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Swiss Boat Licence Theory Practice Test 2026

Practise for the theory exam for a Swiss boat licence (Schiffsführerausweis), needed for motor boats over 6 kW (category A) and sailing boats over 15 m² (category D). The same theory exam is used for all categories. This practice covers licence rules, equipment, shore zones, storm warnings and safe behaviour on Swiss waters.

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  • Schweiz
  • 60 frågor
  • Kontrollerad 11 oktober 2026

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Det officiella provet har 60 frågor. Godkänt: At most 15 error points out of 180. Each of the 60 questions has 3 answers, more than one may be correct, and each wrongly judged answer is one error point. Tidsgräns: 50 minuter. Ansvarig: Cantonal navigation offices (Schifffahrtsämter), working together in the vks. Lägsta ålder: 18 for category A (motor boats); 14 for category D (sailing boats). Öva gratis här med 60 frågor, alla med svar och förklaring. Kontrollerad mot officiella källor den 11 oktober 2026.

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  1. Fråga 1 av 25

    On most Swiss waters, above what engine power do you need a boat licence?
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    Svar: C. More than 6 kW (8 hp)

    A licence is needed for motor boats with more than 6.0 kW. Up to 6 kW, no licence is needed.

  2. Fråga 2 av 25

    Above what sail area does a sailing boat need a licence on most Swiss waters?
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    Svar: D. More than 15 m²

    Sailing boats with more than 15 m² of sail area need a category D licence.

  3. Fråga 3 av 25

    On Lake Constance (Bodensee), above what engine power is a licence needed?
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    Svar: A. More than 4.4 kW (6 hp)

    Lake Constance has a lower limit than other Swiss waters: 4.4 kW instead of 6 kW.

  4. Fråga 4 av 25

    On Lake Constance, above what sail area is a licence needed?
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    Svar: B. More than 12 m²

    Lake Constance uses 12 m² instead of the usual 15 m².

  5. Fråga 5 av 25

    Which licence category is needed for a private motor boat with more than 6 kW?
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    Svar: B. Category A

    Category A covers motor boats over 6 kW that are not passenger or cargo boats.

  6. Fråga 6 av 25

    Which licence category is for sailing boats with more than 15 m² of sail?
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    Svar: C. Category D

    Category D is the sailing licence.

  7. Fråga 7 av 25

    What is the minimum age for a category A motor boat licence?
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    Svar: A. 18

    You must be at least 18 for category A.

  8. Fråga 8 av 25

    What is the minimum age for a category D sailing licence?
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    Svar: D. 14

    Category D can be obtained from age 14.

  9. Fråga 9 av 25

    How old must you be to steer a motor boat of up to 6 kW, which needs no licence?
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    Svar: C. At least 14

    Operators of motor boats up to 6.0 kW must be at least 14.

  10. Fråga 10 av 25

    What is the minimum age for crew members on a licence-required boat?
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    Svar: A. 16

    Under the Inland Navigation Ordinance, crew members must be at least 16.

  11. Fråga 11 av 25

    What does licence category B cover?
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    Svar: B. Passenger boats carrying more than 12 people commercially

    Category B is for commercial passenger boats. The minimum age is 21.

  12. Fråga 12 av 25

    What does licence category C cover?
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    Svar: D. Cargo boats, push boats and tug boats

    Category C is for motorised cargo boats and push or towing boats.

  13. Fråga 13 av 25

    Which boats need a category E licence?
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    Svar: D. Boats of special design, such as weed-mowing boats

    Category E covers boats of special construction. The minimum age is 20.

  14. Fråga 14 av 25

    Do you need a learner licence to practise driving a motor boat in canton Zurich?
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    Svar: A. No, but a licence holder of the right category must be with you

    There is no learner licence for boats, but practice trips need an accompanying person with the right licence.

  15. Fråga 15 av 25

    A sailing boat has both more than 6 kW of engine and more than 15 m² of sail. Which licences does the skipper need?
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    Svar: B. Both category D and category A

    With sail and motor both over the limits, you need D for sailing and A for the engine.

  16. Fråga 16 av 25

    For the 15 m² limit, which sail area counts?
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    Svar: C. The area written in the boat's certificate

    The registered sail area in the boat certificate counts, not the sails actually set.

  17. Fråga 17 av 25

    You have lived in Switzerland for more than 12 months and hold a foreign boat licence. What must you do?
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    Svar: D. Exchange it for a Swiss licence

    Residents of more than 12 months must change a foreign boat licence into a Swiss one.

  18. Fråga 18 av 25

    Within how many days must you report a change of address on your boat licence?
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    Svar: D. 14 days

    Changes of address or personal data must be reported to the boating authority within 14 days.

  19. Fråga 19 av 25

    Which Swiss licence code lets category A, C and D holders use border lakes such as Lake Geneva and Lake Constance?
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    Svar: C. Code 06

    Code 06 on the licence extends it to border waters.

  20. Fråga 20 av 25

    How many questions are in the Swiss boat theory exam?
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    Svar: D. 60

    The theory exam has 60 multiple-choice questions.

  21. Fråga 21 av 25

    How many answers does each theory exam question have?
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    Svar: D. Three, and more than one may be correct

    Each question has three answers. You judge each answer, and more than one can be right.

  22. Fråga 22 av 25

    How many error points may you have and still pass the boat theory exam?
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    Svar: B. 15

    With up to 15 error points out of 180 possible points, the exam is passed.

  23. Fråga 23 av 25

    How is an error point counted in the boat theory exam?
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    Svar: A. Each answer judged wrongly counts as one error point

    There are 180 possible points (60 questions × 3 answers); each wrong judgement is one error point.

  24. Fråga 24 av 25

    How much time do you have for the boat theory exam?
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    Svar: B. 50 minutes

    The exam lasts a maximum of 50 minutes.

  25. Fråga 25 av 25

    After passing the theory exam, how long do you have to pass the practical exam?
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    Svar: C. 24 months

    You have 24 months. After that you must take the theory exam again.

Bra att veta före provet

  • You need a licence for motor boats over 6 kW (8 hp) or sailing boats over 15 m² of sail. On Lake Constance the limits are 4.4 kW and 12 m².
  • The theory exam has 60 questions with 3 answers each, and more than one answer can be correct. You pass with up to 15 error points out of 180, in at most 50 minutes.
  • After passing the theory exam you have 24 months to pass the practical exam, or you must retake the theory.
  • Category A needs a minimum age of 18 and category D a minimum age of 14. An eyesight test no older than 24 months is needed unless you already hold a road or boat licence.
  • Every person on board needs a collared life jacket of at least 75 N or a lifebuoy; children under 12 need one that fits.
  • Orange storm warning lights flash about 40 times a minute for a strong wind warning and about 90 times a minute for a storm warning.
  • From a blood alcohol level of 0.8 per mille, the boat licence is withdrawn.

Vanliga frågor

How many questions are on the Swiss boat theory exam?

60 multiple-choice questions, each with three answers. More than one answer can be correct, so you judge every answer.

What is the pass mark?

You may have at most 15 error points out of 180. Our mock exam uses single-answer questions, so it asks for 55 of 60 (about 92%), which is the closest fair equivalent.

How long is the exam?

A maximum of 50 minutes, usually on a tablet or computer at the cantonal office.

Do I need a separate theory exam for category A and D?

No. The same theory exam covers all categories. If you already hold one Swiss boat licence, you only take the practical exam for the new category.

Is there a learner licence for boats?

No. In canton Zurich, for example, you can practise without a learner licence if a person with the right licence category is with you.

Can I take the exam in English?

Canton Zurich offers the boat theory exam in German, French and Italian. Check with your cantonal navigation office.

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