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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.

  • 船只驾驶
  • 瑞士
  • 60道题
  • 核对于2026年10月11日

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官方考试共有60道题。 及格线：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。 时间限制：50分钟。 主办机构：Cantonal navigation offices (Schifffahrtsämter), working together in the vks。 最低年龄：18 for category A (motor boats); 14 for category D (sailing boats)。 在这里免费练习60道题，每道题都附有答案和解释。 已于2026年10月11日根据官方资料核对。

练习前先阅读先阅读《Swiss Boat Licence Study Guide》：通俗易懂的笔记、图解和需要牢记的数字。

  1. 第1题，共25题

    On most Swiss waters, above what engine power do you need a boat licence?
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    答案: 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. 第2题，共25题

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

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

  3. 第3题，共25题

    On Lake Constance (Bodensee), above what engine power is a licence needed?
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    答案: 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. 第4题，共25题

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

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

  5. 第5题，共25题

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

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

  6. 第6题，共25题

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

    Category D is the sailing licence.

  7. 第7题，共25题

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

    You must be at least 18 for category A.

  8. 第8题，共25题

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

    Category D can be obtained from age 14.

  9. 第9题，共25题

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

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

  10. 第10题，共25题

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

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

  11. 第11题，共25题

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

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

  12. 第12题，共25题

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

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

  13. 第13题，共25题

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

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

  14. 第14题，共25题

    Do you need a learner licence to practise driving a motor boat in canton Zurich?
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    答案: 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. 第15题，共25题

    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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    答案: 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. 第16题，共25题

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

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

  17. 第17题，共25题

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

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

  18. 第18题，共25题

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

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

  19. 第19题，共25题

    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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    答案: C. Code 06

    Code 06 on the licence extends it to border waters.

  20. 第20题，共25题

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

    The theory exam has 60 multiple-choice questions.

  21. 第21题，共25题

    How many answers does each theory exam question have?
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    答案: 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. 第22题，共25题

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

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

  23. 第23题，共25题

    How is an error point counted in the boat theory exam?
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    答案: 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. 第24题，共25题

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

    The exam lasts a maximum of 50 minutes.

  25. 第25题，共25题

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

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

考前须知

  • 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.

常见问题

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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