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Key Facts: Denmark Category D1/E Minibus & Trailer Theory Test Exam

Not stated

Category Combination-Mass Cap

Current Bekendtgørelse nr. 1151/2025 D1/E definition; technical and road limits still apply

Max 3 errors

Picture Error Allowance

Færdselsstyrelsen E-Category Theory Standard

1,600 DKK

Official Test Fee

Færdselsstyrelsen Priser på kørekort

21 years

Standard Minimum Age

BEK nr 617 Bekendtgørelse om kørekort

80 km/h

Standard Motorway Limit

Danish Road Traffic Act (Færdselsloven)

0 passengers

Permitted in Trailer

Færdselsloven & BEK nr 617

Category D1/E is Denmark's minibus-plus-trailer licence category for a D1 vehicle with a trailer over 750 kg. The current licence definition has no stated 12,000 kg category ceiling; technical and road limits still apply. Candidates need D1, meet the applicable age and eligibility route, and pass visual theory and practical tests. This English single-answer bank is an adaptation, not an official format or practical simulation.

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1What is the primary vehicle combination covered by a Danish Category D1/E driving licence?
A.A minibus carrying up to 16 passengers coupled to a trailer with a maximum authorized mass exceeding 750 kg
B.A large passenger bus carrying over 16 passengers coupled to a heavy goods trailer
C.A passenger car carrying up to 8 passengers coupled to a boat trailer exceeding 750 kg
D.A medium truck carrying freight coupled to a drawbar trailer exceeding 3,500 kg
Explanation: Category D1/E entitles the holder to drive a Category D1 vehicle—designed for no more than 16 passengers excluding the driver and no longer than 8 metres—coupled to a trailer with a maximum authorized mass over 750 kg. The trailer may not be used to carry passengers.
2Does the current Danish driving-licence regulation impose a 12,000 kg category ceiling on a D1/E combination?
A.Yes, and any combination above 7,500 kg requires D/E
B.No. The current D1/E definition adds a trailer over 750 kg to a D1 vehicle without stating a 12,000 kg category cap; technical, registration, towing, axle, and road limits still apply
C.Yes, but only on motorways
D.No, so vehicle and road weight limits may be ignored
Explanation: The current Danish driving-licence order defines D1/E as a D1 towing vehicle with a trailer over 750 kg and does not state the former 12,000 kg category ceiling. A current curriculum passage still mentions 12,000 kg, but the controlling licence regulation governs entitlement. All approved tow ratings, registered masses, axle limits, dimensions, and signed road restrictions remain binding.
3May passengers ever be transported inside the trailer of a Category D1/E minibus combination on Danish public roads?
A.Yes, provided all trailer seats are equipped with certified three-point safety belts
B.Yes, but only during daylight hours and on non-motorway roads
C.No, passenger transport in a trailer coupled to a minibus is strictly prohibited
D.Yes, if an approved intercom system connects the passengers to the minibus driver
Explanation: Under the Danish Road Traffic Act (Færdselsloven) and driving licence regulations, the carriage of persons inside any trailer coupled to a bus or minibus is strictly prohibited under all circumstances. Trailers coupled to D1 vehicles are reserved solely for luggage, freight, or equipment.
4Which driving licence category must you hold as an absolute prerequisite before taking the Category D1/E driving test?
A.Category B (passenger car)
B.Category C1 (medium truck)
C.Category D1 (minibus)
D.Category B/E (car with heavy trailer)
Explanation: To obtain Category D1/E in Denmark, you must already hold a valid Category D1 minibus driving licence. The D1 licence establishes your foundational competence in passenger minibus operation before adding heavy trailer dynamics.
5What is the standard minimum age to obtain a Category D1/E driving licence in Denmark?
A.18 years in all circumstances
B.20 years for private transport
C.21 years, with an 18-year exception for approved vocational driver education
D.24 years, matching large bus Category D
Explanation: Under Bekendtgørelse om kørekort, the normal minimum age for Category D1/E is 21 years. An exception lowering the age to 18 years applies only to candidates enrolled in or having completed recognized vocational commercial driver training (erhvervschaufføruddannelse).
6What are the structural vehicle parameters defining the Category D1 tractor vehicle?
A.Constructed to carry 9 to 16 passengers plus the driver, with a maximum vehicle length of 8.00 metres
B.Constructed to carry up to 8 passengers plus the driver, with no length restrictions
C.Constructed to carry 17 to 24 passengers, with a maximum vehicle length of 10.00 metres
D.Any passenger vehicle with an unladen weight exceeding 5,000 kg regardless of seating capacity
Explanation: Category D1 specifies motor vehicles designed and constructed for the carriage of more than 8 but not more than 16 passengers in addition to the driver, with a maximum length not exceeding 8.00 metres. Exceeding 16 passengers or 8 metres places the vehicle in full Category D.
7What is the maximum allowed overall length for a Category D1/E minibus and trailer combination on Danish public roads?
A.12.00 metres
B.15.00 metres
C.18.75 metres
D.25.25 metres
Explanation: Under the Danish Vehicle Dimensions Executive Order (Dimensionsbekendtgørelsen), the general maximum length for a vehicle combination consisting of a motor vehicle and a trailer is 18.75 metres. Even though the D1 minibus cannot exceed 8.00 metres, the combined road train can span up to 18.75 metres including drawbar and trailer.
8What is the general maximum width permitted for both the minibus and the trailer in a Category D1/E combination?
A.2.20 metres
B.2.55 metres (2.60 metres for temperature-controlled refrigerated superstructures)
C.2.75 metres across wheel arches
D.3.00 metres provided wide-load markers are mounted
Explanation: Danish vehicle regulations specify a maximum vehicle and trailer width of 2.55 metres. For specialized refrigerated bodies with thick insulated walls (temperature-controlled superstructures), the maximum allowable width is 2.60 metres.
9What is the general maximum height permitted for a minibus and its towed trailer on Danish roads?
A.3.80 metres
B.4.00 metres
C.4.10 metres
D.4.50 metres
Explanation: Under Danish national traffic rules, the general maximum height for any vehicle with or without load is 4.10 metres. Drivers must always monitor bridge clearance warning signs, as international standard European clearances are often signed at 4.00 metres.
10A D1 minibus is registered to tow at most 3,500 kg, but a proposed trailer has a maximum authorized mass of 4,000 kg. Does D1/E entitlement alone make that combination lawful?
A.Yes, because D1/E removes all technical towing limits
B.Yes, if the trailer is empty
C.No. The combination must comply with the minibus's approved towing capacity and all registration and weight limits
D.Yes, whenever the road speed is below 50 km/h
Explanation: A driving-licence category establishes driver entitlement, not a higher technical tow rating. The proposed trailer exceeds the minibus's registered 3,500 kg towing capacity, so D1/E alone does not make the combination lawful. The registration certificates, coupling limits, actual loads, axle limits, and road restrictions must all be satisfied.

About the Denmark Category D1/E Minibus & Trailer Theory Test Exam

Category D1/E covers a Category D1 vehicle—designed for no more than 16 passengers excluding the driver and no longer than 8 metres—coupled to a trailer with a maximum authorized mass over 750 kg. The current controlling licence order does not state a 12,000 kg D1/E category ceiling, although the May 2026 teaching plan retains that figure; vehicle, coupling, towing, axle, registration, dimension, and road limits remain binding. Candidates take a dedicated theory test and practical test covering coupling, safety checks, prescribed reversing and kerb positioning, and road driving.

Assessment

The official Danish E-category trailer examination is a 15-minute visual test allowing errors in no more than 3 picture situations, followed by a practical test covering coupling, vehicle checks, the prescribed reversing curve and kerb stop, and road driving. This English 100-item single-answer bank is a study adaptation, not an official translation or format simulation.

Time Limit

Official theory examination lasts approximately 15 minutes

Passing Score

Errors allowed in at most 3 picture situations

Exam Fee

1,600 DKK official test fee paid to Færdselsstyrelsen (driving school tuition, medical certificate, and photo are separate) (Færdselsstyrelsen (Danish Road Traffic Authority) with booking through Borgerservice and Koreprovebooking.dk)

Denmark Category D1/E Minibus & Trailer Theory Test Exam Content Outline

15% of question bank

D1/E Combination Dimensions & Weight Limits

Current D1 vehicle specifications, trailers over 750 kg, the absence of a stated 12,000 kg cap in the controlling current licence definition, approved towing and axle limits, and the ban on carrying passengers in trailers

20% of question bank

Couplings, Drawbars & Electrical Connections

Ball couplings (50 mm), heavy-duty pin couplings, safety breakaway cable (sprængwire) attachment points, electrical plugs (7-pin and 13-pin), triangular rear reflectors, side marker lighting, and mandatory coupling checks

15% of question bank

Trailer Braking Systems & ABS/EBS

Mechanical overrun brakes (påløbsbremse), hydraulic and continuous two-line pneumatic systems, anti-jackknife technology, ISO 7638 EBS connections, and parking brake performance on steep grades

15% of question bank

Minibus Combination Dynamics & Aerodynamics

Off-tracking of trailer wheels during turns, tail-swing from the minibus rear overhang, high-sided luggage trailer susceptibility to side winds, snaking oscillation triggers, and stabilization techniques

15% of question bank

Luggage Securing, Nose Weight & Weight Distribution

Vertical coupling load (kugletryk) calculation, avoiding rear-heavy trailer loading, EN 12195 cargo securing factors (0.8g forward, 0.5g lateral/rear), lashing equipment, and roof rack loading vs trailer carriage

10% of question bank

Manoeuvring, Reversing & Banksmen Procedures

Counter-steering initial inputs when reversing trailers, corner reversing using pivot points, eliminating mirror blind spots, standard banksman hand gestures, and driver duties when sightlines are broken

10% of question bank

Traffic Rules, Speed Limits & EU Driver Regulations

Danish combination speed limits, including the 80 km/h maximum for a bus towing a registered trailer with no Tempo 100 exception; motorway lane restrictions; current EU passenger driving-and-rest rules; tachograph duties; and passenger safety

How to Pass the Denmark Category D1/E Minibus & Trailer Theory Test Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: Errors allowed in at most 3 picture situations
  • Assessment: The official Danish E-category trailer examination is a 15-minute visual test allowing errors in no more than 3 picture situations, followed by a practical test covering coupling, vehicle checks, the prescribed reversing curve and kerb stop, and road driving. This English 100-item single-answer bank is a study adaptation, not an official translation or format simulation.
  • Time limit: Official theory examination lasts approximately 15 minutes
  • Exam fee: 1,600 DKK official test fee paid to Færdselsstyrelsen (driving school tuition, medical certificate, and photo are separate)

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

Denmark Category D1/E Minibus & Trailer Theory Test Study Tips from Top Performers

1Master the current D1/E boundaries: no more than 16 passengers excluding the driver, maximum 8 m D1 vehicle length, trailer over 750 kg, no passengers in the trailer, and no stated 12,000 kg cap in the controlling current licence definition.
2Thoroughly understand coupling safety: know the difference between 50 mm ball and pin couplings, ensure the breakaway cable (sprængwire) is connected to a dedicated chassis eyelet rather than loosely looped over the towball, and know how to test the connection by jacking up the drawbar.
3Memorize braking principles: differentiate between inertia overrun brakes (påløbsbremser) limited to 3,500 kg trailers and continuous two-line pneumatic or hydraulic systems, and understand how trailer EBS prevents jackknifing during emergency stops.
4Understand dynamic forces: revise trailer snaking (slingren) causes and correct recovery actions (gentle throttle release and straight-line bus braking—never acceleration), high-sided box trailer crosswind risks on Danish bridges, and off-tracking curves.
5Review cargo securing and weight distribution: remember that positive nose weight (kugletryk) within specified vehicle and trailer limits is vital for stability, and apply the EN 12195 standard requiring restraint against 0.8g forward and 0.5g sideways and rearward forces.

Frequently Asked Questions

What vehicles can I drive with a Danish Category D1/E licence?

Category D1/E permits a Category D1 vehicle—designed for no more than 16 passengers excluding the driver and no longer than 8 metres—to tow a trailer with a maximum authorized mass over 750 kg. The current controlling licence definition states no 12,000 kg category ceiling; every technical, registration, towing, axle, dimension, and road limit still applies, and passengers may not ride in the trailer.

May passengers ever be transported in the trailer of a Category D1/E combination?

No. Under Danish traffic legislation (Færdselsloven) and BEK nr 617, the carriage of persons in a trailer coupled to a bus or minibus is strictly prohibited under all circumstances. Trailers attached to D1 vehicles are reserved exclusively for luggage, sports equipment, musical instruments, freight, or specialized equipment.

What is the minimum age and prerequisite licence for Category D1/E in Denmark?

Applicants must already hold a valid Category D1 minibus licence. The standard minimum age is 21 years. However, candidates enrolled in qualifying certified vocational driver training programmes (erhvervschaufføruddannelse) can obtain the category at age 18.

What is the structure of the official Category D1/E theory examination?

The official theory test follows the Danish E-category trailer syllabus administered by Færdselsstyrelsen. It is a visual, image-based digital test lasting approximately 15 minutes, presenting traffic and technical situations with multiple statements. To pass, errors are allowed in no more than 3 picture situations.

How does this 100-question English question bank relate to the official test?

This 100-question bank is an English study adaptation designed to thoroughly prepare candidates for the theoretical principles, technical rules, weight calculations, coupling protocols, and legal frameworks mandated by Færdselsstyrelsen. While the official exam uses image-based scenario slides with multiple sub-questions, this bank adapts each core learning objective into a rigorous single-best-answer format.

What speed limits apply to a Category D1/E combination in Denmark?

The general limit in a built-up area is 50 km/h unless signed otherwise. A bus towing a registered trailer is limited to 80 km/h outside built-up areas and on motorways. Tempo 100 registration does not create a 100 km/h exception for a bus-and-registered-trailer combination.

What is the official test fee for Category D1/E in Denmark?

Færdselsstyrelsen's current fee table lists 1,600 DKK for the D1/E driving test. Mandatory instruction, medical certification, photographs, and test-vehicle costs are separate.

How long is the theory test valid once passed?

Under Danish regulations, candidates must take and pass the practical driving test no later than 18 months after passing the theory test. If the practical test is not completed within 18 months, a new theory test must be passed.