How many questions are in the theory test in Zurich?

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 Zurich?

At Zurich-Albisgütli, Uetlibergstrasse 301, or at the Winterthur site, Taggenbergstrasse 1.

Do I need to register for the theory test?

No appointment: after the learner-permit application the login details arrive by post. Use them during theory hours.

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Postal login, then walk in without an appointment

In the canton of Zurich you do not book a single exam slot. After the learner-permit application, login details arrive by post. With that login you go during published theory hours — at Albisgütli or at the second site in Winterthur — and appear without an appointment.

Dense city traffic, trams and Tempo 30 neighbourhoods

Zurich exam pictures are often urban: tram tracks, bus lanes, pedestrian flows and Tempo 30 neighbourhoods next to 50 km/h inner-city roads. If you only practise rural roads, you will underestimate right-before-left in Zone 30 and behaviour at tram stops. Train those mixed scenes before you log in at the terminal.

Albisgütli walk-in and the Winterthur site

Main site: Zurich-Albisgütli road traffic office, Uetlibergstrasse 301, 8036 Zurich. Theory hours according to the office: Mon–Tue 7:30–16:00, Wed–Fri 7:30–15:00 — check zh.ch before you go.

Second theory site: Winterthur road traffic office, Taggenbergstrasse 1, 8408 Winterthur. Same walk-in process with the postal login, no extra appointment.

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