Germany Boat Licence Practice Test (SBF See) 2026
Germany's official recreational boat licence (Sportbootführerschein) has two scopes: inland waterways (Binnen) and sea waterways (See). This practice is for the SBF See theory exam, which uses 7 basic questions shared with the inland licence and 23 sea-specific questions, plus a written chart navigation task. The questions here are original and cover the same topics: the licence system, SeeSchStrO and collision rules, buoyage, lights, sound signals and safety.
Mabilis na sagot
Ang opisyal na pagsusulit ay may 30 tanong. Passing mark: At least 5 of 7 basic and 18 of 23 sea-specific multiple-choice questions, plus at least 7 of 9 on the navigation task. Each part is marked separately. Time limit: 60 minuto. Pinapatakbo ito ng Deutscher Motoryachtverband (DMYV) and Deutscher Segler-Verband (DSV), commissioned by the Federal Ministry for Digital and Transport. Pinakamababang edad: 16 (the SBF See covers boats with an engine; the minimum age of 14 applies only to the inland sailing licence, SBF Binnen unter Segel). Magsanay dito nang libre gamit ang 70 tanong, bawat isa ay may sagot at paliwanag. Sinuri laban sa mga opisyal na sanggunian noong Oktubre 11, 2026.
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Tanong 1 ng 25
Ipakita ang sagot
Sagot: B. More than 11.03 kW (15 PS)
A licence is required for combustion engines over 11.03 kW (15 PS).
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Tanong 2 ng 25
Ipakita ang sagot
Sagot: D. 7.5 kW
Electric drives up to 7.5 kW continuous power (S1) need no licence; above that you need the Sportbootführerschein.
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Tanong 3 ng 25
Ipakita ang sagot
Sagot: D. Inland waterways (Binnen) and sea waterways (See)
The licence is issued for Binnenschifffahrtsstraßen (inland) and/or Seeschifffahrtsstraßen (sea).
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Tanong 4 ng 25
Ipakita ang sagot
Sagot: C. Under 20 metres
On inland waterways the licence covers boats under 20 m; 20 to 25 m needs the Sportschifferzeugnis.
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Tanong 5 ng 25
Ipakita ang sagot
Sagot: B. The German Motor Yacht Association (DMYV) and the German Sailing Association (DSV)
DMYV and DSV are commissioned to admit candidates, hold the exams and issue the licences.
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Tanong 6 ng 25
Ipakita ang sagot
Sagot: D. 16
§ 6 SpFV sets 16 for motorboats and 14 for sailing boats.
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Tanong 7 ng 25
Ipakita ang sagot
Sagot: B. 14
§ 6 SpFV sets the minimum age at 14 for boats under sail.
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Tanong 8 ng 25
Ipakita ang sagot
Sagot: A. Written or electronic consent from a parent or legal guardian
Applicants under 18 need their legal guardian's consent (§ 6 SpFV).
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Tanong 9 ng 25
Ipakita ang sagot
Sagot: A. A doctor's certificate of fitness, which may include an eyesight and hearing check
You must be physically and mentally fit, shown by a medical certificate. Poor colour vision cannot be offset by conditions.
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Tanong 10 ng 25
Ipakita ang sagot
Sagot: B. 30: 7 basic questions and 23 sea-specific questions
The scoring key gives 7 basic (Basis) and 23 specific (See) questions, plus a navigation task with 9 questions.
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Tanong 11 ng 25
Ipakita ang sagot
Sagot: D. At least 5 of 7 basic questions and at least 18 of 23 specific questions
Basic and specific parts are marked separately, so you must reach both pass marks.
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Tanong 12 ng 25
Ipakita ang sagot
Sagot: D. 9 written questions, and you need at least 7 correct
The navigation task has 9 written questions worth 1 point each; 7 points are needed.
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Tanong 13 ng 25
Ipakita ang sagot
Sagot: D. 60 minutes
The scoring key allows 60 minutes for the 30 multiple-choice questions plus the navigation task.
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Tanong 14 ng 25
Ipakita ang sagot
Sagot: B. 72 basic and 213 sea-specific questions
The public catalogue has 72 basic questions, 213 specific See questions and 15 navigation tasks.
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Tanong 15 ng 25
Ipakita ang sagot
Sagot: A. Within one year of the first part
§ 8 SpFV: all parts must be passed within one year, counted from the first part exam.
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Tanong 16 ng 25
Ipakita ang sagot
Sagot: D. No, a failed part cannot be repeated on the same day
§ 8 SpFV says a failed part cannot be retaken on the same day.
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Tanong 17 ng 25
Ipakita ang sagot
Sagot: A. The SeeSchStrO
The Seeschifffahrtsstraßen-Ordnung takes precedence over the KVR on German sea waterways.
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Tanong 18 ng 25
Ipakita ang sagot
Sagot: A. Below 0.5 per mille (0.25 mg/l in breath)
§ 3 SeeSchStrO forbids steering a vessel with 0.5 ‰ or more in the blood or 0.25 mg/l or more in the breath.
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Tanong 19 ng 25
Ipakita ang sagot
Sagot: D. The skipper (Fahrzeugführer) or their deputy
The person in charge of the vessel answers for following the rules, so the skipper must be clear before leaving.
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Tanong 20 ng 25
Ipakita ang sagot
Sagot: A. Where the safety equipment is, how to use it and how to avoid falling overboard
The skipper must brief everyone on board about rescue and firefighting equipment and on preventing falls overboard.
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Tanong 21 ng 25
Ipakita ang sagot
Sagot: D. As far to starboard (right) as is safe
Vessels in a fairway keep as far to the starboard side as possible, unless a published exception applies.
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Tanong 22 ng 25
Ipakita ang sagot
Sagot: A. The side on your right when you come in from the sea
The starboard side of a fairway is defined as seen from a vessel entering from seaward.
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Tanong 23 ng 25
Ipakita ang sagot
Sagot: C. The ship following the fairway
§ 25 SeeSchStrO gives vessels following the fairway priority over those crossing, entering, turning or leaving a berth.
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Tanong 24 ng 25
Ipakita ang sagot
Sagot: A. On the port (left) side
§ 23 SeeSchStrO: overtaking is normally on the port side; starboard only when circumstances require it.
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Tanong 25 ng 25
Ipakita ang sagot
Sagot: D. Each keeps to starboard so they pass port to port
§ 24 SeeSchStrO: vessels meeting on opposite courses in a fairway each keep to starboard.
Keyboard: 1–4 para sumagot, Enter para sa susunod na tanong.
Ang tunay na pagsusulit: At least 5 of 7 basic and 18 of 23 sea-specific multiple-choice questions, plus at least 7 of 9 on the navigation task. Each part is marked separately.
Ang dapat malaman bago ang pagsusulit
- You need the licence on federal waterways for a boat with a combustion engine over 11.03 kW (15 PS) or an electric motor over 7.5 kW.
- The minimum age is 16 for a motorboat and 14 for a sailing boat. Under-18s need a guardian's consent and everyone needs a medical certificate.
- SBF See theory: 7 basic questions (pass 5) and 23 sea-specific questions (pass 18), each with 4 options, plus a navigation task of 9 questions (pass 7), in 60 minutes.
- If you already hold the inland motor licence, the SBF See theory exam drops the basic questions: 23 specific questions plus the navigation task in 50 minutes.
- The full official question catalogue is public: 72 basic questions, 213 sea-specific questions and 15 navigation tasks (version of August 2023).
- All parts of the exam, theory and practical, must be passed within one year of the first part.
Mga madalas itanong
Should I take the SBF See or the SBF Binnen?
It depends where you will drive. SBF See covers the coastal sea waterways; SBF Binnen covers inland waterways such as rivers, canals and many lakes. Both theory exams share the same 7 basic questions. This practice test focuses on See plus those basics.
What is the pass mark for the Sportbootführerschein See theory exam?
You need at least 5 of 7 basic questions, 18 of 23 sea-specific questions and 7 of 9 navigation task questions. Missing any one part means you fail, even with a high total.
How long is the SBF See theory exam?
60 minutes for the 30 multiple-choice questions and the navigation task. Our timed mock has only the multiple-choice part, so it has no time limit.
Do I need a licence for a small motorboat in Germany?
Not on federal waterways if the combustion engine is 11.03 kW (15 PS) or less, or an electric motor is 7.5 kW or less. Local rules on some lakes can differ.
Is there a practical exam too?
Yes. The licence normally has a theory part and a practical part on the water, set out in the SpFV. Both must be passed within one year.
Mga sanggunian
- ELWIS: Sportbootführerscheine
- ELWIS: Bewertungsschlüssel (theory exam scoring key)
- ELWIS: Sportbootführerscheinverordnung § 6 (requirements)
- ELWIS: Sportbootführerscheinverordnung § 8 (exam)
- ELWIS: Fragen- und Antwortenkatalog See
- ELWIS: Seeschifffahrtsstraßen-Ordnung (SeeSchStrO)
- ELWIS: SeeSchStrO Anlage I (Schifffahrtszeichen)
- International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea (KVR/COLREGs), USCG amalgamated text
- DGzRS: Was tun im Seenotfall
- DGzRS: Sicherheitsausrüstung auf See