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Germany Traffic Law Report

Source Agency: Kraftfahrt-Bundesamt (KBA)

Last Updated: February 12, 2026

Key Findings

●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)

Test Statistics

Theory Test Pass Rate

58%

KBA Statistics (2023)

Practical Test Pass Rate

63%

KBA Statistics (2023)

Tests Administered Per Year

1.8 million

KBA (2023)

Speed Limits

Urban

50 km/h

Rural / National Roads

100 km/h

Motorway / Highway

No general limit (recommended 130 km/h)

Most Challenging Topics

1

Right-of-Way Rules

31% fail rate

Complex priority scenarios at uncontrolled intersections

2

Technical Questions

29% fail rate

Vehicle mechanics, braking distances, tire pressure

3

Environmental Zones

24% fail rate

Umweltzone regulations and sticker requirements

4

Autobahn Rules

22% fail rate

Merging, minimum speeds, and overtaking regulations

5

First Aid

19% fail rate

Emergency procedures and first aid requirements

Road Safety

Road Fatalities

2,839 deaths

Destatis (Federal Statistical Office) (2023)

Trend

Up 2% from 2022

Penalties & Fines

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

Driving Under InfluenceEUR 500-1,500 fine, 2 points, license suspension 1-3 months

Points System8 points maximum in Flensburg system

Mobile Phone UseEUR 100 fine, 1 point

Recent Law Changes

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

Sources & Methodology

All statistics in this report are sourced from official government agencies and publicly available data. AutoviaTest is an independent educational platform and is not affiliated with any government testing agency.

Data last verified: 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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Quick Facts

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/en-GR/traffic-law-reports/germany

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Theory Pass Rate58%

Practical Pass Rate63%

Motorway SpeedNo general limit

Fatalities (2023)2,839 deaths

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