How many questions are in the theory test in St. Gallen?

Until 31 Dec 2026: 50 questions / 150 points. From 1 Jan 2027: 55 questions. See Theory test 2027.

How many mistakes are allowed?

Up to 15 error points are allowed.

Where do I take the theory test in St. Gallen?

At the Winkeln test centre, Biderstrasse 6, 9015 St. Gallen — or open-door in Kaltbrunn (Uznacherstrasse 72) or Mels (Wangser Bahnhofstrasse 71).

Do I need an appointment for the theory test?

No. St. Gallen uses an open-door system: come on a theory day during the published hours. Bring the yellow admission card and an original identity document.

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Open-door, no appointment: Winkeln, Kaltbrunn or Mels — bring the yellow admission card and practise car theory in exam form while you wait.

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Place, walk-in times and fee in St. Gallen

Where you take the theory test: At the Road Traffic and Shipping Office of St. Gallen. Main city site: Winkeln test centre, Biderstrasse 6, 9015 St. Gallen. Other theory sites: Kaltbrunn, Uznacherstrasse 72, 8722 Kaltbrunn, and Mels, Wangser Bahnhofstrasse 71, 8887 Mels.
How to book: St. Gallen uses an open-door system: no appointment. Come on a theory day during the published hours (Winkeln: Wednesday and Thursday, 13:00–14:30; the office recommends arriving from 14:00 because of queues). Bring the yellow admission card and an original identity document. Check the official page for current times. Official St. Gallen theory test (sg.ch)
Fee: The exam fee is CHF 30. The invoice is sent by post. Source: St. Gallen road traffic office

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Car theory test in St. Gallen: format, preparation and test centre

Open-door in Eastern Switzerland: Winkeln, Kaltbrunn, Mels

In the canton of St. Gallen you do not need an appointment. You appear on a theory day at the Winkeln test centre, in Kaltbrunn or in Mels — with the yellow admission card and an original identity document. In Winkeln the office lists Wednesday and Thursday, 13:00–14:30; because of queues at 13:00 it recommends arriving from 14:00. Always check current times on sg.ch, not on forums.

Eastern Swiss everyday: country roads, roundabouts, 50/80

Between the city of St. Gallen, the Thur valley and hillside roads, country roads, roundabouts and 50/80 limits often change without a long warning. Exam-relevant: right-before-left on equal roads, roundabouts with farm vehicles or bikes, and adapting speed on wet or downhill stretches — not Zurich’s Zone 30 logic.

Winkeln test centre and the cantonal main office

Theory in the city: Winkeln test centre, Biderstrasse 6, 9015 St. Gallen. Other open-door sites: Kaltbrunn, Uznacherstrasse 72, 8722 Kaltbrunn, and Mels, Wangser Bahnhofstrasse 71, 8887 Mels. The main office remains Frongartenstrasse 5, 9001 St. Gallen (application and information).

The exam fee is CHF 30; the invoice is sent by post (source: St. Gallen road traffic office). Bring the yellow admission card and an original identity document.

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