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Key Facts: Austria Theory F Exam

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Main questions in Modul F under FSG-PV

FSG-PV § 1

3.5 m

Maximum front implement overhang without attendant/mirrors

KFG 1967

50 km/h

Maximum design speed for Category F tractors

FSG § 2

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Passing score required on Modul F

FSG-PV § 1

30 min

Time limit per theory-test module

FSG-PV § 1

EUR 11

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Prepare for the 2026 Austrian Category F tractor theory test with 100 verified practice questions. Covers Modul F content: tractor speed limits (10/25/40/50 km/h), agricultural trailer braking, implement front overhang (>3.5 m rule), PTO safety, wide implement marking (>2.55 m/3.0 m), road cleaning duties, and FSG-PV exam logistics.

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1What is the maximum design speed (bauartbedingte Höchstgeschwindigkeit) permitted for tractors (Zugmaschinen) under Austrian driving licence Category F?
A.50 km/h
B.40 km/h
C.60 km/h
D.30 km/h
Explanation: According to FSG § 2 Abs. 1 Z 15, Austrian driving licence Category F entitles the holder to drive tractors (Zugmaschinen) with a maximum design speed not exceeding 50 km/h. Tractors with a design speed exceeding 50 km/h require a commercial lorry licence such as Category C1 or C.
2What is the minimum age required in Austria to obtain a Category F driving licence for agricultural and forestry purposes?
A.15 years
B.16 years
C.17 years
D.18 years
Explanation: Under FSG § 6 Abs. 1 Z 11, Category F may be issued from the completed 18th year of age (lit. b) or, under lit. a, already from the completed 16th year. The earlier route is restricted to landwirtschaftliche Fahrzeuge, requires proof of the necessary mental and physical maturity, and may carry conditions or time, place and subject-matter restrictions imposed by the authority.
3Which statement accurately describes the territorial validity of an Austrian Category F driving licence?
A.It is an EU-harmonised category automatically valid in all 27 European Union member states
B.It is valid worldwide without any international driving permit or restriction
C.It is a national licence valid only within Austria, unless another country has a specific bilateral recognition agreement
D.It is valid only within the Austrian federal province (Bundesland) where the exam was taken
Explanation: Category F is a national category defined under Austrian law (FSG § 2) and is not part of the harmonised EU driving licence categories set by Directive 2006/126/EC. Consequently, it is valid only within Austria unless a foreign state explicitly recognises Austrian national categories through bilateral treaties.
4How is a tractor (Zugmaschine) legally defined under KFG 1967 § 2 Abs. 1 Z 3?
A.A motor vehicle constructed exclusively for transporting heavy bulk goods on public highways
B.A self-propelled machine with permanently attached tools that cannot tow any trailers
C.Any four-wheeled passenger vehicle equipped with all-wheel drive
D.A motor vehicle constructed primarily to tow trailers, machinery, or tools, and only secondarily for carrying goods or persons
Explanation: KFG 1967 § 2 Abs. 1 Z 3 defines a Zugmaschine as a motor vehicle intended primarily for pulling trailers, interchangeable towed equipment, or agricultural implements, and only secondarily suitable for carrying goods on a small loading platform.
5Which of the following vehicles qualifies as a self-propelled agricultural machine (selbstfahrende Arbeitsmaschine) under KFG 1967?
A.A combine harvester (Mähdrescher) with a design speed up to 50 km/h
B.A standard farm tractor towing a grain tipping trailer
C.A commercial flatbed truck carrying round bales of hay
D.A four-wheel-drive pickup truck used on a forestry estate
Explanation: Under KFG 1967 § 2 Abs. 1 Z 21, a selbstfahrende Arbeitsmaschine is a motor vehicle permanently designed and built to perform work (such as harvesting or mowing) rather than carrying freight or passengers. A combine harvester is a classic self-propelled working machine covered by Category F up to 50 km/h.
6What is a motor cart (Motorkarren) under Austrian vehicle regulations?
A.A passenger sports car with an engine displacement of less than 1,000 cc
B.A motor vehicle designed for carrying loads or operating attachments in agriculture and forestry, with a design speed up to 50 km/h
C.An electric bicycle with pedal assistance up to 25 km/h
D.A heavy articulated lorry used for international refrigerated transit
Explanation: KFG 1967 § 2 Abs. 1 Z 4 defines a Motorkarren as a motor vehicle specifically designed with a payload platform for agricultural, forestry, or municipal transport, having a design speed of up to 50 km/h. Category F licence holders are authorised to drive them under FSG § 2.
7Does an Austrian Category F driving licence entitle the holder to operate industrial forklift trucks (Flurförderzeuge / Hubkarren) with a design speed up to 50 km/h on public roads?
A.No, forklifts can only ever be driven with a Category D passenger transport licence
B.No, industrial trucks require an unrestricted Category A motorcycle licence
C.Yes, industrial trucks, transport carts, and forklifts with a design speed up to 50 km/h are included in Category F
D.Yes, but only if the forklift has a design speed exceeding 80 km/h
Explanation: FSG § 2 Abs. 1 Z 15 defines Category F by vehicle type rather than by trade name: it lists Zugmaschinen, Motorkarren, selbstfahrende Arbeitsmaschinen, landwirtschaftliche selbstfahrende Arbeitsmaschinen and Transportkarren, each with a Bauartgeschwindigkeit of not more than 50 km/h, plus certain Einachszugmaschinen and Sonderkraftfahrzeuge. A works forklift used on public roads falls under Category F through those statutory terms — as a selbstfahrende Arbeitsmaschine or a Transportkarren — rather than under any separate mention of 'Flurförderzeuge'. Separate employer training under worker protection rules still applies on the works site.
8Can a 16-year-old holder of an Austrian Category F licence drive a four-wheeled light motor vehicle (Microcar / Mopedauto / Vierrädriges Leichtkraftfahrzeug)?
A.No, light motor vehicles can only be driven with a full Category C commercial licence
B.No, light motor vehicles require the driver to be at least 24 years old
C.Yes, but only when accompanied by a licensed driving instructor at all times
D.Yes, Category F includes four-wheeled light motor vehicles once the holder has reached the age of 16
Explanation: The entitlement comes through the Category AM equivalence, not through the Category F vehicle list itself. FSG § 2 Abs. 3 Z 7 provides that the licence for each of the classes in Abs. 1 Z 2 to Z 15 — which includes Category F at Z 15 — also carries the licence for Category AM, and Category AM covers Motorfahrräder and vierrädrige Leichtkraftfahrzeuge (Abs. 1 Z 1).
9What is an agricultural transport cart (landwirtschaftlicher Transportkarren) and what is its maximum design speed under Category F?
A.A specialised motor vehicle with an integrated loading bed used in agriculture/forestry, limited to a design speed of 50 km/h
B.A high-speed motorway transporter with a design speed of 100 km/h
C.A tracked military tank converted for civilian wood clearing with unlimited speed
D.A non-motorised handcart pulled by horses
Explanation: Under KFG 1967 and FSG § 2, a landwirtschaftlicher Transportkarren is a motorised utility vehicle specifically outfitted for agricultural and forestry haulage, included within Category F provided its design speed does not exceed 50 km/h.
10Under what condition may a 16-year-old Category F licence holder drive agricultural tractors in Austria?
A.The driver may only drive on private racing tracks
B.The vehicle must be used for agricultural or forestry purposes (Land- und Forstwirtschaft)
C.The driver may only drive between midnight and 04:00 am
D.The tractor must carry at least six passengers at all times
Explanation: Under FSG § 6 Abs. 1 Z 11 lit. a, the Category F licence issued from the completed 16th year is limited to landwirtschaftliche Fahrzeuge and depends on proof of the necessary mental and physical maturity. The authority may attach further conditions or time, place and subject-matter restrictions. From the completed 18th year (lit. b) the licence is issued without that restriction.

About the Austria Theory F Exam

The Austrian Category F driving theory exam is the computer-based assessment for operating tractors (Zugmaschinen), motorkarren, self-propelled agricultural machines (selbstfahrende Arbeitsmaschinen), transport carts, and industrial trucks up to 50 km/h. Regulated by the Fahrpruefungsverordnung (FSG-PV) and Kraftfahrgesetz (KFG 1967), the test covers agricultural speed limits (10 km/h, 25 km/h, 40 km/h, 50 km/h), vehicle dimensions (2.55 m standard width, up to 3.00 m with warning markers), front overhang rules (implements extending >3.5 m from the steering wheel centre require a guide person or mirror system), PTO (Zapfwelle) and hydraulic safety, agricultural trailer towing and braking systems (unbraked, overrun, pneumatic), differential lock usage on tarmac, and legal duties when moving from muddy fields onto public roads.

Assessment

The theory test is taken as a computer-based multiple-choice examination at a driving school (FSG-PV § 1 Abs. 2). It consists of the class-specific Modul F and, for a first-time applicant for any class other than AM, the Grundwissen module (GW) as well; a candidate who already holds another licence sits only Modul F. Each module is assessed as an examination in its own right, so a failed module is the only one repeated. FSG-PV § 1 Abs. 3 lists the complete catalogue as GW, A, B, C, D, BE, E and F, and Modul F serves Category F.

Time Limit

30 minutes per module

Passing Score

At least 80% of the maximum possible points in each module

Exam Fee

EUR 11 for the first attempt for one class; EUR 16.50 for two classes (Authorised Austrian driving schools and licensing authorities under the Fahrpruefungsverordnung)

Austria Theory F Exam Content Outline

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Scope & Vehicle Classifications

Definition of tractors (Zugmaschinen), motorkarren (up to 40 km/h), self-propelled agricultural machines, transport carts, quad/ATV conversions to tractor, maximum design speeds up to 50 km/h.

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Agricultural Speeds & Road Regulations

Default speed limits for agricultural vehicles, speed plate requirements (10, 25, 40, 50 km/h), prohibition on motorways and motor-roads (Autobahn/Autostrasse requires min 60 km/h design speed), priority rules.

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Trailer Towing & Agricultural Brakes

Towing single and twin agricultural trailers, unbraked towing limits, overrun brakes (Auflaufbremse up to 8,000 kg per axle or vehicle, max 25/40 km/h), pneumatic dual-line brakes, breakaway safety chains/cables.

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Attached Implements & Overhang Regulations

Front overhang limit (distance from front edge of implement to centre of steering wheel >3.5 m requires an attendant/guide or certified camera/mirror system), width limits (>2.55 m up to 3.0 m requires warning panels and lighting), rear lighting bars.

10%

PTO, Hydraulics & Tractor Safety

Power take-off (Zapfwelle) protective shield, PTO shaft overlap, hydraulic hose maintenance, ROPS safety cab/roll bar, avoiding differential lock engagement on paved roads.

10%

Field-to-Road Transition & Hazard Prevention

Statutory duty to clean heavy mud from tractor tyres before driving on asphalt (StVO § 92), rollover risk on slopes, ballast weights for steering control, prohibition of carrying unseated passengers on mudguards.

How to Pass the Austria Theory F Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: At least 80% of the maximum possible points in each module
  • Assessment: The theory test is taken as a computer-based multiple-choice examination at a driving school (FSG-PV § 1 Abs. 2). It consists of the class-specific Modul F and, for a first-time applicant for any class other than AM, the Grundwissen module (GW) as well; a candidate who already holds another licence sits only Modul F. Each module is assessed as an examination in its own right, so a failed module is the only one repeated. FSG-PV § 1 Abs. 3 lists the complete catalogue as GW, A, B, C, D, BE, E and F, and Modul F serves Category F.
  • Time limit: 30 minutes per module
  • Exam fee: EUR 11 for the first attempt for one class; EUR 16.50 for two classes

Keys to Passing

  • Work through all 100 available questions
  • Review every answer and explanation
  • Track weak areas and revisit them
  • Use our AI tutor for tough concepts

Austria Theory F Study Tips from Top Performers

1Memorize the 3.5-metre front overhang rule: when an attached implement extends more than 3.5 m ahead of the steering wheel center, an attendant or certified mirror/camera system is mandatory at junctions.
2Understand agricultural trailer brake categories: unbraked (strict unladen weight limits), overrun-braked (Auflaufbremse up to 8 tonnes at 25 km/h or 40 km/h with reverse automatic), and dual-line compressed air brakes.
3Learn implement width thresholds: standard width is 2.55 m; implements between 2.55 m and 3.00 m require red-white warning panels and side-marker lights; over 3.00 m requires special permit.
4Review PTO (Zapfwelle) safety: always ensure the PTO guard tube is secured with anti-rotation chains and the engine is turned off before connecting or clearing implements.
5Remember tractor speed plate rules: agricultural vehicles with design speeds ≤10, 25, 40, or 50 km/h must display corresponding circular speed rating plates on the rear.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is covered on the Austrian Category F theory test?

Category F tests agricultural tractor and machinery operations: vehicle definitions, speed ratings (10/25/40/50 km/h), agricultural trailer brakes, implement overhangs (>3.5 m rule), PTO safety, and road cleaning duties.

What vehicles can I drive with an Austrian Category F licence?

Category F permits driving tractors (Zugmaschinen), motorkarren, self-propelled agricultural and forestry machinery, transport carts, and industrial trucks with design speeds up to 50 km/h, plus agricultural trailers.

What is the front overhang rule for agricultural implements in Austria?

Under Austrian regulations, if the distance from the front edge of an attached implement to the center of the tractor's steering wheel exceeds 3.5 metres, the driver must use an approved front camera/mirror system or have an attendant (Einweiser) guide the vehicle at blind junctions.

Can tractors drive on Austrian motorways (Autobahnen)?

No. Under Austrian StVO § 46, only motor vehicles capable of maintaining a minimum design speed of at least 60 km/h may use Autobahnen or Autostrassen. Standard Category F tractors are not permitted.

What is the legal duty regarding mud on tractor tyres?

Under StVO § 92, drivers must clean excessive mud and soil from tractor tyres and implements before entering paved public roads, or immediately clean the road if contaminated, to prevent hazardous slippery conditions for other traffic.