EUROPE | FINAL EXAM 2 — PRACTICE TEST |
GRADE BOOST MATERIAL 2026/2027.
DOMAIN 1: GERMAN TRAFFIC LAWS, SIGNS & RIGHT-OF-WAY (12 Questions)
Question 1
You approach an uncontrolled intersection in a German residential area. There are no traffic
signs, no traffic signals, and no police officer directing traffic. A vehicle is approaching from
your right at the same time you intend to proceed straight through the intersection. According
to German StVO regulations, who has the right-of-way?
A. You have the right-of-way because you are proceeding straight and the other vehicle has
not yet entered the intersection
B. The vehicle approaching from your right has the absolute right-of-way under the "Right
Before Left" (Rechts vor Links) rule
C. You have the right-of-way because you arrived at the intersection first
D. The vehicle approaching from your right must yield to you because your road is wider
Correct Answer: B — At uncontrolled intersections without signs or signals, the vehicle
approaching from the right has absolute priority under the "Right Before Left" rule, regardless
of who arrived first or the width of the roads .
Question 2
You are driving on a through-road in Germany and approach a T-intersection. There are no
traffic signs or signals controlling the intersection. A vehicle is approaching from the right on
the road that forms the top of the "T." According to German traffic law, what is your correct
action?
A. Proceed through the intersection because you are on the through-road and have priority
B. Stop and yield to the vehicle from the right, as the "Right Before Left" rule applies even at
T-intersections
C. Honk your horn to alert the other driver and proceed with caution
D. Flash your headlights to establish your right-of-way as the through-traffic
,Correct Answer: B — Unlike U.S. traffic rules where through-traffic typically has priority at T-
intersections, German StVO requires you to yield to traffic from the right even when you are
on the through-road, provided there are no priority signs .
Question 3
At an uncontrolled four-way intersection in Germany, four vehicles arrive simultaneously from
all four directions. Each driver has a vehicle to their right. According to the "Right Before Left"
rule and proper German driving procedure, how is this situation resolved?
A. All four vehicles should proceed simultaneously since no one has clear priority
B. The largest vehicle proceeds first, followed by the others in descending size order
C. One driver must voluntarily yield their right-of-way and signal the vehicle on their left to
proceed first
D. The vehicle facing north always has priority in a four-way tie
Correct Answer: C — When each vehicle has another to its right, the situation creates a
deadlock. One driver must renounce their right-of-way and can only signal the vehicle on their
left to proceed, as that vehicle does not have priority over them .
Question 4
You are driving in a German "30-Zone" (Tempo 30 zone) in a residential area. You approach an
intersection with no traffic signs or signals. According to German StVO regulations, which
statement is TRUE regarding the application of the "Right Before Left" rule?
A. The "Right Before Left" rule does not apply in 30-Zones; all traffic must stop at every
intersection
B. The "Right Before Left" rule applies automatically in 30-Zones unless specific priority signs
are posted
C. The "Right Before Left" rule only applies in 30-Zones during daylight hours
D. In 30-Zones, pedestrians always have priority over vehicles regardless of direction
Correct Answer: B — In 30 km/h zones, the "Right Before Left" rule applies automatically at
all intersections unless other signs designate different priority rules. This is a common
scenario in residential areas .
Sub-Topic: Priority Road Sign Identification (3 Questions)
Question 5
, You see a yellow diamond-shaped sign with a white border while driving in Germany. What
does this sign indicate?
A. You are approaching a construction zone and must reduce speed to 30 km/h
B. You are on a Priority Road (Vorfahrtstraße) and have the right-of-way at all upcoming
intersections until cancelled
C. You must yield to all cross-traffic at the next intersection only
D. The road ahead is restricted to priority vehicles such as buses and emergency services
Correct Answer: B — The yellow diamond with white border (Sign 306) indicates you are on a
Priority Road, meaning you have the right-of-way at all coming intersections until the priority
is cancelled by the end-of-priority sign (Sign 307) .
Question 6
You have been driving on a Priority Road in Germany and see a sign that cancels the priority
status. What does this cancellation sign look like?
A. A red octagon with the word "STOP"
B. A yellow diamond with black diagonal stripes and a red border
C. A circular sign with a red border and white background showing two perpendicular arrows
D. An inverted red triangle with a white border
Correct Answer: B — The end-of-priority sign (Sign 307) features a yellow diamond with black
diagonal stripes and a red border, indicating that the Priority Road status ends and normal
right-of-way rules (including "Right Before Left") now apply .
Question 7
While driving on a Priority Road in Germany, you approach an intersection where the priority
road makes a turn. There is a supplementary schematic sign showing the priority road with a
thick line. You intend to follow the priority road as it turns. What is your correct action
regarding turn signals?
A. No turn signal is needed because you have priority on the priority road
B. You must use your turn signal to indicate you are following the priority road's curve
C. Turn signals are only required if there is cross-traffic present
D. You should flash your hazard lights to indicate you are continuing on the priority road