Denmark Driving Theory Test (Teoriprøve) 2026

Practise for the Danish car theory test (teoriprøve) for a category B licence. The real test lasts 25 minutes and you pass with up to five errors. These original questions in English cover Danish road rules, penalty points (klip), alcohol limits, the rules for 17-year-olds and the licence process, plus the road rules and signs shared across continental Europe.

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  • Verificato: 13 ottobre 2026

In breve

Per superarlo: Up to 5 errors allowed; more than 5 errors is a fail, and an unanswered question counts as an error. Tempo a disposizione: 25 minuti. Lo gestisce: Danish Road Traffic Authority (Færdselsstyrelsen) runs the theory and driving tests; borgerservice in your municipality handles your licence application. Età minima: 17 for a category B licence (theory test from 16 years and 11 months); extra rules apply to drivers aged 17. Costo: 1,600 kr. covers the theory test and the driving test if you pass both the first time; each new test costs 1,600 kr. Esercitati qui gratis con 250 domande, ciascuna con la risposta e una spiegazione. Verificato sulle fonti ufficiali in data 13 ottobre 2026.

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  1. Domanda 1 di 25

    Which authority runs the theory test (teoriprøve) and the driving test in Denmark?
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    Risposta: B. Færdselsstyrelsen

    The Danish Road Traffic Authority (Færdselsstyrelsen) runs both tests. Borgerservice in your municipality handles the licence application.

  2. Domanda 2 di 25

    How long does the standard theory test for a car licence last?
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    Risposta: A. 25 minutes

    The normal theory test lasts 25 minutes, both in the digital and the paper version.

  3. Domanda 3 di 25

    How many errors can you make on the theory test and still pass?
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    Risposta: B. Up to five

    You may have up to five errors. With six or more errors, you fail.

  4. Domanda 4 di 25

    What happens to a question you leave unanswered on the theory test?
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    Risposta: D. It is counted as an error

    An unanswered question counts as an error, so always give an answer.

  5. Domanda 5 di 25

    What can you do on the digital theory test that you cannot do on the paper version?
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    Risposta: D. Go back to earlier questions

    On the digital test you can move back and forth between questions. On the paper (analog) test the questions are played from a screen and you cannot go back.

  6. Domanda 6 di 25

    How long does a special theory test (specialprøve) last?
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    Risposta: A. 60 minutes

    A special test is the same test with more time: 60 minutes instead of 25. You need documentation, usually from a doctor, and Færdselsstyrelsen decides.

  7. Domanda 7 di 25

    Apart from Danish, which language can you take the theory test in at test centres all over the country?
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    Risposta: A. English

    English is offered on the digital test at all digital test centres and on the paper test. German is offered only in a few towns in southern Jutland.

  8. Domanda 8 di 25

    You want to take the theory test in Faroese. Who arranges and pays for the interpreter?
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    Risposta: C. Færdselsstyrelsen does

    For Faroese and Greenlandic tests, Færdselsstyrelsen orders the interpreter. You neither book nor pay for one.

  9. Domanda 9 di 25

    How long is a passed theory test valid?
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    Risposta: B. 18 months

    A passed theory test is valid for 18 months. If you do not pass the driving test in that time, you must take the theory test again.

  10. Domanda 10 di 25

    What happens if you are caught cheating at the theory test?
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    Risposta: C. You must wait six months to take it again

    If you cheat, you fail and must wait six months (karensperiode) before you can take a new theory test.

  11. Domanda 11 di 25

    How long do you have to complain about the result of a theory or driving test?
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    Risposta: A. Four weeks

    Your complaint must reach Færdselsstyrelsen no later than four weeks after the test. If Færdselsstyrelsen keeps its decision, it sends the complaint on to Trafikstyrelsen.

  12. Domanda 12 di 25

    What is the earliest age you can get a Danish car (category B) licence?
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    Risposta: C. 17

    The earliest you can get your licence is on your 17th birthday, and only after passing both tests.

  13. Domanda 13 di 25

    From what age can you take the theory test for a car licence?
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    Risposta: C. 16 years and 11 months

    You can take the theory test from 16 years and 11 months, once you have finished the manoeuvring track.

  14. Domanda 14 di 25

    From what age can you drive a school car or drive on the manoeuvring track (manøvrebane)?
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    Risposta: B. 16 years and 9 months

    You can first sit behind the wheel at 16 years and 9 months, three months before your 17th birthday. Theory lessons can start earlier.

  15. Domanda 15 di 25

    How many days a year must you normally live in Denmark to get a Danish licence?
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    Risposta: C. At least 185 days

    You need a normal residence in Denmark, which usually means living here at least 185 days a year. Borgerservice checks this.

  16. Domanda 16 di 25

    How long is the road-related first aid course you need for a car licence?
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    Risposta: A. 8 hours

    You must take an 8-hour road-related first aid course (færdselsrelateret førstehjælp), and you need the certificate before you can book the theory test.

  17. Domanda 17 di 25

    What must you have finished before you can take the theory test?
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    Risposta: A. All theory lessons and the manoeuvring track

    You must have finished all theory teaching and the driving on the manoeuvring track (manøvrebane) before the theory test.

  18. Domanda 18 di 25

    What is the glatbane in Danish driver training?
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    Risposta: B. A track with a slippery surface

    The slippery-surface track (glatbane) teaches braking, avoiding obstacles and skids on a slippery surface. It is compulsory, and your instructor books it.

  19. Domanda 19 di 25

    You start your training after 1 July 2026. How many driving lessons (køretimer) must you have at least?
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    Risposta: C. 24

    If you started after 1 July 2026, the minimum is 24 driving lessons; it was 29 before. Your instructor decides when you are ready.

  20. Domanda 20 di 25

    You pass the driving test in an automatic car and take no manual lessons. Which code goes on your licence?
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    Risposta: A. Code 78

    Code 78 means you may only drive cars with an automatic gearbox.

  21. Domanda 21 di 25

    You learn in an automatic car and also take at least 7 lessons in a manual car. What may you drive?
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    Risposta: D. Both automatic and manual cars

    With at least 7 lessons in a manual car and a test in an automatic, your licence gets code 148: you may drive both kinds, in Denmark and abroad.

  22. Domanda 22 di 25

    What does Færdselsstyrelsen charge in total if you pass both the theory and driving tests at the first try?
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    Risposta: A. 1,600 kr.

    One fee of 1,600 kr. covers the theory test and the driving test if you pass both the first time. Each new test costs 1,600 kr.

  23. Domanda 23 di 25

    Which car do you use for the practical driving test?
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    Risposta: D. A school car

    You can only take the driving test in a school car, not a private car. If you turn up without a school car, you must pay a new fee.

  24. Domanda 24 di 25

    You failed the driving test. When can you take it again?
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    Risposta: D. After seven days

    At least seven days must pass after a failed driving test before you can take the next one.

  25. Domanda 25 di 25

    In which countries can you drive with the temporary licence you get after passing?
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    Risposta: B. The Nordic countries

    The temporary licence is valid in Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Finland and Iceland. For other countries you must wait for the physical card.

Cosa sapere prima del test

  • The theory test lasts 25 minutes. You may have up to five errors, and any question you leave unanswered counts as an error.
  • You can take the test digitally on a touchscreen, where you can go back and have questions read aloud, or on paper, where the questions are played from a screen and you cannot go back.
  • You can take the theory test from 16 years and 11 months and get your licence on your 17th birthday at the earliest.
  • The theory test is offered in English at all digital test centres and as a paper test. German is offered only in southern Jutland, and Faroese and Greenlandic tests use an interpreter that Færdselsstyrelsen orders.
  • A passed theory test is valid for 18 months. You must pass the driving test in that time, or take the theory test again.
  • General speed limits for cars are 50 km/h in built-up areas, 80 km/h on country roads and 130 km/h on motorways, unless signs show otherwise.
  • Since 1 July 2025, new drivers have a blood alcohol limit of 0.2 per mille for their first three years with a licence. The general limit is 0.5.
  • At 17 you may drive alone between 05:00 and 20:00. Between 20:00 and 05:00 you need a companion who is at least 24 and has held a licence for at least 5 years.

Domande frequenti

How many errors are allowed on the Danish theory test?

You may have up to five errors. With six or more you fail, and unanswered questions count as errors. Our mock exam uses 25 questions with a 20-correct pass mark and a 25-minute timer, like the official online practice test.

Can I take the Danish theory test in English?

Yes. You can take the digital test in English at all digital test centres, or the paper test in English. The practical driving test can also be taken in English anywhere in Denmark.

How old do I have to be to get a car licence in Denmark?

You can get a category B licence on your 17th birthday at the earliest. You can drive a school car from 16 years and 9 months and take the theory test from 16 years and 11 months. Until you turn 18, you need a companion between 20:00 and 05:00 and may drive only in Denmark.

What is the alcohol limit for new drivers in Denmark?

For the first three years with your first car licence the limit is 0.2 per mille, whatever your age. For other drivers the general limit is 0.5 per mille.

How many penalty points (klip) can I get before I lose my licence?

Three klip within three years lead to conditional loss of the licence. In your first three years with a licence, only two klip give a driving ban until you pass new tests.

How soon can I retake the driving test if I fail?

At least seven days must pass after a failed driving test before you take the next one. Each new test costs 1,600 kr.

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