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Key Facts: Swiss Theory B Exam

50

Official theory-test questions

asa

150

Maximum points

asa

15

Maximum error points

asa

45 min

Theory-test time

asa, Zurich, Vaud

CHF 30-40

ch.ch estimated theory-test cost

ch.ch

24 months

Vaud category B learner-permit validity

Etat de Vaud

For 2026, asa lists Switzerland's category B/A/A1 basic theory test as 50 multiple-response questions, 150 maximum points, 15 maximum error points and 45 minutes. The basic theory test is offered in German, French, Italian and English according to Zurich and Vaud. Fees are cantonal: ch.ch estimates CHF 30-40, Vaud lists CHF 40, and Geneva lists CHF 70 for up to three theory attempts in 12 months. After passing, category B learners move to supervised driving, the 8-hour traffic-skills course, the practical test, a three-year probationary licence, and a one-day refresher course within 12 months.

Sample Swiss Theory B Practice Questions

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1What is the official asa format for the Swiss category B/A/A1 basic theory test?
A.50 multiple-response questions in 45 minutes
B.40 single-choice questions in 60 minutes
C.30 questions with 3 maximum error points
D.70 image questions with a 30-minute limit
Explanation: asa lists category B, A and A1 as a multiple-response theory test with 50 questions, 150 maximum points, 15 maximum error points and 45 minutes.
2For the official Swiss category B theory test, what is the maximum number of error points allowed?
A.5 error points
B.10 error points
C.15 error points
D.25 error points
Explanation: asa lists 15 as the maximum number of error points for the category B/A/A1 basic theory test. The test has 150 maximum points.
3How many maximum points does asa list for the category B/A/A1 theory test?
A.50 points
B.90 points
C.120 points
D.150 points
Explanation: The category B/A/A1 basic theory test is scored out of 150 maximum points. That is why the official pass condition is expressed as maximum error points.
4Why are these practice questions written with one correct answer when the official Swiss test is multiple-response?
A.Because this site schema supports one correct answer, while the official logistics are still multiple-response
B.Because asa changed category B to single-choice for 2026
C.Because Swiss theory questions never have more than one safe action
D.Because only cantonal exams outside Zurich are multiple-response
Explanation: The official Swiss category B test is multiple-response. This practice bank uses single-best-answer wording because the site question schema stores one correct answer index.
5Which language set is listed by Zurich and Vaud for the basic theory test including category B?
A.German, French, Italian and English
B.German only
C.French and English only
D.German, Spanish, Portuguese and English
Explanation: Zurich and Vaud list the basic theory test in German, French, Italian and English. Candidates should still check the details with their own canton.
6Which statement best describes Swiss category B theory-test fees?
A.They vary by canton, so candidates must check their cantonal road traffic office
B.They are exactly CHF 10 everywhere in Switzerland
C.They are paid only after the practical test
D.They are set by the driving instructor, not the canton
Explanation: Theory-test fees are cantonal. ch.ch gives an estimate, while Vaud and Geneva publish different fee structures on official cantonal pages.
7What does ch.ch estimate for the theory-test cost when listing typical Swiss driving-licence costs?
A.CHF 30 to 40
B.CHF 3 to 4
C.CHF 300 to 400
D.No fee in any canton
Explanation: ch.ch lists the theory test among typical licence costs and estimates CHF 30 to 40. Actual fees can differ by canton.
8What happens in Zurich after passing the motor-vehicle theory test for category B?
A.The learner permit is sent by post and is needed for practical driving training
B.The full driving licence is issued immediately without a practical test
C.The candidate must retake the theory test the same day
D.The candidate may drive alone on motorways as a learner
Explanation: Zurich states that after passing a motor-vehicle theory test, the learner permit is sent by post. The learner permit is then used for practical training.
9According to Zurich, how long must a candidate normally wait before retaking a failed motor-vehicle theory test?
A.At least one day
B.At least one month
C.Exactly six months
D.No retake is allowed
Explanation: Zurich states that after failing the motor-vehicle theory test, a candidate must wait at least one day before coming again to a test location.
10What does Vaud state about the validity of a passed theory exam since 2021?
A.It has unlimited validity
B.It expires after 30 days
C.It is valid only until midnight on test day
D.It is valid only in French-speaking cantons
Explanation: Vaud states that the theory exam has unlimited validity since 2021. Learner permits and other steps can still have their own validity limits.

About the Swiss Theory B Exam

The Switzerland category B driving theory test is the basic theory exam required before the learner-permit and practical-test route for ordinary passenger cars. asa lists the category B/A/A1 theory exam as 50 multiple-response questions, 150 maximum points, 15 maximum error points and 45 minutes. Cantonal pages show the basic theory test is available in German, French, Italian and English, with fees and appointment rules set by the canton. Category B covers motor vehicles up to 3,500 kg with up to eight passenger seats, plus trailer combinations within category B limits. Study should cover Swiss signs and signals, priority, speed, motorways, tunnels, level crossings, cyclists and e-bikes, pedestrians, vehicle condition, lights, alcohol and drugs, fatigue, environmental driving, learner-drive rules and defensive hazard management.

Exam sponsor: Cantonal road traffic offices in Switzerland using asa theory-test standards. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.

Assessment

50 computer-based multiple-response questions for the basic theory test used for categories A, A1 and B. asa lists 150 maximum points and 15 maximum error points.

Time Limit

45 minutes

Passing Score

Maximum 15 error points out of 150 possible points

Exam / Certification Fees

Varies by canton. ch.ch estimates CHF 30-40; Vaud lists CHF 40 for the collective basic theory exam; Geneva lists CHF 70 for up to three theory-test attempts within 12 months.

Exam sponsor website

Reported exam pass rate: Not published in the official sources opened for this question bank. Official pages verified format, timing, scoring, language options, fees and licence workflow, but did not publish a national category B pass rate. Exam sponsor website

Fees, eligibility, and exam policies can change. Confirm them with the exam sponsor before applying or paying.

Our practice resources: topics covered

We aim to reflect publicly available exam outlines and topic information in our study resources. Coverage, format, and difficulty may differ from the actual exam, and we cannot guarantee that every detail is accurate or current. Confirm exam requirements, fees, and policies with the official exam sponsor.

Official format

Exam Logistics

50 multiple-response questions, 150 points, 15 maximum error points, 45 minutes, German/French/Italian/English language options, cantonal booking rules, fees, retakes, and theory validity.

Licence workflow

Learner Permit and Category B Scope

First-aid and learner-application steps, category B vehicle and trailer limits, learner-drive accompaniment, L plate, 12-month learning period before age 20, traffic-skills course, practical test and probationary licence.

Core traffic knowledge

Signs, Signals and Markings

Swiss regulatory, warning, priority and information signs; traffic lights; lane-control signals; road markings; bus and cycle facilities; yellow-orange roadwork markings; stop and give-way controls.

Core traffic knowledge

Priority and Vulnerable Users

Priority to the right where no higher rule applies, priority roads, trams, buses, roundabouts, pedestrian crossings, cycle lanes, e-bikes, children, elderly pedestrians, blind spots and turning conflicts.

Core traffic knowledge

Speed, Road Types and Emergencies

Default Swiss speed limits, safe speed choice, motorways and expressways, motorway entry and exit, zipper merge, emergency corridor, tunnels, level crossings, breakdown triangle, accidents and roadworks.

Core traffic knowledge

Fitness, Vehicle Safety and Environment

Alcohol limits including near-zero rules for learners and new drivers, drugs, medicines, fatigue, distraction, seat belts, child restraints, tyres, brakes, lights, loads, eco-driving and defensive anticipation.

Preparing for the Swiss Theory B Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: Maximum 15 error points out of 150 possible points
  • Assessment: 50 computer-based multiple-response questions for the basic theory test used for categories A, A1 and B. asa lists 150 maximum points and 15 maximum error points.
  • Time limit: 45 minutes
  • Exam / certification fees: Varies by canton. ch.ch estimates CHF 30-40; Vaud lists CHF 40 for the collective basic theory exam; Geneva lists CHF 70 for up to three theory-test attempts within 12 months. Official sources

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Swiss Theory B: Suggested Study Strategy

1Memorize the official format first: 50 questions, multiple-response, 150 points, maximum 15 error points and 45 minutes.
2Study signs and priority as scenarios. In Swiss questions, a stop sign, give-way sign, priority-road sign, tram, pedestrian crossing or cycle lane can override a simple right-before-left answer.
3Practise default speed limits together: 50 km/h in built-up areas, 80 km/h outside built-up areas, 100 km/h on expressways and 120 km/h on motorways unless signs say otherwise.
4Review motorway and tunnel conduct as a block: entry traffic yields to motorway traffic, signal before exits, create emergency corridors in queues, use dipped headlights in tunnels, keep distance and never turn around.
5Treat vulnerable-road-user questions conservatively. Slow early for children, elderly pedestrians, cyclists, e-bikes, blind spots, parked vehicles, dooring risks and turning conflicts.
6Connect licence workflow with test-day facts: first aid, learner application, theory test, learner permit, supervised driving, 8-hour traffic-skills course, practical test, probationary licence and refresher course.
7Use official and cantonal sources for logistics because fees, appointment rules and accessibility arrangements vary by canton.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many questions are on the Swiss category B theory test?

asa lists the category B/A/A1 theory test as 50 multiple-response questions.

What score do I need to pass?

asa lists 150 maximum points and 15 maximum error points for category B/A/A1. That means a candidate must stay within the 15-error-point limit.

How long is the category B theory test?

asa and cantonal pages list 45 minutes for the basic category B/A/A1 theory test.

Which languages are available?

Zurich and Vaud list the basic theory test in German, French, Italian and English. Availability and support arrangements should be checked with the candidate's canton.

How much does the Swiss theory test cost?

Fees vary by canton. ch.ch estimates CHF 30-40, Vaud lists CHF 40 for the collective basic theory exam, and Geneva lists CHF 70 for up to three theory-test attempts within 12 months.

How long is the passed theory test valid?

Vaud states that the theory exam has unlimited validity since 2021. Category B learner permits are still time-limited; Vaud lists 24 months for cars.

Is this practice bank multiple-response like the official test?

The official Swiss category B test is multiple-response. This site's schema supports one correct answer, so these practice questions are written as single-best-answer items while keeping the official logistics clear.