Catalogue question 268 · Question catalogue in force since 2024-07-01
A young woman wants to get her driving licence. She is afraid of the test because her native language is not German. What is correct?
- She must live in Germany for at least ten years before she can get a driving licence.
- If she does not know German, she is not allowed to have a driving licence.
- She must take the driving licence in the country where her language is spoken.
- She may possibly take the theory test in her native language. There are more than ten languages to choose from. Correct
Why — for every option
- A — There is no ten-year residence requirement for obtaining a driving licence in Germany.
- B — German language skills are not a legal requirement for a driving licence; the theory test can be taken in several languages.
- C — The driving licence can be obtained in Germany regardless of native language — moving to the country of origin is not necessary.
- D — Correct: the theoretical driving test in Germany can be taken in numerous foreign languages (well over ten), which considerably eases access.
Source: www.bundesregierung.de
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