Germany Driving Theory Test (Führerschein Class B)
Betrieb der Fahrzeuge (vehicle operation rules): practice questions
Our Führerschein theory (B) bank has 47 questions on this topic. Here are 5 of them with answers; the full mock exam draws from every topic, like the real one.
Question 1
Who counts as 'involved' (beteiligt) in an accident under § 34 StVO?
- Only the drivers whose vehicles were damaged
- Only people who were injured
- Anyone whose behaviour may have contributed to it
- Only the person at fault
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C. Anyone whose behaviour may have contributed to it — § 34(2) StVO: anyone whose behaviour could have contributed to the accident is involved.
Question 2
Where may you join the Autobahn?
- At emergency crossovers
- Anywhere with a gap in the barrier
- At service areas, using the access road from behind
- Only at marked junctions (Anschlussstellen)
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D. Only at marked junctions (Anschlussstellen) — § 18(2) StVO: entry only at marked junctions.
Question 3
How many people may you carry in a car?
- One more than the seats if one passenger is a small child
- As many as fit
- Up to nine people including the driver
- No more than there are seats with seat belts
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D. No more than there are seats with seat belts — § 21(1) StVO: no more persons than there are seats with seat belts.
Question 4
Where is parking prohibited but stopping allowed?
- In a sharp bend
- On a level crossing
- On an acceleration lane of the Autobahn or a Kraftfahrstraße
- In front of a property entrance or exit
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D. In front of a property entrance or exit — § 12(3) StVO: no parking in front of entrances and exits; the other places are no-stopping places under § 12(1).
Question 5
How long may a trailer without its towing vehicle be parked on the road?
- Four weeks
- No longer than two weeks (except on marked parking areas)
- One week
- Without limit
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B. No longer than two weeks (except on marked parking areas) — § 12(3b) StVO: trailers without a towing vehicle may not be parked longer than two weeks.