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Switzerland Driving Theory Test Practice 2026

Practise in English for the Swiss basic theory test (Basistheorie), which you must pass before you get a learner's permit (Lernfahrausweis) for a car. The first practice set covers Swiss rules: the test itself, learner and probation rules, speed and alcohol limits, the vignette and motorway behaviour. Later sets add rules common across continental Europe and road signs.

  • Rijbewijs
  • Zwitserland
  • 250 vragen
  • Gecontroleerd op 11 oktober 2026

Kort antwoord

Het officiële examen heeft 50 vragen. Geslaagd: 135 of 150 points (no more than 15 error points); each question has 3 answers and one or two can be correct. Tijdslimiet: 45 minuten. Afgenomen door: Cantonal road traffic office (Strassenverkehrsamt); common test standards set by the asa (association of Swiss road traffic offices). Minimumleeftijd: 17 for a category B learner's permit; because under-20s must learn for at least 12 months, the earliest full licence is at 18. Theory test from 1 month before your 17th birthday. Oefen hier gratis met 250 vragen, elk met het antwoord en een uitleg. Gecontroleerd aan de hand van officiële bronnen op 11 oktober 2026.

Lees dit voordat je gaat oefenenBegin met de Swiss Driving Theory Test Study Guide: notities in begrijpelijke taal, schema’s en de getallen die je moet onthouden.

  1. Vraag 1 van 25

    How many questions are in the Swiss basic theory test (Basistheorie) for a car licence?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. 50

    The basic theory test for categories A, A1 and B has 50 questions. From 1 January 2027 it will have 55.

  2. Vraag 2 van 25

    What is the highest score you can get in the Swiss basic theory test?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. 150 points

    The 50 questions are worth up to 150 points in total, so each question carries several points.

  3. Vraag 3 van 25

    How many error points can you have and still pass the basic theory test for a car?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. Up to 15

    You pass with no more than 15 error points out of 150, which means at least 135 points.

  4. Vraag 4 van 25

    How much time do you have for the basic theory test for a car?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. 45 minutes

    The basic theory test for categories A, A1 and B lasts at most 45 minutes.

  5. Vraag 5 van 25

    How are the questions in the Swiss basic theory test built?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. Each has three answers, and one or two of them can be correct

    Every question has three options and one or two may be right, so read all of them before you answer.

  6. Vraag 6 van 25

    What is the earliest you can take the basic theory test for a car licence?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. One month before your 17th birthday

    Without an A1 licence, you may take the theory test at the earliest one month before you turn 17.

  7. Vraag 7 van 25

    How often may you retake the basic theory test if you fail?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. As often as you need to

    Federal information says you can repeat the theory test as many times as you like.

  8. Vraag 8 van 25

    You passed the basic theory test in 2024. How long does this pass stay valid?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. With no time limit

    Theory tests passed since 1 January 2021 are valid indefinitely, unless a probationary licence is later cancelled.

  9. Vraag 9 van 25

    What changes in the basic theory test from 1 January 2027?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. It has 55 questions and also covers traffic knowledge course content

    From 2027 the test has 55 questions and includes material from the traffic knowledge course (VKU).

  10. Vraag 10 van 25

    What is the minimum age for a category B learner's permit (Lernfahrausweis)?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. 17

    Since 2021 you can get a learner's permit for a car at 17.

  11. Vraag 11 van 25

    Which course must you complete before you apply for a car learner's permit?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. A first aid course (Nothilfekurs)

    A first aid course certificate is needed to apply for a learner's permit for categories A, A1, B or B1.

  12. Vraag 12 van 25

    How old may your first aid course certificate be when you apply for a learner's permit?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. No more than 6 years

    The first aid course certificate is valid for six years.

  13. Vraag 13 van 25

    How recent must your eyesight test be when you apply for a learner's permit?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. No older than 24 months

    The vision test may be at most 24 months old when you hand in your application.

  14. Vraag 14 van 25

    How long is a category B learner's permit valid?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. 24 months

    A learner's permit for a car is valid for 24 months.

  15. Vraag 15 van 25

    Where can you use a Swiss learner's permit for car lessons?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. Only in Switzerland

    The learner's permit is valid only in Switzerland.

  16. Vraag 16 van 25

    You get your learner's permit at 18. How long must you wait before the practical driving test?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. At least 12 months

    Anyone who gets a learner's permit before turning 20 must hold it for at least one year before the practical test.

  17. Vraag 17 van 25

    What is the minimum age of a private person who accompanies a learner driver?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. 23

    The accompanying person must be at least 23 years old.

  18. Vraag 18 van 25

    How long must the accompanying person have held a car licence?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. At least 3 years, and it must no longer be a probationary licence

    The companion must have passed the car test at least three years ago and no longer be on probation.

  19. Vraag 19 van 25

    What must the person accompanying a learner be able to do at all times?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. Reach and use the handbrake

    The companion must be able to operate the handbrake at any time during a learning drive.

  20. Vraag 20 van 25

    What learner plate must be shown during a learning drive?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. A blue plate with a white L at the rear

    A blue sign with a white L must be shown at the back of the car on learning drives.

  21. Vraag 21 van 25

    When may a learner drive on the motorway?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. Once the learner is ready for the test, as judged by the companion or instructor

    Motorway learning drives are allowed when the learner is ready for the exam; the companion or instructor decides.

  22. Vraag 22 van 25

    How long is the compulsory traffic knowledge course (Verkehrskundeunterricht, VKU)?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. 8 hours

    The VKU lasts eight hours, usually spread over two to four days.

  23. Vraag 23 van 25

    Under the rules before 2027, what must be finished before you can register for the practical driving test?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. The traffic knowledge course (VKU)

    You must complete the VKU before you register for the practical test. From 2027 it must be done before the theory test.

  24. Vraag 24 van 25

    You fail the practical driving test. When can you usually try again?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. After one month

    As a rule, you may retake the practical test after one month.

  25. Vraag 25 van 25

    You have failed the practical driving test twice. What do you need before a third attempt?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. A driving instructor's confirmation that your training is complete

    After two failures, you need a certificate from a licensed driving instructor.

Wat je moet weten voor het examen

  • The basic theory test for categories A1, A and B has 50 questions worth 150 points in total. You have 45 minutes and may collect no more than 15 error points.
  • Each question has three answers, and one or two of them can be correct. Our mock exam uses one correct answer per question and a 45-of-50 pass mark as the closest equivalent.
  • You can take the theory test as often as you need. A pass from 1 January 2021 onwards has no expiry date.
  • From 1 January 2027 the theory test will have 55 questions and include traffic knowledge course (VKU) content, and the VKU must be done before the theory test.
  • Before you apply for a learner's permit you need a first aid course (Nothilfekurs) certificate no older than 6 years and an eye test no older than 24 months.
  • If you get your learner's permit before age 20, you must hold it for at least 12 months before the practical test.
  • A new licence is probationary for 3 years, and you must complete a one-day further training course (WAB) within the first 12 months.

Veelgestelde vragen

How many questions are on the Swiss driving theory test?

The basic theory test (Basistheorie) has 50 questions and lasts 45 minutes. From 1 January 2027 it will have 55 questions.

What is the pass mark for the Swiss theory test?

The test is worth 150 points and you may have at most 15 error points, so you need at least 135 points. Questions have three answers, and one or two can be correct.

Can I take the Swiss theory test in English?

Learning materials exist in German, French, Italian and English, but test languages are set by each canton. Ask your cantonal road traffic office (Strassenverkehrsamt) before you book.

What do I need before the theory test?

Apply to your cantonal road traffic office for a learner's permit with a first aid course certificate and an eye test. After the theory test you receive your learner's permit.

I have a foreign licence. Do I need the Swiss theory test?

Usually not. Residents may drive on a foreign licence for 12 months and must then exchange it. Licences from outside the EU and EEA need a control drive (Kontrollfahrt).

What happens after the theory test?

You get a learner's permit valid for 24 months, complete the 8-hour traffic knowledge course (VKU) and then take the practical test. Under 20s must wait 12 months first.

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