Light switch
The symbol on the rotary switch shows you that it is the light switch – and that you can operate it by turning it.
Exam
All content for the practical exam – clearly organised by licence class.
Vehicle checks (Class B)
A-Class engine compartment
Here you can see everything that is under the bonnet in the A-Class
C-Class engine compartment
Here you can see everything that is under the bonnet in the C-Class
C-Class warning lights
Here you can see all warning lights in the C-Class
A-Class warning lights
Here you can see the warning lights of the A-Class
Check reflectors
Reflectors (also called cat's eyes) are located at the rear of the vehicle. They reflect the light of other vehicles and increase visibility. Check that they are present, clean and undamaged.
I want to drive off
1. Adjust seat 2. Adjust mirrors 3. Press the start button without pressing the brake 4. Check warning lights 5. Press the brake 6. Press the start button with the brake pressed 7. With the brake pressed, shift to D 8. Observe traffic 9. Release the brake and drive off
Open bonnet
1. Unlock bonnet 2. Go to the bonnet 3. Lift the bonnet slightly 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
Windscreen wipers
0 = deactivated 1. Basic position (automatic) 2. More sensitive automatic mode 3. Continuous wiping 4. Fast wiping 5. Side button: press lightly = wipe once press firmly: windscreen washer system
Tyres
1. Damage to tyre/rim 2. Check tyre data 3. Alpine symbol for winter tyres 4. Tread depth with TWI 1.6 mm 5. Check tyre pressure, stated in the fuel filler flap
High beam, dipped beam, rear fog light
1. Please follow the steps exactly 2. Do not forget to switch back to automatic mode at the end 3. Symbols are similar in all vehicles
Hazard warning lights
In the video, you can see where to switch on the hazard warning lights (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.
Traffic sign assistant - curse and blessing
Our vehicles have a traffic sign assistant. It often displays the speed correctly. But you must not rely on it; you must know yourself how fast you are allowed to drive, it is only an aid. If the assistant displays something different and you are sure it is wrong, drive at your speed
Check brakes
1. Press the brake several times; there must be a pressure point 2. Drive off slowly and brake once (function) 3. Press and hold the parking brake, try to drive off, (it does not work, parking brake is OK)
Basic driving tasks (Class B)
Reverse parallel parking variant 1
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. when at 45 degrees 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 !!!! throughout the entire time, turn your head all around (lighthouse) !!!!
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. when at 45 degrees to the curb, straighten the steering 5. reverse straight until the curb aligns with the door handle in the exterior mirror 6. then steer left so that the thick yellow line does not run onto the curb 7. When you are straight, pull forward !!!! throughout the entire time, turn your head all around (lighthouse) !!!!
reversing around a corner
Procedure for the exercise: 1. stop straight at the curb 2. drive slowly and steadily at a distance of 30 cm from the curb 3. always observe traffic all around (lighthouse) 4. when you are straight, drive straight for another 3 m 5. wait for what the examiner says 6. observe traffic - continue driving !!!! throughout the entire time, turn your head all around (lighthouse) !!!!
Reverse perpendicular parking
Position yourself one metre away from the vehicle on the right, reverse straight until you see half of the vehicle on the right in the camera, then steer right far enough for the yellow lines to lead cleanly into the parking space. The thick yellow lines apply. When you are parallel, you must straighten the steering and drive all the way into the parking space. !! Attention: always look all around, lighthouse !!
Forward parking on the right
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turning using a driveway
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turning using an intersection
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turning using a T-intersection
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Exam tips (Class B)
Speed
Drive normally: 1. Drive briskly in built-up areas when permitted (not constantly at 35–40 km/h) 2. In a 30 km/h zone, actually drive 30 km/h (except at priority-to-the-right intersections or obstacles) 3. Drive briskly but safely on a priority road 4. Adjust in good time before hazardous areas 5. 100 km/h on rural roads if possible 6. 130 km/h on the motorway if possible !!! DRIVING SLOWLY LEADS TO FAILING !!! Adjust speeds to: Weather, traffic, road surface, visibility, load, vehicle
Traffic observation (lighthouse view)
Important order: 1. Interior mirror 2. Exterior mirrors 3. Signal 4. Shoulder check when stopping, turning, moving off, 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 warning lights: walking speed, stop if necessary 3. Bus signals left: let it pull out 4. Oncoming bus with hazard warning lights: also drive at walking speed
Failing
Reasons why people fail the test Right of way Traffic observation Unsafe, slow driving Changing lanes, positioning Speed Turning Basic driving tasks Nervousness
Green arrow sign vs. green arrow signal
Green arrow sign – Stop at the stop line, edge forward, observe priority, drive. Green arrow signal – Turn without stopping – no traffic observation.
Traffic observation, 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 too little. Interior mirror, exterior mirrors, turn your head, camera (lighthouse). Not just once, but continuously
Grafing Stadt railway 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 railway crossing signal is red or attempt to drive over the railway crossing when it is red
Vehicle checks (Class A)
Light check
Dipped beam, high beam, parking light, daytime running light, indicators, brake light (hand brake and foot brake separately), tail light, number plate light, reflector
Brake check
Check brake fluid, check brake discs, hand brake lever pressure, foot brake lever pressure, brake fluid, push the motorcycle and check the front brake, push the motorcycle and check the rear brake
Check oil
Open the screw cap or check the sight glass. The motorcycle must be upright. Sight glass - 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 oil according to the operating instructions
Check chain
Tension (see rear swingarm), lubrication (check with your finger), wear (check how far the chain can still be tensioned), check sprockets
Coolant
Check the level at the reservoir, the motorcycle must be upright
Shock absorbers
Check the rubber seals for oil loss; when pressing, it must move evenly
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
Check emergency stop switch
Let the engine run, operate the emergency stop switch, the engine must switch off - correct. WARNING: do not use it for fun - only for the test. The emergency stop switch is harmful to the ignition system.
Basic driving tasks (Class A)
Slalom at 30 km/h
Ride through the slalom at a steady approx. 30 km/h. Make the turns by pushing the motorcycle. Approach the first cone straight on and do not start offset. Errors: no traffic observation before setting off, speed too low, rolling off the throttle in the slalom, not pushing the motorcycle, skipping a section, knocking over cones.
Swerving at 50 km/h
Accelerate to 50 km/h and ride straight ahead. Observe traffic shortly beforehand. Then pull in the clutch and roll past the first cone on the right. Afterwards, push the motorcycle to the left using a countersteering impulse so that you pass the second cone on the left. Then return to the original riding line. Once the motorcycle is upright again, you can brake. Errors: no traffic observation before setting off, initial speed too low, not pushing the motorcycle, knocking over cones, not returning to the original riding line.
Braking – swerving
Accelerate to 50 km/h; the riding line is slightly beside the first cone. About 10 m before it, pull in the clutch and briefly apply both brakes firmly so that the fork compresses. At the level of the first cone, release both brakes; keep the clutch pulled in, 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: no traffic observation before setting off, initial 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).
Emergency braking
Accelerate to 50 km/h and ride straight ahead. Observe traffic shortly beforehand, then close the throttle, pull in the clutch and immediately brake briefly and firmly with both brakes until coming to a standstill. Keep the motorcycle straight, look ahead (do not pump the brakes with ABS). Errors: no traffic observation before setting off, speed too low, not using both brakes (except integral braking), braking too hesitantly, looking down, motorcycle not straight/stable, not releasing a locked wheel.
Riding in a circle
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 recognisable. Pay attention to the direction of your gaze (towards the centre of the circle). Then leave the circle in the direction of travel. At the practice area, the circle ride is performed in both directions. Errors: no traffic observation before setting off, wobbling, deviating from the circular shape, no recognisable lean angle.
Long slalom at 30 km/h
Ride the long slalom at a constant approx. 30 km/h. There are 4 sections with 9 m spacing and 2 sections with 7 m spacing. Observe traffic before starting. Keep the speed steady throughout; in the final (narrower) sections, you must push more. Errors: no traffic observation before setting off, varying speed, riding around a cone.
Walking pace approx. 20 m
Ride straight ahead for approx. 15–25 m at walking pace (approx. 5 km/h according to the speedometer). Look straight ahead. Control the speed sensitively through the interplay of throttle, clutch and brake. Errors: no traffic observation when setting off, too fast, putting a foot down, deviating from the riding line.
Slalom at walking pace
Ride the slalom at walking pace (approx. 5 km/h according to the speedometer). Always look into the gap to be ridden through next, not at the cone. Control the speed sensitively through the interplay of throttle, clutch and brake. Errors: no traffic observation when setting off, too fast, putting a foot down, knocking over cones, incorrect direction of gaze (looking at the cone), deviating from the riding line.
Stop & Go
Set off, stop and set off again. Observe traffic before setting off for the first time. You must put your feet down either twice on the left and then twice on the right (or vice versa). The first start does not yet count as a stop: 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 continue riding – exercise completed. Errors: no traffic observation, incorrect foot sequence (not 2× left + 2× right), stopping too fast/untidily, unsteady foot placement, pushing the motorcycle.
Exam tips (Class A)
Speed
Drive normally: 1. Drive briskly in built-up areas when permitted (not constantly at 35–40 km/h) 2. In a 30 km/h zone, really drive 30 km/h (except at priority-to-the-right intersections or obstacles) 3. On a priority road, drive briskly but safely 4. Adjust in good time before hazardous areas 5. On rural roads, 100 km/h if possible 6. On the motorway, 130 km/h if possible !!! DRIVING SLOWLY LEADS TO FAILING !!! Adjust speeds to: Weather, traffic, road surface, visibility, load, vehicle
Traffic observation (lighthouse view)
Important sequence: 1. Rear-view mirror (right or left) 2. Signal 3. Shoulder check when stopping, turning, moving off, 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 warning lights: walking pace, stop if necessary 3. Bus signals left: let it pull out 4. Oncoming bus with hazard warning lights: also walking pace