Light switch
The symbol on the rotary switch tells you that it is the light switch – and that you can operate it by turning it.
Well prepared.
Confidently into the test.
Understand technology, practise basic driving exercises and avoid typical test mistakes – with real photos and videos from our training.
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Technology
Exam-relevant vehicle technology clearly explained – with images and videos from our training.
Light check
Dipped beam, high beam, parking lights, daytime running lights, indicators, brake lights (handbrake and foot brake separately), rear light, number plate light, reflectors
A-Class Engine Compartment
Here you can see everything that is under the bonnet in the A-Class.
Brake check
Check brake fluid, check brake discs, hand brake lever pressure, foot brake lever pressure, push the motorcycle and check the front wheel brake, push the motorcycle and check the rear wheel brake
C-Class engine compartment
Here you can see everything under the bonnet of the C-Class.
Checking the oil
Open the screw cap or check the sight glass. The motorcycle must be upright. Sight glass - the fluid level must be between the markings. Dipstick - wipe the dipstick, insert it again, pull it out again and check whether the oil level is between the markings; if not, top up the oil according to the operating instructions.
C-Class warning lights
Here you can see all the warning lights in the C-Class.
A-Class warning lights
Here you can see the A-Class warning lights.
Coolant
Check the level on the reservoir; the motorcycle must be upright
Check reflectors
Reflectors (also called cat's eyes or reflectors) are located at the rear of the vehicle. They reflect the light of other vehicles and increase visibility. Check whether they are present, clean and undamaged.
Shock absorbers
Check the rubber parts for oil leaks; when pressing down, it must move evenly
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I want to drive off
1. Adjust the seat
2. Adjust the mirrors
3. Press the start button without pressing the brake
4. Check the indicator lights
5. Press the brake
6. Press the start button with the brake pressed
7. Shift to D while keeping the brake pressed
8. Observe traffic
9. Release the brake and drive off
Tyres
Tread depth (TWI indicator in the tread), tyre pressure (shown on the sticker on the swingarm), damage, foreign objects, whether the tyre is approved according to the vehicle registration document
Video
Open the bonnet
1. Release the bonnet
2. Go to the bonnet
3. Slightly lift the bonnet with one hand
4. Operate the release with the other hand
5. Lift the bonnet all the way up
6. Check that the bonnet remains securely open
7. Close the bonnet again
Check emergency stop
Let the engine run, activate the emergency stop, the engine must switch off - correct.
WARNING: do not do this for fun - only for the test. The emergency stop is harmful to the ignition system.
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Windscreen wipers
0 = deactivated
1. basic setting (automatic)
2. more sensitive automatic setting
3. continuous wiping
4. fast wiping
5. side button:
press lightly = wipe once
press firmly: windscreen washer
Video
Tyres
1. Check tyres/rims for damage
2. Check tyre data
3. Alpine symbol on winter tyres
4. Tread depth with TWI 1.6 mm
5. Check tyre pressure, listed inside the fuel filler flap
Video
High beam, low beam, rear fog light
1. Please follow the steps carefully
2. Don't forget to switch back to automatic mode at the end
3. The symbols are similar in all vehicles
Video
Hazard warning lights
In the video, you can see where to switch on the hazard warning lights (it is the same for all vehicles). If you are asked to check them, switch them on and walk once around the car to check whether all indicators are working.
Video
Traffic Sign Assistant – Curse and Blessing
Our vehicles have a traffic sign assistant. It often displays the speed correctly. But you must not trust it; you have to know yourself how fast you are allowed to drive, it is only an aid. If the assistant displays something different and you are sure that it is wrong, drive at your speed.
Check the brakes
1. Press the brake several times; there must be a pressure point
2. pull away slowly and brake once (function)
3. Press and hold the parking brake, try to pull away (it won't move, parking brake is okay)
Video
Checking the chain
Here you can see how to check a motorcycle chain and what to look out for
Basic driving tasks
View, understand and prepare for basic driving tasks step by step.
Video
Reverse parallel parking, variant 1
Exercise procedure:
1. stop parallel next to the car
2. reverse until the end of the B-pillar of the other car
3. turn the steering wheel fully to the right
4. when at a 45-degree angle to the curb, steer to the left
- You are at 45 degrees when the second small line touches the lower edge of the curb
5. when the vehicle is straight, pull forward to close the gap
!!!! keep turning your head to look all around the entire time (lighthouse) !!!!
Video
Slalom at 30 km/h
Ride through the slalom at a steady speed of approx. 30 km/h. Take the turns by leaning the bike.
Ride straight towards the first cone and do not start offset.
Mistakes:
no traffic observation before setting off, speed too low,
rolling off the throttle in the slalom, bike not leaned, skipping a section, knocking over cones.
Video
Reverse parallel parking – variant 2
Procedure for the exercise:
1. stop parallel next to the car
2. reverse until the end of the B-pillar of the other car
3. turn the steering wheel fully to the right
4. straighten the steering wheel when at a 45-degree angle to the kerb
5. reverse straight until the kerb lines up with the door handle in the side mirror
6. then steer to the left so that the thick yellow line does not run onto the kerb
7. once you are straight, pull forward
!!!! throughout the entire time, turn your head all around (lighthouse) !!!!
Video
Swerving from 50 km/h
You accelerate to 50 km/h and ride straight ahead. Just beforehand, observe the traffic. Then pull the clutch and roll past the first cone on the right. Afterwards, use a countersteering impulse to push the motorcycle to the left so that you pass the second cone on the left. Then return to the original riding line. Once the motorcycle is straight again, you can brake.
Errors:
not observing traffic before setting off, starting speed too low, not pushing the motorcycle, knocking over cones, not returning to the original riding line.
Video
Reversing around a corner
Procedure for the exercise:
1. stop straight at the curb
2. reverse slowly and steadily, keeping 30 cm from the curb
3. continuously observe traffic all around you (lighthouse)
4. once you are straight, reverse another 3 m straight back
5. wait for what the examiner says
6. observe traffic – continue
!!!! keep turning your head all around (lighthouse) the whole time !!!!
Video
Braking – swerving
You accelerate to 50 km/h; the riding line is slightly to the side of the first cone. About 10 m before it, pull the clutch and briefly brake firmly with both brakes so that the fork compresses. At the level of the first cone, release both brakes; keep the clutch pulled, then swerve using a countersteering impulse (approx. 30–40 km/h). Afterwards, return to the original riding line and only then release the clutch again.
Errors:
not observing traffic before setting off, starting speed too low, not pushing the motorcycle, knocking over cones, not returning to the original riding line, not using both brakes (except with integral braking).
Video
Reverse perpendicular parking
Position yourself one metre away from the vehicle on the right, reverse straight until you can see half of the vehicle on the right in the camera, then steer to the right far enough so that the yellow lines lead cleanly into the parking space. The thick yellow lines apply. When you are parallel, you must steer straight and drive all the way into the parking space.
!! Always look all around, attention !!
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Emergency braking
You accelerate to 50 km/h and ride straight ahead. Shortly beforehand, observe the traffic, then release the throttle, pull the clutch and immediately brake briefly and firmly with both brakes until coming to a stop. Keep the motorcycle straight, look ahead (do not pump with ABS).
Errors:
no traffic observation before setting off, speed too low, not using both brakes (except integral), braking too hesitantly, looking down, motorcycle not straight/stable, locked wheel not released.
Video
Circular ride
You ride a total of 4 circles in 2nd gear. The first circle is for stabilising and has a diameter of approx. 10 m. The lean angle must be visible. Pay attention to the direction of your gaze (towards the centre of the circle). Then you leave the circle in the direction of travel. On the practice area, the circular ride is performed in both directions.
Errors:
no traffic observation before setting off,
wobbling, deviating from the circular shape, no visible lean angle.
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Long slalom at 30 km/h
You ride the long slalom at a constant speed of approx. 30 km/h. There are 4 sections spaced 9 m apart and 2 sections spaced 7 m apart. Before starting, you check the traffic. Your speed remains steady throughout; in the final (narrower) sections, you need to apply more pressure.
Mistakes:
not checking the traffic before setting off, varying speed, knocking over a cone.
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Walking pace approx. 20 m
You ride straight ahead for approx. 15–25 m at walking pace (approx. 5 km/h on the speedometer). Keep looking straight ahead. You maintain your speed through the sensitive coordination of the throttle, clutch and brake.
Mistakes: not checking the traffic when setting off, riding too fast, putting your foot down, deviating from the riding line.
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Slalom at walking pace
You ride the slalom at walking speed (approx. 5 km/h according to the speedometer). Always look into the gap you will ride through next, not at the cone. Maintain your speed through the coordinated use of the throttle, clutch and brake with sensitivity.
Mistakes: no traffic observation when setting off, too fast, putting a foot down, knocking over cones, looking in the wrong direction (looking at the cone), deviating from the riding line.
Stop & Go
You set off, stop and set off again. Before setting off for the first time, you observe traffic. You must put your feet down either twice on the left and then twice on the right (or the other way round). The first time you set off does not yet count as a stop: you set off, stop (e.g. left foot), set off again, stop again on the left, set off, stop on the right, set off, stop again on the right. Then you continue riding – exercise completed.
Mistakes:
no traffic observation, incorrect foot sequence (not 2× left + 2× right), stopping too quickly/not cleanly, unsteady putting down of feet, pushing the motorcycle along.
Test tips
Clear practical guidance to help you make calm, attentive and confident decisions in the test.
Speed
Normal riding:
1. Ride briskly in built-up areas when permitted (not constantly at 35–40 km/h)
2. In a 30 km/h zone, actually ride at 30 km/h (except at give-way-to-the-right intersections or when there is an obstacle)
3. On priority roads, ride briskly but safely
4. Adjust your speed in good time before hazardous areas
5. 100 km/h on country roads if possible
6. 130 km/h on motorways if possible
!!! RIDING TOO SLOWLY WILL CAUSE YOU TO FAIL !!!
Adjust speeds to:
weather, traffic, road surface, visibility, load, vehicle
Traffic observation (lighthouse view)
Important order:
1. Rear-view mirror
2. Side mirror
3. Signal
4. Shoulder check
when stopping, turning, pulling away, changing lanes, overtaking, parking, turning around
Traffic observation (lighthouse view)
Important order:
1. Side mirror (right or left)
2. Signal
3. Shoulder check
when stopping, turning, pulling away, changing lanes, overtaking, parking, turning around
Bus rules
When a bus stops:
1. Bus signals right: pass carefully (brake if necessary)
2. Bus with hazard lights: walking pace, stop if necessary
3. Bus signals left: let it pull out
4. Oncoming bus with hazard lights: also proceed at walking pace
Failing
Reasons why people fail the driving test
Right of way, observing traffic, unsafe, slow driving, changing lanes, positioning, speed, turning, basic driving tasks, nervousness
Green arrow sign vs. green arrow traffic light
Green arrow sign – Stop at the stop line, edge forward, observe right of way, drive.
Green arrow traffic light – Turn without stopping – no traffic observation.
Observing traffic, all-round view
You must always observe the entire traffic environment. Always look in all directions, not just at the camera; the camera is an aid so that you do not overlook anything. You will fail the test if you do not observe traffic or observe it insufficiently. Rear-view mirror, exterior mirrors, turn your head, camera (lighthouse). Not just once, but continuously.
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Grafing Stadt level crossing
Pay close attention so that you do not endanger any pedestrians, stop at the stop sign, and do not drive over the stop line when the level crossing signal is red or attempt to cross the level crossing when the signal is red.
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Grafing ice cream parlour pedestrian crossing
Approach the pedestrian crossing slowly, at around 15 km/h. Pay particular attention to the left and right, looking into the small side streets to see whether pedestrians or cyclists are approaching. If someone approaches the crossing, stop in good time and wait. If the person remains standing, do not simply continue driving. They are often unsure or want to make sure that they have actually been seen. In this case, wait for a clear signal or action.
Important: Pedestrians must neither be endangered nor obstructed.