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The German driving theory test in English: how it works
Can you take the German driving theory test in English? How many questions, error points, languages and how to prepare when German is not your first language.
Rechts vor links: the right-before-left rule
What does rechts vor links mean in Germany? Who has right of way at junctions without signs or traffic lights – explained simply for the theory test.
Rettungsgasse: forming an emergency corridor
How to form a Rettungsgasse (emergency corridor) on German roads and the Autobahn, when to do it and what happens if you don't – theory test guide.
Alcohol limit for new drivers in Germany: 0.0 ‰
What is the alcohol limit for new drivers in Germany? The 0.0 per mille rule during the probation period and for drivers under 21 – explained for the theory test.
How to get a German driving licence as a foreigner
Step by step: how foreigners get a German driving licence (Führerschein class B) – eye test, first aid, driving school, theory and practical exam, and what applies to licences from abroad.
Speed limits in Germany
German speed limits explained: 50 km/h in towns, 100 km/h outside towns, the recommended 130 km/h on the Autobahn, fog, snow chains and new-driver rules.
German traffic signs and what they mean
The most important German traffic signs explained in English: right of way, stop, give way, priority road, no entry, speed zones, parking and more – for the theory test.
The Probezeit: rules for new drivers in Germany
The German probation period (Probezeit) explained: two years, 0.0 per mille, A and B offences, advanced seminar, extension to four years and what can lead to losing your licence.
Reißverschlussverfahren: the zipper merge rule
How the German zipper merge (Reißverschlussverfahren) works: use the full lane, merge alternately at the end. Explained in English for the theory test.
How to pass the German theory test on the first try
A practical plan to pass the German driving theory test first time: how error points work, a 3-week study plan, the most common traps and how to study when German isn't your first language.
Roundabout rules in Germany (Kreisverkehr)
Kreisverkehr rules in Germany explained in English: who has priority, why you must not signal when entering but must signal when leaving, and common exam traps.
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