Exam

All content for the practical exam – clearly organised by licence class.

Vehicle checks (Class B)

Light switch

The symbol on the rotary switch shows that this is the light switch – and that you operate it by turning it.

Engine bay (A‑Class)

Here you can see what’s under the hood in the A‑Class.

Everything under the hood (A‑Class) — Image

Engine bay (C‑Class)

Here you can see what’s under the hood in the C‑Class.

Everything under the hood (C‑Class) — Image

Warning lights (C‑Class)

Here you can see all warning lights in the C‑Class.

Warning lights (A‑Class)

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 improve visibility. Check that they are present, clean and undamaged.

I want to drive off now

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 while keeping the brake pressed
7. With the brake still pressed, shift to D
8. Observe traffic
9. Release the brake and drive off

Open the hood

1. Release the hood
2. Go to the hood
3. Slightly lift the hood with one hand
4. Operate the release with the other hand
5. Lift the hood fully up
6. Check that the hood stays safely open
7. Close the hood again

Windscreen wipers

0 = off
1. Default position (automatic)
2. More sensitive automatic
3. Continuous wiping
4. Fast wiping
5. Side button:
press lightly = wipe once
press firmly: washer system

Tyres

1. Check tyres/rims for damage
2. Check tyre data
3. Alpine symbol (winter tyres)
4. Tread depth: TWI 1.6 mm
5. Check tyre pressure (sticker in the fuel filler flap)

High beam, low beam, rear fog light

1. Please follow the steps exactly
2. Don’t forget to switch back to Auto at the end
3. The symbols are similar in all vehicles

Low beam–high beam–rear fog light — Video

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.

Basic driving tasks (Class B)

Reverse parallel parking – option 1

Procedure:
1. Stop parallel next to the car
2. Reverse until the end of the other car’s B‑pillar
3. Turn the steering wheel fully to the right
4. At 45° to the curb, steer left
5. When the vehicle is straight, pull forward to align

!!!! Turn your head all around the whole time (lighthouse) !!!!

Parallel parking – video preview — Video

Reverse parallel parking – option 2

Procedure:
1. Stop parallel next to the car
2. Reverse until the end of the other car’s B‑pillar
3. Turn the steering wheel fully to the right
4. At 45° to the curb, straighten the wheel
5. Reverse straight back until the curb lines up with the door handle in the outside mirror
6. Then steer left so the thick yellow line does not run onto the curb
7. When you are straight, pull forward to align

!!!! Turn your head all around the whole time (lighthouse) !!!!

Reverse around a corner

Procedure:
1. Stop straight by the curb
2. Drive slowly and steadily about 30 cm from the curb
3. Keep observing traffic all around (lighthouse)
4. When you are straight, drive another 3 m straight
5. Wait for what the examiner says
6. Observe traffic – continue driving

!!!! Turn your head all around the whole time (lighthouse) !!!!

Reverse bay parking

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Forward parking to the left

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Forward parking to 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-junction

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Exam tips (Class B)

Speed

Drive normally:
1. In built-up areas, drive briskly when allowed (not constantly 35–40 km/h)
2. In a 30 zone, really 30 km/h (unless right-before-left or an obstacle)
3. On a priority road: brisk, but safe
4. Adjust in good time before hazard spots
5. Country road: 100 km/h if possible
6. Motorway: 130 km/h if possible

!!! DRIVING TOO SLOWLY LEADS TO FAILING !!!

Adjust speed to:
weather, traffic, road surface, visibility, load, vehicle

Traffic observation (Leuchtturm-Blick)

Important sequence:
1. Rear-view mirror
2. Side mirror
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 (slow down if needed)
2. Bus with hazard lights: walking speed, stop if necessary
3. Bus signals left: let it pull out
4. Oncoming bus with hazard lights: also walking speed

Vehicle checks (Class A)

Light check

Low beam, high beam, parking lights, daytime running lights, indicators, brake light (hand brake and foot brake separately), tail light, number plate light, reflectors

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 – the level must be between the marks. Dipstick – wipe the dipstick, insert it again, then pull it out and check whether the oil level is between the marks. If not, top up oil according to the owner’s manual.

Check chain

Tension (see rear swingarm), lubrication (check with your finger), wear (check how far the chain can still be tightened), check sprockets

Coolant

Check the level at the reservoir; the motorcycle must be upright.

Shock absorber

Check for oil leaks at the rubber seals; when pressing down, it must move smoothly and 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 registration document

Check kill switch

Let the engine run, operate the kill switch; the engine must switch off – OK. ATTENTION: don’t do this for fun – only for the exam. Using the kill switch is harmful to the ignition system.

Basic driving tasks (Class A)

Slalom at 30 km/h

You ride into the slalom at a steady ~30 km/h. You take the turns by pushing the bike. Approach the first cone straight and don’t start offset.
Mistakes:
no traffic observation before moving off, speed too low, closing the throttle in the slalom, not pushing the bike, skipping a gate, hitting cones.

Swerve at 50 km/h

Accelerate to 50 km/h and ride straight. Shortly beforehand, observe traffic. Then pull the clutch and roll past the first cone on the right. Then push the bike with a counter‑steering impulse to the left so you pass the second cone on the left. Then return to the original line. When the bike is straight again, you may brake.
Mistakes:
no traffic observation before moving off, speed too low, not pushing the bike, hitting cones, not returning to the original line.

Brake then swerve

Accelerate to 50 km/h; your line is slightly offset next to the first cone. About 10 m before it, pull the clutch and brake briefly and firmly with both brakes so the fork dives. Level with the first cone, release both brakes; the clutch stays pulled. Then swerve with a counter‑steering impulse (about 30–40 km/h). Then return to the original line and only then release the clutch again.
Mistakes:
no traffic observation before moving off, speed too low, not pushing the bike, hitting cones, not returning to the original line, not using both brakes (except integral braking).

Emergency braking

Accelerate to 50 km/h and ride straight. Shortly beforehand observe traffic, then close the throttle, pull the clutch and brake immediately with both brakes, briefly and firmly, to a stop. Keep the bike straight, look ahead (with ABS do not pump).
Mistakes:
no traffic observation before moving off, speed too low, not using both brakes (except integral), braking too hesitantly, looking down, bike not straight/stable, not releasing a locking wheel.

Circle ride

You ride in 2nd gear a total of 4 circles. The first circle is for stabilising and is about 10 m in diameter. The lean angle must be visible. Watch your gaze direction (toward the centre of the circle). Then exit the circle in the direction of travel. On the practice ground, the circle ride is done in both directions.
Mistakes:
no traffic observation before moving off, wobbling, deviating from the circle shape, no visible lean angle.

Long slalom at 30 km/h

You ride the long slalom at a constant ~30 km/h. There are 4 gates with 9 m and 2 gates with 7 m spacing. Before the start you observe traffic. The speed stays evenly constant; in the last (tighter) gates you must push more.
Mistakes:
no traffic observation before moving off, changing speed, riding around a cone.

Walking pace about 20 m

You ride straight for about 15–25 m at walking pace (about 5 km/h on the speedometer). Your gaze is straight ahead. You maintain speed by coordinating throttle, clutch and brake with feel.
Mistakes:
no traffic observation when moving off, too fast, putting a foot down, deviating from the line.

Slalom at walking pace

You ride the slalom at walking pace (about 5 km/h on the speedometer). Always look into the gap to the next gate, not at the cone. Keep speed with a smooth balance of throttle, clutch and brake.
Mistakes: no traffic observation when moving off, too fast, putting a foot down, hitting cones, wrong gaze (looking at the cone), deviating from the line.

Stop & go

You start, stop, and start again. Before the first start, observe traffic. You must put your feet down either twice left and then twice right (or vice versa). The first start does not yet count as a stop: you start, stop (e.g. left foot), start again, stop left again, start, stop right, start, stop right again. Then continue – exercise finished.
Mistakes:
no traffic observation, wrong foot sequence (not 2× left + 2× right), stopping too fast/untidy, insecure footing, pushing the motorcycle.

Exam tips (Class A)

Speed

Traffic observation (Leuchtturm-Blick)

Important sequence:
1. Side mirror (right or left)
2. Signal
3. Shoulder check

when stopping, turning, moving off, changing lanes, overtaking, parking, turning around