Basics
Traffic Rules
- Keep-right rule and lane changes
- Right-of-way rules at intersections
- Overtaking bans and rules
- Driving on motorways and expressways
- Behaviour towards pedestrians
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Everything you need to know for the Swiss car theory test — all topics, official ASA questions and study aids at a glance.
Overview
Which topics do you need to study?
The Swiss car theory test covers your knowledge in 10 subject areas. The official ASA questions cover all areas — from traffic rules to first aid, environment and law.
10
Topics
50
Questions
45'
Duration
Assistance
Driver Assistance Systems
- ABS (anti-lock braking system): prevents wheel lock-up
- ESP (stability programme): stabilises the vehicle
- Cruise control: constant speed on motorways
- Lane-keeping assistant and blind-spot warning
- Driver assistance systems do not replace the driver's attention
Speed
Speed
- Built-up areas: 50 km/h (30 km/h in encounter zones)
- Outside built-up areas: 80 km/h
- Semi-motorways: 100 km/h
- Motorways: 120 km/h
- Speed adapted to weather conditions
Parking
Parking & Stopping
- No-stopping and no-parking rules
- Parking on pavements prohibited (Art. 41 Para. 1bis TRO)
- Distance from other vehicles
- Breakdown stop and warning signals
- Parking disc and blue zone
Adapted Speed
Adjusted Speed
- Adjust speed to road conditions
- Visibility: choose a speed that allows stopping within the visible distance
- Braking distance significantly longer in wet and icy conditions
- 30 km/h zones: adapted driving style required
- Construction sites and school zones: special caution
Technology
Vehicle Technology
- Daytime lighting requirement (daytime running lights)
- Tyre regulations and tread depth
- Seatbelt for all occupants
- Child safety: children up to 12 years AND under 150 cm in child seat/belt
- Roadworthiness of the vehicle
Conditions
Driving in Special Conditions
- Wet roads: aquaplaning and braking distance
- Snow and ice: no legal winter tyre requirement, but duty to control the vehicle
- Fog: rear fog light required below 50 m visibility
- Night driving: dipped headlights required, adapted speed
- Construction sites: safety distance
First Aid
First Aid & Accidents
- Duty to render assistance
- Secure the accident scene
- Emergency: 117 (police) / 144 (ambulance) / 112 (European emergency)
- Recovery position
- European accident statement
Right of Way
Right of Way
- Right before left at uncontrolled intersections
- Priority roads and 'Give Way' sign
- Roundabout: priority for vehicles in the roundabout
- Emergency vehicles with blue lights and sirens
- Pedestrian crossings: priority for pedestrians
Right of Way
Special Right-of-Way Cases
- Joining main roads and motorways
- Zip merge at lane ends
- Mountain roads: uphill traffic has priority
- Trams: priority over road vehicles
- Police officer's signals override all others
The App
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Official ASA Theory Questions
All current official ASA theory questions. These questions come up in the exam.
Detailed Explanations
Detailed explanation for every theory question.
Theory Section
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Learning Progress
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Individual Learning
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Exam Simulation
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