Swiss Driving Theory

CH Driving Theory 2026/2027

Learn Swiss driving theory in a clear, structured way and at your own pace.

The app teaches the traffic rules for cars, motorcycles, light motorcycles, mopeds and agricultural vehicles in categories B, A, A1, M, F and G. It is suitable both for learning the material for the first time and for refreshing existing knowledge.

Available languages: German, French, English, Italian and Portuguese

Clear and effective learning

The clearly structured theory section explains the most important Swiss traffic rules using easy-to-understand texts and illustrative graphics. This allows you to work through the individual topics step by step and review important rules as needed.

You can test your knowledge in the road sign quiz. Each quiz contains 20 questions about Swiss road signs.

You will become familiar with traffic rules and road signs. In addition to road signs, the theory section covers the following topics:

1 Driving licences
-Driving licence categories
-Special categories

2 Provisional licence
-Requirements
-Minimum age when applying
-Procedure for obtaining the licence
-Theory test for categories A, A1 and B
-Theory test for categories F, G and M
-Validity of the theory test

3 Learner driving
-Learning phase
-Driving instruction

4 Probationary driving licence

5 Before setting off

6 Driver and vehicle
-Seat belts and head restraints

7 Rules for motorcycle and moped riders
-Wearing protective helmets
-Lighting

8 Rules for motor vehicles with a maximum speed of up to 45 km/h and agricultural motor vehicles

9 Basic rule of road traffic

10 Zip merging

11 Meeting oncoming traffic
-Behaviour on steep roads and mountain roads

12 Speed

13 Use of lights
-Lights to be used while driving
-Fog lights

14 Signalling

15 Following other vehicles

16 Overtaking
-Overtaking in special situations

17 Calculating the overtaking distance
-Rule of thumb

18 Stopping distance
-Rule of thumb

19 Reaction distance
-Rule of thumb

20 Braking distance
-Rule of thumb - On wet roads
-Rule of thumb - On dry roads

21 Right of way
-Special right-of-way situations

22 Traffic lights
-Red light
-Green light
-Green arrows
-Steady yellow light
-Flashing yellow light

23 Police signals and instructions

24 Lane positioning

25 Behaviour towards pedestrians
-Rules for pedestrians

26 One-way streets

27 Cycle paths and cycle lanes

28 Tunnels
-Fire in a tunnel
-Traffic jam in a tunnel

29 Behaviour towards trams

30 Behaviour at railway crossings

31 Securing the vehicle

32 Loads

33 Moving off, reversing and turning around

34 Stopping and parking

35 Towing

36 Tyres

37 Avoiding noise and smoke

38 Protecting the road surface

39 Replacement vehicles

40 Trailers

41 Motorways and expressways

42 Warning signals

43 Warning triangle and hazard warning lights

44 Behaviour in the event of an accident
-Accidents involving property damage
-Accidents involving injuries

Extra chapter: Eco-friendly driving. Learn the basics of driving in an environmentally friendly and fuel-efficient way. The relevant physical principles are explained and practical tips are provided to help you save fuel.