Practice with practical examples

The best way to prepare for the theory test is to practice with realistic tasks. Here we look at typical question types with an explanation of how to think of the right answer.

Example 1 -

• Giving way at intersections

Situation: You come to an intersection without a sign. A car is coming from the right.

Question: Who has the duty to give way?

Answer: You have a duty to give way. Without signs or other regulations, the right-hand rule applies – you must give way to traffic from the right.

Thought process: First check if there are signs, then road markings. No regulation means that the right-hand rule applies. Read more about give way and cross .

Example 2 -

• Calculation of stopping distance

Situation: You drive for 60 km/h on dry roads.

Q:** What is the stopping distance?

Remember that braking distance increases square with speed. On wet roads, the braking distance doubles.

Example 3 -

• Sign recognition

Q:** What does a round sign with a red border and the number 50 mean?

Answer: Speed limit 50 km/h. There is a prohibition sign that prohibits driving above the specified speed.

Tip: The shape of the sign tells you the category. Use sign memorization techniques(/bil/huske-teknikker-for-skilt/ “Husketeknikker for skilt”) to learn them faster.

Example 4 -

• First aid

Situation: You are first on the scene of a traffic accident. One person lies unconscious but breathing.

Question: What do you do?

Answer: Place the person in stable side position and call 113.

Order in case of accident:

1. Secure the accident site
2. Provide life-saving first aid
3. Call the emergency number 113
4. Keep monitoring the injured person

How to use practice exercises effectively

• Simulate the test – set a time limit and work your way through all the tasks without checking answers along the way
• Analyze the errors – write down what you answered incorrectly and why
• Repeat weak topics – use the summaries for quick review
• Practice with time management to get comfortable with the time frame

Further reading

• How to read theory assignments
• Summary speed and distance
• Summary of yield rules
• Summary First Aid Requirements
• Common errors on the theory test