Swiss Theory F study guide
Swiss Theory F · Work through your exam, one topic at a time.
Category F is the Swiss driving licence category for motor vehicles with a maximum design speed of up to 45 km/h - in practice small motorcycles, mopeds and light motorised two-wheelers. Passing the theory examination is the first formal step before you can begin practical training in this category, and the result is tied to a cantonal learner permit. The Swiss Theory F study guide has 6 sections and about 2,784 words.
01Road traffic law and priority rules
This domain tests how well you know the Swiss legal framework and the default priority rules that apply when no police officer, traffic light, sign or marking says otherwise. For category F, the legal frame is the Swiss Road Traffic Act (SVG) and the Traffic Rules Ordinance (VRV), plus the fact that a category F vehicle is limited to 45 km/h and is not allowed on motorways or expressways.
466 words, about 2 min02Road signs and markings
This domain checks whether you can read Swiss road signs and markings quickly and apply them in the correct order. The exam expects shape and colour recognition, not just word memory: danger signs are triangular with a red border, prohibition signs are round with a red border, mandatory signs are round and blue, and information or direction signs are usually rectangular.
457 words, about 2 min03Vehicle knowledge and technical inspection
This domain tests whether you can keep a category F vehicle safe and ready for the periodic technical inspection (MFK). Because category F vehicles are often tractors, compact tractors or working machines, the examiner may ask about brakes, steering, lighting, tyres, coupling systems, load security and roll-over protection as well as ordinary car-type checks.
472 words, about 2 min04Safe driving behavior and hazard perception
This domain tests observation, speed choice and hazard anticipation. Category F vehicles are slow, often narrow and sometimes used on rural roads, so the exam focuses on seeing hazards early, keeping a safe gap and making your slow vehicle easy for others to pass safely.
461 words, about 2 min05Traffic situations and right-of-way
This domain applies priority rules to real situations: roundabouts, pedestrian crossings, narrow roads, oncoming traffic, buses and trams, level crossings and turning conflicts. The exam wants a clear decision, not a vague hope that the other driver will yield.
456 words, about 2 min06First aid, breakdown and accident handling
This domain tests what you do in the first minutes after a breakdown or crash. The priorities are always the same: protect the scene, alert the emergency services, give first aid and secure information.
472 words, about 2 min