Take Swiss Theory B Practice Questions - Switzerland Category B Driving Theory Test Exam

QUESTION 1 / 25

What is the official asa format for the Swiss category B/A/A1 basic theory test?

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A50 multiple-response questions in 45 minutes✓B40 single-choice questions in 60 minutes✓C30 questions with 3 maximum error points✓D70 image questions with a 30-minute limit✓

QUESTION 2 / 25

For the official Swiss category B theory test, what is the maximum number of error points allowed?

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A5 error points✓B10 error points✓C15 error points✓D25 error points✓

QUESTION 3 / 25

How many maximum points does asa list for the category B/A/A1 theory test?

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A50 points✓B90 points✓C120 points✓D150 points✓

QUESTION 4 / 25

Why are these practice questions written with one correct answer when the official Swiss test is multiple-response?

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ABecause this site schema supports one correct answer, while the official logistics are still multiple-response✓BBecause asa changed category B to single-choice for 2026✓CBecause Swiss theory questions never have more than one safe action✓DBecause only cantonal exams outside Zurich are multiple-response✓

QUESTION 5 / 25

Which language set is listed by Zurich and Vaud for the basic theory test including category B?

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AGerman, French, Italian and English✓BGerman only✓CFrench and English only✓DGerman, Spanish, Portuguese and English✓

QUESTION 6 / 25

Which statement best describes Swiss category B theory-test fees?

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AThey vary by canton, so candidates must check their cantonal road traffic office✓BThey are exactly CHF 10 everywhere in Switzerland✓CThey are paid only after the practical test✓DThey are set by the driving instructor, not the canton✓

QUESTION 7 / 25

What does ch.ch estimate for the theory-test cost when listing typical Swiss driving-licence costs?

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ACHF 30 to 40✓BCHF 3 to 4✓CCHF 300 to 400✓DNo fee in any canton✓

QUESTION 8 / 25

What happens in Zurich after passing the motor-vehicle theory test for category B?

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AThe learner permit is sent by post and is needed for practical driving training✓BThe full driving licence is issued immediately without a practical test✓CThe candidate must retake the theory test the same day✓DThe candidate may drive alone on motorways as a learner✓

QUESTION 9 / 25

According to Zurich, how long must a candidate normally wait before retaking a failed motor-vehicle theory test?

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AAt least one day✓BAt least one month✓CExactly six months✓DNo retake is allowed✓

QUESTION 10 / 25

What does Vaud state about the validity of a passed theory exam since 2021?

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AIt has unlimited validity✓BIt expires after 30 days✓CIt is valid only until midnight on test day✓DIt is valid only in French-speaking cantons✓

QUESTION 11 / 25

Which prerequisite is part of the normal Swiss route before obtaining a provisional learner licence?

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ACompleting a first-aid course before applying✓BPassing the motorway practical test before theory✓COwning a car registered in your name✓DHolding a category C lorry licence first✓

QUESTION 12 / 25

How long does ch.ch say the first-aid certificate is valid for the Swiss learner-licence route?

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ASix years✓BSix months✓COne year✓DTwenty years✓

QUESTION 13 / 25

What is the traffic-skills course requirement before registering for the Swiss practical driving test?

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AIt is compulsory and lasts eight hours over two to four days✓BIt is optional and lasts 15 minutes✓CIt is required only after the full licence is issued✓DIt is replaced by paying a higher theory-test fee✓

QUESTION 14 / 25

If a category B learner permit is obtained before the candidate's 20th birthday, what waiting period applies before the practical test?

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AAt least 12 months after the learner permit is issued✓BExactly 10 days after theory✓CNo waiting period under any circumstances✓DFive years after first aid✓

QUESTION 15 / 25

What does ch.ch say happens when you first obtain a category B car licence?

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AYou initially receive a probationary driving licence✓BYou receive a permanent full licence with no probation✓CYou must drive only with a police officer for three years✓DYou must immediately take a lorry theory test✓

QUESTION 16 / 25

Which vehicle is within the core Swiss category B scope described by FEDRO/ASTRA?

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AA motor vehicle up to 3,500 kg with no more than eight passenger seats✓BA bus with 25 passenger seats✓CA lorry over 7,500 kg used for freight✓DAny motorcycle regardless of engine power✓

QUESTION 17 / 25

Which trailer situation is clearly within category B according to the FEDRO/ASTRA category table?

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AA category B motor vehicle towing a trailer with a maximum weight of 750 kg✓BA category B car towing any trailer of unlimited weight✓CA bus towing a passenger trailer for hire✓DA heavy lorry towing a semi-trailer✓

QUESTION 18 / 25

For Swiss category B learner drives, what accompanying-driver rule does Zurich list?

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AThe accompanying driver must be at least 23 and have held category B for three years, no longer on probation✓BAny passenger aged 16 may accompany✓CNo accompanying driver is needed for category B learner drives✓DOnly another learner driver may accompany✓

QUESTION 19 / 25

What must be displayed on a vehicle during Swiss learner drives?

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AAn L plate✓BA permanent blue emergency light✓CA taxi roof sign✓DA red cross sticker✓

QUESTION 20 / 25

Where does Zurich say learner drives are generally allowed with a Swiss learner permit?

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AWithin Switzerland✓BAnywhere in Europe without restriction✓COnly on private land✓DOnly inside a driving-school building✓

QUESTION 21 / 25

What is the safest interpretation of category B trailer rights for exam practice?

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ACheck the vehicle and trailer maximum weights and use BE if the combination exceeds category B limits✓BAssume any private car may tow any trailer✓CIgnore trailer weight if the journey is short✓DUse category B only if the trailer has no lights✓

QUESTION 22 / 25

Which document is normally needed at the Swiss practical driving test according to ch.ch?

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AThe vehicle registration document for the test vehicle✓BA printed list of all theory answers✓CA receipt for fuel bought that morning✓DA motorway vignette receipt as identity✓

QUESTION 23 / 25

When is the one-day refresher course required for a first category B probationary licence holder?

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AWithin twelve months of receiving the probationary licence✓BBefore taking the theory test✓COnly after ten years of full licence holding✓DOnly if the driver never took a first-aid course✓

QUESTION 24 / 25

Which statement about the Swiss category B learner permit is correct for Vaud?

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AVaud lists the car learner permit as valid for 24 months✓BIt is valid for one day only✓CIt is valid forever and can never expire✓DIt is valid only after the probationary licence has ended✓

QUESTION 25 / 25

At a red octagonal STOP sign in Switzerland, what is required?

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AStop completely and yield before proceeding when safe✓BSlow slightly but never stop✓CProceed because the sign only warns of a bend✓DStop only if another driver honks✓