Overview
- Official figures show 45% fail the theory exam and 37% fail the practical test in 2024.
- Driving instructors in northeastern Germany report that weak German skills make it hard to teach safe habits and give clear commands.
- The theory exam runs in 12 languages, yet formal Arabic used in tests does not match the dialect many Syrian learners speak.
- The Transport Ministry plans simpler wording, a roughly 30% smaller question bank, online theory classes and wider use of simulators from 2027.
- The push comes as students face high costs, with a licence averaging about €3,400 and a theory retake fee of up to €150.