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.

  • Patente
  • Germania
  • 250 domande
  • Verificato: 11 ottobre 2026

In breve

L’esame ufficiale ha 30 domande. Per superarlo: 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 gestisce: Officially recognised examiners (for example TÜV or DEKRA) for the local driving licence authority (Fahrerlaubnisbehörde). Età minima: 18; 17 with accompanied driving (begleitetes Fahren ab 17). Esercitati qui gratis con 250 domande, ciascuna con la risposta e una spiegazione. Verificato sulle fonti ufficiali in data 11 ottobre 2026.

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  1. Domanda 1 di 25

    What is the normal minimum age for a full car licence (class B) in Germany?
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    Risposta: A. 18

    Class B starts at 18. At 17 you can only drive with a named companion under the accompanied driving scheme.

  2. Domanda 2 di 25

    From what age can you drive a car in Germany under accompanied driving (begleitetes Fahren ab 17)?
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    Risposta: A. 17

    Accompanied driving lets you drive a class B car from 17, but only with a named companion.

  3. Domanda 3 di 25

    How old must a companion be for accompanied driving at 17?
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    Risposta: B. At least 30

    The companion must have turned 30.

  4. Domanda 4 di 25

    How long must a companion have held a class B licence for accompanied driving at 17?
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    Risposta: 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.

  5. Domanda 5 di 25

    How many points in the Fahreignungsregister (the driver register in Flensburg) may a companion for accompanied driving have when the application is made?
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    Risposta: D. No more than 1

    A companion may have at most one point in the register.

  6. Domanda 6 di 25

    A companion on accompanied driving has a blood alcohol level of 0.5 per mille. What is the rule?
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    Risposta: 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).

  7. Domanda 7 di 25

    How long is the probation period (Probezeit) for a new licence holder?
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    Risposta: C. 2 years

    The Probezeit lasts two years from the date the licence is issued.

  8. Domanda 8 di 25

    During the probation period you are ordered to take a driver improvement course (Aufbauseminar). What happens to your probation period?
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    Risposta: B. It is extended by 2 years

    When an Aufbauseminar is ordered, the probation period is extended by two years.

  9. Domanda 9 di 25

    Which offences during the probation period lead to an order to take an Aufbauseminar?
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    Risposta: 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.

  10. Domanda 10 di 25

    How many questions are in the theory test (Theorieprüfung) for a first licence in class B?
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    Risposta: C. 30

    A first-time class B test has 30 questions worth 110 points in total.

  11. Domanda 11 di 25

    In the class B theory test for a first licence, how many error points (Fehlerpunkte) can you have and still pass?
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    Risposta: A. Up to 10

    You may collect at most 10 error points out of 110.

  12. Domanda 12 di 25

    You answer two theory test questions worth 5 points each wrongly, and have no other errors. What is the result?
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    Risposta: C. You fail

    Getting two 5-point questions wrong is a fail, even though the total is only 10 points.

  13. Domanda 13 di 25

    How many points is each theory test question worth?
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    Risposta: C. Between 2 and 5

    Each question has a weight from 2 to 5 points, based on how important it is for safety.

  14. Domanda 14 di 25

    After passing the theory test, within what time must you pass the practical driving test?
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    Risposta: A. 12 months

    If you do not pass the practical test within 12 months, the theory test is no longer valid.

  15. Domanda 15 di 25

    How early can you take the theory test before you reach the minimum age for the licence?
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    Risposta: C. Up to 3 months before

    The theory test may be taken at the earliest three months before you reach the minimum age.

  16. Domanda 16 di 25

    You failed the theory test. When can you normally take it again?
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    Risposta: A. After at least two weeks

    A failed test may usually be repeated after at least two weeks.

  17. Domanda 17 di 25

    Can you take the German theory test in English?
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    Risposta: 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.

  18. Domanda 18 di 25

    In the theory test, how often can you watch a video question before you answer?
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    Risposta: A. Up to five times

    Video questions show a short animated traffic scene that you can play up to five times.

  19. Domanda 19 di 25

    What first aid training must you complete before getting a German driving licence?
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    Risposta: A. At least 9 lessons of 45 minutes

    Every applicant needs a first aid course of at least nine teaching units of 45 minutes.

  20. Domanda 20 di 25

    How old may your eye test certificate (Sehtestbescheinigung) be when you apply for a class B licence?
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    Risposta: C. No more than 2 years

    The eye test certificate must be no older than two years when you apply.

  21. Domanda 21 di 25

    In Germany's point system, at how many points is your licence taken away?
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    Risposta: B. 8 points

    With 8 or more points you are treated as unfit to drive and the licence is withdrawn.

  22. Domanda 22 di 25

    At how many points do you receive a formal written warning (Verwarnung)?
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    Risposta: D. 6 to 7 points

    4 to 5 points bring a reminder (Ermahnung); 6 to 7 points bring a warning (Verwarnung).

  23. Domanda 23 di 25

    You have 3 points and take a driver fitness seminar (Fahreignungsseminar) voluntarily. What can you gain?
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    Risposta: B. One point is removed

    With 1 to 5 points, the seminar removes one point. This works only once in five years.

  24. Domanda 24 di 25

    Your licence was withdrawn because you reached 8 points. What is the earliest a new licence can be issued?
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    Risposta: B. 6 months after the withdrawal

    A new licence can be issued at the earliest six months after the withdrawal takes effect.

  25. Domanda 25 di 25

    What is the maximum permitted total mass of a vehicle you may drive with a class B licence?
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    Risposta: D. 3,500 kg

    Class B covers motor vehicles up to 3,500 kg permitted total mass.

Cosa sapere prima del test

  • 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.

Domande frequenti

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.

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