Germany Category A2 Theory Test exam-day guide
Germany Category A2 Theory Test · Prepare for the day ahead.
Your checklist
Valid photo ID (Personalausweis or passport)
Bring the original document, not a copy. Confirm with your driving school or the TÜV/DEKRA test centre which ID forms are accepted on test day, since rules can vary by location.
Admission document / test invitation from the driving school
Your Fahrschule usually registers you and gives you the appointment confirmation or Anmeldebestätigung. Ask them exactly what paper you must show at the counter.
Proof of completed first-aid course (Erste-Hilfe-Kurs)
The certificate is normally required before the theory test is admitted. Check with your driving school whether they already hold it or whether you must bring the original.
Proof of eye test (Sehtest)
A valid Sehtest certificate (or an optician's/ophthalmologist's confirmation) is typically part of the application file. Confirm with the provider whether the original is needed on the day.
Application file / Fahrerlaubnisantrag status
The Fahrerlaubnisbehörde must have processed your application before you can sit the test. Ask your driving school to confirm the file is complete and approved.
Fee for the theory test
The test fee is usually collected by the driving school or the test organisation. Confirm with the provider how and when payment is made and whether cash is accepted at the centre.
Know your test centre location and arrival time
Arrive early enough to find the room and complete check-in. Confirm the exact address and reporting time with your driving school, as these are set by the local test centre.
Review the official question catalogue
The theory test is based on the official Fragenkatalog. Work through the catalogue and your driving school's learning materials; do not rely on unofficial apps alone.
Plan your transport and buffer time
Allow extra time for traffic and public transport delays. Being late can mean losing your slot; confirm with the provider what happens if you arrive late.
Leave prohibited items at home or in a locker
Phones, smartwatches and other electronic devices are generally not allowed at the test station. Confirm with the provider whether lockers are available or whether devices must stay outside.
Read the test-centre rules in advance
Ask your driving school for the current information sheet from the test organisation (TÜV or DEKRA). Rules on breaks, leaving the room and device use are set locally.
Confirm language options for the theory test
The theory test can be taken in several languages in many locations, but availability varies. Confirm with your driving school which languages are offered at your centre and whether you need to request one in advance.
Plan the day
Finish your review of the official question catalogue and focus on the topics you get wrong most often. Take at least one full mock test under timed conditions. Confirm with your driving school that your application file is complete, that your first-aid and eye-test certificates are on record, and that your appointment is confirmed. Check the test centre address and your reporting time.
Do a light review only: revisit flagged questions and the main rule areas (right-of-way, speed limits, signs, alcohol and points rules). Prepare your ID, admission document and any certificates your driving school told you to bring. Charge your phone but plan to leave it outside the test room. Get a full night's sleep and avoid cramming new material.
Eat and hydrate normally. Re-check that your ID and documents are in your bag. Leave with a buffer for transport delays. Arrive at the test centre at the reporting time your driving school gave you, not just at the test start time. Switch your phone off before entering the building.
Follow the invigilator's instructions, sit at the assigned station and read each question carefully before answering. Watch the time and flag uncertain questions to return to if the system allows it. Do not communicate with other candidates or use any device. If something is unclear or a technical problem occurs, raise your hand and ask the invigilator rather than guessing.
You are usually told the result shortly after finishing. Ask the invigilator or your driving school how and when the result is communicated and what the next step is for the practical test. Confirm with the provider what happens if you do not pass, including the waiting period before a retake.
Rules to check
Bring valid original photo ID. Copies or expired documents are generally not accepted; confirm with the provider which ID forms are allowed.
Arrive at the reporting time set by the test centre. Late arrival can lead to exclusion from the test; confirm with the provider what the late-arrival policy is.
Electronic devices such as phones and smartwatches must normally be switched off and stored away during the test. Confirm with the provider whether lockers are available.
Do not communicate with other candidates during the test and do not bring unauthorised materials into the test room. Follow the invigilator's instructions at all times.
The theory test is a computer-based multiple-choice test drawn from the official question catalogue. The number of questions and the pass mark are set by the official framework; confirm the current details with your driving school or the test organisation.
Scoring and result notification are handled by the test organisation and your driving school. Ask them in advance how the result is communicated and what the retake rules are.
If you need to leave the room during the test, ask the invigilator first. Break rules are set locally; confirm with the provider.
If you have a disability or special need, request any permitted accommodations well before the test date. Confirm with your driving school and the test organisation what documentation is required.