Question 266 · Federal question
When does the legal night rest begin in Germany?
German original (as asked in the real test)
Wann beginnt die gesetzliche Nachtruhe in Deutschland?
- A wenn die Sonne untergeht
- B wenn die Nachbarn schlafen gehen
- C um 0 Uhr, Mitternacht
- D um 22 Uhr ✓ Correct answer
Translation
When does the legal night rest begin in Germany?
- A when the sun sets
- B when the neighbors go to sleep
- C at 12 AM, midnight
- D at 10 PM ✓ Correct answer
Explanation
In Germany, the commonly recognized statutory quiet hours (Nachtruhe) start at 22:00 and last until 6:00. This standard is anchored in many state and municipal police/ordinance regulations and is widely applied for noise control in residential areas.
Tips
- Look for fixed, legally recognized times rather than vague cues (e.g., sunset or neighbors’ habits).
- Prefer options that align with common municipal and police ordinance standards.
- Eliminate answers tied to natural events or personal routines; legal rules require clear, uniform times.
- For quiet-hour questions, remember the typical evening-to-morning span used nationwide by authorities.
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