Parking in front of an audience, turning in a narrow street, an emergency stop on command \u2013 the basic driving tasks are the part of the practical test that feels most like a \u201eperformance\u201c. Yet they are the most predictable part of the test of all: set tasks, clear grading rules and a built-in second chance. Here is the complete overview for Category B.<\/p>\n
The basic driving tasks check whether you have control over the vehicle yourself<\/strong> \u2013 Shunting, braking, precise driving at low speed. In the category B practical test, you will drive three tasks<\/strong>: one reversing task<\/strong>, a an additional task to be chosen by the examiner<\/strong> (including parallel or bay parking, turning round) and always the emergency braking<\/strong>. And the rule that hardly anyone knows, which takes the fear out of it more than any tip: Each basic driving manoeuvre may be repeated once.<\/strong> A failed first attempt at parking is just a step along the way \u2013 not a verdict.<\/p>\n Reversing into a parking space at the kerb \u2013 the task that causes the most dread and holds the simplest truth: it is purely datum point technique<\/strong>. Your driving instructor will teach you fixed reference points (mirrors, window edges, markings on the vehicle) against which you can gauge your steering angle and stopping points \u2013 using the same sequence every time. Important for the assessment: A walking pace is preferred<\/strong>, there is no minimum speed limit and no time limit; Proofreads are permitted<\/strong>; and half the battle is Traffic monitoring<\/strong> \u2013 Anyone who parks with perfect technique but fails to look over their shoulder or check their surroundings has failed the task. It is only considered a failure if there is significant contact with the kerb or if the vehicle ends up at an angle in the traffic lane.<\/p>\n The multi-storey car park task: park into a marked perpendicular space \u2013 either forwards or backwards, depending on the instructions. Despite feeling more difficult, reversing is technically the easier option (smaller turning circle, better control). The assessment is the same as for parallel parking: final position within the markings, controlled speed, and constant awareness of the surroundings. Here too, adjusting your position slightly is permitted.<\/p>\n Turning in a narrow street, classically in three moves (forward \u2013 back \u2013 forward). The mistake that costs the most points here: It's about not the number of trains<\/strong> \u2013 five clean moves with traffic observation are better than three frantic ones. You'll be assessed on whether you check traffic in both directions before every change of direction and keep the vehicle under control at all times. Time pressure only exists in the mind.<\/p>\n From about 30 km\/h<\/strong> at the examiner's instruction, brake to a stop as quickly and forcefully as possible. The only real mistake here is \u2013 surprise \u2013 braking too hesitantly<\/strong>: Gentle \u201ecomfort braking\u201c is not permitted, as the exercise simulates an emergency situation. So: press the brake pedal fully (in a manual car, press the clutch at the same time to prevent the engine from stalling), hold the steering wheel firmly, and keep your eyes straight ahead. Modern driving school cars have ABS \u2013 the vehicle remains manoeuvrable even under maximum braking; you can\u2019t go wrong, except by braking too lightly.<\/p>\n Contrary to what many people think, there is no set \u201ebasic driving tasks\u201c section at the start: the examiner puts the tasks together into the test drive<\/strong>, wherever appropriate \u2013 parking in a suitable space in a residential area, performing an emergency stop on a quiet, clear road, or reversing in a suitable side street. Each task is announced clearly and in good time (\u201eReverse into the space behind the blue car\u201c), and you\u2019re allowed a quick look at the situation before you start. The good thing about this approach is that it feels less like a performance than it does in your imagination \u2013 you simply drive, and every now and then a manoeuvring task comes up.<\/p>\n By the way: The dreaded Hill start<\/strong> This is not a separate basic driving task \u2013 it is assessed as part of normal driving when the situation arises. Using the handbrake is a permitted technique in this context, and a brief roll-back that is safely controlled does not constitute grounds for failure.<\/p>\n The examiner decides that on the day of the test \u2013 which is why a good training course practises all variations. The only mandatory manoeuvre is the emergency stop; this is accompanied by a reversing exercise and another chosen by the examiner.<\/p>\n The driving assistance systems of the test vehicle can generally be used \u2013 but they do not replace all-round observation: the examiner wants to see shoulder checks and mirror work, not just your eyes on the screen. It is best to discuss how this is handled in your specific test vehicle with your driving instructor.<\/p>\n Each basic driving task may be repeated once. Only repeated failure of the same task will result in failing the test.<\/p>\n No. Walking pace and calm, controlled manoeuvring are expressly desired \u2013 rushing is the mistake, not slowness.<\/p>\n Fixed tasks, clear criteria, a free repetition \u2013 the basic driving exercises are not a game of chance, but a craft. Anyone who learns them using reference points and practises them until they are boring takes the sting out of what feels like the hardest part of the test. The guides demystify the rest of the test day Practical test: Tips for passing<\/a> and What you are allowed to get wrong in the exam<\/a>.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Einparken vor Publikum, Wenden in einer engen Stra\u00dfe, eine Vollbremsung auf Ansage \u2013 die Grundfahraufgaben sind der Teil der praktischen Pr\u00fcfung, der sich am meisten nach \u201eVorf\u00fchrung“ anf\u00fchlt. Dabei sind sie der planbarste Pr\u00fcfungsteil \u00fcberhaupt: feste Aufgaben, klare Bewertungsregeln und eine eingebaute zweite Chance. Hier ist der komplette \u00dcberblick f\u00fcr die Klasse B. Inhalt dieses […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":0,"featured_media":150,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-148","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.fahrschule-fahrplan.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/148","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.fahrschule-fahrplan.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.fahrschule-fahrplan.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fahrschule-fahrplan.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=148"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.fahrschule-fahrplan.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/148\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":453,"href":"https:\/\/www.fahrschule-fahrplan.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/148\/revisions\/453"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fahrschule-fahrplan.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/150"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.fahrschule-fahrplan.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=148"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fahrschule-fahrplan.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=148"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fahrschule-fahrplan.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=148"}],"curies":[{"name":"WP","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}Parallel parking in reverse: the ultimate test<\/h2>\n
Angled parking: forward or reverse into the bay<\/h2>\n
Turning round: the three-point turn<\/h2>\n
The emergency stop: braking really hard just once<\/h2>\n
When do the basic driving tasks come up in the test?<\/h2>\n
How to practice the basic driving exercises correctly<\/h2>\n
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The most common mistakes \u2013 and how to fix them<\/h2>\n
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Frequently asked questions about the basic driving manoeuvres<\/h2>\n
What tasks are on my exam?<\/h3>\n
May I use the reversing camera and parking sensors?<\/h3>\n
How many times am I allowed to repeat a task?<\/h3>\n
Is there a time limit for parking?<\/h3>\n
Conclusion: The most predictable part of the whole exam<\/h2>\n