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Traffic signs
Traffic rules
Germany
True/false 17 Germany 37 Car controls 109 Dashboard lights 40 Priority rules 9 Pedestrians 19 Cyclists 20 Driving licence 40 Show all 644
What should you do before leaving a motorway?

1. What should you do before leaving a motorway?

Wait until the exit begins before checking your mirrors.
Cross several lanes at the last moment.
Signal only after entering the exit lane.
✓ Check your mirrors, signal in good time, and enter the exit lane safely.

Plan your exit early, move into the correct lane safely, and reduce speed after entering the exit road where appropriate.

Vehicle preparing to take a motorway exit
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What should you do when roadworks are ahead?

2. What should you do when roadworks are ahead?

✓ Slow down and follow the temporary signs.
Maintain normal speed if your lane remains open.
Use your horn to warn road workers that you are approaching.
Follow the vehicle ahead closely through the work zone.

Roadworks can create narrow lanes, workers near traffic, uneven surfaces, and temporary rules. Slow down and follow the signs.

Roadworks and temporary traffic signs ahead
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Why should you leave a much larger following distance on an icy road?

3. Why should you leave a much larger following distance on an icy road?

To make the headlights work more effectively.
✓ Because stopping distances can be much longer.
Because ice increases tyre wear.
To give the engine more time to warm up.

Tyres have much less grip on ice, so braking takes longer. Extra distance gives you more time to slow down safely.

Following distance between vehicles on an icy road
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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

4. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

✓ Engine-management warning.
Engine-temperature warning.
Charging-system warning.
Oil-pressure warning.

This symbol indicates a fault detected by the engine-management or emissions-control system. If it remains illuminated while driving, the vehicle should be checked according to the manufacturer's instructions.

Engine-management warning symbol on the dashboard
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What should you do if you feel tired while driving?

5. What should you do if you feel tired while driving?

✓ Stop in a safe place and take a break.
Drink coffee and continue without stopping.
Open a window and continue driving.
Turn up the radio to stay alert.

Driving while tired reduces concentration and reaction time. Stop somewhere safe and rest before continuing.

Tired driver taking a break from a journey
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What should you do when approaching stationary or slow-moving traffic on a motorway?

6. What should you do when approaching stationary or slow-moving traffic on a motorway?

Maintain speed until you are close to the queue.
Follow the vehicle ahead closely to keep traffic moving.
✓ Reduce speed early and be prepared to stop.
Change lanes immediately to avoid slowing down.

Motorway queues can appear suddenly. Early braking gives following traffic more time to react.

Slow-moving traffic ahead on a motorway
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Are bicycle helmets generally required in Germany?

7. Are bicycle helmets generally required in Germany?

✓ No.
Yes, for all adults.
Yes, for all cyclists.

Bicycle helmets are not generally required for all cyclists in Germany, although specific age or regional rules may apply.

Cyclist wearing a bicycle helmet
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What should you do if your motorcycle helmet visor starts to fog?

8. What should you do if your motorcycle helmet visor starts to fog?

✓ Reduce speed and clear the visor safely.
Wipe the inside of the visor while riding.
Look around the side of the visor instead.
Keep riding at the same speed until it clears.

A fogged visor can seriously reduce your view of the road. Reduce speed and use the helmet's ventilation, demisting or anti-fog features where available. If you cannot restore a clear view safely, stop in a safe place before continuing.

Misted visor on a motorcycle helmet
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What is the main emergency number in Germany?

9. What is the main emergency number in Germany?

000.
111.
✓ 112.
911.

The main emergency number in Germany is 112.

112 emergency telephone number
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Why should hard braking be avoided while a motorcycle is leaning in a bend?

10. Why should hard braking be avoided while a motorcycle is leaning in a bend?

It can make the engine overheat.
It prevents the suspension from working.
✓ It can reduce stability and available tyre grip.
It makes the motorcycle turn more sharply.

When a motorcycle is leaning, the tyres are already using grip to turn. Hard braking can demand additional grip and may reduce stability. Whenever possible, adjust speed before the bend and use smooth, controlled inputs while cornering.

Motorcycle leaning while travelling through a bend
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What should you do when a road worker directs traffic?

11. What should you do when a road worker directs traffic?

✓ Follow the worker's signals and instructions.
Wait for a police officer to confirm the signal.
Follow the normal traffic signs instead.
Obey only if traffic has completely stopped.

Authorised road workers may control traffic through a work zone. Watch carefully and follow their directions.

Road worker directing traffic
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What should cyclists do near a large vehicle that may be turning?

12. What should cyclists do near a large vehicle that may be turning?

✓ Stay back and do not pass on the turning side.
Ride beside it so the driver can see you.
Move alongside it if there appears to be enough space.
Pass quickly before the vehicle starts turning.

Large vehicles need extra space to turn and may move across a cyclist's path. Remaining behind is usually safer.

Cyclist near a turning large vehicle
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Which gear is normally used when moving off from a standstill?

13. Which gear is normally used when moving off from a standstill?

Neutral.
Reverse.
✓ 1st gear.
2nd gear.

1st gear is normally used when moving off from a standstill because it provides the greatest pulling power at low speed.

Manual gear lever and gear-selection pattern
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What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

14. What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

Seat-belt reminder.
Child safety lock.
Central door locking.
✓ Passenger airbag deactivation.

This control allows the front passenger airbag to be deactivated on vehicles equipped with this function. The airbag must be deactivated when a rear-facing child restraint is used on the front passenger seat.

Front passenger airbag deactivation control
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What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

15. What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

Air recirculation.
Windscreen demisting.
Seat heating.
✓ Cabin fan speed.

This control adjusts the cabin ventilation fan speed. Increasing the setting moves more air through the vehicle's ventilation and climate-control system.

Control for adjusting the cabin fan speed
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Why should heavy items be placed low and evenly distributed?

16. Why should heavy items be placed low and evenly distributed?

To make the steering lighter.
To increase the available luggage space.
✓ To help keep the vehicle stable.
To reduce fuel consumption.

A high or uneven load can make the vehicle unstable, especially during braking, cornering, or sudden steering.

Heavy luggage positioned low in a vehicle
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What should you expect if the engine suddenly stalls while the vehicle is moving?

17. What should you expect if the engine suddenly stalls while the vehicle is moving?

The vehicle will stop immediately when the engine stops.
✓ Steering and braking may require more effort, so move to a safe place.
The steering will become lighter as the vehicle slows.
The steering and brakes will stop working completely.

Power assistance may be reduced when the engine stops. Keep control, use the hazard lights if needed, and steer toward a safe stopping area.

Driver responding to an engine stall while moving
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How should tyre pressure normally be checked?

18. How should tyre pressure normally be checked?

✓ When the tyres are cold, using the manufacturer's recommended pressure.
Using the maximum pressure shown on the tyre.
Immediately after a long or high-speed journey.
By looking at whether the tyres appear firm.

Tyre pressure rises as tyres become warm. Check them when cold and use the pressure specified on the vehicle label or in the owner's manual.

Checking a vehicle's tyre pressure
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How should you check the engine oil level?

19. How should you check the engine oil level?

✓ Follow the manufacturer's instructions with the vehicle on level ground.
Fill the engine until oil reaches the filler opening.
Check it while the engine is running at high speed.
Add oil every time you refuel the vehicle.

Use the dipstick or electronic oil-level system as described in the owner's manual. The engine is usually switched off, and the vehicle should be standing on level ground.

Checking the engine oil level
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Which vehicle type is mainly associated with driving licence D?

20. Which vehicle type is mainly associated with driving licence D?

✓ Bus.
Motorcycle.
Moped.
Truck.

Driving licence D is mainly associated with buses. Category D1 covers smaller buses, D covers larger buses, and D1E and DE allow heavier trailers.

Driving licence card for category D
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What should you do if the vehicle consistently pulls to one side?

21. What should you do if the vehicle consistently pulls to one side?

Increase speed to see if the vehicle straightens.
Reduce pressure in the tyre on the opposite side.
✓ Check the tyre pressures and have the steering, alignment, and brakes inspected.
Keep driving and correct the steering as needed.

Persistent pulling can be caused by incorrect tyre pressure, wheel misalignment, suspension wear, or a braking fault. It should not be ignored.

Vehicle pulling to one side while travelling
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Which control is normally used to switch on the dipped headlights?

22. Which control is normally used to switch on the dipped headlights?

✓ The lighting control.
The windscreen-wiper control.
The rear-window demister.
The hazard warning switch.

The lighting control is normally used to switch on the dipped headlights. Depending on the vehicle, it may be a rotary switch or part of a lighting stalk.

Lighting control for switching on dipped headlights
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What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

23. What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

✓ Horn.
Hazard warning lights.
Headlight flash.
Parking assistance.

This symbol indicates the horn control. The horn is used to warn other road users of your presence when necessary.

Vehicle horn control and symbol
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What should you do if your vehicle becomes stuck on a railway crossing?

24. What should you do if your vehicle becomes stuck on a railway crossing?

Walk along the tracks to look for help.
Try to restart the vehicle until help arrives.
Move everyone beside the vehicle while waiting.
✓ Get everyone out, move away, and contact the emergency services.

Move everyone well away from the tracks. Use the crossing emergency telephone or displayed contact information where available, or contact the emergency services immediately.

Vehicle stranded on a railway crossing
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Why should you leave extra space behind a vehicle climbing a steep hill?

25. Why should you leave extra space behind a vehicle climbing a steep hill?

Its tyres may warm up more quickly.
Its engine may become louder on the hill.
✓ It may slow down suddenly or roll backward.
Its headlights may point higher uphill.

Vehicles may lose speed or briefly roll backward when starting on a steep incline. Extra space gives you more time to react.

Vehicle following another up a steep hill
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What should you do after hitting an animal with your vehicle?

26. What should you do after hitting an animal with your vehicle?

✓ Stop safely, warn other traffic, and seek appropriate help.
Move the animal yourself before checking for traffic.
Leave the scene and report it later.
Continue driving if the vehicle still works.

After an animal collision, stop in a safe place if possible and protect yourself and other road users from further danger. Do not approach an injured or frightened animal unless it is safe to do so. Contact the appropriate police, road authority, animal service, or emergency service as required by the situation and local rules.

Vehicle stopped after a collision with an animal
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Why should you check your mirrors before braking?

27. Why should you check your mirrors before braking?

✓ To know what is happening behind you.
To shorten the distance needed to stop.
To check whether your brake lights are working.
To check whether the road surface is slippery.

Checking your mirrors helps you understand what is happening behind you and anticipate how following traffic may react. In an emergency, do not delay necessary braking.

Driver checking following traffic before braking
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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

28. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

Brake-pad wear warning.
Anti-lock braking system warning.
✓ Brake-system warning.
Parking brake applied.

This symbol indicates a possible brake-system fault. If it remains illuminated after the parking brake is released, stop safely and have the braking system checked.

Brake-system warning symbol on the dashboard
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Which language is commonly used on text-based road signs in Germany?

29. Which language is commonly used on text-based road signs in Germany?

French.
English.
✓ German.
Spanish.

Text-based road signs in Germany commonly use German.

Road signs with German wording
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What should you do before overtaking a slow-moving vehicle?

30. What should you do before overtaking a slow-moving vehicle?

✓ Check that the road ahead is clear and that overtaking is safe.
Move closer before checking whether the road ahead is clear.
Signal first and then check whether there is enough space.
Use your horn to make the driver move aside.

Before overtaking, make sure you have enough visibility, space, and time. Signal clearly before moving out, do not exceed the speed limit, and never overtake if the road ahead is not clear.

Vehicle preparing to pass slow-moving traffic
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It is safer to drive faster than the speed limit when overtaking.

31. It is safer to drive faster than the speed limit when overtaking.

✓ False.
True.

You must still drive safely and obey traffic laws. Speeding increases risk and is not automatically justified by overtaking.

Vehicle overtaking another road user
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Using indicators helps other road users understand your intentions.

32. Using indicators helps other road users understand your intentions.

✓ True.
False.

Indicators help communicate your intended direction and improve safety for everyone on the road.

Vehicle signalling its intended direction
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What should you do if a seat belt is frayed or damaged?

33. What should you do if a seat belt is frayed or damaged?

Cover the damaged section and continue using it.
Use it normally if the buckle still locks.
✓ Have it inspected and replaced before relying on it.
Wear the belt loosely to reduce strain on it.

A damaged seat belt may not provide proper protection in a collision. Frayed webbing, damaged buckles, faulty retractors, or other defects should be professionally inspected and repaired or replaced before the seat belt is relied upon.

Frayed or damaged seat-belt webbing
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Why should you be careful when turning across oncoming traffic?

34. Why should you be careful when turning across oncoming traffic?

Turning makes your vehicle take longer to accelerate.
Your steering becomes less responsive during the turn.
Oncoming vehicles need more distance to change lanes.
✓ You must judge the speed and distance of approaching vehicles.

Turning across traffic requires careful observation. Misjudging speed or distance can lead to a serious collision.

Vehicle preparing to turn across oncoming traffic
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What should you do before entering a roundabout?

35. What should you do before entering a roundabout?

Enter without giving way if you are going straight ahead.
Stop before every roundabout, even when it is clear.
✓ Slow down and give way when required.
Enter first if you reach the roundabout before other traffic.

Before entering a roundabout, reduce your speed, observe traffic, and give way according to the local rules.

Vehicle approaching a roundabout
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What should you do with a child restraint after a collision?

36. What should you do with a child restraint after a collision?

Use it normally after tightening the straps.
Repair damaged parts yourself.
Replace only the seat cover.
✓ Follow the manufacturer's instructions about inspection or replacement.

A child restraint may be damaged in a collision even when the damage is not obvious. Follow the manufacturer's instructions, as the restraint may need to be inspected or replaced before it is used again.

Child car seat requiring inspection after a collision
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What should you normally do before starting an automatic vehicle?

37. What should you normally do before starting an automatic vehicle?

Select R and release the parking brake.
✓ Select P or N and press the brake pedal.
Select D and press the accelerator.
Leave the selector between two positions.

Before starting an automatic vehicle, make sure P (Park) or N (Neutral) is selected and press the brake pedal. Many automatic vehicles will only allow the engine to start when these conditions are met.

Gear selector and brake before starting an automatic vehicle
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You should check your mirrors before changing lanes.

38. You should check your mirrors before changing lanes.

✓ True.
False.

Checking your mirrors helps you see surrounding traffic before moving into another lane.

Driver checking a mirror before changing lanes
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Why should you reduce speed in residential areas?

39. Why should you reduce speed in residential areas?

✓ Pedestrians, cyclists, and children may be nearby.
Because residential roads are usually more slippery.
Parked vehicles have priority over moving traffic.
Overtaking is prohibited throughout residential areas.

Residential areas often have pedestrians, cyclists, parked vehicles, driveways, and children, and hazards may appear suddenly. Lower speed gives you more time to react and stop safely.

Vehicle travelling through a residential street
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What should you do when temporary traffic lights show red?

40. What should you do when temporary traffic lights show red?

✓ Stop before the signal or temporary stop line.
Only permanent traffic lights are valid.
Follow the vehicle ahead through the signal.
Continue if the road ahead appears clear.

Temporary traffic signals must be obeyed like permanent signals. Stop and wait until you are permitted to continue.

Red signal on temporary roadworks traffic lights
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Which motorcycles are covered by driving licence A1?

41. Which motorcycles are covered by driving licence A1?

Motorcycles of any power.
Mopeds only.
✓ Motorcycles up to 125 cm³ and 11 kW.
Motorcycles up to 35 kW.

Category A1 covers motorcycles with an engine capacity of no more than 125 cm³, power of no more than 11 kW, and a power-to-weight ratio of no more than 0.1 kW/kg. It also covers powered tricycles up to 15 kW.

Light motorcycle covered by category A1
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Why should a child use a suitable child restraint?

42. Why should a child use a suitable child restraint?

To allow the child to sit closer to the window.
✓ To reduce the risk of serious injury in a collision.
To make it easier for the child to sleep.
To make the seat belt more comfortable.

A suitable child restraint is designed to protect a child according to their size and development. It helps position and restrain the child correctly, reducing the risk of serious injury in a collision or sudden stop.

Child secured in a suitable car seat
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How can air conditioning help demist the windows?

43. How can air conditioning help demist the windows?

By heating the rear window directly.
By increasing air recirculation.
✓ By removing moisture from the air.
By opening the windows automatically.

Using the air conditioning can help demist the windows because it removes moisture from the cabin air. Directing this drier air towards the windscreen can clear condensation more quickly.

Air-conditioning controls used to demist the windscreen
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What should you do if a direction indicator does not cancel after a turn?

44. What should you do if a direction indicator does not cancel after a turn?

✓ Return the indicator control to its neutral position.
Press the horn.
Switch on the hazard warning lights.
Leave it flashing until the next turn.

Direction indicators often cancel automatically after a turn, but if an indicator remains on, return the indicator control to its neutral position so you do not mislead other road users.

Returning the indicator stalk to its neutral position
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How should you normally hold the steering wheel while driving?

45. How should you normally hold the steering wheel while driving?

With both hands together at the bottom.
With one hand resting on the gear lever.
✓ With both hands in a balanced position.
With one hand at the top of the wheel.

Hold the steering wheel with both hands in a balanced position so that you can steer smoothly and react quickly. A position around nine and three o'clock generally provides good control.

Driver holding the steering wheel with both hands
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What is the minimum licence for a C vehicle towing a trailer over 750 kg?

46. What is the minimum licence for a C vehicle towing a trailer over 750 kg?

✓ Licence CE.
Licence C1E.
Licence BE.
Licence C.

Category C permits a trailer with a maximum authorised mass of up to 750 kg. A category C vehicle towing a trailer or semi-trailer above 750 kg requires category CE.

Category C vehicle towing a trailer over 750 kg
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You should stay focused on the road and avoid unnecessary distractions.

47. You should stay focused on the road and avoid unnecessary distractions.

✓ True.
False.

Distractions reduce awareness and reaction time, making driving more dangerous.

Driver keeping attention on the road ahead
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What should you do if oncoming headlights dazzle you at night?

48. What should you do if oncoming headlights dazzle you at night?

Turn on your interior lights to reduce the glare.
✓ Slow down and look toward the edge of your lane.
Maintain your speed until the vehicle has passed.
Look briefly at the headlights to judge their position.

Bright headlights can reduce your vision. Avoid staring at them, slow down if needed, and use the road edge or lane markings to guide you safely.

Oncoming headlights dazzling a driver at night
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Should rear-seat passengers be securely restrained?

49. Should rear-seat passengers be securely restrained?

✓ Yes, using seat belts or suitable child restraints as appropriate.
Only when travelling on motorways or at higher speeds.
Only if the vehicle does not have rear airbags.
No, only front-seat occupants need to be restrained.

Rear-seat passengers should be securely restrained using seat belts or suitable child restraints as appropriate. Proper restraint reduces the risk of serious injury and prevents occupants from being thrown around or forwards in a collision.

Rear-seat passengers secured for a journey
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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

50. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

Power-steering warning.
✓ Low tyre pressure.
Engine-management warning.
Brake-system warning.

This symbol indicates that one or more tyres may have low pressure. Check the tyre pressures and inspect the tyres for damage or a puncture.

Tyre-pressure warning symbol on the dashboard
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