ADR-Schein Prüfung (Deutschland) (ADR-Schein — IHK-Prüfung für Gefahrgutfahrer (Germany ADR Driver Exam)) — Free Online Mock Test

Prüfungsfragen zum ADR-Schein auf Deutsch im IHK-Format (§ 14 GGVSEB, nur Multiple-Choice, keine Hilfsmittel): Basiskurs 30 Fragen / 45 Min. (max. 5 Fehler), Aufbaukurs Tank 24 / 45 Min. (max. 4), Klasse 1 und Klasse 7 je 15 / 30 Min. (max. 4). Gefahrnummern (X-Präfix), Warntafeln, Gefahrzettel, Beförderungspapier, 1.1.3.6, Zusammenladung, Tunnel. Official language: German.

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ADR-Schein Prüfung (Deutschland) key facts & eligibility

ADR-Schein Prüfung (Deutschland) at a glance — verified exam facts
Conducting bodyThe regional Industrie- und Handelskammern (IHK, chambers of industry and commerce). Under § 14 GGVSEB they approve ADR training courses, run the exams and issue the ADR driver training certificate. Courses are delivered by IHK-approved training providers.
Official websiteIHK — Basisinformationen Gefahrgutfahrer ↗
ModeA written multiple-choice test with no aids allowed, taken straight after the last lesson of an IHK-approved course at the training provider. Each module has its own test. Basic course (Basiskurs): 30 questions in 45 minutes. Tank module (Aufbaukurs Tank): 24 questions in 45 minutes. Class 1 and Class 7 modules: 15 questions in 30 minutes each. Refresher (Auffrischung): 15 questions in 30 minutes.
FrequencyOn demand. An exam follows every approved course, and the IHK responsible for the training provider sets the date.
Scoring & markingPass marks are set as a maximum number of wrong answers: basic course at most 5 errors out of 30; tank module at most 4 out of 24; Class 1, Class 7 and refresher tests at most 4 out of 15. If you fail, you may retake the exam once without repeating the course.
Score validityThe ADR certificate (ADR-Bescheinigung) is valid for 5 years. To renew it, attend a refresher course and pass its exam. If you do this within the 12 months before expiry, the new 5 years run from the old expiry date, so you lose no time.
LanguageGerman. § 14 GGVSEB makes German the language of both the training and the exam.

Who is eligible for ADR-Schein Prüfung (Deutschland)?

Drivers who carry dangerous goods above the ADR 1.1.3.6 small-load limits, in any vehicle regardless of its mass. You must attend the full IHK-approved course before you can sit the exam. The tank, Class 1 and Class 7 modules are taken on top of the basic course.

Last verified October 2026 against GGVSEB § 14 — Zuständigkeiten (gesetze-im-internet.de), IHK Pfalz — Basisinformationen Gefahrgutfahrer, Bergische IHK — Informationen zur Gefahrgutfahrerschulung (PDF), IHK Mittleres Ruhrgebiet — Merkblatt Gefahrgutfahrer, Stand 8/2024 (PDF), UNECE — ADR 2025 (ECE/TRANS/352). Always confirm current details on the official website before you register.

ADR-Schein Prüfung (Deutschland) section breakdown

The ADR-Schein Prüfung (Deutschland) mock test on Wrexa Edge replicates the real exam's section structure — same names, same question count per section, same time limits. No inter-section breaks — the timer runs continuously.

ADR-Schein Prüfung (Deutschland) scoring & marking scheme

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Per wrong answer
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Scaled score range

Strategy: ADR-Schein Prüfung (Deutschland) has no negative marking. Attempt every question — blank answers cost you potential marks but cannot pull your score down.

Scale: ADR-Prüfung (%), Fehlergrenze je Kurs (Basiskurs max. 5).

How ADR-Schein Prüfung (Deutschland) is conducted

ADR-Schein Prüfung (Deutschland) time strategy

With 84 questions in 150 minutes, you have about 107 seconds per question on average. Successful candidates aim for the following pacing on each section:

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ADR-Schein Prüfung (Deutschland) topics covered

Across the 50 Wrexa Edge variants of ADR-Schein Prüfung (Deutschland), the following topics appear most often (sample distribution from one variant):

Basiskurs (30 Fragen)

Aufbaukurs Tank (24 Fragen)

Aufbaukurs Klasse 1 (15 Fragen)

Aufbaukurs Klasse 7 (15 Fragen)

ADR-Schein Prüfung (Deutschland) difficulty calibration

Intermediate tier. Intermediate-level: assumes a working command of the syllabus. Most candidates need 2-4 months of focused prep.

Prüfungsfragen zum ADR-Schein auf Deutsch im IHK-Format (§ 14 GGVSEB, nur Multiple-Choice, keine Hilfsmittel): Basiskurs 30 Fragen / 45 Min. (max. 5 Fehler), Aufbaukurs Tank 24 / 45 Min. (max. 4), Klasse 1 und Klasse 7 je 15 / 30 Min. (max. 4). Gefahrnummern (X-Präfix), Warntafeln, Gefahrzettel, Beförderungspapier, 1.1.3.6, Zusammenladung, Tunnel. Official language: German.

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Expert take: what ADR-Schein Prüfung (Deutschland) really tests

In Germany the ADR driver exam (the ADR-Schein) is run by the regional IHK under § 14 GGVSEB and taken in German. It is a written multiple-choice test with no aids, sat straight after an IHK-approved course. The basic test has 30 questions in 45 minutes, and you pass with no more than 5 wrong answers. The tank module has 24 questions in 45 minutes. The Class 1 and Class 7 modules and the refresher test each have 15 questions in 30 minutes, and you may get up to 4 wrong. A failed test can be retaken once without repeating the course. The certificate is valid for five years. German candidates search most for the meaning of the X before a Gefahrnummer and for how long the ADR-Schein is valid.

Preparation tips

  • Learn how Gefahrnummern are built rather than memorising a list. The first digit is the main hazard and a doubled digit means a stronger hazard. A trailing 0 means one digit is enough, and an X in front means the substance reacts dangerously with water.
  • Practise the 1.1.3.6 calculation until it is quick: multiply transport category 1 by 50, category 2 by 3 and category 3 by 1. The load is exempt only if the total is 1000 or less.
  • In the IHK test, count the errors you can afford rather than a percentage: 5 of 30 on the basic test, 4 of 24 on the tank test and 4 of 15 on the others.
  • Before the course ends, read the four-page schriftliche Weisungen once in full. Many questions test what they say about fires in the load compartment, standing upwind and the escape mask.

Common mistakes to avoid

  • Confusing 33 (highly flammable liquid with a flash point below 23 °C, e.g. petrol) with 30 (flammable liquid with a flash point of 23–60 °C, e.g. diesel).
  • Assuming the 1.1.3.6 exemption removes every obligation. The Beförderungspapier, a 2 kg fire extinguisher and Chapter 1.3 awareness training are still required.
  • Taking the refresher course too early. Only renewal in the last 12 months keeps the old expiry date as the start of the new five years.

ADR-Schein Prüfung (Deutschland) study plan

A phase-by-phase roadmap from your first concept to test-ready. Stretch or compress each phase to fit the time you have before your attempt.

1 Phase 1 — Classes, labels and documents Days 1–3
  • The ADR classes (Klassen 1–9) with their divisions and the three Verpackungsgruppen
  • Recognise every Gefahrzettel by colour and symbol; LQ, environmentally hazardous and elevated-temperature marks
  • Beförderungspapier entry order (UN number, name, labels, packing group, tunnel code) and the four-page schriftliche Weisungen
2 Phase 2 — Orange plates and Gefahrnummern Days 4–6
  • Plate layout: Gefahrnummer on top, UN number below; 40 × 30 cm with a 15 mm border
  • Digit meanings 2–9, doubled digits, a trailing 0 and the X prefix (reacts dangerously with water)
  • Common pairs: 33/1203 petrol, 30/1202 diesel, 23/1965 LPG, 268/1005 ammonia, 80/1830 sulphuric acid, X423/1428 sodium
3 Phase 3 — Exemptions, equipment, tunnels and security Days 7–9
  • 1.1.3.6 points: multiply transport category 1 by 50, category 2 by 3 and category 3 by 1; the total must not exceed 1000
  • Fire extinguishers by vehicle mass (4/8/12 kg) and the 8.1.5 equipment list
  • Tunnel categories B–E and restriction codes, mixed-loading bans, parking and Chapter 1.10 security
4 Phase 4 — Specialist modules and timed tests Final days
  • Tank: tank codes (e.g. LGBF), degree of filling, the 80 %/20 % rule, earthing and multi-compartment plating
  • Class 1: divisions 1.1–1.6, compatibility groups and EX/II and EX/III limits; Class 7: transport index, categories I-WEISS/II-GELB/III-GELB, labels 7A–7E
  • Timed runs at IHK pace: 30 questions in 45 minutes for the basic test, with no more than 5 errors

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Best books & official prep for ADR-Schein Prüfung (Deutschland)

Official practice: Attend every lesson of an IHK-approved course: the IHK only admits candidates who took part in the whole course. Learn the Gefahrnummer logic and the most common UN numbers, practise the 1.1.3.6 points calculation and read the four-page schriftliche Weisungen. Then take timed multiple-choice tests for each module, aiming well inside the allowed number of errors.

Previous-year papers: The IHK question catalogue is not published as past papers. Training providers and publishers offer practice questions that follow the course syllabus.

Sample ADR-Schein Prüfung (Deutschland) practice questions

5 questions taken from the ADR-Schein Prüfung (Deutschland) mock tests on Wrexa Edge. Try each one, then reveal the answer.

  1. Q1. Welche höchstzulässige Gesamtmenge je Beförderungseinheit gilt für die Beförderungskategorie 1?

    1. 50
    2. 333
    3. 1000
    4. 20
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    Answer: D — 20

    Richtige Antwort: D — 20. Thema: ADR — Freistellungen 1.1.3.6.

  2. Q2. Ab welchem Gesamtfassungsraum brauchen Fahrer von Batterie-Fahrzeugen den Aufbaukurs Tank?

    1. Mehr als 3 m³
    2. Mehr als 1 m³
    3. Mehr als 5 m³
    4. Mehr als 0,1 m³
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    Answer: B — Mehr als 1 m³

    Richtige Antwort: B — Mehr als 1 m³. Thema: ADR — Tank.

  3. Q3. Was zeigen die Gefahrzettel 1.4, 1.5 und 1.6 anstelle der explodierenden Bombe?

    1. Die Nummer der Unterklasse
    2. Einen Totenkopf
    3. Eine Flamme über einem Kreis
    4. Die UN-Nummer des Stoffes
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    Answer: A — Die Nummer der Unterklasse

    Richtige Antwort: A — Die Nummer der Unterklasse. Thema: ADR — Klasse 1.

  4. Q4. Nach S12 ist der Aufbaukurs Klasse 7 nicht erforderlich, wenn keine Nebengefahren bestehen, höchstens 10 Versandstücke geladen sind und die Summe der TI höchstens … beträgt.

    1. 3
    2. 10
    3. 50
    4. 1
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    Answer: A — 3

    Richtige Antwort: A — 3. Thema: ADR — Klasse 7.

  5. Q5. Was empfehlen die schriftlichen Weisungen für entzündend (oxidierend) wirkende Stoffe (5.1)?

    1. Vermischen mit entzündbaren oder brennbaren Stoffen (z. B. Sägemehl) vermeiden
    2. Mit Sägemehl oder anderem organischem Material aufsaugen
    3. Notfallfluchtmaske verwenden
    4. Tiefliegende Bereiche meiden
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    Answer: A — Vermischen mit entzündbaren oder brennbaren Stoffen (z. B. Sägemehl) vermeiden

    Richtige Antwort: A — Vermischen mit entzündbaren oder brennbaren Stoffen (z. B. Sägemehl) vermeiden. Thema: ADR — Verhalten bei Unfällen.

Frequently asked questions

Who runs the ADR driver exam in Germany?
The regional Industrie- und Handelskammer (IHK). Under § 14 GGVSEB the IHKs approve the training courses, hold the exams and issue the ADR driver training certificate. The training and the exam are both in German.
How many questions are in the German ADR exam, and how many mistakes are allowed?
The basic course (Basiskurs) test has 30 multiple-choice questions in 45 minutes, and you may get up to 5 wrong. The tank module has 24 questions in 45 minutes, with up to 4 wrong. The Class 1 and Class 7 modules and the refresher test each have 15 questions in 30 minutes, with up to 4 wrong.
Can I retake the IHK ADR exam if I fail?
Yes. According to IHK information sheets, you may repeat a failed exam once without attending the course again.
Are any aids allowed in the IHK ADR exam?
No. It is a written multiple-choice exam with no aids, so you cannot use the ADR text, notes or the schriftliche Weisungen.
Wie lange ist der ADR-Schein gültig?
Die ADR-Schulungsbescheinigung gilt fünf Jahre. Zur Verlängerung besucht man eine Auffrischungsschulung mit Prüfung. Wer das in den letzten 12 Monaten vor Ablauf tut, bekommt die neuen fünf Jahre ab dem bisherigen Ablaufdatum und verliert keine Zeit.
Was bedeutet das X vor der Gefahrnummer?
Das X zeigt, dass der Stoff gefährlich mit Wasser reagiert, z. B. X423 bei Natrium. Wasser darf dann nur mit Zustimmung von Sachverständigen eingesetzt werden.
Was bedeutet die Gefahrnummer 33 und was die 30?
33 steht für einen leicht entzündbaren flüssigen Stoff mit einem Flammpunkt unter 23 °C, typisch für Benzin (UN 1203). 30 steht für einen entzündbaren flüssigen Stoff mit einem Flammpunkt von 23 °C bis 60 °C, typisch für Diesel (UN 1202). Die Verdopplung der Ziffer bedeutet eine Zunahme der Gefahr.
Wann brauche ich den Aufbaukurs Tank?
Den Aufbaukurs Tank braucht, wer gefährliche Güter in festverbundenen Tanks oder Aufsetztanks mit mehr als 1 m³ befördert. Das gilt auch für Batterie-Fahrzeuge über 1 m³ und für Tankcontainer mit mehr als 3 m³. Voraussetzung ist der Basiskurs.
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What is the eligibility for ADR-Schein Prüfung (Deutschland)?
Drivers who carry dangerous goods above the ADR 1.1.3.6 small-load limits, in any vehicle regardless of its mass. You must attend the full IHK-approved course before you can sit the exam. The tank, Class 1 and Class 7 modules are taken on top of the basic course. Wrexa Edge focuses on realistic ADR-Schein Prüfung (Deutschland) practice: 3 free full-length mocks in the exact exam pattern, ready whenever you are.

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