Take Swiss Driving Instructor (Fahrlehrer in FA) Practice Questions - Fahrlehrer in mit eidgenössischem Fachausweis (Swiss Driving Instructor Federal Diploma) Exam

QUESTION 1 / 25

Under the Swiss Road Traffic Act (SVG, SR 741.01), who is legally considered the driver and holds primary responsibility during a practical driving instruction lesson on public roads?

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AThe driving instructor is legally deemed the driver to the extent that they are able to intervene and exercise control over the vehicle✓BThe learner driver bears 100% of all legal liability under all circumstances regardless of instructor intervention✓CThe driving school owner who owns the vehicle is strictly liable as the sole driver✓DNeither person is considered the driver; the vehicle manufacturer bears strict civil liability✓

QUESTION 2 / 25

What statutory equipment is mandatory for a motor vehicle used for commercial Category B practical driving instruction in Switzerland?

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AA roll cage and five-point racing harness✓BDual pedals for service brake and clutch (or brake on automatics), an additional interior rearview mirror for the instructor, and an additional exterior right-side mirror✓CA roof-mounted flashing yellow warning beacon✓DAn automated speed governor limited to 30 km/h✓

QUESTION 3 / 25

Under the Swiss two-phase driver education model (Zweiphasenausbildung), how long is the probationary driving licence (Führerausweis auf Probe) valid after passing the practical test?

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A1 year✓B2 years✓C3 years✓D5 years✓

QUESTION 4 / 25

What happens if a driver on a probationary driving licence (Führerausweis auf Probe) commits a medium or severe traffic offense resulting in licence revocation (Ausweisentzug)?

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AThe probationary period is shortened by 6 months as an incentive✓BThe driver only pays a CHF 20 fine with no effect on the licence✓CThe probation period is automatically extended for 10 years✓DThe probationary period is automatically extended by 1 year; upon a second revocation during probation, the licence expires completely (Verfall)✓

QUESTION 5 / 25

What is the statutory blood alcohol limit for learner drivers and driving instructors during driving lessons in Switzerland?

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A0.10 per mille (0.05 mg/l breath alcohol) — strict zero tolerance for alcohol✓B0.50 per mille (0.25 mg/l breath alcohol)✓C0.80 per mille (0.40 mg/l breath alcohol)✓D0.00 per mille for the learner, but up to 0.50 per mille for the instructor✓

QUESTION 6 / 25

What qualifications must a private accompanying person (Begleitperson) possess to supervise a Category B learner driver during private practice drives in Switzerland?

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AAny person who is at least 18 years old and holds a probationary driving licence✓BMust be at least 23 years old and have held an unrestricted Category B driving licence for at least 3 years (not on probation)✓CMust be an immediate family member who has owned a car for 5 years✓DMust hold a professional driving instructor federal diploma✓

QUESTION 7 / 25

Where must the white 'L' plate on a blue background (L-Schild) be mounted during learner driving in Switzerland?

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AOn the front bumper next to the license plate✓BHanging from the interior rearview mirror✓COn the rear of the vehicle in a clearly visible position, and removed when the vehicle is not being driven by a learner✓DOn the driver's side front window✓

QUESTION 8 / 25

Under what condition is a Category B learner driver permitted to drive on Swiss motorways (Autobahnen) or expressways (Autostrassen)?

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AFrom the very first day of receiving the learner permit (Lernfahrausweis)✓BOnly if driving an electric vehicle during off-peak night hours✓CMotorways are strictly prohibited to all learner drivers until after passing the practical test✓DOnly when the learner driver is judged ready for the practical test (prüfungsreif) and is accompanied by an authorized supervisor✓

QUESTION 9 / 25

What is the mandatory continuing professional development requirement (Weiterbildungspflicht) for licensed Swiss driving instructors?

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AAt least 5 days (minimum 35 hours) of recognized professional further training within every 5-year period✓BOne 2-hour online webinar every 10 years✓CRetaking the full federal Berufsprüfung examination every 3 years✓DThere is no statutory continuing education requirement once the federal diploma is awarded✓

QUESTION 10 / 25

Under the Signalling Ordinance (SSV, SR 741.21), what is the legal meaning of a solid white line (Sicherheitslinie) separating lanes?

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AIt is a recommended lane boundary that can be crossed to overtake cyclists✓BIt is strictly forbidden to cross or straddle a solid white line under all normal traffic conditions✓CIt indicates a bus lane during peak morning commute hours✓DIt permits crossing if the driver flashes their hazard warning lights✓

QUESTION 11 / 25

What is the rule regarding right-of-way inside roundabouts (Kreisverkehrsplatz / carrefour à sens giratoire) in Switzerland under VRV Article 41b?

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AEntering vehicles have right-of-way under the general right-before-left rule✓BVehicles on the multi-lane approach must accelerate to merge ahead of circulating traffic✓CVehicles circulating on the roundabout have absolute right-of-way over vehicles entering from access roads✓DRight-of-way changes depending on whether the circulating vehicle is indicating left✓

QUESTION 12 / 25

What is the mandatory indicator (blinker) rule when using roundabouts in Switzerland?

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ADrivers must indicate left upon entering and continue indicating until they leave✓BDrivers must indicate right upon entering and left upon leaving✓CDrivers must never indicate at roundabouts under any circumstances✓DDrivers generally do not signal merely to enter; they must signal right before leaving (and signal any lane change)✓

QUESTION 13 / 25

Under VRV Article 33, what are a driver's legal duties when approaching an uncontrolled pedestrian crossing (Fussgängerstreifen / passage pour piétons)?

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ADrivers must give way to pedestrians already on the crossing or visibly waiting to cross, granting priority by coming to a complete stop if necessary✓BDrivers must honk the horn and accelerate through if the pedestrian has not stepped onto the road yet✓CDrivers only yield to pedestrians carrying luggage✓DDrivers have absolute right-of-way over pedestrians outside city centers✓

QUESTION 14 / 25

What is the legal difference in Switzerland between 'overtaking' (Überholen) and 'passing on the right in dense traffic' (Vorbeifahren / Rechtsvorbeifahren)?

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APassing on the right is strictly permitted at any speed on empty motorways✓BOvertaking involves leaving and returning to a lane; passing on the right in parallel queues (Kolonnenverkehr) without changing lanes is permitted on motorways when traffic is congested✓COvertaking on the right and passing on the right are identical and both strictly criminalized in all traffic situations✓DPassing on the right requires permission from the police via radio✓

QUESTION 15 / 25

What is the mandatory 'zip merging' rule (Reissverschlussprinzip) on Swiss motorways when a lane ends or is blocked?

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ADrivers must merge 2 kilometers before the obstruction and block the ending lane✓BThe lane with fewer trucks always has priority✓CDrivers in the ending lane must drive up to the point of closure, where alternating vehicles from each lane take turns merging smoothly✓DDrivers on the continuous lane may accelerate and aggressively prevent ending-lane vehicles from merging✓

QUESTION 16 / 25

What are the statutory requirements for forming an emergency corridor (Rettungsgasse) on Swiss motorways in congestion?

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AVehicles must all pull onto the hard shoulder and stop their engines✓BVehicles only form a corridor after hearing a siren directly behind them✓CAn emergency corridor is only required in road tunnels✓DVehicles in the left lane move as far left as possible, while vehicles in the adjacent right lane move as far right as possible, keeping the center corridor clear for emergency vehicles✓

QUESTION 17 / 25

What is the statutory speed limit within a '30 km/h Zone' (Tempo-30-Zone) and what priority rule applies at unmarked intersections within it?

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ASpeed limit is 30 km/h; priority from the right (Rechtsvortritt) generally applies at all intersections unless explicitly signed otherwise✓BSpeed limit is 30 km/h; the wider street always has priority✓CSpeed limit is 30 km/h; pedestrians have absolute right-of-way across all street sections✓DSpeed limit is 30 km/h; parking is free and unlimited everywhere✓

QUESTION 18 / 25

What are the core operating rules for an 'Encounter Zone' (Begegnungszone, 20 km/h) in Switzerland?

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AVehicles must drive on sidewalks only✓BMaximum speed is 20 km/h; pedestrians may use the entire road space and have priority over vehicular traffic, but must not unnecessarily obstruct vehicles✓CMotorized vehicles have priority; pedestrians must cross only at zebra crossings✓DCyclists must dismount and push their bicycles✓

QUESTION 19 / 25

What is the legal speed limit and priority rule in a 'Pedestrian Zone' (Fussgängerzone) where delivery vehicles are exceptionally permitted?

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ASpeed limit is 30 km/h✓BSpeed limit is 20 km/h with vehicular priority✓CSpeed must not exceed walking pace (Schrittgeschwindigkeit, approx. 4–7 km/h); pedestrians have absolute priority✓DDelivery vehicles may drive at 50 km/h during morning hours✓

QUESTION 20 / 25

Under what condition may a driver cross a bus lane (Busstreifen / voie réservée aux bus) marked with yellow lettering 'BUS'?

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ATo park during evening hours✓BTo cruise parallel to slow traffic✓CWhenever the driver is carrying more than three passengers✓DOnly to turn off the road (e.g. turning right into a side street or property) shortly before the turn, provided no bus is obstructed✓

QUESTION 21 / 25

What is the statutory minimum distance that must be maintained when parking before an intersection where parking is permitted?

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AAt least 5 meters from the intersecting carriageway edge✓BAt least 1 meter✓CAt least 10 meters✓DAt least 20 meters✓

QUESTION 22 / 25

What is the legal meaning of a continuous yellow line marked along the edge of the roadway (Gelbe ununterbrochene Linie)?

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AParking is prohibited, but brief stopping to let passengers embark/disembark is permitted✓BStopping and parking are both strictly prohibited (Halteverbot)✓CReserved lane for electric vehicles✓DLane designated for overtaking on mountain roads✓

QUESTION 23 / 25

What does a broken yellow line with crosses along the curb or road edge (Parkverbotslinie) signify in Switzerland?

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AStopping is prohibited✓BBus stop reserved strictly for postal coaches✓CParking is prohibited, but brief stopping to allow passengers to get in/out or for immediate loading of goods is permitted✓DTaxi stand only✓

QUESTION 24 / 25

Under what circumstance must headlights (daytime running lights / Tagfahrlicht) be illuminated on motor vehicles in Switzerland?

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AOnly when driving through long Alpine tunnels✓BOnly during rainfall and night hours✓CHeadlights are strictly optional on Swiss motorways✓DAt all times during daytime driving on all public roads✓

QUESTION 25 / 25

What is the statutory fine and administrative categorization for driving while using a handheld mobile phone without a hands-free device under the Swiss Ordnungsbussenverordnung (OBV)?

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AAn on-the-spot fixed fine (Ordnungsbusse) of CHF 100✓BImmediate prison sentence of 30 days✓CA verbal warning with no monetary fine✓DSuspension of the vehicle registration for 6 months✓