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Name: Germany Driving Test Statistics
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Germany Traffic Law Report

Kildemyndighed: Kraftfahrt-Bundesamt (KBA)

Sidst Opdateret: February 12, 2026

Vigtigste Resultater

●Theory test pass rate is 58% (2023, KBA Statistics)
●Road fatalities: 2,839 deaths in 2023 — Up 2% from 2022
●1.8 million tests administered per year by Kraftfahrt-Bundesamt
●Most challenging topic: Right-of-Way Rules (31% fail rate)

Proeve-statistikker

Bestaelsesprocent Teoriproeve

58%

KBA Statistics (2023)

Bestaelsesprocent Praktisk Proeve

63%

KBA Statistics (2023)

Afholdte Proever pr. Aar

1.8 million

KBA (2023)

Fartsgraenser

By

50 km/h

Land / Nationale Veje

100 km/h

Motorvej

No general limit (recommended 130 km/h)

Svaereste Emner

1

Right-of-Way Rules

31% dumpeprocent

Complex priority scenarios at uncontrolled intersections

2

Technical Questions

29% dumpeprocent

Vehicle mechanics, braking distances, tire pressure

3

Environmental Zones

24% dumpeprocent

Umweltzone regulations and sticker requirements

4

Autobahn Rules

22% dumpeprocent

Merging, minimum speeds, and overtaking regulations

5

First Aid

19% dumpeprocent

Emergency procedures and first aid requirements

Trafiksikkerhed

Trafikdraebte

2,839 deaths

Destatis (Federal Statistical Office) (2023)

Tendens

Up 2% from 2022

Straffe og Boeder

HastighedsovertraedelseEUR 30-800 fine, 1-2 points, possible driving ban

SpirituskoerselEUR 500-1,500 fine, 2 points, license suspension 1-3 months

Klipsystem8 points maximum in Flensburg system

Brug af MobiltelefonEUR 100 fine, 1 point

Seneste Lovaendringer

2024

Increased penalties for blocking emergency corridors on motorways

2023

New digital theory test format with video-based questions introduced

2020

B196 license extension allows motorcycles up to 125cc from age 25

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Data sidst verificeret: 2026-02-12

Primary Sources:

KBA Statistics — Test statistics (2023)
Destatis (Federal Statistical Office) — Road safety data (2023)
Kraftfahrt-Bundesamt (KBA) — Official regulatory body

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Theory test questions

30 questions, max 10 penalty points allowed

Test languages available

13 languages including English, Turkish, Arabic, Croatian

License validity

15 years (document renewal, no re-test)

Autobahn speed

No general limit; 130 km/h recommended

Probation period

2 years for new drivers

Total cost average

EUR 2,500-3,500 for full license

Cite This Report

AutoviaTest. (2026, February 12). Germany traffic law report: Driving test statistics. AutoviaTest. https://autoviatest.com/da-DK/traffic-law-reports/germany

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🇩🇪Germany Driving Stats

Theory Pass Rate58%

Practical Pass Rate63%

Motorway SpeedNo general limit

Fatalities (2023)2,839 deaths

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