Pass the German driving theory test in your language
Fahrlingua is an iPhone app for the German driving licence theory exam (Führerschein class B). Every question is shown in your language and in the original German, so you understand the rules and still learn the exact exam words.
Download free on the App StoreiPhone · iOS 26 or later · no subscription
How it works
- Pick your language – 22 to choose from.
- Practise with smart sessions; every question also shows the German original.
- Take exam simulations until you stay well under 10 error points.
Everything you need for the Führerschein theory
22 languages + German original
English, Arabic, Turkish, Ukrainian, Russian, Polish, French, Spanish, Vietnamese, Chinese, Hindi and more – always with the German text below.
Exam simulation
30 questions, error points and a time limit, modelled on the real theory exam, with a result history and mistake review.
Smart repetition
Smart sessions repeat exactly the questions you have not mastered yet, plus a mistake trainer and bookmarks.
Private AI tutor
Ask why an answer is right. The tutor explains every question in simple words and runs on your iPhone with Apple Intelligence.
Read-aloud & exam vocabulary
Every question can be read aloud, and 69 key German exam terms come with article, translation and pronunciation.
Fair price
Start free with 96 questions, one exam simulation and Sign Blitz. Then a 30-day pass or lifetime – pay once, it never renews.
How the German theory exam works
The theory exam for a car licence (class B) is taken on a computer at TÜV or DEKRA. You answer 30 multiple-choice questions; some have more than one correct answer and some use pictures or short videos.
Each question is worth 2 to 5 error points. You pass with a maximum of 10 error points – but two wrong 5-point questions mean you fail, even if the total is 10.
You can take the official exam in German or in one of several foreign languages, including English, Arabic, Turkish, Russian and Ukrainian. Ask your driving school which languages your test centre offers.
Learn in your language
FAQ
Can I take the German driving theory test in English?
Yes. Besides German, the official theory exam is offered in several foreign languages, including English, Arabic, Turkish, Russian and Ukrainian. Your driving school registers you for the language you choose.
How many questions are in the German theory exam?
For a first car licence (class B) the exam has 30 questions. You may collect at most 10 error points, and two wrong 5-point questions fail the exam.
Is Fahrlingua free?
You can start free with 96 questions, one exam simulation and the Sign Blitz game. Full access is a one-time 30-day pass or a lifetime purchase – there is no subscription.
Are these the official exam questions?
No. Fahrlingua contains 360+ original practice questions written from the German road traffic regulations (StVO). It is not the official question catalogue and is not affiliated with TÜV, DEKRA or any authority, so use it alongside your driving school.
Is there an Android version?
Not yet – Fahrlingua is currently available for iPhone only.
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Pass the German driving theory test in your language
Download free on the App StoreiPhone · iOS 26 or later · no subscription