Basic Knowledge (Grundstoff)
Core rules of the road that every driver must know — right of way, traffic flow, basic obligations, and the fundamental principles underlying all German traffic law.
Practice Grundstoff questions →What the exam tests
The German driving theory exam draws 174 questions from the Basic Knowledge (Grundstoff) 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 174 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 Grundstoff
- Focus on priority road rules — they appear in both the Grundstoff and Kreuzungen sections.
- Learn the order of authority: police signals override traffic lights, which override signs, which override road markings.
- Understand who counts as a "vulnerable road user" (cyclists, pedestrians, children, elderly) — the exam tests your duty of care toward them.
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