Swiss Theory B study plan
Swiss Theory B · Give each week a clear focus.
8 weeks · About 6 hours per week
Traffic rules and road signs
Classify every Swiss road sign type (danger, regulation, indication, priority, supplementary panels) and state how each type binds the driver
Recite the core right-of-way and behaviour rules for the situations the sign set covers, including the meaning of the blue and red circular signs
Read 60 mixed sign images and name each sign's meaning correctly without prompts
Build a one-page personal error log of signs that look alike and write the distinguishing feature for each
Your checkpoint
A self-made sign reference sheet covering at least 50 signs plus a log of 20 confusable pairs, each with a one-line distinguishing rule
Traffic rules and road signs & Priority, junctions and roundabouts
Apply the general rules of precedence to written junction scenarios and justify the outcome in one sentence
Distinguish priority roads, priority signs and uncontrolled junctions, and state who yields in each case
Describe correct behaviour at a roundabout including entry, lane choice, indicating and exit
Solve 40 junction and roundabout scenarios with at least 90 percent correct
Your checkpoint
A written set of 40 solved junction/roundabout scenarios with the correct answer and a one-line reason for each
Priority, junctions and roundabouts & Speed limits, following distance and stopping
State the default speed limits for built-up areas, outside built-up areas, motorways and specific vehicle categories, and explain the role of the general speed limit signs
Compute safe following distance using the two-second rule and the Swiss half-speedometer rule, and compare the results
Calculate total stopping distance at 30, 50, 80 and 120 km/h from reaction and braking components
Explain how weather, load and road surface change the required following distance and speed
Your checkpoint
A calculation sheet showing following and stopping distances at the four speeds under dry and wet conditions, plus a 10-question self-test scored out of 10
Speed limits, following distance and stopping & Hazard perception and defensive driving
Identify the main hazard categories (sight obstruction, vulnerable road users, weather, road surface, own vehicle state) and give a concrete response for each
Scan written scene descriptions and name the earliest detectable hazard and the correct anticipatory action
Explain the defensive driving principles of visibility, space cushion and escape route selection
Describe how fatigue, distraction and time pressure degrade hazard detection and what countermeasures apply
Your checkpoint
A hazard log of 25 written scenarios, each with the hazard, the cue that reveals it and the planned response
Vehicle knowledge, tyres and technical checks & Alcohol, drugs, medication and fitness to drive
Name the legal minimum tyre tread depth and explain how tread, pressure and age affect grip and braking
List the pre-drive and periodic checks a driver must perform, including tyres, lights, brakes, fluids and warning lamps
State the Swiss blood-alcohol limits for novice and experienced drivers and the consequences of exceeding them
Explain how medication, drugs and illness affect fitness to drive and how to decide whether to drive
Your checkpoint
A vehicle check checklist with 15 items and a one-page summary of alcohol, drug and medication rules with the applicable limits
Documents, insurance and legal obligations of the driver & Motorways, tunnels and special road situations
List the documents a driver must carry or hold and explain what each one proves
Explain the insurance obligations that apply in Switzerland and what to do after a collision
Describe correct behaviour in tunnels, including lighting, distance, breakdown and evacuation
State the rules for motorway entry, lane discipline, breakdown and emergency lanes
Your checkpoint
A two-part reference card: documents and insurance on one side, tunnel and motorway procedures on the other, both written from memory and then corrected
Environment, energy-efficient driving and vehicle loading & Hazard perception and defensive driving
Explain how driving style, gear choice, anticipation and idling affect fuel use and emissions
Describe correct loading practice including weight limits, distribution and securing the load
Apply eco-driving techniques to written route and traffic scenarios and quantify the expected saving
Revisit the hazard log and add eco-driving and loading-related hazards
Your checkpoint
An eco-driving and loading guide of at least 10 concrete rules, plus 10 scenarios with the fuel-saving or safety-optimal choice marked
Traffic rules and road signs & Priority, junctions and roundabouts & Speed limits, following distance and stopping & Hazard perception and defensive driving & Vehicle knowledge, tyres and technical checks & Alcohol, drugs, medication and fitness to drive & Documents, insurance and legal obligations of the driver & Motorways, tunnels and special road situations & Environment, energy-efficient driving and vehicle loading
Take two full-length timed mock exams and record the score per domain
Re-study only the domains where mock performance fell below 85 percent
Re-test every item in the personal error logs from weeks 1 to 7 and confirm each is now answered correctly
Simulate exam conditions once more and finish with a stable score above the pass threshold
Your checkpoint
A final score report from two timed mocks with per-domain results, plus a cleared error log showing every previously missed item answered correctly
Milestones
Week 2: Score at least 85 percent on a 40-item self-test covering signs, precedence and roundabouts, and explain every wrong answer in writing
Week 4: Produce following and stopping distance figures at four speeds without notes, and correctly identify the primary hazard in 20 of 25 written scenarios
Week 6: Recite the alcohol limits, required documents and tunnel rules from memory with no factual errors
Week 8: Achieve a stable score above the pass threshold on two consecutive timed mock exams, with no domain below 85 percent