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
Speed Limits
Urban
50 km/h
Rural / National Roads
100 km/h
Motorway / Highway
No general limit (recommended 130 km/h)
Most Challenging Topics
Right-of-Way Rules
31% fail rateComplex priority scenarios at uncontrolled intersections
Technical Questions
29% fail rateVehicle mechanics, braking distances, tire pressure
Environmental Zones
24% fail rateUmweltzone regulations and sticker requirements
Autobahn Rules
22% fail rateMerging, minimum speeds, and overtaking regulations
First Aid
19% fail rateEmergency procedures and first aid requirements
Road Safety
Road Fatalities
2,839 deaths
Destatis (Federal Statistical Office) (2023)
Trend
Up 2% from 2022
Penalties & Fines
Recent Law Changes
Increased penalties for blocking emergency corridors on motorways
New digital theory test format with video-based questions introduced
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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