Swiss Theory B case studies

The Swiss Theory B examination is the written knowledge test that anyone applying for a category B (car) learner permit in Switzerland must pass before taking practical driving lessons on public roads. It is administered by the cantonal road traffic office (Strassenverkehrsamt / service des automobiles) at an official examination centre, usually on a computer, and is offered in the national languages plus a set of permitted translations. The test probes whether you can recognise signs and markings, apply priority rules at junctions and roundabouts, judge speed and stopping distance, anticipate hazards, understand basic vehicle and tyre checks, know the alcohol and fitness-to-drive limits, and handle motorway, tunnel and loading situations safely. Preparation works best as a staged process: study the official sign catalogue and traffic rules until you can explain them, then work through practice questions that force you to read the whole situation rather than pattern-match one image, and finally rehearse the recurring traps - priority when signs conflict, following distance at speed, and the effect of alcohol, fatigue or medication on reaction time. The Swiss Theory B case studies are 5 cases and about 4,251 words.