlaubnisbehörde). Edad mínima: 18; 17 with accompanied driving (begleitetes Fahren ab 17). Practica aquí gratis con 250 preguntas, cada una con la respuesta y una explicación. Contrastado con fuentes oficiales el 11 de octubre de 2026.
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Pregunta 1 de 25
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Respuesta: A. 18
Class B starts at 18. At 17 you can only drive with a named companion under the accompanied driving scheme.
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Pregunta 2 de 25
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Respuesta: A. 17
Accompanied driving lets you drive a class B car from 17, but only with a named companion.
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Pregunta 3 de 25
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Respuesta: B. At least 30
The companion must have turned 30.
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Pregunta 4 de 25
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Respuesta: A. At least 5 years
The companion needs a valid class B (or equal EU/EEA or Swiss) licence held for at least five years.
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Pregunta 5 de 25
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Respuesta: D. No more than 1
A companion may have at most one point in the register.
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Pregunta 6 de 25
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Respuesta: D. They may not act as a companion
A companion must stay below 0.5 per mille in the blood (0.25 mg/l in the breath).
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Pregunta 7 de 25
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Respuesta: C. 2 years
The Probezeit lasts two years from the date the licence is issued.
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Pregunta 8 de 25
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Respuesta: B. It is extended by 2 years
When an Aufbauseminar is ordered, the probation period is extended by two years.
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Pregunta 9 de 25
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Respuesta: D. One serious or two less serious offences
One serious (A) offence or two less serious (B) offences in the probation period lead to the seminar.
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Pregunta 10 de 25
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Respuesta: C. 30
A first-time class B test has 30 questions worth 110 points in total.
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Pregunta 11 de 25
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Respuesta: A. Up to 10
You may collect at most 10 error points out of 110.
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Pregunta 12 de 25
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Respuesta: C. You fail
Getting two 5-point questions wrong is a fail, even though the total is only 10 points.
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Pregunta 13 de 25
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Respuesta: C. Between 2 and 5
Each question has a weight from 2 to 5 points, based on how important it is for safety.
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Pregunta 14 de 25
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Respuesta: A. 12 months
If you do not pass the practical test within 12 months, the theory test is no longer valid.
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Pregunta 15 de 25
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Respuesta: C. Up to 3 months before
The theory test may be taken at the earliest three months before you reach the minimum age.
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Pregunta 16 de 25
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Respuesta: A. After at least two weeks
A failed test may usually be repeated after at least two weeks.
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Pregunta 17 de 25
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Respuesta: 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.
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Pregunta 18 de 25
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Respuesta: A. Up to five times
Video questions show a short animated traffic scene that you can play up to five times.
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Pregunta 19 de 25
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Respuesta: A. At least 9 lessons of 45 minutes
Every applicant needs a first aid course of at least nine teaching units of 45 minutes.
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Pregunta 20 de 25
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Respuesta: C. No more than 2 years
The eye test certificate must be no older than two years when you apply.
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Pregunta 21 de 25
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Respuesta: B. 8 points
With 8 or more points you are treated as unfit to drive and the licence is withdrawn.
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Pregunta 22 de 25
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Respuesta: D. 6 to 7 points
4 to 5 points bring a reminder (Ermahnung); 6 to 7 points bring a warning (Verwarnung).
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Pregunta 23 de 25
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Respuesta: B. One point is removed
With 1 to 5 points, the seminar removes one point. This works only once in five years.
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Pregunta 24 de 25
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Respuesta: B. 6 months after the withdrawal
A new licence can be issued at the earliest six months after the withdrawal takes effect.
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Pregunta 25 de 25
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Respuesta: D. 3,500 kg
Class B covers motor vehicles up to 3,500 kg permitted total mass.
Teclado: 1–4 para responder, Intro para la siguiente pregunta.
El examen real: No more than 10 error points out of 110 (questions are worth 2 to 5 points each). Two wrong 5-point questions mean a fail. If you already hold another licence class, the test has 20 questions and you may have up to 6 error points.
Qué debes saber antes del examen
- A first class B test has 30 questions: 20 on basic material for all classes (Grundstoff) and 10 on car-specific material (Zusatzstoff).
- Each question is worth 2 to 5 points. You pass with no more than 10 error points out of 110, but two wrong 5-point questions are always a fail.
- The test is in German, but you may take it in one of 12 foreign languages, including English, French, Polish, Russian, Turkish and Arabic.
- You can take the theory test at the earliest 3 months before you reach the minimum age. Your driving school registers you once your theory lessons are complete.
- You must pass the practical test within 12 months of the theory test. A failed test can normally be retaken after at least two weeks.
- Before you get a licence you need a first aid course of at least 9 lessons of 45 minutes and an eye test certificate no older than 2 years.
- New drivers have a 2-year probation period (Probezeit) with a total ban on alcohol. The alcohol ban also applies to all drivers under 21.
Preguntas frecuentes
How many questions are in the German driving theory test?
30 questions for a first car licence. If you already hold another licence class, such as a motorcycle class, you get 20 questions.
What is the pass mark for the German theory test?
The test uses error points instead of a pass mark. Each question is worth 2 to 5 points, and you pass with 10 error points or fewer out of 110, unless you get two 5-point questions wrong. Our mock exam uses 27 correct out of 30 as a close equivalent.
How much time do you have for the theory test?
The regulation does not publish one fixed time limit. TÜV NORD says candidates usually have about 30 to 45 minutes. Our mock exam is untimed.
Can I take the German theory test in English?
Yes. English is one of 12 foreign languages allowed, along with French, Greek, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Croatian, Spanish, Turkish and Arabic.
Do I need a driving school to take the test?
Yes. You must complete the required training at a driving school (Fahrschule), which confirms your training and registers you for the test.
Is the German theory test changing?
A reform bill to shrink the question catalogue and simplify the scoring was being discussed in the Bundestag in autumn 2026. As of 11 October 2026 it was not yet law, so the current rules still apply.
Fuentes
- Driving Licence Regulation (FeV), Annex 7: driving tests
- FeV § 16: theory test
- FeV § 18: repeating tests and time limits
- FeV § 10: minimum ages
- FeV § 48a: accompanied driving from 17
- FeV § 19: first aid training
- FeV § 12: eyesight
- Road Traffic Act (StVG) § 2a: probation period
- StVG § 4: driver fitness point system
- StVG § 24a and § 24c: alcohol and cannabis
- Road Traffic Regulations (StVO)
- TÜV NORD: the theory test
- Bundestag: hearing on the driving licence reform (hib 756/2026)