Speed Limits (Geschwindigkeit)
Speed limits on German roads: 50 km/h in towns, 100 km/h outside, the advisory 130 km/h on Autobahn, and how weather, vehicle type, and signs change those limits.
Practice Geschwindigkeit questions →What the exam tests
The German driving theory exam draws 48 questions from the Speed Limits (Geschwindigkeit) topic area. These questions test your ability to apply the rules in real situations — not just recite them. Diagrams, road scenarios, and multi-select answers are common.
Road Intelligence includes all 48 official questions for this topic with bilingual explanations. Use practice mode to work through them at your own pace, or enable spaced repetition to focus on the ones you keep getting wrong.
Study tips for Geschwindigkeit
- Inside built-up areas (Innerorts): 50 km/h default.
- Outside built-up areas (Außerorts): 100 km/h for cars.
- Autobahn: advisory limit 130 km/h, no mandatory upper limit for cars (but lower if towing).
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