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All 14 theory test topics
The German Führerschein Class B exam draws questions from 14 official topic areas. Click any topic to learn what to expect and practise the real questions.
Basic Knowledge (Grundstoff)
Core rules of the road that every driver must know — right of way, traffic flow, basic obligations, …
Study this topic →Road Signs (Verkehrszeichen)
Learn all German road signs: warning signs (Gefahrzeichen), regulatory signs (Vorschriftzeichen), di…
Study this topic →Right of Way (Vorfahrt)
Master priority rules at intersections, roundabouts, and special situations. Right-before-left, yiel…
Study this topic →Speed Limits (Geschwindigkeit)
Speed limits on German roads: 50 km/h in towns, 100 km/h outside, the advisory 130 km/h on Autobahn,…
Study this topic →Safety Distance (Abstand)
How to calculate and maintain safe following distances in different conditions — the "halber Tacho" …
Study this topic →Overtaking (Überholen)
When and how to overtake safely in Germany: minimum lateral distance, where overtaking is prohibited…
Study this topic →Road & Lane Use (Fahrbahn)
Lane discipline, right-hand driving principle, use of bus lanes, cycle lanes, tram tracks, and how t…
Study this topic →Intersections & Junctions (Kreuzungen)
How to approach, enter, and clear intersections and junctions — priority roads, roundabouts, traffic…
Study this topic →Parking & Stopping (Parken)
Where you can and cannot park or stop in Germany: clearance rules, parking-prohibition signs, fire-b…
Study this topic →Lighting (Beleuchtung)
Vehicle lighting requirements: when to use dipped headlights, high beam, fog lights, hazard lights, …
Study this topic →Alcohol & Drugs (Alkohol/Drogen)
0.5 ‰ BAC limit for most drivers, 0.0 ‰ for new licence holders and under-21s, consequences of drivi…
Study this topic →Environment & Economy (Umwelt)
Eco-driving, fuel economy, emissions regulations, environmental zones (Umweltzonen), and how driving…
Study this topic →First Aid (Erste Hilfe)
Mandatory first-aid knowledge for the German driving theory test: securing the scene, calling emerge…
Study this topic →Vehicle Technology (Fahrzeugtechnik)
Tyre pressure, brake systems (ABS, ESP), tow ratings, load limits, child seats, seat belts, and the …
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