Everything about the theory
These are the 12 topics you'll learn
Before hitting the road, comes the theory—clear, understandable, and to the point. With us, you’ll learn everything you need for the exam: Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 7:00 to 8:30 PM. The lessons are for classes A and B and cover one exam topic each evening. Below, you’ll find the 12 topics you’ll be learning.
Personal Requirements & Risk Factors
- Physical Abilities
- Vision, Hearing,
- Touch, and Sensory Distortions
- Limitations of Physical Abilities
- Illnesses and Disabilities, Attention, Concentration, and Fatigue, Distractions, Alcohol, Illegal Drugs, and Medications
- Driver Personality
- Influence of Emotions and Stress on Behavior
Legal Framework
- Driving Motor Vehicles
- Driver’s License and Driving Permit, License Classes
- Registration of Motor Vehicles, Vehicle Documents
- Vehicles Requiring Registration and Exempt from Registration
- Vehicle Inspections
- Main Inspection, Emissions Test (Proof), Vehicle Modifications
- Insurance, Loss of Insurance Coverage
- Liability, Partial and Comprehensive Insurance, Passenger Accident Insurance, Legal Protection Insurance, Compensation, Recourse
- International Motor Vehicle Traffic
Basic Rules, Traffic Signs, and Traffic Facilities
- Basic Rule § 1 Road Traffic Regulations (StVO)
- Caution, Consideration, Harm, Endangerment, Obstruction, Annoyance, Principle of Trust
- Traffic Signs and Traffic Facilities
- Systematics and Logic, Warning Signs, Mandatory Signs, Directional Signs, Traffic Facilities, Pictograms
Road Traffic System and Its Use & Railway Crossings
- Traffic Routes: Importance, Use, and Hazards
- Road, Carriageway, Right-Hand Driving Rule, Lanes, Lane Markings, Lane Usage, Special Paths
- Highways and Motorways
- Entering, Behavior on the Highway, Exiting
- Railway Crossings
- Approaching, Waiting Obligation, Behavior While Waiting, Continuing
Right of Way
- Meaning and Definition, Priority / Left Turners
- Right before Left
- Waiting Rules
- Priority Traffic Signs
- Yielding Priority at Bends
- Roundabouts
Traffic Regulations
- Traffic Control by Traffic Lights
- Red, Red-Yellow, Green, Yellow, Stop or Continue, Yellow Flashing Light, Two-Color Traffic Light, Green Arrow
- Traffic Control by Police Officers
- Environmentally Conscious Driving Through Intersections and Junctions
- Special Traffic Situations
- Permanent Traffic Lights
Speed, Distance, and Environmentally Friendly Driving Practices
- Speed
- Meaning, Choosing the Speed, Misjudgments, Speed Regulations through Traffic Signs, and more
- Stopping Distance
- Reaction Distance, Braking Distance, Remaining Speeds
- Distance
- Safety Distances
- Warning Signals
- Horn, Horn Flash, Hazard Lights
Other Participants in Road Traffic
- Public Transport
- Buses, School Buses and Trams, Bus Stops, Taxis
- Other Motor Vehicles
- Motorcycles, Cars, Large and Heavy Vehicles
- Other Road Users
- Cyclists, Pedestrians, Pedestrian Crossings, Pedestrian Lanes, Children, Elderly and Vulnerable People
- Traffic Calming Measures
- Zone 30, Zone 20, Traffic-Calmed Areas, Pedestrian Zones, Structural Measures
Traffic Behavior during Maneuvers, Traffic Observation
- Entering and Starting
- Driving Side by Side
- Lane Change, Zip Merge
- Passing
- Narrow Lanes
- Overtaking
- Overtaking Bans, Special Hazards
- Swerving
- Turning
- Recognizing the Intersection, Positioning, Adjusting Speed, Recognizing Right of Way, etc.
- Reversing
- U-Turn and Turning Around
Stationary Traffic
- Stopping and Parking
- Basics, Parking Maneuvers, Parking in Parking Garages, No Parking Zones, Parking Bans, Facilities for Monitoring Parking Time
- Getting In and Out
- Securing the Vehicle, Hazards, and Behavior
- Securing Abandoned Vehicles
- Towing, Towing and Being Towed
Behavior in Special Situations & Violations of Traffic Regulations
- Use of Lighting Devices
- Parking Light, Low Beam, High Beam, Fog Light, etc.
- Behavior towards Emergency Vehicles
- Blue Flashing Light, Yellow Flashing Light
- Traffic Control by Police Officers
- Behavior After a Traffic Accident
- The 10-Point Checklist
- Consequences of Violations of Traffic Regulations
- Warning, Fine Notice, Criminal Offense, Point System, etc.
Lifelong Learning
- Novice Drivers and Young Drivers
- Facts, Driving Experience, Accompanied Driving, Risk Willingness, the „Discount Accident“
- Older Drivers
- Advanced Seminars
- Probationary Driving License
- Advanced Seminar for Novice Drivers (ASF)
- Voluntary Seminar for Novice Drivers (FSF)
- Advanced Seminar for Drivers with Points (ASP)
- Traffic Psychological Counseling
- Further Education
- Risks Due to Information Deficits
These are the 12 topics you'll learn
Before hitting the road, comes the theory—clear, understandable, and to the point. With us, you’ll learn everything you need for the exam: Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 7:00 to 8:30 PM. The lessons are for classes A and B and cover one exam topic each evening. Below, you’ll find the 12 topics you’ll be learning.
Personal Requirements & Risk Factors
- Physical Abilities
- Vision, Hearing, Touch, and Sensory Distortions
- Limitations of Physical Abilities
- Illnesses and Disabilities, Attention, Concentration, and Fatigue, Distractions, Alcohol, Illegal Drugs, and Medications
- Driver Personality
- Influence of Emotions and Stress on Behavior
Legal Framework
- Driving Motor Vehicles
- Driver’s License and Driving Permit, License Classes
- Registration of Motor Vehicles, Vehicle Documents
- Vehicles Requiring Registration and Exempt from Registration
- Vehicle Inspections
- Main Inspection, Emissions Test (Proof), Vehicle Modifications
- Insurance, Loss of Insurance Coverage
- Liability, Partial and Comprehensive Insurance, Passenger Accident Insurance, Legal Protection Insurance, Compensation, Recourse
- International Motor Vehicle Traffic
Basic Rules, Traffic Signs, and Traffic Facilities
- Basic Rule § 1 Road Traffic Regulations (StVO)
- Caution, Consideration, Harm, Endangerment, Obstruction, Annoyance, Principle of Trust
- Traffic Signs and Traffic Facilities
- Systematics and Logic, Warning Signs, Mandatory Signs, Directional Signs, Traffic Facilities, Pictograms
Road Traffic System and Its Use & Railway Crossings
- Traffic Routes: Importance, Use, and Hazards
- Road, Carriageway, Right-Hand Driving Rule, Lanes, Lane Markings, Lane Usage, Special Paths
- Highways and Motorways
- Entering, Behavior on the Highway, Exiting
- Railway Crossings
- Approaching, Waiting Obligation, Behavior While Waiting, Continuing
Right of Way
- Meaning and Definition, Priority / Left Turners
- Right before Left
- Waiting Rules
- Priority Traffic Signs
- Yielding Priority at Bends
- Roundabouts
Traffic Regulations
- Traffic Control by Traffic Lights
- Red, Red-Yellow, Green, Yellow, Stop or Continue, Yellow Flashing Light, Two-Color Traffic Light, Green Arrow
- Traffic Control by Police Officers
- Environmentally Conscious Driving Through Intersections and Junctions
- Special Traffic Situations
- Permanent Traffic Lights
Speed, Distance, and Environmentally Friendly Driving Practices
- Speed
- Meaning, Choosing the Speed, Misjudgments, Speed Regulations through Traffic Signs, and more
- Stopping Distance
- Reaction Distance, Braking Distance, Remaining Speeds
- Distance
- Safety Distances
- Warning Signals
- Horn, Horn Flash, Hazard Lights
Other Participants in Road Traffic
- Public Transport
- Buses, School Buses and Trams, Bus Stops, Taxis
- Other Motor Vehicles
- Motorcycles, Cars, Large and Heavy Vehicles
- Other Road Users
- Cyclists, Pedestrians, Pedestrian Crossings, Pedestrian Lanes, Children, Elderly and Vulnerable People
- Traffic Calming Measures
- Zone 30, Zone 20, Traffic-Calmed Areas, Pedestrian Zones, Structural Measures
Traffic Behavior during Maneuvers, Traffic Observation
- Entering and Starting
- Driving Side by Side
- Lane Change, Zip Merge
- Passing
- Narrow Lanes
- Overtaking
- Overtaking Bans, Special Hazards
- Swerving
- Turning
- Recognizing the Intersection, Positioning, Adjusting Speed, Recognizing Right of Way, etc.
- Reversing
- U-Turn and Turning Around
Stationary Traffic
- Stopping and Parking
- Basics, Parking Maneuvers, Parking in Parking Garages, No Parking Zones, Parking Bans, Facilities for Monitoring Parking Time
- Getting In and Out
- Securing the Vehicle, Hazards, and Behavior
- Securing Abandoned Vehicles
- Towing, Towing and Being Towed
Behavior in Special Situations & Violations of Traffic Regulations
- Use of Lighting Devices
- Parking Light, Low Beam, High Beam, Fog Light, etc.
- Behavior towards Emergency Vehicles
- Blue Flashing Light, Yellow Flashing Light
- Traffic Control by Police Officers
- Behavior After a Traffic Accident
- The 10-Point Checklist
- Consequences of Violations of Traffic Regulations
- Warning, Fine Notice, Criminal Offense, Point System, etc.
Lifelong Learning
- Novice Drivers and Young Drivers
- Facts, Driving Experience, Accompanied Driving, Risk Willingness, the „Discount Accident“
- Older Drivers
- Advanced Seminars
- Probationary Driving License
- Advanced Seminar for Novice Drivers (ASF)
- Voluntary Seminar for Novice Drivers (FSF)
- Advanced Seminar for Drivers with Points (ASP)
- Traffic Psychological Counseling
- Further Education
- Risks Due to Information Deficits
What is the benefit of driver's license theory for future road users?
Driver’s license theory as part of the driving test plays a central role in preparing future drivers for the challenges of road traffic. Acquiring theoretical knowledge is not only a legal requirement but also ensures the safety and responsible behavior of drivers. Here are the key benefits of theoretical training and testing for future road users:
Understanding Traffic Rules
The driver’s license theory imparts the fundamental knowledge of traffic rules and regulations required for safe driving.
These include:
- Traffic signs and their meanings
- Right-of-way regulations and exceptions
- Speed limits in different areas
- Parking rules and how to behave correctly when parking spaces or stopping zones are involved
Traffic Safety and Accident Prevention
The driver’s license theory lays the foundation for a better understanding of traffic safety. By exploring the causes of traffic accidents, aspiring drivers learn how to avoid accidents.
Topics such as:
- Maintaining distance
- Emergency braking and proper response in emergencies
- Behavior in adverse weather conditions (fog, rain, snow)
- Alcohol and drugs in road traffic
Promotion of Anticipatory Driving
An important component of the driver’s license theory is learning anticipatory driving.
This means:
- Early recognition of hazards: Drivers learn to assess traffic situations correctly before they escalate.
- Proper planning of driving behavior: Thinking ahead helps to keep traffic flowing smoothly and safely, for example, by braking in time or avoiding bottlenecks.
- Correct behavior in various traffic situations: Such as in roundabouts, at intersections, or during overtaking.
Responsibility and Ethical Behavior
The driver’s license theory promotes the sense of responsibility among future drivers. They learn that driving is more than just getting from point A to point B. As road users, every driver is responsible for themselves, their passengers, and other road users.
- Behavior in case of accidents: Aspiring drivers are also taught in theory how to behave correctly in the event of an accident (e.g., first aid measures and the obligation to report the accident).
- Driving behavior in relation to passengers and pedestrians: This includes consideration and respect in traffic, such as slowing down before pedestrian crossings and the correct behavior around school buses.
Understanding Vehicle Technology and Environmental Factors
Another goal of the driver’s license theory is to help drivers develop a basic understanding of vehicle technology and environmental influences. This includes:
- Vehicle maintenance and care: Drivers learn which maintenance measures are important to keep the vehicle safe on the road, such as brakes, tires, and lighting.
- Impact of environmental factors: It is also explained how weather conditions can influence driving behavior, such as in rain or slippery conditions. This helps drivers drive cautiously in difficult weather and avoid accidents.
Increased Driving Safety Through Knowledge Transfer
The driver’s license theory on vehicle technology and traffic behavior is crucial for increasing driving safety. Especially the aspects of behavior-related traffic safety, such as proper braking, turning, or changing lanes, are covered in the theory. An informed driver will always pay attention to safety aspects that might not be immediately obvious, such as securing child seats or using mirrors correctly.
Prevention of Psychological and Physical Hazards
The driver’s license theory helps future drivers recognize and avoid psychological and physical hazards. These include:
- Driving under stress or fatigue: Drivers learn that driving while fatigued is just as dangerous as driving under the influence of alcohol.
- Psychological factors: Aggressive driving behavior and road rage are addressed to help drivers remain calm and focused.
Uniform Foundations for All Drivers
The theory ensures that all driving applicants receive a uniform foundation, which is essential for safety on the roads. This guarantees that every driver is able to understand and apply the traffic rules, leading to a harmonious and safe traffic environment.
Conclusion
The driver’s license theory is much more than just a formal part of the testing process. It lays the foundation for safe, responsible, and anticipatory driving. By learning the traffic rules, traffic safety, and vehicle technology, future road users are not only prepared to pass the driving test but also gain the necessary knowledge to drive safely and responsibly in everyday life. Ultimately, this contributes to greater safety on the roads, benefiting both drivers and all other road users.