Denmark Category D1/E Minibus & Trailer Theory Test exam-day guide
Denmark Category D1/E Minibus & Trailer Theory Test · Prepare for the day ahead.
Your checklist
Valid photo ID
Bring the same ID document you used when booking. A passport or EU/EEA national ID card is the safe choice. If you hold a non-EU licence or residence document, bring it as well. Confirm with the provider which ID types they accept before test day.
Your current driving licence
Bring the physical licence that covers category D1 (or the prerequisite category). The examiner needs to see the licence you are adding the D1/E entitlement to. Do not rely on a photo or a digital copy.
Proof of completed mandatory training
Bring the documentation showing you have completed the required driver training and any first-aid or periodic training the provider asked for. The exact documents required are set by the provider and the Danish driver-training rules, so confirm the list with your school.
Appointment confirmation
Have the booking confirmation (printed or on your phone) with the time, address and any reference number. Check the address the evening before, as test centres and meeting points can differ from your training site.
Glasses or contact lenses if required
If your licence or eyesight test requires corrective lenses, bring them and wear them. Turning up without a required correction can stop the test. Bring a spare pair of glasses if you have one.
Safe, suitable clothing and footwear
Wear clothing you can move in and closed shoes suitable for driving and for walking around the vehicle during the pre-drive checks. Avoid loose items that could catch on controls or the coupling.
Arrive early and rested
Plan to arrive with time to spare, ideally around 15-30 minutes before the agreed time unless the provider says otherwise. Confirm the exact arrival time with the provider.
No alcohol and a clear head
Do not drink alcohol in the 24 hours before the test and do not take medicines that make you drowsy. If you are in doubt about a medicine, ask your doctor and tell the examiner.
Know the vehicle and trailer
Before the test, be familiar with the specific vehicle and trailer you will use: where the coupling, breakaway cable, jockey wheel, lights connector and trailer brakes are, and how the mirrors and reversing camera work.
Money or card for any fees
Check whether any test fee, vehicle hire fee or rebooking fee is payable on the day. Payment arrangements vary, so confirm with the provider in advance.
Plan the day
Re-read the test requirements and the vehicle/trailer combination rules. Practise the full coupling and uncoupling sequence out loud, including the breakaway cable, the lights check and the final tug test, until it is automatic. Do one or two full practice drives with the loaded or unloaded trailer as the test will be run, including reversing and a hill start if possible.
Check the vehicle and trailer you will use: tyre pressures and tread, lights and indicators, trailer brake operation, coupling security, breakaway cable condition, and that the trailer plate and markings are correct. Confirm the test vehicle meets the requirements for the D1/E test with the provider.
Prepare your documents and put them in one place: ID, licence, training paperwork and appointment confirmation. If anything is unclear, contact the provider now rather than on the morning of the test.
Plan the route to the test location, including traffic at that time of day, parking for a vehicle with a trailer, and a backup route. Sleep properly in the nights before the test rather than revising late.
Do a light review only: the pre-drive checks, the coupling sequence, mirror and blind-spot routine, and how you will handle roundabouts, junctions and reversing. Stop studying early and avoid alcohol.
Lay out clothing, ID, licence and paperwork. Check the weather forecast and road conditions, and confirm the meeting time and address with the provider if you have not already.
Eat a normal meal and leave earlier than you think necessary. Arrive calm and with your documents ready. Use the waiting time to settle yourself, not to cram.
If you are using a hired vehicle or trailer, inspect it before the test starts: coupling, lights, tyres and brakes. Report any defect to the provider immediately; do not start the test with a known defect.
Listen carefully to each instruction and ask for clarification if you did not understand. The examiner is assessing safe, independent driving, so make your observations obvious: mirrors, blind spots, and a final check before moving off.
Perform the coupling and uncoupling in a fixed, spoken sequence. Check the coupling is locked, the breakaway cable is attached correctly, the jockey wheel is raised and secured, the lights work and the trailer brakes release and hold. Finish with a physical tug test and say what you are doing.
Drive smoothly and leave extra space: longer braking distances, wider turns, and slower speeds on bends. Check trailer tracking in the mirrors through tight turns and when changing lanes. If you make a mistake, keep driving safely and do not panic.
For reversing, use all-round observation, get out to check if you are unsure and it is safe to do so, and correct gently. Stop if a situation becomes unsafe; stopping to assess is better than continuing blind.
Rules to check
Bring valid photo ID and your driving licence. If you cannot produce acceptable ID, the test may not go ahead. Confirm the accepted ID types with the provider in advance.
Arrive on time. Late arrival can mean the test is refused or shortened. If you are delayed, contact the provider immediately rather than simply arriving late.
Follow the examiner's instructions, but you remain responsible for the safe control of the vehicle and trailer at all times. Never take an action you believe is unsafe just because you were asked to; say why you are stopping or waiting.
No alcohol or impairing drugs before the test. If you are taking prescribed medicine that may affect your driving, tell the examiner before the test starts.
Mobile phones must be switched off or in a mode that does not disturb the test, and must not be used while driving. Ask the provider where to leave your phone if you need to.
Breaks and duration: the test includes driving and vehicle-handling elements. The exact structure and any breaks are set by the provider, so confirm what to expect rather than assuming a fixed format.
Scoring and result: the examiner assesses your driving and handling against the applicable criteria. Ask the provider in advance how the result is given (on the day or later) and what the appeal or rebooking process is; do not rely on second-hand descriptions.
If you fail or the test is stopped, you will normally need to rebook and may need further training. Ask the provider for the specific rebooking rules, fees and waiting times rather than guessing.