52 cardsTeoriprøve (Driving Theory Test) - Denmark

Traffic Rules, Speed Limits and Road Priority

53 flashcards covering Danish Færdselsloven traffic regulations, statutory speed limits, right-hand priority, roundabout rules, and parking restrictions.

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General speed limit for passenger cars in built-up areas (byzone) in Denmark
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General speed limit for passenger cars in built-up areas (byzone) in Denmark
50 km/h, unless local signs indicate otherwise.
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General speed limit on rural roads (landevej) outside built-up areas in Denmark
80 km/h for passenger cars and motorcycles.
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Statutory maximum speed limit on Danish motorways (motorvej)
130 km/h, though roughly half the network is signed down to 110 or 90 km/h.
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Default speed limit on an expressway (motortrafikvej) in Denmark
80 km/h, unless signs explicitly permit 90 or 100 km/h.
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Maximum permitted speed in a living and play street (opholds- og legeområde)
Walking pace (skridtgang), defined as a maximum of 15 km/h.
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Speed limit in a designated Zone 30 residential area
30 km/h throughout the entire zone.
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Maximum speed for a passenger car towing a standard unapproved trailer on rural roads and motorways
80 km/h maximum speed.
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Maximum speed on motorways for a car with approved Danish 'Tempo 100' trailer certification
100 km/h on motorways and 80 km/h on rural roads.
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Maximum speed when towing a disabled passenger car using a tow rope
30 km/h on ordinary roads; entry onto motorways while towing is prohibited.
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Speed limit for a small moped (lille knallert / knallert 30)
30 km/h maximum; small mopeds must use cycle tracks where available.
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Speed limit for a large moped (stor knallert / knallert 45)
45 km/h maximum; large mopeds must ride on the carriageway with cars.
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Default right-of-way rule at an intersection with no signs, signals, or road markings
Right-hand priority (højrevigepligt): you must give way to traffic approaching from the right.
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Definition of unconditional give way (ubetinget vigepligt)
You must yield to all moving traffic from both directions before proceeding.
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Road marking that indicates unconditional give way
Shark's teeth (hajtænder): a transverse row of white triangles pointing toward oncoming traffic.
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Requirement at a STOP sign (Sign B20)
Complete standstill before the stop line and unconditional yield to all cross traffic.
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Priority rule when exiting a private property, petrol station, driveway, or car park
Unconditional give way (ubetinget vigepligt) to all road traffic, pedestrians, and cyclists.
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Priority rule when entering a paved public road from an unpaved gravel or dirt track
Unconditional give way to traffic on the paved road.
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Priority rule when entering a roundabout (rundkørsel) in Denmark
Unconditional give way to traffic already circulating inside the roundabout.
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Mandatory indicator use in a roundabout
Always indicate right before leaving the roundabout at your chosen exit.
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Obligation when turning right across a cycle track at an intersection
Check mirrors and right shoulder blind spot; yield to cyclists continuing straight.
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Obligation when turning left across oncoming traffic at an intersection
Yield to all oncoming vehicles proceeding straight or turning right, and to crossing pedestrians.
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Obligation approaching an uncontrolled pedestrian crossing (zebra crossing)
Adjust speed and stop if necessary to let pedestrians crossing or about to cross pass.
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Rule for a bus indicating to leave a bus stop in a built-up area (speed <= 50 km/h)
Drivers approaching from behind must reduce speed and, if needed, stop to let the bus pull out.
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Rule for a bus indicating to leave a stop on a rural road (speed > 50 km/h)
The bus driver must yield to traffic flowing in the travel lane.
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Zipper merge principle (flettereglen)
When two lanes merge without dividing lines, drivers alternate one by one into the single lane.
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Obligation during lane change (vognbaneskift) across marked broken lines
Indicate in good time, check mirrors and blind spot, and ensure change causes no danger or obstacle.
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Duty when an emergency vehicle approaches with flashing blue lights and sirens
Clear passage immediately by pulling aside, slowing down, or halting safely.
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Simultaneous left turns by opposing vehicles at a Danish intersection
Both vehicles turn in front of each other (short left turn) without crossing paths.
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Priority road sign (B16: yellow diamond with white border)
Grants priority over all cross traffic at successive intersections until sign B17.
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Parking on the carriageway of a priority road outside built-up areas
Strictly prohibited on the roadway outside built-up areas.
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Vehicle positioning for a left turn from a one-way street
Position vehicle as far to the left edge of the carriageway as possible.
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Vehicle positioning for a left turn from a two-way street
Position as close to the center line as possible without crossing into oncoming traffic.
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Normal side for overtaking another moving vehicle
On the left side of the vehicle being overtaken.
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Permitted exception for overtaking on the right
When the vehicle ahead is clearly indicating and positioning to execute a left turn.
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Dense traffic queue passing (forbikørsel i tæt trafik)
In dense multi-lane queues, vehicles in the right lane moving faster is legal and not deemed overtaking.
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Locations where overtaking is strictly prohibited on two-lane roads
On or just before uncontrolled pedestrian crossings, on blind hill crests, and around blind bends.
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Duty of a driver being overtaken by another vehicle
Keep as far to the right as possible and do not increase speed until passed.
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Lateral clearance required when overtaking a cyclist or moped
Generous lateral clearance, recommended at least 1.5 metres.
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Keep-to-the-right rule on Danish motorways
Must always drive in the rightmost available travel lane unless actively overtaking.
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Two-second rule (2-sekunders-reglen)
Minimum benchmark for safe following distance behind the vehicle ahead in dry conditions.
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Demerit point threshold for experienced drivers (klippekort)
3 penalty points within 3 years results in a conditional driving licence suspension.
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Demerit point threshold for novice drivers during first 3 years of holding licence
2 penalty points within the first 3 years triggers an immediate driving ban (kørselsforbud).
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Remedy required to regain licence after a kørselsforbud
Complete special course (ANT course or special instruction) and pass both theory and practical exams.
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Legal blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit in Denmark
0.50 promille (per mille).
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Definition of 'vanvidskørsel' (reckless driving) resulting in vehicle confiscation
BAC above 2.00 promille, speed >100% over limit (over 100 km/h), or driving at 200 km/h or higher.
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Vehicle confiscation under vanvidskørsel rules
Police confiscate and sell the car regardless of whether it is borrowed, leased, or owned by the driver.
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Rule on handheld mobile phone use while driving or stopped at lights
Strictly prohibited; only hands-free systems with voice control or fixed mounts are allowed.
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Prohibited parking distance from an intersection
Minimum 10 metres from the nearest edge of the transverse carriageway or cycle track.
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Prohibited parking distance before a pedestrian crossing
Minimum 5 metres before the crossing (parking immediately after is permitted).
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Prohibited parking distance from a bus stop sign
Minimum 12 metres before and 12 metres after the sign along the curb.
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Meaning of a solid continuous yellow curb line
Both stopping and parking are prohibited (standsning og parkering forbudt).
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Setting an analogue parking disc (p-skive)
Set pointer forward to the next quarter hour mark; only one visible disc permitted in the car.

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