Germany Driving Theory Test Practice 2026: Oefenexamen 2

1. Vraag 1 van 25

   With a class B licence, which trailer may you tow?

   • ANo trailer without a BE licence
   • BAny trailer at all
   • CA trailer up to 750 kg, or a heavier one if the whole combination is no more than 3,500 kg
   • DOnly trailers up to 500 kg
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: C. A trailer up to 750 kg, or a heavier one if the whole combination is no more than 3,500 kg

   Class B allows trailers up to 750 kg, or heavier trailers when the total of both permitted masses stays within 3,500 kg.

2. Vraag 2 van 25

   A class B licence also allows you to ride which of these?

   • AClass A2 motorcycles
   • BClass C1 lorries
   • CClass A1 motorcycles
   • DClass AM mopeds
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: D. Class AM mopeds

   Class B includes classes AM and L.

3. Vraag 3 van 25

   How long is a class B driving licence (the right to drive) valid in Germany?

   • AUntil age 70
   • B5 years
   • C10 years
   • DIt is granted without a time limit
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: D. It is granted without a time limit

   Classes AM, A1, A2, A, B, BE, L and T are granted without a time limit. Lorry and bus classes are limited to five years.

4. Vraag 4 van 25

   What is the general blood alcohol limit for drivers in Germany who are past the probation period and aged 21 or over?

   • ABelow 1.1 per mille
   • BBelow 0.8 per mille
   • CBelow 0.5 per mille
   • DBelow 0.2 per mille
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: C. Below 0.5 per mille

   Driving with 0.5 per mille or more in the blood (0.25 mg/l in the breath) is an offence.

5. Vraag 5 van 25

   You are 20 and have held your licence for three years. How much alcohol may you drink before driving?

   • AUp to 0.3 per mille
   • BOne small beer
   • CUp to 0.5 per mille
   • DNone at all
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: D. None at all

   Drivers under 21 must not drink any alcohol before or while driving, even after the probation period.

6. Vraag 6 van 25

   You are 25 and passed your test one year ago. How much alcohol may you drink before driving?

   • AUp to 0.5 per mille
   • BUp to 0.3 per mille
   • CNone at all
   • DOne glass of wine with a meal
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: C. None at all

   During the probation period there is a total alcohol ban, whatever your age.

7. Vraag 7 van 25

   What is the legal limit for THC (the active substance in cannabis) in the blood serum of an experienced adult driver?

   • ABelow 3.5 ng/ml
   • BThere is no limit
   • CBelow 1.0 per mille
   • DBelow 10 ng/ml
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: A. Below 3.5 ng/ml

   Driving with 3.5 ng/ml THC or more in the blood serum is an offence.

8. Vraag 8 van 25

   A driver aged 19 used cannabis the night before. What is the rule?

   • AIt is allowed if no alcohol was drunk
   • BThe 3.5 ng/ml limit is doubled for young drivers
   • CDrivers under 21 or in the probation period must not drive under the effect of THC
   • DCannabis rules only apply after age 21
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: C. Drivers under 21 or in the probation period must not drive under the effect of THC

   Drivers under 21 or in the probation period must not take THC or start driving under its effect.

9. Vraag 9 van 25

   A driver has 3.5 ng/ml THC or more and has also drunk alcohol. What applies?

   • AIt is allowed if the alcohol is below 0.5 per mille
   • BOnly the alcohol counts
   • CIt is a separate offence with a higher maximum fine
   • DOnly the cannabis counts
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: C. It is a separate offence with a higher maximum fine

   Mixing cannabis and alcohol is a separate offence, with a maximum fine of 5,000 euros.

10. Vraag 10 van 25

    What is the general speed limit inside built-up areas in Germany?

    • A60 km/h
    • B70 km/h
    • C50 km/h
    • D30 km/h
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. 50 km/h

    Inside built-up areas the limit for all motor vehicles is 50 km/h unless signs say otherwise.

11. Vraag 11 van 25

    What is the general speed limit for cars on roads outside built-up areas (not motorways)?

    • A120 km/h
    • B80 km/h
    • C100 km/h
    • D90 km/h
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. 100 km/h

    Outside built-up areas, cars and other vehicles up to 3.5 t may drive at up to 100 km/h unless signs say otherwise.

12. Vraag 12 van 25

    What is the speed limit outside built-up areas for a car towing a trailer?

    • A120 km/h
    • B60 km/h
    • C80 km/h
    • D100 km/h
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. 80 km/h

    Cars with a trailer are limited to 80 km/h outside built-up areas and on motorways.

13. Vraag 13 van 25

    Fog reduces visibility to less than 50 metres. What is your maximum speed?

    • A30 km/h
    • B50 km/h
    • C60 km/h
    • D80 km/h
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. 50 km/h

    When fog, snow or rain cut visibility below 50 m, you may not drive faster than 50 km/h, or slower if needed.

14. Vraag 14 van 25

    Your car has snow chains fitted. What is the maximum speed?

    • A30 km/h
    • B50 km/h
    • C80 km/h
    • D70 km/h
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. 50 km/h

    Vehicles with snow chains may not exceed 50 km/h, even in the best conditions.

15. Vraag 15 van 25

    On a narrow road where oncoming traffic could be put in danger, how slowly must you drive?

    • AAt walking speed
    • BSo you can stop within half the distance you can see
    • CAt 30 km/h
    • DSo you can stop within the full distance you can see
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. So you can stop within half the distance you can see

    On narrow roads you must be able to stop within at least half the distance you can see ahead.

16. Vraag 16 van 25

    Which vehicles may use a road with this sign?

    • AAll vehicles, including bicycles
    • BMotor vehicles that are built to go faster than 60 km/h
    • COnly cars and lorries over 3.5 t
    • DAny vehicle with an engine, including mopeds
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. Motor vehicles that are built to go faster than 60 km/h

    Motorways (Autobahn) and expressways are only for motor vehicles with a design speed above 60 km/h.

17. Vraag 17 van 25

    This sign marks an expressway (Kraftfahrstraße). Which rule applies, as on a motorway?

    • AThere is no speed limit for lorries
    • BOnly motor vehicles built to go faster than 60 km/h may use it
    • CPedestrians may walk on the verge
    • DCyclists may ride on the hard shoulder
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. Only motor vehicles built to go faster than 60 km/h may use it

    Expressways follow the same access rule as motorways: only motor vehicles with a design speed above 60 km/h.

18. Vraag 18 van 25

    Traffic on a motorway slows to walking pace. Where must you form the emergency corridor (Rettungsgasse)?

    • AOn the hard shoulder
    • BBetween the two right-hand lanes
    • CBetween the far-left lane and the lane directly to its right
    • DOnly where the police tell you to
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. Between the far-left lane and the lane directly to its right

    The Rettungsgasse is always formed between the far-left lane and the lane next to it.

19. Vraag 19 van 25

    When must you form a Rettungsgasse?

    • AOnly after traffic has stopped for 5 minutes
    • BOnly on motorways with three lanes
    • COnly when you hear a siren
    • DAs soon as traffic moves at walking pace or stops on a motorway or a multi-lane road outside towns
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. As soon as traffic moves at walking pace or stops on a motorway or a multi-lane road outside towns

    You must form the corridor as soon as traffic slows to walking pace or stops, without waiting for emergency vehicles.

20. Vraag 20 van 25

    Who may drive through the Rettungsgasse?

    • APolice and emergency vehicles
    • BAnyone who needs to leave at the next exit
    • CLorries over 7.5 t
    • DMotorcycles
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. Police and emergency vehicles

    The corridor is kept free so police and rescue vehicles can get through.

21. Vraag 21 van 25

    You missed your motorway exit. What may you do?

    • ATurn around at a gap in the central barrier
    • BReverse carefully on the hard shoulder
    • CDrive on to the next exit
    • DStop on the hard shoulder and wait
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. Drive on to the next exit

    Turning and reversing are banned on motorways.

22. Vraag 22 van 25

    May you stop on the motorway hard shoulder to make a phone call?

    • AYes, with hazard lights on
    • BYes, at night only
    • CYes, for up to 3 minutes
    • DNo, stopping is banned there
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. No, stopping is banned there

    Stopping is not allowed on motorways, including on the hard shoulder, except in a breakdown or emergency.

23. Vraag 23 van 25

    A lane ends and traffic is moving slowly. Where should you merge (Reißverschlussverfahren)?

    • ANever; you must stay in your lane
    • BAs early as possible
    • CRight before the point where the lane ends, taking turns
    • DOnly when a gap of 100 m opens
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. Right before the point where the lane ends, taking turns

    With the zip method, vehicles take turns and merge directly before the narrowing begins.

24. Vraag 24 van 25

    The column on the left lane of a motorway is moving slowly. May you pass it on the right?

    • ANo, never
    • BYes, at only slightly higher speed and with extreme care
    • CYes, at any speed
    • DOnly on the hard shoulder
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. Yes, at only slightly higher speed and with extreme care

    You may pass a slow or stopped column on the left lane on the right, but only slightly faster and very carefully.

25. Vraag 25 van 25

    At a junction with no signs, signals or road markings, who has priority?

    • AThe vehicle coming from the right
    • BThe faster vehicle
    • CThe vehicle going straight on
    • DThe vehicle on the wider road
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. The vehicle coming from the right

    The basic rule in Germany is right before left (rechts vor links).

Toetsenbord: 1–4 om te antwoorden, Enter voor de volgende vraag.

Het echte examen: 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.