Language: English
Question 268 · Federal question
A young woman wants to get her driver's license. She is afraid of the exam because her…
German original (as asked in the real test)
Eine junge Frau will den Führerschein machen. Sie hat Angst vor der Prüfung, weil ihre Muttersprache nicht Deutsch ist. Was ist richtig?
- A Sie muss mindestens zehn Jahre in Deutschland leben, bevor sie den Führerschein machen kann.
- B Wenn sie kein Deutsch kann, darf sie keinen Führerschein haben.
- C Sie muss den Führerschein in dem Land machen, in dem man ihre Sprache spricht.
- D Sie kann die Theorie-Prüfung vielleicht in ihrer Muttersprache machen. Es gibt mehr als zehn Sprachen zur Auswahl. ✓ Correct answer
Translation
A young woman wants to get her driver's license. She is afraid of the exam because her native language is not German. What is correct?
- A She must live in Germany for at least ten years before she can get a driver's license.
- B If she does not know German, she is not allowed to have a driver's license.
- C She must get the driver's license in the country where her language is spoken.
- D She might be able to take the theoretical exam in her native language. There are more than ten languages to choose from. ✓ Correct answer
Explanation
The theoretical driving test in Germany is officially offered in more than ten languages, so someone can take it in their native language rather than in German.
Tips
- More than ten language options exist for the theory test, that is the key fact here.
- No long residency period is required, and taking the test abroad is not necessary.
