Driving theory: categories B, A1, A and M
Compare age, 2026/2027 exam format and the next official step — then practise the matching category.
Up-to-date exam questions
Swiss theory exam questions 2026
1,200+ theory questions
Practice with real exam-style questions
Clear explanations
The best preparation for your theory exam
Categories at a glance
Pick a category — each card opens the matching theory page.
- Category B
Car (Cat. B)
Basic theory for the car licence: priority, speed, signs — then the learner permit and practice.
- 50 official exam questions
- All road signs & rules
- Simulated exam environment
- Category A/A1
Motorcycle (Cat. A/A1)
The same basic theory as for cars, plus motorcycle topics. A1 and A differ mainly by age and power.
- Motorcycle-specific questions
- Cat A, A1 and Limited A
- Combinable with car theory
- Category M
Moped (Cat. M)
A shorter, separate theory test from age 14 — not the same exam as category B.
- Simple, clear explanations
- From age 14
- Pass quickly
Compare categories: age, format, next step
How B, A1, A and M differ — so you open the right category page.
Theory test 2027: what changes?
| Category | Minimum age | Theory format | What comes next |
|---|---|---|---|
| B · Car (Cat. B) | 17 (learner permit) | Basic theory: 50 questions / max. 15 error points until 31 Dec 2026; 55 questions from 1 Jan 2027 | Learner permit, VKU, practical driving test |
| A1 · Motorcycle (Cat. A/A1) | 15 (up to 50 cc / 4 kW) or 16 (up to 125 cc / 11 kW) | Same basic theory as Cat. B (50 questions until 2026, 55 from 2027) | Learner permit, motorcycle basic course, practical test |
| A | 18 (restricted 35 kW) | Basic theory only if you do not already have it (e.g. no Cat. B) | With Cat. B, theory is skipped; otherwise basic course and practice |
| M · Moped (Cat. M) | 14 | 30 questions, 90 points, max. 9 error points — not the B/A basic theory | Category M moped licence; a separate path later to B or A1 |
Practise the theory test onlineMotorcycle theory A1/AMoped theory test (Cat. M)
Which category matches your licence?
Car, motorcycle and moped have different minimum ages in Switzerland and, for category M, a different theory format. This page is the hub: compare B, A1, A and M, then open the matching category page.
Basic theory for car and motorcycle is 50 questions until 31 Dec 2026 (max. 15 error points) and 55 questions from 1 Jan 2027. Category M stays at 30 questions. Details are in the comparison and in the Theory test 2027 article.
Start the demo
Ten questions without signing up — you see the exam style before you pick a category.
Lock the category
B, A1, A or M: age and format decide which page you open next.
Repeat the gaps
Short sessions, mark mistakes, priority and speed first — then the rest.
Simulate like the office
Full exam simulations until the score is stable. Then the official process in your canton.
Why Theorie Swiss?
Thousands of learners in Switzerland trust our platform. Here's why.
Maximum accuracy
We use exclusively official asa questions so you learn exactly what comes up in the exam.
Questions with explanations
Every question is explained clearly so you truly understand the rules.
Verified quality
Our content is continuously updated to comply with the latest Swiss road traffic authority regulations.
All devices
Smartphone, tablet or desktop – Theorie Swiss runs smoothly everywhere.
Multilingual
Learn in German, French or English – you choose the language.
Flexible & time-saving
Learn whenever and wherever you want – no fixed schedule, no waiting times.
Get started with Theorie Swiss now
Learn smarter, pass faster. Start today with official exam preparation for the Swiss theory exam.