Germany First Aid Course Knowledge Quiz 2026

1. Vraag 1 van 25

   How long is the first aid course you need for a German driving licence?

   • AOne evening lecture of about 2 hours
   • BAt least 9 teaching units of 45 minutes each
   • CAt least 16 teaching units of 60 minutes each
   • DAt least 4 teaching units of 45 minutes each
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: B. At least 9 teaching units of 45 minutes each

   The driving licence rules (§ 19 FeV) require first aid training of at least nine teaching units (Unterrichtseinheiten) of 45 minutes, with theory and practice.

2. Vraag 2 van 25

   Which driving licence applicants need the first aid course?

   • AApplicants for every licence class, including car, motorcycle and truck
   • BOnly applicants under 18
   • COnly people who failed the theory test once
   • DOnly applicants for truck and bus licences
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: A. Applicants for every licence class, including car, motorcycle and truck

   Since 2015 the same first aid training applies to all licence classes, from moped and car to truck and bus.

3. Vraag 3 van 25

   How does the first aid course for the driving licence end?

   • AWith an oral exam by a doctor
   • BWith a 30-question written exam at the licence office
   • CWith a practical test at the driving test centre
   • DWith a certificate of attendance; there is no written exam
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: D. With a certificate of attendance; there is no written exam

   You get a certificate (Bescheinigung) from a recognised provider for taking part. Neither the regulation nor the accident insurers describe an exam.

4. Vraag 4 van 25

   Besides first aid, what extra topic must the licence first aid course cover?

   • ABasic facts about organ and tissue donation
   • BRules for towing a trailer
   • CFire extinguisher maintenance
   • DHow to change a car tyre
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: A. Basic facts about organ and tissue donation

   § 19 FeV says the course also gives basic knowledge about organ and tissue donation, including how to record your own decision.

5. Vraag 5 van 25

   Who can issue a valid first aid certificate for the driving licence?

   • AAn officially recognised provider or a public body such as the police or Bundeswehr
   • BAny driving school instructor, without approval
   • CAny online video platform
   • DYour family doctor only
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: A. An officially recognised provider or a public body such as the police or Bundeswehr

   Proof must come from an officially recognised body (amtlich anerkannte Stelle) or a public authority such as the Bundeswehr, police or federal police.

6. Vraag 6 van 25

   Who is excused from the licence first aid course?

   • APeople who already own a car
   • BPeople who passed a first aid course more than 20 years ago abroad
   • CPeople with certain medical or rescue training, such as doctors or trained paramedics
   • DEveryone over 25
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: C. People with certain medical or rescue training, such as doctors or trained paramedics

   § 19 FeV exempts holders of qualifications such as a medical state exam or completed rescue service training.

7. Vraag 7 van 25

   Does the content of the driving licence first aid course differ from the workplace first aider course?

   • ANo, both follow the same 9-unit standard
   • BYes, the workplace course is only for doctors
   • CYes, the licence course is only half as long
   • DYes, the licence course has no practical exercises
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: A. No, both follow the same 9-unit standard

   Since 2015 the licence course content is the same as the workplace first aid training (betriebliche Erste-Hilfe-Ausbildung).

8. Vraag 8 van 25

   How often must a workplace first aider (Ersthelfer) refresh their training?

   • AEvery 10 years
   • BAt least every 2 years
   • CEvery 6 months
   • DNever, once is enough
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: B. At least every 2 years

   To stay a workplace first aider, you take a 9-unit refresher (Erste-Hilfe-Training) at least every two years.

9. Vraag 9 van 25

   A workplace has 15 people present. How many trained first aiders does it need at least?

   • A0
   • B3
   • C5
   • D1
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: D. 1

   Under DGUV Vorschrift 1, with 2 to 20 people present, at least one first aider is needed.

10. Vraag 10 van 25

    When can you be punished in Germany for not helping in an emergency?

    • AOnly if you are a doctor or nurse
    • BNever; helping is always voluntary
    • CWhen help was necessary and could reasonably be expected of you
    • DWhenever you are near an accident, even if helping would put you in serious danger
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. When help was necessary and could reasonably be expected of you

    § 323c StGB punishes failing to help when help is necessary and reasonable. It is not reasonable if it would put you in considerable danger.

11. Vraag 11 van 25

    Someone helps at a road accident and hurts their hand. Who covers them?

    • AThe driving school that issued the certificate
    • BOnly the injured person's private insurance
    • CThe statutory accident insurance, because helpers in emergencies are insured by law
    • DNobody; helpers act at their own risk
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. The statutory accident insurance, because helpers in emergencies are insured by law

    Under § 2 SGB VII, people who give help in accidents, common danger or distress are covered by statutory accident insurance.

12. Vraag 12 van 25

    Which vehicles must carry a first aid kit (Verbandkasten) under § 35h StVZO?

    • ACars and most other motor vehicles, but not motorcycles
    • BOnly vehicles used for business
    • COnly buses and taxis
    • DOnly vehicles built after 2014
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. Cars and most other motor vehicles, but not motorcycles

    § 35h StVZO requires first aid material in motor vehicles; motorcycles and some tractors are exempt. Buses carry one or two kits.

13. Vraag 13 van 25

    Which number do you call in Germany for an ambulance or the fire service?

    • A110
    • B116117
    • C911
    • D112
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. 112

    112 is the emergency number for fire and ambulance in Germany and all of Europe. 110 is the police.

14. Vraag 14 van 25

    What is the number 116117 for?

    • AFire and ambulance emergencies
    • BThe breakdown service
    • CThe non-emergency medical on-call service
    • DThe police
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. The non-emergency medical on-call service

    116117 reaches the ärztlicher Bereitschaftsdienst, the doctors' on-call service for urgent but not life-threatening problems.

15. Vraag 15 van 25

    What is the most important information to give first on an emergency call?

    • AYour health insurance number
    • BThe make of your car
    • CWhere the emergency is, as exactly as possible
    • DYour date of birth
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. Where the emergency is, as exactly as possible

    Rescuers must find you. Give the place first: town, street, house number, floor or road and direction.

16. Vraag 16 van 25

    When should you end an emergency call?

    • AAs soon as you have said the address
    • BWhen the dispatcher has the information they need and ends the call
    • CAfter 30 seconds, to keep the line free
    • DWhen you hear the siren
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. When the dispatcher has the information they need and ends the call

    Do not hang up first. The dispatcher may have questions or give instructions, for example for CPR.

17. Vraag 17 van 25

    In the DRK chain of rescue (Rettungskette), which links does first aid training mainly aim to strengthen?

    • AOnly the hospital link
    • BNone; bystanders are not part of the chain
    • CThe first two: immediate measures and further measures by bystanders
    • DOnly the ambulance link
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    Antwoord: C. The first two: immediate measures and further measures by bystanders

    The chain is only as strong as its weakest link. Courses aim to make bystanders strong in the first links before the ambulance arrives.

18. Vraag 18 van 25

    You arrive at a crash on a fast road. What do you do first?

    • ARun straight to the cars
    • BStop right next to the damaged cars
    • CSwitch on your hazard lights and stop at a safe distance
    • DDrive on and call later
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. Switch on your hazard lights and stop at a safe distance

    Secure the scene first so nobody else is hurt. Hazard lights warn following traffic.

19. Vraag 19 van 25

    When you walk back to place the warning triangle, how should you walk?

    • AOn the hard shoulder without the triangle
    • BWith the traffic, in the middle of the lane
    • CBackwards, facing the crash
    • DAgainst the direction of traffic, behind the guardrail if possible, holding the triangle
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. Against the direction of traffic, behind the guardrail if possible, holding the triangle

    Walk facing oncoming traffic and use the guardrail as protection. Carry the opened triangle so drivers see it.

20. Vraag 20 van 25

    On a fast road, roughly how far back does the DRK suggest placing the warning triangle?

    • AAbout 100 metres
    • BAbout 1 kilometre
    • CAbout 5 metres
    • DAbout 20 metres
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. About 100 metres

    The DRK suggests about 100 metres where traffic is fast. Before a bend or hilltop, place it before the bend or crest.

21. Vraag 21 van 25

    A person lies on the ground. How do you check if they respond?

    • APour cold water on their face
    • BLift their legs high
    • CSpeak to them loudly and gently shake their shoulders
    • DPinch their arm hard
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. Speak to them loudly and gently shake their shoulders

    Talk loudly and shake the shoulders gently. If there is no reaction, call for help and check breathing.

22. Vraag 22 van 25

    What does the German CPR slogan 'Prüfen – Rufen – Drücken' mean?

    • ACheck, call 112, push on the chest
    • BPray, run, drive
    • CPull, roll, drag
    • DPress, rest, breathe
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. Check, call 112, push on the chest

    Check if the person responds and breathes, call 112, then start chest compressions.

23. Vraag 23 van 25

    A person does not respond and is not breathing normally. What do you do?

    • AWait 5 minutes to see if breathing returns
    • BGive them water
    • CPut them in the recovery position and wait
    • DCall 112 and start CPR straight away
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. Call 112 and start CPR straight away

    No response and no normal breathing means cardiac arrest is likely. Every minute counts, so start CPR at once.

24. Vraag 24 van 25

    Where do you place your hands for chest compressions on an adult?

    • AIn the centre of the chest, on the lower half of the breastbone
    • BOn the stomach
    • COn the neck
    • DOn the left side of the chest
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. In the centre of the chest, on the lower half of the breastbone

    Put the heel of one hand on the centre of the chest (the lower half of the breastbone) and the other hand on top.

25. Vraag 25 van 25

    How deep should you press during adult CPR?

    • AAbout 1 cm
    • BAt least 10 cm
    • CAt least 5 cm and no more than 6 cm
    • DAbout 2 to 3 cm
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. At least 5 cm and no more than 6 cm

    Press 5 to 6 cm deep and let the chest come fully back up after each push.

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

Het echte examen: No exam. You receive a certificate of attendance after at least 9 teaching units of 45 minutes.