Germany Driving Theory — 20 Free Practice Questions

Germany: 20 Free Driving Theory Practice Questions

Free introductory practice — Germany. Original educational questions, not the official examination question bank. Each question has one correct answer. This is not a certified test. The content uses German road-traffic legislation as a reference.

How to score: Write your answers (A, B or C) for questions 1–20. Compare each with the correct answer revealed below and award yourself one point for each match (maximum 20). This is manual self-scoring, not an automatic test. All questions are in English for now. Audio, multilingual support, automatic grading and progress tracking are still in development.

Question 1: At an unsigned intersection, who generally has priority?

  1. Traffic approaching from the right
  2. Traffic approaching from the left
  3. The larger vehicle
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Correct: A — Traffic approaching from the right

The general rule is priority from the right, with exceptions. Read StVO §8.

Question 2: The traffic light shows red. What must you do?

  1. Accelerate
  2. Stop
  3. Continue if no one is visible
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Correct: B — Stop

A red traffic light requires stopping. Read StVO §37.

Question 3: What does a green traffic light normally indicate?

  1. You may ignore pedestrians
  2. All priority rules disappear
  3. Traffic is permitted to proceed, subject to other rules
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Correct: C — Traffic is permitted to proceed, subject to other rules

A green signal does not remove duties of care. Read StVO §37.

Question 4: The traffic light turns yellow before you enter. What does yellow require?

  1. Wait before the junction for the next signal
  2. Accelerate
  3. Turn around immediately
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Correct: A — Wait before the junction for the next signal

Yellow requires waiting for the next signal before the intersection. Read StVO §37.

Question 5: What is the usual maximum for cars within built-up areas without another limit?

  1. 70 km/h
  2. 50 km/h
  3. 100 km/h
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Correct: B — 50 km/h

The standard urban speed limit is 50 km/h. Read StVO §3.

Question 6: A sign displays 30 km/h. What should you do?

  1. Drive at 50 km/h
  2. Drive at any speed if quiet
  3. Follow 30 km/h or slower as conditions require
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Correct: C — Follow 30 km/h or slower as conditions require

Posted limits remain binding. Read StVO §3.

Question 7: Visibility through fog is under 50 metres. What speed limit applies?

  1. No more than 50 km/h, possibly slower
  2. Exactly 80 km/h
  3. 100 km/h
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Correct: A — No more than 50 km/h, possibly slower

Less than 50 m visibility through fog, rain or snow limits speed to at most 50 km/h. Read StVO §3.

Question 8: What should you do on a slippery road?

  1. Maintain maximum posted speed
  2. Reduce speed as necessary for conditions
  3. Brake abruptly in bends
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Correct: B — Reduce speed as necessary for conditions

Driving speed must match road and weather conditions. Read StVO §3.

Question 9: When another vehicle approaches from your right at an unsigned intersection, what is normally required?

  1. Ignore it
  2. Accelerate past it
  3. Yield to it
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Correct: C — Yield to it

Right-before-left generally applies. Read StVO §8.

Question 10: Do priority road signs override the general right-before-left rule?

  1. Yes
  2. No
  3. Only on Sundays
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Correct: A — Yes

Priority signs determine right of way where provided. Read StVO §8.

Question 11: Does a green light remove the obligation to drive carefully?

  1. Yes
  2. No
  3. Only for bicycles
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Correct: B — No

Traffic lights never remove the duty of care. Read StVO §37.

Question 12: What does a red cross over a motorway lane mean?

  1. You must speed up
  2. Stop in the lane
  3. Do not use that lane
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Correct: C — Do not use that lane

A red cross closes the lane. Read StVO §37.

Question 13: What does a green arrow pointing downward above a lane mean?

  1. The lane is open for use
  2. Stop there
  3. Ignore all speed limits
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Correct: A — The lane is open for use

The green arrow indicates an open lane. Read StVO §37.

Question 14: An emergency vehicle uses blue lights and a siren. What should you do?

  1. Ignore it
  2. Immediately give it a clear path
  3. Follow it closely
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Correct: B — Immediately give it a clear path

Emergency vehicles with these signals must be given a clear path. Read StVO §38.

Question 15: In a car with a required seat belt, what is generally required during travel?

  1. Wear it only on highways
  2. Never wear it in towns
  3. Wear the belt
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Correct: C — Wear the belt

Required seat belts must generally be worn, with specific exceptions. Read StVO §21a.

Question 16: Riding a motorcycle covered by helmet regulations usually requires what?

  1. A suitable protective helmet
  2. Only sunglasses
  3. No helmet
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Correct: A — A suitable protective helmet

Suitable helmets are generally required for covered motorcycles. Read StVO §21a.

Question 17: A speed sign allows 50 km/h but snow makes it unsafe. What should you do?

  1. Always maintain 50 km/h
  2. Drive slower at a safe speed
  3. Speed up
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Correct: B — Drive slower at a safe speed

A posted limit is a maximum; conditions may require lower speeds. Read StVO §3.

Question 18: When following a vehicle, how should you choose your distance?

  1. Drive very close
  2. Distance never matters in town
  3. Keep enough distance to stop safely if it brakes suddenly
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Correct: C — Keep enough distance to stop safely if it brakes suddenly

A safe following distance is required. Read StVO §4.

Question 19: When approaching children near the road, what is appropriate?

  1. Slow down and be ready to brake
  2. Keep the same speed
  3. Use the horn and accelerate
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Correct: A — Slow down and be ready to brake

Special care must be taken around children and vulnerable people. Read StVO §3.

Question 20: Are you allowed to transport more people than available belted seats in a normal passenger car?

  1. Yes if the drive is short
  2. No
  3. Yes on local streets
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Correct: B — No

In a normal passenger car, passenger count must not exceed available belted seats. Read StVO §21.

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