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Yes. Germany officially allows the theory exam in 13 languages including English. You select your language when registering at TÜV or DEKRA.
The German theory test for Class B has 30 questions (20 basic + 10 class-specific). Maximum 10 penalty points are allowed to pass.
Most learners need 2–4 weeks of daily practice (30–45 minutes per day) to consistently score under 5 penalty points on mock exams.
You must wait at least 2 weeks before retaking it. There is no limit on retakes. Each attempt costs approximately €22–25.
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