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.

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Allemagne
250 questions
Vérifié le 11 octobre 2026

En bref

L’examen officiel comporte 30 questions. Pour réussir : 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. Organisé par : Officially recognised examiners (for example TÜV or DEKRA) for the local driving licence authority (Fahrerlaubnisbehörde). Âge minimum : 18; 17 with accompanied driving (begleitetes Fahren ab 17). Entraînez-vous ici gratuitement avec 250 questions, chacune avec la réponse et une explication. Vérifié à partir des sources officielles le 11 octobre 2026.

À savoir avant l’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.

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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.

Germany Driving Theory Test Practice 2026

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