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Clear explanations, exam tips and Swiss traffic rules – so you can prepare with confidence.
Especially relevant right now: Drink-driving limit Switzerland, Learner permit Switzerland, Probationary licence and Theory test 2027.
Warning triangle rules in Switzerland: 50 m or 100 m, when to set it up, hazard lights, the motorway hard shoulder and common theory-test traps.
Right of way, speed limits, tunnel rules, roundabouts & more – all key Swiss traffic rules explained for the theory exam.
Swiss level crossings explained: when to stop, barriers, red flashing lights and St Andrew’s cross, bans on overtaking, stopping and parking, and what to do in an emergency.
Swiss VKU explained: what the traffic knowledge course is, who needs it, 2026 vs 2027 timing, duration, unlimited validity and costs that vary by provider and canton.
Failed the Swiss theory test: what happens next, how often you can retake, cantonal waiting times, fee examples and tips for attempt two.
Swiss probationary licence explained: 3-year probation, 7-hour training day, alcohol ban, extension, cancellation and what happens when it expires.
Swiss learner permit for exam prep: minimum age, eye test, first aid, theory test, validity, extension, motorcycle A1/A and costs that vary by canton.
From 1 January 2027 the basic theory exam has 55 questions instead of 50, new topics and VKU before the test. What applies until 31 Dec 2026 — and how to prepare.
Child seats in Switzerland for the theory test: mandatory under 12 and 150 cm, seat belts in every seat, exceptions, airbag rules and typical traps.
Swiss drink-driving limits for the theory exam: 0.5‰ general, 0.1‰ for learners and new drivers, 0.8‰ qualified, BAC vs breath — clear traps.
Swiss winter tyres for the theory exam: obligation myth, tread depth, snow chains, all-season tyres and typical traps – clear and practise-ready.
Swiss fog lights for the theory exam: when to switch on, rear fog lamp, dipped vs daytime lights and typical traps – clear and practise-ready.
Swiss emergency corridor for the theory exam: when to form it, 2–4 lanes, hard shoulder vs corridor and typical traps – clear and practise-ready.
One-way streets in Switzerland for the theory exam: direction, priority, bikes against the flow and typical traps – clear and practise-ready.
Mountain road priority in Switzerland for the theory exam: who has right of way uphill or downhill, when to pull aside, pull-outs and typical traps – clear and practise-ready.
Zebra crossings in Switzerland for the theory exam: stop duty at the Fussgängerstreifen, pedestrian priority, columns, bike traps and Zone 30 / encounter zones – typical traps and how to practise.
Following distance in Switzerland for the theory exam: 2-second rule, motorway & built-up areas, braking, reaction and stopping distance with teaching formulas – typical traps and how to practise.
Overtaking in Switzerland for the theory exam: when allowed, right-side passing on motorways, safety line, buses & overtaking bans – typical traps and how to practise.
Swiss speed limits for the theory exam: 50 in built-up areas, 80 outside, 120 on motorways, expressways, Zone 30 – typical traps and how to practise.
Swiss traffic lights for the theory exam: red, amber, green, flashing amber, arrows, failed lights – typical traps and how to practise.
Swiss roundabouts for the theory exam: priority in the circle, signalling on entry/exit, bikes & pedestrians, multi-lane tips – typical traps and how to practise.
Right of way in Switzerland for the theory exam: priority to the right, pedestrians, trams, roundabouts & mountain roads – typical traps and how to practise scenarios.
A1 licence Switzerland: age split 15/16, same base theory as car (50 questions until 31 Dec 2026, 55 from 2027), learner permit & basic course in brief – plus how to practise motorcycle questions.
Which Swiss licence is right for you – car, motorcycle or moped? The complete guide to categories, minimum age, exam format and preparation.
When to start the Swiss theory exam, how a 6-week study plan looks and what you need on exam day – including the 2026/2027 format.
Exam format until 31 Dec 2026 and from 1 Jan 2027: questions, points, penalty points and differences between category B and M.
Lighting, tyres, brakes and safety equipment – everything you need to know about your vehicle for the theory exam.
Where may you stop, where may you park? The most important rules on parking bans, stopping bans and parking on slopes in Switzerland.
Overview of the most important Swiss road signs: regulatory signs, warning signs, information signs and their relevance to the theory exam.
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