Swiss Theory F

It tests the theory behind riding a slow motorised two-wheeler on public roads: priority rules, signs and markings, basic vehicle and maintenance knowledge, hazard anticipation, concrete right-of-way situations, and first aid plus breakdown and accident handling. Questions come from the national catalogue, filtered to Category F relevance.

It is a computer-based multiple-choice test taken at your cantonal road traffic office, in the language of your canton or an approved translation. You select answers on screen; the system scores automatically. The exact interface and any audio or picture support vary slightly by canton, so check locally before booking.

Those figures are set by the official body and can change, so they are not fixed here. Your cantonal road traffic office publishes the current number of questions, the time limit and the pass mark. Confirm them on the official site before you book, and use them to pace your mock tests.

The pass mark and the examination fee are published by the responsible official authority, not by this page. They differ between cantons and are revised from time to time. Look up the current values on your cantonal road traffic office website when you register, and budget for a possible retake.

The material is not intellectually hard, but the exam is unforgiving on detail: priority in unmarked junctions, sign combinations and observation sequences. Candidates who only skim the catalogue tend to fail. Those who work through every question and understand why the wrong options are wrong usually pass comfortably.

Yes, retakes are normally possible, but the rules on waiting periods, the number of attempts and the fee for each attempt are set by the canton and by federal rules. Check the current retake policy with your cantonal road traffic office before assuming you can simply rebook the next day.

A theory pass is usually linked to a learner permit with a limited validity, and you must complete the practical steps within that window. The exact duration is set officially and varies by canton and category. Confirm the validity period when you receive your result so you do not let it lapse.

Start with signs and markings, because they appear inside almost every other question. Then traffic law and priority, followed by right-of-way situations, which combine the first two. Add vehicle knowledge, then hazard perception, and finish with first aid and accident handling, which is small but easy marks.

Rushing the reading of a question, confusing similar signs, misreading who has priority at an unmarked junction, and ignoring the observation step in situational questions. Another frequent cause is practising only easy questions. Track your errors by topic and drill the weak areas instead of repeating what you already know.

Yes, a small share of the exam covers first aid, breakdown and accident handling: securing the scene, warning other traffic, calling emergency services and basic care. It is a modest portion but straightforward to learn, so do not skip it in the final days of preparation.