Swiss Boat Licence Theory Practice Test 2026

Practise for the theory exam for a Swiss boat licence (Schiffsführerausweis), needed for motor boats over 6 kW (category A) and sailing boats over 15 m² (category D). The same theory exam is used for all categories. This practice covers licence rules, equipment, shore zones, storm warnings and safe behaviour on Swiss waters.

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60 preguntas
Revisado el 11 de octubre de 2026

Respuesta rápida

El examen oficial tiene 60 preguntas. Para aprobar: At most 15 error points out of 180. Each of the 60 questions has 3 answers, more than one may be correct, and each wrongly judged answer is one error point. Tiempo límite: 50 minutos. Lo organiza: Cantonal navigation offices (Schifffahrtsämter), working together in the vks. Edad mínima: 18 for category A (motor boats); 14 for category D (sailing boats). Practica aquí gratis con 60 preguntas, cada una con la respuesta y una explicación. Contrastado con fuentes oficiales el 11 de octubre de 2026.

Lee antes de practicarEmpieza por Swiss Boat Licence Study Guide: notas en lenguaje sencillo, diagramas y las cifras que hay que recordar.

Qué debes saber antes del examen

You need a licence for motor boats over 6 kW (8 hp) or sailing boats over 15 m² of sail. On Lake Constance the limits are 4.4 kW and 12 m².
The theory exam has 60 questions with 3 answers each, and more than one answer can be correct. You pass with up to 15 error points out of 180, in at most 50 minutes.
After passing the theory exam you have 24 months to pass the practical exam, or you must retake the theory.
Category A needs a minimum age of 18 and category D a minimum age of 14. An eyesight test no older than 24 months is needed unless you already hold a road or boat licence.
Every person on board needs a collared life jacket of at least 75 N or a lifebuoy; children under 12 need one that fits.
Orange storm warning lights flash about 40 times a minute for a strong wind warning and about 90 times a minute for a storm warning.
From a blood alcohol level of 0.8 per mille, the boat licence is withdrawn.

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How many questions are on the Swiss boat theory exam?

60 multiple-choice questions, each with three answers. More than one answer can be correct, so you judge every answer.

What is the pass mark?

You may have at most 15 error points out of 180. Our mock exam uses single-answer questions, so it asks for 55 of 60 (about 92%), which is the closest fair equivalent.

How long is the exam?

A maximum of 50 minutes, usually on a tablet or computer at the cantonal office.

Do I need a separate theory exam for category A and D?

No. The same theory exam covers all categories. If you already hold one Swiss boat licence, you only take the practical exam for the new category.

Is there a learner licence for boats?

No. In canton Zurich, for example, you can practise without a learner licence if a person with the right licence category is with you.

Can I take the exam in English?

Canton Zurich offers the boat theory exam in German, French and Italian. Check with your cantonal navigation office.

Swiss Boat Licence Theory Practice Test 2026

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Qué debes saber antes del examen

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