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Class B · Exam time
Exam duration & sequence
at least 55 minutes
01
Safety check
The examiner spot-checks 3 test points from 5 subject areas on the vehicle.
~5 min
02
Basic driving tasks
One task from the first selection group and two tasks from the second selection group.
3 tasks
03
Drive in traffic
Anlage 7 FeV prescribes at least 30 min of actual driving time in traffic — in town, out of town and, if possible, on the motorway / dual carriageway.
at least 30 min
04
Wrap-up & assessment
Drive back to the test site, parking, brief discussion of the result. Remainder adds up to the total of 55 min.
~10 min
Phase timings are guide values per the Prüfungsrichtlinie (PrüfRiLi) — Anlage 7 FeV only binds the total duration (55 min) and minimum traffic driving time (30 min). Total: 5 + 10 + 30 + 10 = 55 min.
B197 — class B with automatic exam: If you want to take the exam on an automatic vehicle, you sit B197. Exam duration and content are identical to class B (55 min, same safety check, same basic driving tasks). Manual competence is acquired beforehand and certified by the instructor — at least ten 45-minute lessons in a manual vehicle and a test drive lasting at least 15 minutes (§ 17a FeV). For Class B, code 197 is not an automatic-only restriction; for later classes the choice of test vehicle can become relevant.
5 subject areas · 3 test points spot-checked · no tools
Officially: "technical preparation for the drive" (Anlage 7 FeV 2.1.3). The examiner picks 3 test points at random from the 5 subject areas — you demonstrate and explain them on the stationary vehicle. Applies identically to the manual and the automatic exam (B197).
1
Tyres
Check or explain damage, tread depth and tyre pressure.
2
Headlights, lamps, indicators and horn
Switch on and demonstrate the fitted lighting and signalling equipment; identify the relevant warning lamps.
3
Reflectors and steering
Reflectors: check presence and damage. Steering: release the steering lock.
4
Braking system
Check the function of the service brake and parking brake.
5
Fluid levels
Check engine oil, coolant and windscreen washer fluid in accordance with the instructions for the actual test vehicle.
Instructor's tipImportant: errors in the safety check do not by themselves cause the exam to be failed. Source: PrüfRiLi Part A 1.4.8.3.2 and 1.7.
3 tasks from 2 selection groups · Anlage 7 No. 2.1.4.2 FeV
Three basic driving tasks are tested: one from the first selection group and two from the second selection group. Maximum-deceleration braking is therefore not mandatory in every individual class-B exam.
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Group 1 · one task
Either reverse to the right using a junction, crossing or driveway or reverse into a parallel parking space.
2
Group 2 · two tasks
Two out of three: enter a perpendicular or angled parking space · turn around · brake with maximum possible deceleration.
3
How often is maximum-deceleration braking tested?
The PrüfRiLi requires it in at least one out of three exams. It is important, but not mandatory in every individual exam.
Instructor's tipEach basic driving task may be repeated once. This part is failed in particular if the repeated task is still not completed correctly, traffic observation creates a hazard, or a person, vehicle or other object is struck. Source: PrüfRiLi Part A 2.3.2.3.
Sample from load securing, body, tarpaulin, cargo doors, loading equipment and wheel chocks.
2 test points
02
Coupling and uncoupling
Mandatory part of the technical preparation: correct coupling and uncoupling of the trailer including safety devices and electrical connection.
~10 min
03
Basic driving task
One mandatory basic driving task per Anlage 7 FeV: reversing around a corner to the left.
~5 min
04
Drive in traffic
Anlage 7 FeV prescribes at least 30 min of rig driving — town and rural roads, motorway / dual carriageway where possible.
at least 30 min
05
Wrap-up
Drive back, parking at the test site, debrief. Total: 5 + 10 + 5 + 30 + 5 = 55 min.
~5 min
Prerequisite: valid class B. Total duration per Anlage 7 FeV: 55 min (of which at least 30 min in traffic). A "pre-drive check" within the meaning of Anlage 7 does not exist for BE — the vehicle check is part of the technical preparation (as with B).
Class BE · Vehicle check on the rig
Vehicle check on the rig
PrüfRiLi Anlage 10
2 test points on the trailer · separate from coupling and uncoupling
For BE, 2 test points are sampled on the trailer. Coupling and uncoupling is a separate exam part with its own assessment.
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Load securing
Check and explain whether the load is secured against sliding, rolling, tipping and falling.
2
Body
Check the body and fasteners for proper condition and secure closure.
3
Tarpaulin
Check condition and secure fastening where fitted.
4
Cargo doors
Check cargo doors and their fasteners where fitted.
5
Loading equipment
Check that fitted loading equipment is safely secured.
6
Wheel chocks
Check that wheel chocks are present and safely stored.
Instructor's tipThe trailer safety check and coupling/uncoupling are separate contents. Safety-check errors do not by themselves cause failure; coupling and uncoupling has its own repeat and assessment criteria. Source: PrüfRiLi Part A 1.4.8.3.2.2, 1.7 and 2.2.1.
Class BE has one mandatory basic driving task under Anlage 7 FeV. Coupling / uncoupling is indeed a mandatory part of the exam, but formally counts as technical preparation.
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Mandatory · Reversing around a corner to the left
Manoeuvre the rig backwards around a left-hand corner — precise counter-steering, mirror checks, constant speed. The only mandatory basic driving task for class BE.
Instructor's tipAssessment: failure on abandonment, contact with cones / kerb, insufficient mirror checks or jackknifing of the rig. Source: Anlage 7 No. 2.1.4 FeV (BE section). Reversing with a trailer is a matter of practice — the counter-steering feels "inverse" at first.
Upgrading A1→A2 or A2→A requires at least 2 years of prior possession of the lower class. The theory test is dropped on upgrade since 2 years of prior possession are required. A1 itself is always taken via direct entry (no upgrade from AM).
Class A · A1 · A2 · Safety check
Safety check
PrüfRiLi Anlage 10
5 subject areas · 3 test points spot-checked · motorcycle-specific
Motorcycle task catalogue (PrüfRiLi): the examiner picks 3 test points from 5 main subject areas at random. For A, car-specific points such as rear fog light, washer fluid and parking brake are dropped.
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Tyres
Damage: cracks, bulges, foreign objects, debris lodged in the tread grooves. Tread depth: legal minimum 1.6 mm — 2–3 mm is recommended, because motorcycles become critical earlier. Tyre pressure: name the target value from the handbook or the sticker on the chain guard; measure on cold tyres. Age / DOT: DOT code on the sidewall — a tyre older than 6 years is suspect even if the tread is fine.
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Headlights, lamps, indicators, horn
Dipped and main beam: switch both, check the cone of light against a wall. Tail and brake light: brake light must come on with the hand lever and with the foot pedal. Number-plate light, indicators, hazard lights, horn: switch each in turn; name the dashboard warning lamps (main beam blue, indicators green, neutral green, engine warning). Rear reflector: red, present and clean — mandatory on motorcycles and often overlooked.
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Reflector and steering
Reflector: check presence and damage. Steering: release the steering lock.
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Braking system
Front brake (right-hand lever): firm pressure point, lever does not travel to the bar. Rear brake (right-foot pedal): also a firm pressure point, no spongy feel. Brake fluid: in the reservoir between MIN and MAX, usually rated DOT 4. Pads and disc: visible pad thickness, disc without deep scoring or blue discolouration. A parking brake does not exist on motorcycles — leave the bike in gear instead.
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Engine & drive
Engine oil: via the sight glass or dipstick — hold the bike upright, oil level between MIN and MAX. Coolant: on water-cooled models, expansion tank between MIN and MAX; never open on a hot engine. Emergency cut-off (kill switch): red switch on the right-hand end of the bars — start the engine, stop it with the kill switch, then re-arm. Chain / belt / shaft: tension per the handbook (typically 25–35 mm of slack), chain adequately lubricated, belt free of cracks, shaft drive free of oil leaks. Side-stand cut-out: with a gear engaged and the side stand down, the engine must cut out.
Instructor's tipImportant: errors in the safety check do not by themselves cause the exam to be failed. Source: PrüfRiLi Part A 1.4.8.3.2 and 1.7.
With direct entry all 6 tasks are tested — 4 mandatory plus 2 optional. The 4 mandatory tasks are identical for A1, A2 and A; only the motorcycle differs.
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Mandatory · Walking-pace slalom
6 cones · 3.5 m spacing · approx. 5 km/h — without putting a foot down. Balance and clutch / throttle control are decisive.
2
Mandatory · Braking with maximum possible deceleration
From about 50 km/h, bring the bike to a controlled standstill with maximum deceleration — coordinate the front and rear brake without falling.
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Mandatory · Swerving without braking (about 50 km/h)
From an initial speed of about 50 km/h, swerve around an obstacle without using the brake.
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Mandatory · Swerving after braking (about 50 km/h)
From an initial speed of about 50 km/h, brake in controlled fashion and then swerve around the obstacle.
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Optional · Slalom or long slalom
Slalom: 5 cones with 4 gaps of 7 m, about 30 km/h. Long slalom: 7 cones with 4 gaps of 9 m followed by 2 gaps of 7 m, initial speed about 30 km/h. The examiner selects one variant.
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Optional · Walking pace / stop-and-go / circular ride
A further task out of three: riding in a straight line at walking pace · stop-and-go · circular ride (radius and minimum lap count per task catalogue).
Instructor's tipAssessment: putting a foot down during the walking-pace slalom, falling, touching a cone, clearly under- or overshooting the target speed, or abandonment → failure. Source: Anlage 7 No. 2.1.4.1 FeV + task catalogue A (PrüfRiLi).
On upgrade (A1→A2 or A2→A after at least 2 years of prior possession), the two optional tasks are dropped. Only the 4 mandatory tasks are tested. A1 itself is always taken via direct entry (no upgrade).
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Mandatory · Walking-pace slalom
6 cones · 3.5 m spacing · approx. 5 km/h — without putting a foot down.
2
Mandatory · Braking with maximum possible deceleration
From about 50 km/h, bring the bike to a controlled standstill with maximum deceleration — coordinate the front and rear brake without falling.
3
Mandatory · Swerving without braking (about 50 km/h)
From an initial speed of about 50 km/h, swerve around an obstacle without using the brake.
4
Mandatory · Swerving after braking (about 50 km/h)
From an initial speed of about 50 km/h, brake in controlled fashion and then swerve around the obstacle.
Instructor's tip"Shortened" does not mean easier: on the larger motorcycle, mistakes on the mandatory tasks show up faster — your technique has to be spot on. Source: Anlage 7 No. 2.1.4.1 FeV + PrüfRiLi.
3 test points spot-checked from the 5 motorcycle-specific subject areas.
~5 min
02
Basic driving tasks
4 tasks per Anlage 7 FeV: 2 mandatory + 2 optional — reduced scope compared with A/A1.
~10 min
03
Drive in traffic
Under Anlage 7 FeV, the class-AM test drive is conducted predominantly within built-up areas.
at least 30 min
04
Wrap-up & assessment
Drive back to the test site, parking, debrief. Total: 5 + 10 + 30 + 10 = 55 min.
~10 min
Class AM can be obtained in Germany from age 15. Which two-, three- and four-wheeled vehicles qualify depends on design, power, engine capacity and maximum speed. Minimum exam duration: 55 minutes, including at least 30 minutes of pure driving time.
Class AM · Safety check
Safety check
PrüfRiLi Anlage 10
Motorcycle-specific check · 3 test points spot-checked
Task catalogue AM: identical subject structure to class A, scaled to the moped. The examiner picks 3 test points at random from the 5 subject areas.
1
Tyres
Check for damage, legally sufficient tread depth and tyre pressure according to the manufacturer.
Release the steering lock; handlebars must move freely.
4
Braking system
Check the front and rear brake for resistance and function.
5
Engine & drive
Check engine oil on four-stroke and two-stroke oil reserve on two-stroke models where this is possible without tools. Check accessible drive elements and the emergency cut-off switch only where fitted.
Instructor's tipImportant: errors in the safety check do not by themselves cause the exam to be failed. Source: PrüfRiLi Part A 1.4.8.3.2 and 1.7.
Class AM has a reduced scope compared with A/A1: two mandatory tasks plus two optional tasks, which the examiner picks.
1
Mandatory · Slalom
5 cones · 4 gaps of 7 m · about 30 km/h. The official shorthand “4 × 7 m spacing” describes four gaps between five cones.
2
Mandatory · Braking with maximum possible deceleration
From an initial speed of about 40 km/h, use both brakes to bring the vehicle to a controlled standstill with maximum possible deceleration.
3
Optional · Swerving
One out of two: swerving without braking or swerving after braking.
4
Optional · Walking pace / stop-and-go / circular ride
A further task out of three: riding straight at walking pace · repeated stopping and setting off · circular ride with a stable lean angle.
Instructor's tipAssessment: putting a foot down during the mandatory slalom, touching a cone, abandonment → error. Source: Anlage 7 No. 2.1.4.1.2 FeV + task catalogue AM. For AM, clean technique and traffic sense count more than speed.
Card system per PrüfRiLi: 1 of 10 task cards with 6 tasks from 6 subject areas.
~15 min
02
Basic driving tasks
2 tasks per Anlage 7 FeV: 1 mandatory (reverse to a ramp) + 1 optional from three reversing variants.
~15 min
03
Drive in traffic
Town, rural roads and motorway / dual carriageway — longer distances for lorries.
at least 50 min
04
Wrap-up
Drive back to the test site, parking, debrief. Total: 15 + 15 + 50 + 5 = 85 min.
~5 min
Total duration per Anlage 7 FeV: 85 min (of which at least 50 min in traffic). The pre-drive check within the meaning of Anlage 7 is a mandatory part of the exam for C/C1/D/D1/T.
Class C · Pre-drive check
Pre-drive check
PrüfRiLi Anlage 10
Card system: 10 task cards · 6 questions per card · 6 subject areas
You draw a task card, read it on your own and carry out the 6 checks on the vehicle. You may hold the card during the exam; the order of the tasks is up to you.
Task card · 1 / 10
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6 inspection tasks across all subject areas
K1·F1Aufgaben vor Fahrtantritt am EG-KontrollgerätPre-drive tasks on the digital tachograph
Inspection steps
Switch the ignition on until the digital tachograph display activates.
Hold the "Driver 1" button — insert your driver card (chip upwards, arrow pointing forwards).
Confirm or skip the manual entry prompt (menu varies by manufacturer and country).
Check time and odometer on the display for plausibility.
Target condition
Driver card read successfully; device shows the driver’s name; activity is set to "work" or "availability".
What to show the examiner
Insert the driver card with the chip facing up into the "Driver 1" slot; show the display after it is read and confirm the driver name.
Common mistakes
Inserting the card upside down (chip facing down).
Skipping the manual entry prompt without checking it.
Not switching the ignition on before inserting the card.
K1·F2Kontrolle des Standes der BremsflüssigkeitCheck the brake fluid level
Inspection steps
A truck has NO brake fluid — braking is done with compressed air.
Actively explain this particularity to the examiner.
Point to the air system (dual pressure gauge in the dashboard, reservoir tanks on the chassis).
Target condition
The candidate explains unprompted that the truck has air brakes and points to the corresponding instruments.
What to show the examiner
Show the dual gauge in the cockpit (both circuits), then name the air reservoir tanks underneath the vehicle.
Common mistakes
Looking for a brake-fluid reservoir.
Just ticking the question off as "not present" without explanation.
Failing to distinguish between service brake and parking brake.
K1·F3Prüfen der Reifengröße anhand der Zulassungsbescheinigung Teil IVerify tyre size against registration certificate part I
Inspection steps
Open registration certificate part I (Fahrzeugschein); read the tyre size and the load/speed indices.
Read the moulded marking on the tyre itself (e.g. 315/70 R 22.5 156/150 L).
Compare the values: the tyre must not be rated below what the registration demands.
Front axle: the tyre’s speed index must be ≥ the registration value.
Rear axle: the load index must additionally be ≥ the registration value.
Target condition
Tyre size, load and speed indices meet or exceed the values on the registration.
What to show the examiner
Point to the figure in the registration with your finger, then use a torch to show the same values on the tyre.
Common mistakes
Reading only the tyre and ignoring the registration.
Mixing up the load index and the speed index.
Failing to mention the front / rear axle difference.
Button "2" (Driver 2) — same function for the co-driver.
Left arrow = back / cancel; up/down arrows = menu navigation.
"OK" = confirm / open menu.
Eject button for the paper roll and for driver-card removal.
Target condition
Each button can be named and its effect shown on the display.
What to show the examiner
Press each button in turn, demonstrate the reaction on the display and describe it verbally.
Common mistakes
Explaining only "Driver 1" and skipping "Driver 2".
Confusing the OK and the arrow buttons.
Forgetting to show the paper eject button.
K2·F2Prüfen der DruckwarneinrichtungCheck the low-pressure warning device
Inspection steps
Switch the engine off with full operating pressure built up.
Bleed pressure from the reservoirs by braking repeatedly.
The warning lamp / audible alarm must trigger below about 6 bar — display message: "supply pressure too low".
An exclamation mark appears as well; the vehicle can no longer be moved off in this state.
Target condition
The warning system activates in time, below 6 bar. The vehicle cannot be driven away.
What to show the examiner
Demonstrate the pressure drop live on the gauge, state the threshold, show the display message.
Common mistakes
Leaving the engine running (the compressor replaces the air → the alarm never triggers).
Not stating the threshold.
Mentioning only the visual alarm and forgetting the audible one.
K2·F3Prüfen der Tragfähigkeit und der Höchstgeschwindigkeit der Reifen anhand der Zulassungsbescheinigung Teil IVerify tyre load capacity and speed rating against registration part I
Inspection steps
Refer to registration part I, fields O.1 / O.2 (permissible axle loads).
Read each tyre’s load index (e.g. "156" = 4000 kg per tyre).
Axle load / number of tyres on that axle must be ≤ the load index per tyre.
The tyre’s speed index (letter) must at least match the maximum design speed.
Target condition
A load-capacity margin exists per tyre; the speed index covers the design top speed.
What to show the examiner
Show the load/speed markings on the tyre with a torch and compare to the figures in the registration.
Common mistakes
Checking only load capacity, not speed rating.
Calculating per axle instead of per tyre.
Not cross-checking worn or replacement tyres against the registration.
K2·F4Hupe, Lichthupe, Warnblinklicht, Seitenmarkierungsleuchten, Funktion prüfenHorn, headlamp flasher, hazards, side markers — function test
Inspection steps
Sound the horn briefly — audible.
Operate the headlamp flasher and check it (have a helper stand in front of the vehicle).
Switch on the hazard lights — check all four indicators plus the tell-tale.
Side marker lights (on longer vehicles) checked individually.
Inspect every lamp for cleanliness and damage.
Target condition
All audible and visual warning devices function.
What to show the examiner
Press the horn, demonstrate the headlamp flasher, switch on the hazards and walk to every corner of the vehicle.
Common mistakes
Checking only a single warning device.
Overlooking the side marker lights.
Forgetting the headlamp flasher.
K2·F5Sichtprüfung von Kühler und Kühlleitungen, Kontrolle des KühlflüssigkeitsstandesVisual check of radiator and hoses; verify coolant level
Inspection steps
Stop the engine and let it cool (never open when hot!).
Locate the coolant expansion tank (often behind the cab).
Level between MIN and MAX, just under the filler neck.
Inspect radiator and coolant hoses for leaks.
Look underneath the truck for a coolant puddle forming.
If coolant is low, the cockpit display shows a warning.
Target condition
Level within spec, no visible drips or puddles, no display warning.
What to show the examiner
Show the tank and point at the marks; look under the vehicle; mention the display warning.
Common mistakes
Opening the cap while the engine is hot (scald risk).
Confusing coolant with brake fluid (the truck has none).
If low, top up with the grade specified in the owner’s manual.
Target condition
Oil-level reading between MIN and MAX, no display warning.
What to show the examiner
Demonstrate the menu on the display; show the dipstick if applicable; briefly explain the top-up procedure.
Common mistakes
Checking oil level with the engine running.
Not wiping the dipstick clean.
Quoting the wrong oil grade.
K3·F6VerbandkastenFirst-aid kit
Inspection steps
Locate the first-aid kit to DIN 13164 (cab or stowage).
Check the use-by date of the contents — especially sterile items.
Verify completeness against the contents list.
Check the DIN number on the box label.
Replace missing or expired items immediately.
Target condition
Box carries a valid DIN 13164, use-by date not exceeded, contents complete.
What to show the examiner
Open the box, show the use-by date on the label, lift a few items to demonstrate completeness.
Common mistakes
Not checking the use-by date.
Not stating the DIN number.
Storing the box somewhere hard to reach.
Task card · 4 / 10
04
6 inspection tasks across all subject areas
K4·F1Benennen der Symbole auf dem EG-KontrollgerätName the symbols on the digital tachograph
Inspection steps
Bed symbol = rest period.
Square with a cross-bar = availability time.
Two crossed hammers = working time.
Steering-wheel symbol = driving time (activates automatically above ~5 km/h).
Target condition
All four symbols can be named confidently and their purpose explained.
What to show the examiner
Point to the symbols in the manual or on the display and match each to its activity.
Common mistakes
Confusing availability and working time.
Describing the driving-time symbol as manual instead of automatic.
Equating the bed symbol with the break symbol (both exist).
K4·F2Prüfen, ob Pedalwege frei sindCheck that pedal travel is unobstructed
Inspection steps
Inspect the footwell visually — no loose objects.
Reach behind the seat into the area beneath/behind the pedals.
Floor mats must lie flat and must not slide under the pedal.
Target condition
Pedals fully free to travel; no object interferes with emergency braking.
What to show the examiner
Reach into the footwell with your hand to demonstrate it is empty; remove anything loose.
Common mistakes
Only glancing down from the seat instead of actively reaching in.
Assuming the mat is fixed when it is actually slipping.
Forgetting the area behind the seat.
K4·F3Prüfen des Reifenzustandes (Profil, Beschädigung, Fremdkörper) und des ReifendruckesTyre condition (tread, damage, foreign objects) and tyre pressure
Inspection steps
Measure tread depth with a gauge or read off the TWI indicators — minimum 1.6 mm (recommended for trucks: 3 mm).
Inspect sidewalls for cracks, porosity, bulges, uneven wear.
Feel between twin tyres for foreign objects (stones, branches, nails).
Check tyre pressure against the placard or the owner’s manual; use the airline if required.
Bulging of the sidewall = under-inflation.
Target condition
Tread depth ≥ 1.6 mm, no visible damage, pressure within spec, twin tyres free of foreign objects.
What to show the examiner
Apply the gauge and call out the reading; point to each sidewall section; reach in between twin tyres.
Common mistakes
Checking only one tyre instead of all of them.
Not inspecting twin tyres individually.
Being unable to state the target tyre pressure.
Overlooking damage on the inner sidewall.
K4·F4Hupe, Lichthupe, Warnblinklicht, Seitenmarkierungsleuchten, Funktion prüfenHorn, headlamp flasher, hazards, side markers — function test
Inspection steps
Sound the horn briefly — audible.
Operate the headlamp flasher and check it (have a helper stand in front of the vehicle).
Switch on the hazard lights — check all four indicators plus the tell-tale.
Side marker lights (on longer vehicles) checked individually.
Inspect every lamp for cleanliness and damage.
Target condition
All audible and visual warning devices function.
What to show the examiner
Press the horn, demonstrate the headlamp flasher, switch on the hazards and walk to every corner of the vehicle.
Common mistakes
Checking only a single warning device.
Overlooking the side marker lights.
Forgetting the headlamp flasher.
K4·F5Dichtheit der Kraftstoffanlage, Kraftstoffleitung, Kraftstoffvorrat prüfenFuel-system tightness, fuel lines and fuel level
Inspection steps
Read the fuel gauge in the cockpit, or insert the tank dip stick from the side.
State the fuel level verbally.
Check the fuel-cap for tightness and sealing.
Inspect the fuel lines back to the engine visually for leaks.
Also check the AdBlue level (on SCR-equipped vehicles).
Target condition
Sufficient fuel, fuel cap sealed, no leakage at lines or couplings.
What to show the examiner
Show the gauge; feel the filler cap; follow the fuel lines with a torch.
Warning lamp: test battery (on/off), check the wavy-line approval mark, verify it stands upright.
Warning triangle: with approval mark (wavy line), complete, legs intact.
High-vis vest: to DIN EN ISO 20471, within arm’s reach in the cab.
Explain the stowage — all three items accessible from the driver’s seat.
Target condition
Warning lamp working and approved, triangle complete, high-vis vest DIN-compliant and in the cab.
What to show the examiner
Open the storage compartment, take each item out in turn and name it; perform the warning-lamp test live.
Common mistakes
Declaring the warning lamp "present" without functional test.
High-vis vest not in the cab (stored in the body).
Overlooking the approval mark on the triangle.
Task card · 5 / 10
05
6 inspection tasks across all subject areas
K5·F1Überprüfung eines Schaublattes bzw. eines Ausdrucks des EG-KontrollgerätsInterpret a tachograph chart or printout
Inspection steps
Accept the printout or chart from the examiner.
a) Distance driven: calculate from the difference between odometer readings.
b) Driving interruptions: add up every bed symbol (up to 15 min counts as an interruption, not a break).
c) First break: sum the driving time up to the first break longer than 15 min.
d) Read off the top speed or the recorded speeding event.
Target condition
All four sub-questions are answered with concrete values (numbers and units).
What to show the examiner
Use your finger on the chart/printout to point out which section each value comes from.
Common mistakes
Confusing an interruption with a break (< 15 min = interruption).
Answering only one sub-question.
Calculating distance from a sum instead of a difference.
K5·F2Vorratsdruck aufbauen, Fahrbereitschaft herstellenBuild up supply pressure and achieve operational readiness
Inspection steps
Start the engine — the compressor fills the air system.
Watch both needles of the dual gauge until the cut-off pressure is reached.
Cut-off pressure is around 11 bar — audible as a distinct blow-off hiss.
Only now is the vehicle ready for operation.
Target condition
Both circuits show a steady ~11 bar; the audible blow-off confirms readiness.
What to show the examiner
Show the gauge and announce the cut-off pressure verbally before it is reached.
Common mistakes
Driving off before both circuits are ready.
Not knowing the cut-off pressure (11 bar).
Watching only one of the two brake circuits.
K5·F3Prüfen der Felgen auf BeschädigungInspect the rims for damage
Inspection steps
Inspect the rim between the wheel nuts for cracks.
Check the rim bed for deformation, dents, impacts.
Pay particular attention around the wheel-nut seats (highest stress).
On alloy rims, additionally watch for corrosion.
Target condition
Rim free of cracks, rim bed structurally sound, no deformation around the wheel nuts.
What to show the examiner
Show the rim all the way round, run a hand across the wheel-nut seats and confirm each as "ok".
Common mistakes
Checking only the outside of the rim.
Forgetting the rim bed.
Overlooking cracks around the wheel-nut seats.
K5·F4Standlicht, Abblendlicht, Fernlicht, Umrissleuchten vorne, Funktion prüfenSidelights, dipped beam, main beam, front markers — function test
Inspection steps
Ask the instructor / examiner to sit in the cab (or use the remote).
Switch on sidelights — check all the way round.
Switch on dipped beam — check cleanliness, symmetry, both lamps.
Main beam — both headlights active, tell-tale in the cockpit.
Front marker lights (position lamps) checked individually.
Target condition
All front lamps working, clean, undamaged; symmetrical left/right.
What to show the examiner
Step in front of the vehicle, have each function switched on and off in turn and confirm "left/right ok".
Common mistakes
Checking only one side.
Forgetting the main-beam tell-tale in the cockpit.
Not mentioning dirt on the lens.
K5·F5Sichtprüfung des Antriebs von Nebenaggregaten (z. B. Lichtmaschine, Servo- und Wasserpumpe)Visual check of the auxiliary drive belt (alternator, power steering, water pump)
Inspection steps
Refers to the drive belt — strictly speaking, the cab must be tilted (the exam does NOT require this actively).
Without tilting: look through the louvres or the front hatch at the belt.
Check the surface for cracks and fraying.
Tension: at the longest free run the belt should twist about 90° and deflect around 1 cm.
Explain that auxiliary units = alternator, power-steering pump, water pump.
Target condition
Belt undamaged, correctly tensioned, auxiliaries run without unusual noise.
What to show the examiner
Open the front hatch, locate the belt, verbally simulate the deflection test, name the auxiliary units.
Common mistakes
Actually tilting the cab (not required).
Inspecting the belt visually only, without mentioning tension.
Failing to name the auxiliary units.
K5·F6Zustand der Scheiben und Spiegel (Sauberkeit, Beschädigung)Condition of windows and mirrors (cleanliness, damage)
Inspection steps
Windscreen: check cleanliness and damage — cracks, stone chips, scratches.
Side windows and mirrors / cameras: cleanliness, adjustment, integrity.
On camera systems: check the monitor for a clear picture.
Remove any dirt on the spot.
Target condition
All windows and mirrors/cameras clean, undamaged and correctly adjusted.
What to show the examiner
Walk round the outside of the vehicle and show each window / mirror / camera, confirming "clean, intact".
Common mistakes
Not checking the camera monitor.
Checking only the windscreen, not the side windows.
Treating cracks as regular damage.
Task card · 6 / 10
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6 inspection tasks across all subject areas
K6·F1Ausfüllen des Schaublattes des EG-Kontrollgeräts bzw. Abmelden am EG-Kontrollgerät am Ende einer FahrtFill in the tachograph chart or log out at end of trip
Inspection steps
Hold the "Driver 1" button for a longer moment.
In the menu, confirm "log out company" with "YES".
Demonstrate the sequence on the unit and explain why the card is removed at the end of the shift.
Common mistakes
Pulling the card without logging out (risk of data loss).
Not setting the activity to "rest period" after logging out.
Using the quick-eject button instead of the menu.
K6·F2Vorratsdruck aufbauen, Fahrbereitschaft feststellenBuild up supply pressure and confirm operational readiness
Inspection steps
Start the engine — the compressor fills the air system.
Watch both needles of the dual gauge until the cut-off pressure is reached.
Cut-off pressure is around 11 bar — audible as a distinct blow-off hiss.
Only now is the vehicle ready for operation.
Target condition
Both circuits show a steady ~11 bar; the audible blow-off confirms readiness.
What to show the examiner
Show the gauge and announce the cut-off pressure verbally before it is reached.
Common mistakes
Driving off before both circuits are ready.
Not knowing the cut-off pressure (11 bar).
Watching only one of the two brake circuits.
K6·F3Prüfung der ReserveradsicherungCheck the spare-wheel securing
Inspection steps
On a modern exam truck there is usually no spare wheel — actively explain this fact.
If fitted: check the securing strap/mount and verify the pressure in the spare.
Name a tyre-repair kit (Tirefit) or the recovery-service contract as an alternative.
Target condition
Either a spare wheel properly secured and ready for use — or the candidate can name the alternative (repair kit, service contract).
What to show the examiner
Show the empty spare-wheel cradle and explain why modern trucks often no longer carry one.
Common mistakes
Expecting a spare wheel where none exists.
Only superficially checking the securing hardware.
Failing to name an alternative when no spare is present.
K6·F4Kontrolllampen benennen oder Kontrollsysteme aktivieren und an zwei Beispielen erläuternName the warning lamps — or activate monitoring systems and explain two examples
Inspection steps
Switch on the ignition — all warning lamps illuminate briefly.
Name the left and right indicators individually.
Hazard lights, main beam, handbrake.
ABS, engine-management lamp, temperature warnings.
Let the examiner point to each lamp in turn.
Target condition
The candidate names at least six warning lamps confidently; after engine start, the operational warnings extinguish.
What to show the examiner
Point to each warning lamp on the display/cockpit with your finger and state its meaning.
Common mistakes
Linking a symbol to the wrong meaning.
Naming only the three most common lamps.
Ignoring warning lamps that remain lit after engine start.
K6·F5Kontrolle des MotorölstandesCheck the engine oil level
Inspection steps
Vehicle on level ground, engine stopped, wait a few minutes.
Menu button on the steering wheel → "vehicle check" → "oils".
Oil level between MIN and MAX — shown electronically on the display.
Check tail lamps and brake lamps individually (left / right / symmetry).
Number-plate light: plate evenly illuminated.
Rear reflectors (reflex reflectors): present and undamaged.
Reversing light tested with reverse gear engaged.
Target condition
All rear signalling devices function, the number plate is legibly lit, reflectors are undamaged.
What to show the examiner
Stand behind the vehicle, have the helper operate each function, and confirm each one individually.
Common mistakes
Confusing the reflex reflector with the reversing light.
Overlooking the number-plate light.
Not mentioning symmetry.
K7·F5Sichtprüfung des Antriebs von Nebenaggregaten (z. B. Lichtmaschine, Servo- und Wasserpumpe)Visual check of the auxiliary drive belt (alternator, power steering, water pump)
Inspection steps
Refers to the drive belt — strictly speaking, the cab must be tilted (the exam does NOT require this actively).
Without tilting: look through the louvres or the front hatch at the belt.
Check the surface for cracks and fraying.
Tension: at the longest free run the belt should twist about 90° and deflect around 1 cm.
Explain that auxiliary units = alternator, power-steering pump, water pump.
Target condition
Belt undamaged, correctly tensioned, auxiliaries run without unusual noise.
What to show the examiner
Open the front hatch, locate the belt, verbally simulate the deflection test, name the auxiliary units.
Common mistakes
Actually tilting the cab (not required).
Inspecting the belt visually only, without mentioning tension.
Button "2" (Driver 2) — same function for the co-driver.
Left arrow = back / cancel; up/down arrows = menu navigation.
"OK" = confirm / open menu.
Eject button for the paper roll and for driver-card removal.
Target condition
Each button can be named and its effect shown on the display.
What to show the examiner
Press each button in turn, demonstrate the reaction on the display and describe it verbally.
Common mistakes
Explaining only "Driver 1" and skipping "Driver 2".
Confusing the OK and the arrow buttons.
Forgetting to show the paper eject button.
K8·F2Wirkung des Lufttrockners bzw. Vorrat des Frostschutzmittels prüfenCheck the air-dryer action (or anti-freeze level)
Inspection steps
Modern trucks have no anti-freeze reservoir — they use an air dryer instead.
Actively explain this particularity to the examiner.
Briefly operate the drain valve under one of the reservoirs.
Only air — no water — must escape.
Target condition
No water escapes during draining → the air dryer is working correctly.
What to show the examiner
Name the air dryer on the vehicle, show the drain valve, bleed briefly, and comment on the result.
Common mistakes
Searching for an anti-freeze reservoir that does not exist.
Confusing the drain valve or failing to find it.
Draining water yet still declaring "everything fine".
K8·F3Lenkungsspiel prüfenCheck steering free-play
Inspection steps
Start the engine — the power steering is active.
Move the steering wheel back and forth until the road wheels follow.
Measure the play between the start of steering-wheel movement and the reaction at the wheels.
Acceptable play: at most two fingers wide (about 30 mm).
Target condition
Steering play with the engine running is below 30 mm (two fingers) — precise steering.
What to show the examiner
Hold two fingers against the rim, move the wheel both ways, and state the limit.
Common mistakes
Measuring with the engine off (falsifies the result).
Quoting the finger width vaguely as "about three fingers".
Testing in only one direction.
K8·F4Batterie (Anschlüsse, Befestigung) prüfenCheck the battery (terminals, fastening)
Inspection steps
Open the battery box (usually mounted to the chassis on the side).
Check that the battery is firmly secured in its mount.
Check terminals for tightness and for freedom from corrosion.
Terminals should be protected with terminal grease.
Look for fluid loss or damage to the case.
Target condition
Battery firmly clamped, terminals corrosion-free and greased, case intact.
What to show the examiner
Open the battery box and show mount, terminals and case one after the other.
Common mistakes
Checking only corrosion and forgetting the mount.
Not mentioning terminal grease.
Being unable to locate the battery box.
K8·F5Flüssigkeitsvorrat in Scheiben- und Scheinwerferwaschanlage kontrollierenCheck the washer-fluid level (screen and headlamp washers)
Inspection steps
Open the passenger door — the washer reservoir is often behind a flap there.
Check the level in the reservoir visually.
Most exam trucks do not have headlamp washers.
If the level is low, a warning symbol appears on the display.
Target condition
Reservoir at least half full; in winter mixed with anti-freeze concentrate; no display warning.
What to show the examiner
Show the reservoir and the level, describe the filler, mention the display warning symbol.
Common mistakes
Demanding a headlamp washer that is not fitted.
Forgetting anti-freeze concentrate in winter.
Confusing the reservoir (coolant / washer fluid).
K8·F6Plane / Spriegel (Zustand und Befestigung kontrollieren, prüfen ob Plane frei von Wasser, Schnee und Eis)Curtain / roof bows — condition and fastening; free of water, snow and ice
Inspection steps
Step back about 10 m for a clear view of the roof.
Check curtain or container for pooled water — heavy water stresses the body.
In winter: completely remove any snow or ice on the roof / curtain.
Check the roof bows (spriegel) for damage and for tight fit.
Target condition
Curtain / container free of water, ice and snow; roof bows undamaged.
What to show the examiner
From a distance, describe the roof with an outstretched arm and call out every irregularity.
Common mistakes
Missing snow/ice in winter.
Not checking the roof bows.
Standing only right next to the vehicle and being unable to see the roof.
Task card · 9 / 10
09
6 inspection tasks across all subject areas
K9·F1Benennen der Symbole auf dem EG-KontrollgerätName the symbols on the digital tachograph
Inspection steps
Bed symbol = rest period.
Square with a cross-bar = availability time.
Two crossed hammers = working time.
Steering-wheel symbol = driving time (activates automatically above ~5 km/h).
Target condition
All four symbols can be named confidently and their purpose explained.
What to show the examiner
Point to the symbols in the manual or on the display and match each to its activity.
Common mistakes
Confusing availability and working time.
Describing the driving-time symbol as manual instead of automatic.
Equating the bed symbol with the break symbol (both exist).
K9·F2Sichtprüfung der Betriebs- und FeststellbremseVisual check of service brake and parking brake
Inspection steps
Inspect disc brakes on the inner side of the wheel for cracks and wear.
On the driver display open "vehicle check" → "brake pads".
Read off pad thickness on every wheel and compare with the minimum value.
Parking brake: apply the lever/button and test the vehicle against rolling away.
Target condition
Brake discs free of cracks, pad thickness in the green, parking brake holds the vehicle safely.
What to show the examiner
Show the brake disc through the wheel opening; open the pad-thickness display; apply the parking brake.
Common mistakes
Checking only a single wheel.
Not finding the pad-thickness display.
Forgetting to test the parking brake.
K9·F3Ölstand der Servolenkung prüfenCheck the power-steering fluid level
Inspection steps
Tilt the cab if required, or locate the power-steering reservoir underneath the cab.
Check the fluid level visually against MIN / MAX.
Modern vehicles also show a low level in the driver display.
Assess the fluid colour — not black, not foamy.
Target condition
Level between MIN and MAX, no display warning, clean light-coloured fluid.
What to show the examiner
Show the reservoir and point out the level; mention the display warning; describe cab tilting (without actually tilting).
Common mistakes
Confusing the reservoir (clutch / engine oil).
Not assessing the fluid colour.
Unable to state the correct top-up grade when low.
K9·F4Schluss-, Umrissleuchten hinten, Funktion prüfenRear tail and outline lamps — function test
Inspection steps
Switch on the sidelights.
Check the end-outline marker lights (outer lamps in the lamp cluster).
Check the tail lamps (inner lamps).
Inspect cleanliness, integrity and symmetry of the light output.
Target condition
Rear outline markers and tail lamps all working, clean, undamaged.
What to show the examiner
Stand behind the vehicle and point out outline markers (outer) versus tail lamps (inner).
Common mistakes
Confusing outline markers with tail lamps.
Only checking one side.
Missing dirt on the lens.
K9·F5Überprüfung der Scheibenwaschanlage und der Einstellung der SpritzdüsenCheck the screen washer and the aim of the jets
Inspection steps
Briefly operate the washer.
Watch the jet pattern of both nozzles — the spray must be even.
After spraying, check the wipers: both halves of the screen are cleaned.
If the jet is off, re-aim the nozzle with a needle.
Target condition
Both nozzles spray symmetrically into the wiped area; the glass is cleaned completely.
What to show the examiner
Operate the washer; show the jet pattern from outside; explain needle adjustment verbally.
Common mistakes
Ignoring the jet pattern.
Not factoring in the wiper blades.
Checking only one nozzle.
K9·F6Zustand der Scheiben und Spiegel (Sauberkeit, Beschädigung)Condition of windows and mirrors (cleanliness, damage)
Inspection steps
Windscreen: check cleanliness and damage — cracks, stone chips, scratches.
Side windows and mirrors / cameras: cleanliness, adjustment, integrity.
On camera systems: check the monitor for a clear picture.
Remove any dirt on the spot.
Target condition
All windows and mirrors/cameras clean, undamaged and correctly adjusted.
What to show the examiner
Walk round the outside of the vehicle and show each window / mirror / camera, confirming "clean, intact".
Common mistakes
Not checking the camera monitor.
Checking only the windscreen, not the side windows.
Treating cracks as regular damage.
Task card · 10 / 10
10
6 inspection tasks across all subject areas
K10·F1Überprüfung eines Schaublattes bzw. eines Ausdrucks des EG-KontrollgerätsInterpret a tachograph chart or printout
Inspection steps
Accept the printout or chart from the examiner.
a) Distance driven: calculate from the difference between odometer readings.
b) Driving interruptions: add up every bed symbol (up to 15 min counts as an interruption, not a break).
c) First break: sum the driving time up to the first break longer than 15 min.
d) Read off the top speed or the recorded speeding event.
Target condition
All four sub-questions are answered with concrete values (numbers and units).
What to show the examiner
Use your finger on the chart/printout to point out which section each value comes from.
Common mistakes
Confusing an interruption with a break (< 15 min = interruption).
Answering only one sub-question.
Calculating distance from a sum instead of a difference.
K10·F2Prüfen, ob Pedalwege frei sindCheck that pedal travel is unobstructed
Inspection steps
Inspect the footwell visually — no loose objects.
Reach behind the seat into the area beneath/behind the pedals.
Floor mats must lie flat and must not slide under the pedal.
Target condition
Pedals fully free to travel; no object interferes with emergency braking.
What to show the examiner
Reach into the footwell with your hand to demonstrate it is empty; remove anything loose.
Common mistakes
Only glancing down from the seat instead of actively reaching in.
Assuming the mat is fixed when it is actually slipping.
Forgetting the area behind the seat.
K10·F3Sichtprüfung der FederungVisual check of the suspension
Inspection steps
Bring the air system to operating pressure (run the engine up to cut-off pressure).
Inspect every air bag visually — all must be filled evenly.
If a bag is damaged the vehicle leans to the affected side.
Additionally check the shock absorbers for oil leakage.
Target condition
Vehicle sits level, all air bags filled evenly, no oil leaks at the shock absorbers.
What to show the examiner
Show an air bag on one axle and feel it; point out the vehicle’s height relative to the ground along its side.
Common mistakes
Looking only, not touching.
Mixing up air bags with rubber springs.
Forgetting the shock absorbers.
K10·F4Kontrolllampen benennen oder Kontrollsysteme aktivieren und an zwei Beispielen erläuternName the warning lamps — or activate monitoring systems and explain two examples
Inspection steps
Switch on the ignition — all warning lamps illuminate briefly.
Name the left and right indicators individually.
Hazard lights, main beam, handbrake.
ABS, engine-management lamp, temperature warnings.
Let the examiner point to each lamp in turn.
Target condition
The candidate names at least six warning lamps confidently; after engine start, the operational warnings extinguish.
What to show the examiner
Point to each warning lamp on the display/cockpit with your finger and state its meaning.
Common mistakes
Linking a symbol to the wrong meaning.
Naming only the three most common lamps.
Ignoring warning lamps that remain lit after engine start.
K10·F5Überprüfung der Zustandsanzeige für die LuftfilteranlageCheck the air-filter condition indicator
Inspection steps
The air-filter condition indicator is often mounted on the intake pipe at the engine (ring with a sight glass).
Green zone = filter ok; red zone = filter dirty, replacement due.
Modern trucks additionally show the status on the driver display.
If the display reads "red", replace the filter (do not clean it).
Target condition
The indicator sight glass is in the green, no display warning.
What to show the examiner
Locate the sight glass and explain the coloured ring; mention the display indication.
Common mistakes
Confusing the indicator with another warning lamp.
Cleaning the air filter instead of replacing it.
Assessing only the display and forgetting the sight glass.
Quantity: one chock per rigid axle — typically one for a rigid truck.
Stowage: double-secured (holder plus metal bracket) on the chassis.
Condition: no cracks, with a profiled bearing surface.
Sized appropriately for the fitted tyres.
Target condition
Correct number of chocks, secure in their mounts, structurally sound, matched to the tyre size.
What to show the examiner
Locate the mount, take a chock out once for visual check, replace it in the double-secured holder.
Common mistakes
Chock too small for the tyre size.
Chock secured only in the holder, without the metal bracket.
Stating the quantity incorrectly (per axle, not per wheel).
Instructor's tipAssessment: fail if (a) 2 tasks on the drawn card are not carried out correctly OR (b) with 1 error, a second task from the same subject area on another card is also not correct. Practise all 10 cards — the subject areas repeat but the specific tasks vary.
Anlage 7 FeV prescribes exactly two basic driving tasks for class C: one mandatory (ramp) + one optional out of three variants. Braking with maximum possible deceleration is not a basic driving task for C.
1
Mandatory · Reversing and offsetting to the right against a ramp
Manoeuvre the lorry backwards with an offset to the right against a loading / unloading ramp — precise mirror work, targeted steering corrections.
2
Optional · Reversing to the right (junction / crossing / driveway)
Using a junction, crossing or driveway, reverse to the right.
3
Optional · Reversing into a parking bay (parallel)
Reverse into a parallel parking bay.
4
Optional · Reversing into a parking bay (bay / angled)
Reverse into a perpendicular or angled bay. The examiner picks one of the three optional tasks.
Instructor's tipAssessment: kerb contact, repeated correction beyond the permitted limit, erroneous approach to the ramp → failure. Source: Anlage 7 No. 2.1.4.3 FeV.
Sample from load securing, body, tarpaulin, cargo doors, loading equipment and wheel chocks. CE has no separate pre-drive check.
2 test points
02
Coupling and uncoupling
Correct coupling and uncoupling of the trailer or semi-trailer.
separate exam part
03
Basic driving tasks
Two mandatory tasks under Anlage 7 FeV, depending on the type of vehicle combination.
2 tasks
04
Drive in traffic
Rig driving in town, on rural roads and on the motorway / dual carriageway.
at least 50 min
Prerequisite: class C. Minimum exam duration under Anlage 7 FeV: 85 minutes, including at least 50 minutes of pure driving time. Safety check, coupling/uncoupling, basic driving tasks and preparation are outside that pure driving time.
Class CE · Trailer safety check
Trailer safety check
PrüfRiLi Anlage 10
2 test points on the trailer · separate from coupling and uncoupling
For CE, 2 safety-check points are sampled on the trailer. A pre-drive check on the tractor is not a separate CE exam part under Anlage 7 FeV. Coupling and uncoupling is tested and assessed separately.
1
Load securing
Check whether the load is secured against sliding, rolling, tipping and falling.
2
Body
Check the body and fasteners for proper condition and secure closure.
3
Tarpaulin
Check condition and secure fastening where fitted.
4
Cargo doors
Check cargo doors and their fasteners where fitted.
5
Loading equipment
Check that fitted loading equipment is safely secured.
6
Wheel chocks
Check that wheel chocks are present and safely stored.
Instructor's tipDo not conflate the trailer safety check with coupling and uncoupling: they are separate contents. Errors in the two trailer safety-check points do not by themselves cause failure. Sources: Anlage 7 FeV Nos. 2.1.2 and 2.1.3 and PrüfRiLi.
2 mandatory tasks · depending on rig type · Anlage 7 No. 2.1.4.5 FeV
Anlage 7 FeV distinguishes for CE between a drawbar rig (tractor + drawbar trailer) and an articulated rig (tractor unit + semi-trailer). The rig tested matches the training / test vehicle. Coupling / uncoupling counts as technical preparation, not as a basic driving task.
1
Drawbar rig · Mandatory 1: turning around by reversing to the left
Turn around with the drawbar rig by driving forward and back — reversing phase to the left.
2
Drawbar rig · Mandatory 2: reversing straight onto a ramp
Reverse the rig straight onto a loading / unloading ramp — precise mirror work, keep the trailer centred.
3
Articulated rig · Mandatory 1: reversing around a corner to the left
Manoeuvre the articulated rig backwards around a left-hand corner — control counter-steering and articulation angle.
4
Articulated rig · Mandatory 2: reversing and offsetting to the right against a ramp
Bring the articulated rig with an offset to the right against a ramp.
Instructor's tipAssessment: articulation-angle control, mirror work, precise approach to the ramp — abandonment or contact = failure. Counter-steering and articulation angle have to be dosed differently on the articulated rig than on the drawbar rig. Source: Anlage 7 No. 2.1.4.5 FeV.
Card system per PrüfRiLi — identical to class C (10 cards, 6 tasks, 6 subject areas).
~15 min
02
Basic driving tasks
2 tasks as for class C: 1 mandatory (reverse to a ramp) + 1 optional from three reversing variants.
~15 min
03
Drive in traffic
Town, rural roads, motorway. Vehicle 3.5–7.5 t GVM.
at least 50 min
04
Wrap-up
Drive back to the test site, parking, debrief. Total: 15 + 15 + 50 + 5 = 85 min.
~5 min
C1 covers lorries 3.5–7.5 t GVM. For total duration and the pre-drive check, Anlage 7 FeV puts C1 in the same group as C (85 min, card system).
Class C1 · Pre-drive check
Pre-drive check
PrüfRiLi Anlage 10
Card system as for class C · 6 subject areas · 1 of 10 cards
For C1, Anlage 7 FeV applies the same card system as for class C. You draw one of 10 task cards and carry out 6 checks from 6 subject areas on the vehicle.
Task card · 1 / 10
01
6 inspection tasks across all subject areas
K1·F1Aufgaben vor Fahrtantritt am EG-KontrollgerätPre-drive tasks on the digital tachograph
Inspection steps
Switch the ignition on until the digital tachograph display activates.
Hold the "Driver 1" button — insert your driver card (chip upwards, arrow pointing forwards).
Confirm or skip the manual entry prompt (menu varies by manufacturer and country).
Check time and odometer on the display for plausibility.
Target condition
Driver card read successfully; device shows the driver’s name; activity is set to "work" or "availability".
What to show the examiner
Insert the driver card with the chip facing up into the "Driver 1" slot; show the display after it is read and confirm the driver name.
Common mistakes
Inserting the card upside down (chip facing down).
Skipping the manual entry prompt without checking it.
Not switching the ignition on before inserting the card.
K1·F2Kontrolle des Standes der BremsflüssigkeitCheck the brake fluid level
Inspection steps
Our C1 has a hydraulic brake system (like a car) — it does use brake fluid.
Open the bonnet and locate the brake-fluid reservoir on top of the master cylinder.
Level must sit between MIN and MAX.
Fluid should be clear/light — dark or cloudy means workshop.
Leave the cap closed (brake fluid is hygroscopic).
Target condition
Level between MIN and MAX, fluid clear, reservoir dry, cap tight.
What to show the examiner
Open the bonnet, name the reservoir, show the level, and actively call out the DOT specification on the cap (e.g. DOT 4).
Common mistakes
Confusing the reservoir with coolant or power-steering fluid.
Opening the cap unnecessarily.
Not stating the DOT grade.
Talking about a compressed-air system that does not exist on this vehicle.
K1·F3Prüfen der Reifengröße anhand der Zulassungsbescheinigung Teil IVerify tyre size against registration certificate part I
Inspection steps
Open registration certificate part I (Fahrzeugschein); read the tyre size and the load/speed indices.
Read the moulded marking on the tyre itself (e.g. 315/70 R 22.5 156/150 L).
Compare the values: the tyre must not be rated below what the registration demands.
Front axle: the tyre’s speed index must be ≥ the registration value.
Rear axle: the load index must additionally be ≥ the registration value.
Target condition
Tyre size, load and speed indices meet or exceed the values on the registration.
What to show the examiner
Point to the figure in the registration with your finger, then use a torch to show the same values on the tyre.
Common mistakes
Reading only the tyre and ignoring the registration.
Mixing up the load index and the speed index.
Failing to mention the front / rear axle difference.
Button "2" (Driver 2) — same function for the co-driver.
Left arrow = back / cancel; up/down arrows = menu navigation.
"OK" = confirm / open menu.
Eject button for the paper roll and for driver-card removal.
Target condition
Each button can be named and its effect shown on the display.
What to show the examiner
Press each button in turn, demonstrate the reaction on the display and describe it verbally.
Common mistakes
Explaining only "Driver 1" and skipping "Driver 2".
Confusing the OK and the arrow buttons.
Forgetting to show the paper eject button.
K2·F2Prüfen der DruckwarneinrichtungCheck the low-pressure warning device
Inspection steps
Our C1 has no compressed air — so it has no classic low-pressure warning like a full-size lorry.
Instead: switch ignition on (engine off) — the brake warning lamps run a self-test in the cluster (red triangle with exclamation mark, ABS, parking brake).
Start the engine — all brake warning lamps must go out.
Briefly press the brake pedal: firm biting point, no soft or sinking pedal.
Target condition
All brake warning lamps complete the self-test and extinguish after engine start; the pedal is firm.
What to show the examiner
Point to the cluster, name the brake, ABS and parking-brake lamps individually, and explain why the pneumatic low-pressure warning does not apply.
Common mistakes
Looking for a pressure gauge or air-system warning.
Not actively mentioning the hydraulic nature of the brake.
Forgetting the parking-brake warning.
Skipping the engine-off self-test.
K2·F3Prüfen der Tragfähigkeit und der Höchstgeschwindigkeit der Reifen anhand der Zulassungsbescheinigung Teil IVerify tyre load capacity and speed rating against registration part I
Inspection steps
Refer to registration part I, fields O.1 / O.2 (permissible axle loads).
Read each tyre’s load index (e.g. "156" = 4000 kg per tyre).
Axle load / number of tyres on that axle must be ≤ the load index per tyre.
The tyre’s speed index (letter) must at least match the maximum design speed.
Target condition
A load-capacity margin exists per tyre; the speed index covers the design top speed.
What to show the examiner
Show the load/speed markings on the tyre with a torch and compare to the figures in the registration.
Common mistakes
Checking only load capacity, not speed rating.
Calculating per axle instead of per tyre.
Not cross-checking worn or replacement tyres against the registration.
K2·F4Hupe, Lichthupe, Warnblinklicht, Seitenmarkierungsleuchten, Funktion prüfenHorn, headlamp flasher, hazards, side markers — function test
Inspection steps
Sound the horn briefly — audible.
Operate the headlamp flasher and check it (have a helper stand in front of the vehicle).
Switch on the hazard lights — check all four indicators plus the tell-tale.
Side marker lights (on longer vehicles) checked individually.
Inspect every lamp for cleanliness and damage.
Target condition
All audible and visual warning devices function.
What to show the examiner
Press the horn, demonstrate the headlamp flasher, switch on the hazards and walk to every corner of the vehicle.
Common mistakes
Checking only a single warning device.
Overlooking the side marker lights.
Forgetting the headlamp flasher.
K2·F5Sichtprüfung von Kühler und Kühlleitungen, Kontrolle des KühlflüssigkeitsstandesVisual check of radiator and hoses; verify coolant level
Inspection steps
Stop the engine and let it cool (never open when hot!).
Locate the coolant expansion tank (often behind the cab).
Level between MIN and MAX, just under the filler neck.
Inspect radiator and coolant hoses for leaks.
Look underneath the truck for a coolant puddle forming.
If coolant is low, the cockpit display shows a warning.
Target condition
Level within spec, no visible drips or puddles, no display warning.
What to show the examiner
Show the tank and point at the marks; look under the vehicle; mention the display warning.
Common mistakes
Opening the cap while the engine is hot (scald risk).
Confusing coolant with brake fluid (the truck has none).
If low, top up with the grade specified in the owner’s manual.
Target condition
Oil-level reading between MIN and MAX, no display warning.
What to show the examiner
Demonstrate the menu on the display; show the dipstick if applicable; briefly explain the top-up procedure.
Common mistakes
Checking oil level with the engine running.
Not wiping the dipstick clean.
Quoting the wrong oil grade.
K3·F6VerbandkastenFirst-aid kit
Inspection steps
Locate the first-aid kit to DIN 13164 (cab or stowage).
Check the use-by date of the contents — especially sterile items.
Verify completeness against the contents list.
Check the DIN number on the box label.
Replace missing or expired items immediately.
Target condition
Box carries a valid DIN 13164, use-by date not exceeded, contents complete.
What to show the examiner
Open the box, show the use-by date on the label, lift a few items to demonstrate completeness.
Common mistakes
Not checking the use-by date.
Not stating the DIN number.
Storing the box somewhere hard to reach.
Task card · 4 / 10
04
6 inspection tasks across all subject areas
K4·F1Benennen der Symbole auf dem EG-KontrollgerätName the symbols on the digital tachograph
Inspection steps
Bed symbol = rest period.
Square with a cross-bar = availability time.
Two crossed hammers = working time.
Steering-wheel symbol = driving time (activates automatically above ~5 km/h).
Target condition
All four symbols can be named confidently and their purpose explained.
What to show the examiner
Point to the symbols in the manual or on the display and match each to its activity.
Common mistakes
Confusing availability and working time.
Describing the driving-time symbol as manual instead of automatic.
Equating the bed symbol with the break symbol (both exist).
K4·F2Prüfen, ob Pedalwege frei sindCheck that pedal travel is unobstructed
Inspection steps
Inspect the footwell visually — no loose objects.
Reach behind the seat into the area beneath/behind the pedals.
Floor mats must lie flat and must not slide under the pedal.
Target condition
Pedals fully free to travel; no object interferes with emergency braking.
What to show the examiner
Reach into the footwell with your hand to demonstrate it is empty; remove anything loose.
Common mistakes
Only glancing down from the seat instead of actively reaching in.
Assuming the mat is fixed when it is actually slipping.
Forgetting the area behind the seat.
K4·F3Prüfen des Reifenzustandes (Profil, Beschädigung, Fremdkörper) und des ReifendruckesTyre condition (tread, damage, foreign objects) and tyre pressure
Inspection steps
Measure tread depth with a gauge or read off the TWI indicators — minimum 1.6 mm (recommended for trucks: 3 mm).
Inspect sidewalls for cracks, porosity, bulges, uneven wear.
Feel between twin tyres for foreign objects (stones, branches, nails).
Check tyre pressure against the placard or the owner’s manual; use the airline if required.
Bulging of the sidewall = under-inflation.
Target condition
Tread depth ≥ 1.6 mm, no visible damage, pressure within spec, twin tyres free of foreign objects.
What to show the examiner
Apply the gauge and call out the reading; point to each sidewall section; reach in between twin tyres.
Common mistakes
Checking only one tyre instead of all of them.
Not inspecting twin tyres individually.
Being unable to state the target tyre pressure.
Overlooking damage on the inner sidewall.
K4·F4Hupe, Lichthupe, Warnblinklicht, Seitenmarkierungsleuchten, Funktion prüfenHorn, headlamp flasher, hazards, side markers — function test
Inspection steps
Sound the horn briefly — audible.
Operate the headlamp flasher and check it (have a helper stand in front of the vehicle).
Switch on the hazard lights — check all four indicators plus the tell-tale.
Side marker lights (on longer vehicles) checked individually.
Inspect every lamp for cleanliness and damage.
Target condition
All audible and visual warning devices function.
What to show the examiner
Press the horn, demonstrate the headlamp flasher, switch on the hazards and walk to every corner of the vehicle.
Common mistakes
Checking only a single warning device.
Overlooking the side marker lights.
Forgetting the headlamp flasher.
K4·F5Dichtheit der Kraftstoffanlage, Kraftstoffleitung, Kraftstoffvorrat prüfenFuel-system tightness, fuel lines and fuel level
Inspection steps
Read the fuel gauge in the cockpit, or insert the tank dip stick from the side.
State the fuel level verbally.
Check the fuel-cap for tightness and sealing.
Inspect the fuel lines back to the engine visually for leaks.
Also check the AdBlue level (on SCR-equipped vehicles).
Target condition
Sufficient fuel, fuel cap sealed, no leakage at lines or couplings.
What to show the examiner
Show the gauge; feel the filler cap; follow the fuel lines with a torch.
Warning lamp: test battery (on/off), check the wavy-line approval mark, verify it stands upright.
Warning triangle: with approval mark (wavy line), complete, legs intact.
High-vis vest: to DIN EN ISO 20471, within arm’s reach in the cab.
Explain the stowage — all three items accessible from the driver’s seat.
Target condition
Warning lamp working and approved, triangle complete, high-vis vest DIN-compliant and in the cab.
What to show the examiner
Open the storage compartment, take each item out in turn and name it; perform the warning-lamp test live.
Common mistakes
Declaring the warning lamp "present" without functional test.
High-vis vest not in the cab (stored in the body).
Overlooking the approval mark on the triangle.
Task card · 5 / 10
05
6 inspection tasks across all subject areas
K5·F1Überprüfung eines Schaublattes bzw. eines Ausdrucks des EG-KontrollgerätsInterpret a tachograph chart or printout
Inspection steps
Accept the printout or chart from the examiner.
a) Distance driven: calculate from the difference between odometer readings.
b) Driving interruptions: add up every bed symbol (up to 15 min counts as an interruption, not a break).
c) First break: sum the driving time up to the first break longer than 15 min.
d) Read off the top speed or the recorded speeding event.
Target condition
All four sub-questions are answered with concrete values (numbers and units).
What to show the examiner
Use your finger on the chart/printout to point out which section each value comes from.
Common mistakes
Confusing an interruption with a break (< 15 min = interruption).
Answering only one sub-question.
Calculating distance from a sum instead of a difference.
K5·F2Vorratsdruck aufbauen, Fahrbereitschaft herstellenBuild up supply pressure and achieve operational readiness
Inspection steps
Our C1 has a hydraulic brake system — no compressor, no supply pressure, no 11 bar cut-off, no blow-off.
Actively explain this particularity to the examiner.
Ignition on — watch the brake warning lamps self-test.
Start the engine — all brake warning lamps must extinguish.
Briefly press the brake pedal: firm biting point on the first stroke → hydraulic systems are ready without a wait.
Release the parking brake.
Target condition
After engine start all brake lamps are out, the pedal has a firm biting point immediately, and the parking brake releases normally.
What to show the examiner
Explain why no supply-pressure build-up is needed; narrate the lamp self-test; tap the pedal and state "firm biting point".
Common mistakes
Quoting the 11 bar cut-off pressure although it does not apply.
Waiting for a blow-off hiss that will never come.
Dismissing a soft pedal as "normal".
Not stating that the system is hydraulic.
K5·F3Prüfen der Felgen auf BeschädigungInspect the rims for damage
Inspection steps
Inspect the rim between the wheel nuts for cracks.
Check the rim bed for deformation, dents, impacts.
Pay particular attention around the wheel-nut seats (highest stress).
On alloy rims, additionally watch for corrosion.
Target condition
Rim free of cracks, rim bed structurally sound, no deformation around the wheel nuts.
What to show the examiner
Show the rim all the way round, run a hand across the wheel-nut seats and confirm each as "ok".
Common mistakes
Checking only the outside of the rim.
Forgetting the rim bed.
Overlooking cracks around the wheel-nut seats.
K5·F4Standlicht, Abblendlicht, Fernlicht, Umrissleuchten vorne, Funktion prüfenSidelights, dipped beam, main beam, front markers — function test
Inspection steps
Ask the instructor / examiner to sit in the cab (or use the remote).
Switch on sidelights — check all the way round.
Switch on dipped beam — check cleanliness, symmetry, both lamps.
Main beam — both headlights active, tell-tale in the cockpit.
Front marker lights (position lamps) checked individually.
Target condition
All front lamps working, clean, undamaged; symmetrical left/right.
What to show the examiner
Step in front of the vehicle, have each function switched on and off in turn and confirm "left/right ok".
Common mistakes
Checking only one side.
Forgetting the main-beam tell-tale in the cockpit.
Not mentioning dirt on the lens.
K5·F5Sichtprüfung des Antriebs von Nebenaggregaten (z. B. Lichtmaschine, Servo- und Wasserpumpe)Visual check of the auxiliary drive belt (alternator, power steering, water pump)
Inspection steps
Refers to the drive belt — strictly speaking, the cab must be tilted (the exam does NOT require this actively).
Without tilting: look through the louvres or the front hatch at the belt.
Check the surface for cracks and fraying.
Tension: at the longest free run the belt should twist about 90° and deflect around 1 cm.
Explain that auxiliary units = alternator, power-steering pump, water pump.
Target condition
Belt undamaged, correctly tensioned, auxiliaries run without unusual noise.
What to show the examiner
Open the front hatch, locate the belt, verbally simulate the deflection test, name the auxiliary units.
Common mistakes
Actually tilting the cab (not required).
Inspecting the belt visually only, without mentioning tension.
Failing to name the auxiliary units.
K5·F6Zustand der Scheiben und Spiegel (Sauberkeit, Beschädigung)Condition of windows and mirrors (cleanliness, damage)
Inspection steps
Windscreen: check cleanliness and damage — cracks, stone chips, scratches.
Side windows and mirrors / cameras: cleanliness, adjustment, integrity.
On camera systems: check the monitor for a clear picture.
Remove any dirt on the spot.
Target condition
All windows and mirrors/cameras clean, undamaged and correctly adjusted.
What to show the examiner
Walk round the outside of the vehicle and show each window / mirror / camera, confirming "clean, intact".
Common mistakes
Not checking the camera monitor.
Checking only the windscreen, not the side windows.
Treating cracks as regular damage.
Task card · 6 / 10
06
6 inspection tasks across all subject areas
K6·F1Ausfüllen des Schaublattes des EG-Kontrollgeräts bzw. Abmelden am EG-Kontrollgerät am Ende einer FahrtFill in the tachograph chart or log out at end of trip
Inspection steps
Hold the "Driver 1" button for a longer moment.
In the menu, confirm "log out company" with "YES".
Demonstrate the sequence on the unit and explain why the card is removed at the end of the shift.
Common mistakes
Pulling the card without logging out (risk of data loss).
Not setting the activity to "rest period" after logging out.
Using the quick-eject button instead of the menu.
K6·F2Vorratsdruck aufbauen, Fahrbereitschaft feststellenBuild up supply pressure and confirm operational readiness
Inspection steps
Our C1 has a hydraulic brake system — no compressor, no supply pressure, no 11 bar cut-off, no blow-off.
Actively explain this particularity to the examiner.
Ignition on — watch the brake warning lamps self-test.
Start the engine — all brake warning lamps must extinguish.
Briefly press the brake pedal: firm biting point on the first stroke → hydraulic systems are ready without a wait.
Release the parking brake.
Target condition
After engine start all brake lamps are out, the pedal has a firm biting point immediately, and the parking brake releases normally.
What to show the examiner
Explain why no supply-pressure build-up is needed; narrate the lamp self-test; tap the pedal and state "firm biting point".
Common mistakes
Quoting the 11 bar cut-off pressure although it does not apply.
Waiting for a blow-off hiss that will never come.
Dismissing a soft pedal as "normal".
Not stating that the system is hydraulic.
K6·F3Prüfung der ReserveradsicherungCheck the spare-wheel securing
Inspection steps
On a modern exam truck there is usually no spare wheel — actively explain this fact.
If fitted: check the securing strap/mount and verify the pressure in the spare.
Name a tyre-repair kit (Tirefit) or the recovery-service contract as an alternative.
Target condition
Either a spare wheel properly secured and ready for use — or the candidate can name the alternative (repair kit, service contract).
What to show the examiner
Show the empty spare-wheel cradle and explain why modern trucks often no longer carry one.
Common mistakes
Expecting a spare wheel where none exists.
Only superficially checking the securing hardware.
Failing to name an alternative when no spare is present.
K6·F4Kontrolllampen benennen oder Kontrollsysteme aktivieren und an zwei Beispielen erläuternName the warning lamps — or activate monitoring systems and explain two examples
Inspection steps
Switch on the ignition — all warning lamps illuminate briefly.
Name the left and right indicators individually.
Hazard lights, main beam, handbrake.
ABS, engine-management lamp, temperature warnings.
Let the examiner point to each lamp in turn.
Target condition
The candidate names at least six warning lamps confidently; after engine start, the operational warnings extinguish.
What to show the examiner
Point to each warning lamp on the display/cockpit with your finger and state its meaning.
Common mistakes
Linking a symbol to the wrong meaning.
Naming only the three most common lamps.
Ignoring warning lamps that remain lit after engine start.
K6·F5Kontrolle des MotorölstandesCheck the engine oil level
Inspection steps
Vehicle on level ground, engine stopped, wait a few minutes.
Menu button on the steering wheel → "vehicle check" → "oils".
Oil level between MIN and MAX — shown electronically on the display.
Illuminate the jaw with a torch, show the locking pin, explain the pin dimension with calipers.
Common mistakes
Not showing the locking pin / not letting it latch.
Not knowing the 36.5 mm wear limit.
Missing rust streaks on the traverse.
Task card · 7 / 10
07
6 inspection tasks across all subject areas
K7·F1Aufgaben vor Fahrtantritt am EG-KontrollgerätPre-drive tasks on the digital tachograph
Inspection steps
Switch the ignition on until the digital tachograph display activates.
Hold the "Driver 1" button — insert your driver card (chip upwards, arrow pointing forwards).
Confirm or skip the manual entry prompt (menu varies by manufacturer and country).
Check time and odometer on the display for plausibility.
Target condition
Driver card read successfully; device shows the driver’s name; activity is set to "work" or "availability".
What to show the examiner
Insert the driver card with the chip facing up into the "Driver 1" slot; show the display after it is read and confirm the driver name.
Common mistakes
Inserting the card upside down (chip facing down).
Skipping the manual entry prompt without checking it.
Not switching the ignition on before inserting the card.
K7·F2Prüfen der DruckwarneinrichtungCheck the low-pressure warning device
Inspection steps
Our C1 has no compressed air — so it has no classic low-pressure warning like a full-size lorry.
Instead: switch ignition on (engine off) — the brake warning lamps run a self-test in the cluster (red triangle with exclamation mark, ABS, parking brake).
Start the engine — all brake warning lamps must go out.
Briefly press the brake pedal: firm biting point, no soft or sinking pedal.
Target condition
All brake warning lamps complete the self-test and extinguish after engine start; the pedal is firm.
What to show the examiner
Point to the cluster, name the brake, ABS and parking-brake lamps individually, and explain why the pneumatic low-pressure warning does not apply.
Common mistakes
Looking for a pressure gauge or air-system warning.
Not actively mentioning the hydraulic nature of the brake.
Forgetting the parking-brake warning.
Skipping the engine-off self-test.
K7·F3Funktion der Lenkhilfe prüfenCheck the power-steering function
Inspection steps
Switch the engine off, ignition off.
Pull the steering wheel left / right with moderate effort — the steering should feel stiff.
Start the engine.
The steering suddenly becomes light — the power-steering pump is working.
Target condition
A clear difference between "engine off" (heavy) and "engine on" (light) — the power steering functions.
What to show the examiner
Turn the wheel with the engine off, then start the engine and turn it again, commenting on the difference.
Common mistakes
Testing only with the engine running (no comparison).
Turning the wheel while the vehicle stands on steering rollers (falsifies the test).
Check tail lamps and brake lamps individually (left / right / symmetry).
Number-plate light: plate evenly illuminated.
Rear reflectors (reflex reflectors): present and undamaged.
Reversing light tested with reverse gear engaged.
Target condition
All rear signalling devices function, the number plate is legibly lit, reflectors are undamaged.
What to show the examiner
Stand behind the vehicle, have the helper operate each function, and confirm each one individually.
Common mistakes
Confusing the reflex reflector with the reversing light.
Overlooking the number-plate light.
Not mentioning symmetry.
K7·F5Sichtprüfung des Antriebs von Nebenaggregaten (z. B. Lichtmaschine, Servo- und Wasserpumpe)Visual check of the auxiliary drive belt (alternator, power steering, water pump)
Inspection steps
Refers to the drive belt — strictly speaking, the cab must be tilted (the exam does NOT require this actively).
Without tilting: look through the louvres or the front hatch at the belt.
Check the surface for cracks and fraying.
Tension: at the longest free run the belt should twist about 90° and deflect around 1 cm.
Explain that auxiliary units = alternator, power-steering pump, water pump.
Target condition
Belt undamaged, correctly tensioned, auxiliaries run without unusual noise.
What to show the examiner
Open the front hatch, locate the belt, verbally simulate the deflection test, name the auxiliary units.
Common mistakes
Actually tilting the cab (not required).
Inspecting the belt visually only, without mentioning tension.
Button "2" (Driver 2) — same function for the co-driver.
Left arrow = back / cancel; up/down arrows = menu navigation.
"OK" = confirm / open menu.
Eject button for the paper roll and for driver-card removal.
Target condition
Each button can be named and its effect shown on the display.
What to show the examiner
Press each button in turn, demonstrate the reaction on the display and describe it verbally.
Common mistakes
Explaining only "Driver 1" and skipping "Driver 2".
Confusing the OK and the arrow buttons.
Forgetting to show the paper eject button.
K8·F2Wirkung des Lufttrockners bzw. Vorrat des Frostschutzmittels prüfenCheck the air-dryer action (or anti-freeze level)
Inspection steps
Our C1 has no compressed air — so it has no air dryer and no anti-freeze reservoir for the brake system.
Actively explain this particularity to the examiner.
Instead, show the engine coolant expansion tank and verify the level between MIN and MAX.
Explain the anti-freeze via colour/concentration (typically rated to about −25 °C).
Additionally mention the anti-freeze in the screen-washer reservoir.
Target condition
The candidate actively explains that the hydraulic brake does not need an air dryer, and confirms coolant anti-freeze correctly.
What to show the examiner
Name the coolant expansion tank and the washer reservoir, and describe the anti-freeze by its typical colour.
Common mistakes
Searching for a drain valve beneath air reservoirs.
Confusing engine-coolant anti-freeze with washer anti-freeze.
Opening the coolant cap on a hot engine.
Failing to explain why there is no air dryer.
K8·F3Lenkungsspiel prüfenCheck steering free-play
Inspection steps
Start the engine — the power steering is active.
Move the steering wheel back and forth until the road wheels follow.
Measure the play between the start of steering-wheel movement and the reaction at the wheels.
Acceptable play: at most two fingers wide (about 30 mm).
Target condition
Steering play with the engine running is below 30 mm (two fingers) — precise steering.
What to show the examiner
Hold two fingers against the rim, move the wheel both ways, and state the limit.
Common mistakes
Measuring with the engine off (falsifies the result).
Quoting the finger width vaguely as "about three fingers".
Testing in only one direction.
K8·F4Batterie (Anschlüsse, Befestigung) prüfenCheck the battery (terminals, fastening)
Inspection steps
Open the battery box (usually mounted to the chassis on the side).
Check that the battery is firmly secured in its mount.
Check terminals for tightness and for freedom from corrosion.
Terminals should be protected with terminal grease.
Look for fluid loss or damage to the case.
Target condition
Battery firmly clamped, terminals corrosion-free and greased, case intact.
What to show the examiner
Open the battery box and show mount, terminals and case one after the other.
Common mistakes
Checking only corrosion and forgetting the mount.
Not mentioning terminal grease.
Being unable to locate the battery box.
K8·F5Flüssigkeitsvorrat in Scheiben- und Scheinwerferwaschanlage kontrollierenCheck the washer-fluid level (screen and headlamp washers)
Inspection steps
Open the passenger door — the washer reservoir is often behind a flap there.
Check the level in the reservoir visually.
Most exam trucks do not have headlamp washers.
If the level is low, a warning symbol appears on the display.
Target condition
Reservoir at least half full; in winter mixed with anti-freeze concentrate; no display warning.
What to show the examiner
Show the reservoir and the level, describe the filler, mention the display warning symbol.
Common mistakes
Demanding a headlamp washer that is not fitted.
Forgetting anti-freeze concentrate in winter.
Confusing the reservoir (coolant / washer fluid).
K8·F6Plane / Spriegel (Zustand und Befestigung kontrollieren, prüfen ob Plane frei von Wasser, Schnee und Eis)Curtain / roof bows — condition and fastening; free of water, snow and ice
Inspection steps
Step back about 10 m for a clear view of the roof.
Check curtain or container for pooled water — heavy water stresses the body.
In winter: completely remove any snow or ice on the roof / curtain.
Check the roof bows (spriegel) for damage and for tight fit.
Target condition
Curtain / container free of water, ice and snow; roof bows undamaged.
What to show the examiner
From a distance, describe the roof with an outstretched arm and call out every irregularity.
Common mistakes
Missing snow/ice in winter.
Not checking the roof bows.
Standing only right next to the vehicle and being unable to see the roof.
Task card · 9 / 10
09
6 inspection tasks across all subject areas
K9·F1Benennen der Symbole auf dem EG-KontrollgerätName the symbols on the digital tachograph
Inspection steps
Bed symbol = rest period.
Square with a cross-bar = availability time.
Two crossed hammers = working time.
Steering-wheel symbol = driving time (activates automatically above ~5 km/h).
Target condition
All four symbols can be named confidently and their purpose explained.
What to show the examiner
Point to the symbols in the manual or on the display and match each to its activity.
Common mistakes
Confusing availability and working time.
Describing the driving-time symbol as manual instead of automatic.
Equating the bed symbol with the break symbol (both exist).
K9·F2Sichtprüfung der Betriebs- und FeststellbremseVisual check of service brake and parking brake
Inspection steps
Inspect disc brakes on the inner side of the wheel for cracks and wear.
On the driver display open "vehicle check" → "brake pads".
Read off pad thickness on every wheel and compare with the minimum value.
Parking brake: apply the lever/button and test the vehicle against rolling away.
Target condition
Brake discs free of cracks, pad thickness in the green, parking brake holds the vehicle safely.
What to show the examiner
Show the brake disc through the wheel opening; open the pad-thickness display; apply the parking brake.
Common mistakes
Checking only a single wheel.
Not finding the pad-thickness display.
Forgetting to test the parking brake.
K9·F3Ölstand der Servolenkung prüfenCheck the power-steering fluid level
Inspection steps
Tilt the cab if required, or locate the power-steering reservoir underneath the cab.
Check the fluid level visually against MIN / MAX.
Modern vehicles also show a low level in the driver display.
Assess the fluid colour — not black, not foamy.
Target condition
Level between MIN and MAX, no display warning, clean light-coloured fluid.
What to show the examiner
Show the reservoir and point out the level; mention the display warning; describe cab tilting (without actually tilting).
Common mistakes
Confusing the reservoir (clutch / engine oil).
Not assessing the fluid colour.
Unable to state the correct top-up grade when low.
K9·F4Schluss-, Umrissleuchten hinten, Funktion prüfenRear tail and outline lamps — function test
Inspection steps
Switch on the sidelights.
Check the end-outline marker lights (outer lamps in the lamp cluster).
Check the tail lamps (inner lamps).
Inspect cleanliness, integrity and symmetry of the light output.
Target condition
Rear outline markers and tail lamps all working, clean, undamaged.
What to show the examiner
Stand behind the vehicle and point out outline markers (outer) versus tail lamps (inner).
Common mistakes
Confusing outline markers with tail lamps.
Only checking one side.
Missing dirt on the lens.
K9·F5Überprüfung der Scheibenwaschanlage und der Einstellung der SpritzdüsenCheck the screen washer and the aim of the jets
Inspection steps
Briefly operate the washer.
Watch the jet pattern of both nozzles — the spray must be even.
After spraying, check the wipers: both halves of the screen are cleaned.
If the jet is off, re-aim the nozzle with a needle.
Target condition
Both nozzles spray symmetrically into the wiped area; the glass is cleaned completely.
What to show the examiner
Operate the washer; show the jet pattern from outside; explain needle adjustment verbally.
Common mistakes
Ignoring the jet pattern.
Not factoring in the wiper blades.
Checking only one nozzle.
K9·F6Zustand der Scheiben und Spiegel (Sauberkeit, Beschädigung)Condition of windows and mirrors (cleanliness, damage)
Inspection steps
Windscreen: check cleanliness and damage — cracks, stone chips, scratches.
Side windows and mirrors / cameras: cleanliness, adjustment, integrity.
On camera systems: check the monitor for a clear picture.
Remove any dirt on the spot.
Target condition
All windows and mirrors/cameras clean, undamaged and correctly adjusted.
What to show the examiner
Walk round the outside of the vehicle and show each window / mirror / camera, confirming "clean, intact".
Common mistakes
Not checking the camera monitor.
Checking only the windscreen, not the side windows.
Treating cracks as regular damage.
Task card · 10 / 10
10
6 inspection tasks across all subject areas
K10·F1Überprüfung eines Schaublattes bzw. eines Ausdrucks des EG-KontrollgerätsInterpret a tachograph chart or printout
Inspection steps
Accept the printout or chart from the examiner.
a) Distance driven: calculate from the difference between odometer readings.
b) Driving interruptions: add up every bed symbol (up to 15 min counts as an interruption, not a break).
c) First break: sum the driving time up to the first break longer than 15 min.
d) Read off the top speed or the recorded speeding event.
Target condition
All four sub-questions are answered with concrete values (numbers and units).
What to show the examiner
Use your finger on the chart/printout to point out which section each value comes from.
Common mistakes
Confusing an interruption with a break (< 15 min = interruption).
Answering only one sub-question.
Calculating distance from a sum instead of a difference.
K10·F2Prüfen, ob Pedalwege frei sindCheck that pedal travel is unobstructed
Inspection steps
Inspect the footwell visually — no loose objects.
Reach behind the seat into the area beneath/behind the pedals.
Floor mats must lie flat and must not slide under the pedal.
Target condition
Pedals fully free to travel; no object interferes with emergency braking.
What to show the examiner
Reach into the footwell with your hand to demonstrate it is empty; remove anything loose.
Common mistakes
Only glancing down from the seat instead of actively reaching in.
Assuming the mat is fixed when it is actually slipping.
Forgetting the area behind the seat.
K10·F3Sichtprüfung der FederungVisual check of the suspension
Inspection steps
Our C1 has classic steel suspension (coil / leaf springs) — no air bags, no compressed-air system.
Walk around the vehicle and check every axle: springs free of cracks, breaks, deformation or sag.
Inspect the spring mounts and rubber bushings for cracks / damage.
Check the shock absorbers for external oil or grease leakage.
The vehicle sits level — no lean to one side.
Target condition
Steel springs intact, rubber bushings crack-free, shock absorbers dry, vehicle height even across both sides.
What to show the examiner
On one axle, point to the spring, the shock absorber and the rubber bushing in turn and call out "OK"; draw attention to the level stance of the vehicle.
Common mistakes
Looking for air bags or an air system that this C1 does not have.
Confusing shock absorber moisture with road spray.
Only inspecting one axle.
Ignoring the rubber bushings.
K10·F4Kontrolllampen benennen oder Kontrollsysteme aktivieren und an zwei Beispielen erläuternName the warning lamps — or activate monitoring systems and explain two examples
Inspection steps
Switch on the ignition — all warning lamps illuminate briefly.
Name the left and right indicators individually.
Hazard lights, main beam, handbrake.
ABS, engine-management lamp, temperature warnings.
Let the examiner point to each lamp in turn.
Target condition
The candidate names at least six warning lamps confidently; after engine start, the operational warnings extinguish.
What to show the examiner
Point to each warning lamp on the display/cockpit with your finger and state its meaning.
Common mistakes
Linking a symbol to the wrong meaning.
Naming only the three most common lamps.
Ignoring warning lamps that remain lit after engine start.
K10·F5Überprüfung der Zustandsanzeige für die LuftfilteranlageCheck the air-filter condition indicator
Inspection steps
The air-filter condition indicator is often mounted on the intake pipe at the engine (ring with a sight glass).
Green zone = filter ok; red zone = filter dirty, replacement due.
Modern trucks additionally show the status on the driver display.
If the display reads "red", replace the filter (do not clean it).
Target condition
The indicator sight glass is in the green, no display warning.
What to show the examiner
Locate the sight glass and explain the coloured ring; mention the display indication.
Common mistakes
Confusing the indicator with another warning lamp.
Cleaning the air filter instead of replacing it.
Assessing only the display and forgetting the sight glass.
Quantity: one chock per rigid axle — typically one for a rigid truck.
Stowage: double-secured (holder plus metal bracket) on the chassis.
Condition: no cracks, with a profiled bearing surface.
Sized appropriately for the fitted tyres.
Target condition
Correct number of chocks, secure in their mounts, structurally sound, matched to the tyre size.
What to show the examiner
Locate the mount, take a chock out once for visual check, replace it in the double-secured holder.
Common mistakes
Chock too small for the tyre size.
Chock secured only in the holder, without the metal bracket.
Stating the quantity incorrectly (per axle, not per wheel).
Instructor's tipAssessment: fail on 2 errors on the drawn card or on 1 error + a second error in the same subject area on another card. Practise all 10 cards — the subject areas repeat, the specific tasks vary. Source: Anlage 7 FeV + PrüfRiLi (card system).
2 basic driving tasks · 1 mandatory + 1 optional · as for class C
Identical structure to class C (Anlage 7 No. 2.1.4.3 FeV) — just on a smaller vehicle. Braking with maximum possible deceleration is not a basic driving task for C1 either.
1
Mandatory · Reversing and offsetting to the right against a ramp
Reverse with an offset to the right against a loading / unloading ramp — precise steering and mirror checks.
2
Optional · Reversing to the right (junction / crossing / driveway)
Using a junction, crossing or driveway, reverse to the right.
3
Optional · Reversing into a parking bay (parallel)
Reverse into a parallel parking bay.
4
Optional · Reversing into a parking bay (bay / angled)
Reverse into a perpendicular or angled bay. The examiner picks one of the three optional tasks.
Instructor's tipAssessment: kerb contact, repeated correction beyond the permitted limit, approach errors at the ramp → failure. The C1 vehicle can be manoeuvred more precisely than a 40-tonner — show clean lines. Source: Anlage 7 No. 2.1.4.3 FeV.
Sample from load securing, body, tarpaulin, cargo doors, loading equipment and wheel chocks. C1E has no separate pre-drive check.
2 test points
02
Coupling and uncoupling
Correct coupling and uncoupling of the vehicle combination.
separate exam part
03
Basic driving tasks
Reverse around a corner to the left and reverse straight onto a loading or unloading ramp.
2 tasks
04
Drive in traffic
Rig driving in town, on rural roads and on the motorway / dual carriageway.
at least 50 min
Prerequisite: class C1. Minimum exam duration under Anlage 7 FeV: 85 minutes, including at least 50 minutes of pure driving time. Safety check, coupling/uncoupling, basic driving tasks and preparation are outside that pure driving time.
Class C1E · Trailer safety check
Trailer safety check
PrüfRiLi Anlage 10
2 test points on the trailer · separate from coupling and uncoupling
For C1E, 2 safety-check points are sampled on the trailer. A pre-drive check on the tractor is not a separate C1E exam part under Anlage 7 FeV. Coupling and uncoupling is tested and assessed separately.
1
Load securing
Check whether the load is secured against sliding, rolling, tipping and falling.
2
Body
Check the body and fasteners for proper condition and secure closure.
3
Tarpaulin
Check condition and secure fastening where fitted.
4
Cargo doors
Check cargo doors and their fasteners where fitted.
5
Loading equipment
Check that fitted loading equipment is safely secured.
6
Wheel chocks
Check that wheel chocks are present and safely stored.
Instructor's tipDo not conflate the trailer safety check with coupling and uncoupling: they are separate contents. Errors in the two trailer safety-check points do not by themselves cause failure. Sources: Anlage 7 FeV Nos. 2.1.2 and 2.1.3 and PrüfRiLi.
Anlage 7 FeV defines two mandatory basic driving tasks for C1E. Coupling / uncoupling is not part of them — it counts as technical preparation.
1
Mandatory · Reversing around a corner to the left
Manoeuvre the rig backwards around a left-hand corner — control counter-steering and articulation angle.
2
Mandatory · Reversing straight onto a ramp
Reverse the rig straight onto a loading / unloading ramp — keep the trailer centred, precise mirror work.
Instructor's tipAssessment: articulation-angle control, mirror work, precise approach — abandonment or contact = failure. Technically like a CE drawbar rig, only on a lighter combination. Source: Anlage 7 No. 2.1.4.4 FeV.
Before the test drive, technical checks may be required on the vehicle. A, A1, A2, AM and B, and trailer-related checks for BE, CE and C1E, use safety-check points. The separate Abfahrtkontrolle (pre-drive check) applies to C and C1. You have to demonstrate that you can check and explain safety-relevant components.
The questions come from the Prüfungsrichtlinie (PrüfRiLi) issued by the German Federal Ministry for Digital and Transport and are binding for every TÜV / DEKRA examiner in Germany. On this page you will find every relevant subject area — pick your class and the topic you want above.
At a glance
Class B: 3 test points from 5 subjects, approx. 5 min.
Class A: like B, plus kill switch & drive elements
Class C/C1: pre-drive check using 1 of 10 cards with 6 tasks
What is the safety check in the practical driving exam?
For classes A, A1, A2, AM and B, the examiner spot-checks 3 points from different areas, as far as the equipment is fitted and the check is possible without tools. Trailer classes have separate trailer-related check points.
What happens if I fail the safety check?
The safety check alone does not cause you to fail. However, it feeds into the overall assessment. Anyone who appears unsure here starts the drive with a negative impression. That is why thorough preparation pays off — it gives you confidence for the entire exam.
How many technical questions will I be asked?
For classes B, A, A1, A2 and AM, the examiner spot-checks 3 points from different areas. For C and C1, the separate pre-drive check uses one of 10 task cards with 6 tasks from 6 subject areas. For BE, CE and C1E, 2 safety-check points are selected on the trailer.
Can I practise the safety check beforehand?
Yes! We practise the safety check with you during regular driving lessons. In addition, this page contains every exam-relevant question and answer for class B, A and C/CE. The best approach is to go through the points on the actual vehicle once more on exam day.
How long does the practical driving exam take overall?
Anlage 7 FeV sets minimum durations: B and BE: 55 minutes, A/A1/A2: 70 minutes (60 minutes for the step-up A1→A2 or A2→A), AM: 55 minutes and C/CE/C1/C1E: 85 minutes.
What is the difference between the safety check and the pre-drive check?
Sicherheitskontrollen apply to A, A1, A2, AM and B and, in a trailer-specific form, to BE, CE and C1E. Under Anlage 7 FeV, the separate Abfahrtkontrolle (pre-drive check) applies only to C, C1, D, D1 and T. For C and C1 it uses a task card with 6 tasks from 6 subject areas.
What is the difference between class B and B197?
The practical exam is identical — same duration (55 minutes), same safety check, same basic driving tasks. With B197, the exam is taken in an automatic vehicle. Manual competence is acquired beforehand through at least ten 45-minute lessons in a manual vehicle and a test drive lasting at least 15 minutes. For Class B, code 197 is not an automatic-only restriction. If you later plan to obtain BE, C1, C or another class, ask about the choice of test vehicle.
Which licence classes does Peters Fahrschule offer?
We train for all common classes: Car (B, B197), Motorcycle (A, A1, A2, AM), Lorry (C, CE, C1, C1E), Trailer (BE, B96) and Bus (D). Every class has specific exam requirements — this page helps you prepare optimally.
Ready for your exam?
Our instructors prepare you specifically for every part of the exam — from the safety check to the driving part itself.
The practical driving exam in Germany consists of several parts: the safety check (or pre-drive check for lorries), basic driving tasks and the drive in traffic. The technical questions at the start are fixed bindingly in the Prüfungsrichtlinie (PrüfRiLi) of the German Federal Ministry for Digital and Transport and apply uniformly to every TÜV and DEKRA examiner in Germany.
At Peters Fahrschule in Munich-Haidhausen, Munich-Giesing and Haar, we prepare you systematically for every part of the exam. We practise the safety check during your regular driving lessons — directly on the training vehicle. That way you go into your exam day feeling confident. Whether car licence class B, motorcycle licence class A or lorry licence class C/CE — we make sure you are well prepared.
B or B197 — what is the difference?B197 is not a separate licence class; it is an exam modality of Class B: the practical exam is taken in an automatic vehicle, but duration and content are identical to classic Class B. You prove manual competence beforehand through at least ten 45-minute lessons in a manual vehicle and a test drive lasting at least 15 minutes. For Class B, code 197 is not an automatic-only restriction. If you later plan to obtain BE, C1, C or another class, ask about the choice of test vehicle.
