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Germany Driving Theory Test (Führerschein Class B)

Gefahrenlehre (hazard awareness): practice questions

Our Führerschein theory (B) bank has 41 questions on this topic. Here are 5 of them with answers; the full mock exam draws from every topic, like the real one.

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Question 1

When is the road particularly slippery in rain?

  1. Only on cobbles and tram tracks
  2. After an hour of heavy rain
  3. At the start of rain, when dust and oil mix with water
  4. Only in winter
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C. At the start of rain, when dust and oil mix with water — The first rain creates a greasy film.

Question 2

A ball rolls onto the road from between parked cars. What do you expect?

  1. A child may run after it
  2. A dog will follow
  3. The owner will fetch it later
  4. Nothing; just drive around it
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A. A child may run after it — Expect children to follow a ball. Brake and be ready to stop (§ 3(2a) StVO).

Question 3

A school bus with hazard lights on is stopped at a bus stop. How may you pass it?

  1. At up to 30 km/h
  2. Normally, if no children are visible near the bus or the stop
  3. Not at all; you must always wait until it leaves
  4. At walking pace, keeping a safe distance, also when oncoming
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D. At walking pace, keeping a safe distance, also when oncoming — § 20(4) StVO: walking pace, also for oncoming traffic on the same carriageway; wait if necessary.

Question 4

You drive past a line of parked cars in a residential street. What is the main danger?

  1. Parked cars rolling
  2. Oncoming traffic speeding through the street
  3. Potholes
  4. Pedestrians, especially children, stepping out between the cars
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D. Pedestrians, especially children, stepping out between the cars — Parked cars hide pedestrians. Drive slowly and be ready to brake.

Question 5

You drive on a country road at night. What is the main danger?

  1. Pedestrian crossings
  2. Unlit obstacles, pedestrians and wildlife seen too late
  3. Too many traffic lights
  4. Speed cameras and police checks
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B. Unlit obstacles, pedestrians and wildlife seen too late — In darkness you see less far. Drive so you can stop within the lit distance (§ 3(1) StVO).

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