Theory topic 5 · Düsseldorf.
At every intersection, a single question decides: Who can go first? Topic 5 teaches you the hierarchy of right-of-way regulations - from right to left to yield signs to police hand rules. Anyone who understands the principle can drive safely anywhere in Germany.
What you learn.
The most important rules.
Rule 1
1) police officer with hand signals, 2) traffic lights, 3) priority signs, 4) right-before-left. Higher regulation always beats the lower one. An extinguished traffic light automatically means a priority sign or right before left.
Rule 2
Applies at every intersection or junction without any other regulation. Anyone coming from the right has the right of way. But: Regardless of this, rail vehicles have priority, as do emergency vehicles with flashing lights and sirens.
Rule 3
Traffic sign 206 requires you to stop even without cross traffic - come to a complete standstill, wait a short time, then check visibility and pull in. 'Rolling Stop' costs €10, with disability €70 + 1 point.
Rule 4
A police officer with his front or back facing the direction of travel = stop. Police with side facing the direction of travel = free travel. Police raise an arm = away from the police officer = stop. This regulation overrides every traffic light.
Rule 5
Trams, S-Bahn trains and subways often have their own right-of-way regulations - visible through appropriate light signals or markings. At intersections without explicit regulations, they usually have priority over cars.
Common mistakes.
Error 1
Even if the tram is coming from the left: it has priority unless otherwise stated. Classic trap in Düsseldorf city center.
Error 2
At 'give way' (sign 205) you only have to stop if necessary. You must ALWAYS stop at the stop sign (206) - even if the cross street is empty.
Error 3
Police officer with arms outstretched to the right/left and front to you = stop. Only when he shows the side is the journey free. Exam classic.
Error 4
Wrong! A broken traffic light forces you to observe the regulation behind it - priority sign or right before left. Maximum caution and drive slowly.
Sample questions.
Question 1
You come to an intersection with no traffic signs and no traffic lights. Who has the right of way?
AnswerAnyone coming from the right - the basic rule 'right before left' (Section 8 Paragraph 1 StVO).
This rule applies at intersections and junctions unless other regulations apply.
Question 2
A police officer stands with his back to you and both arms outstretched to the sides. What does that mean?
AnswerStop — you have to stop.
Front and back to the driver = stop. Only the policeman's side signals clear travel.
Question 3
You are approaching a stop sign. Do you have to stop even if there are no other vehicles in sight?
AnswerYes, always. Stop sign requires you to come to a complete stop regardless of cross traffic.
'Rolling stop' is punishable by a fine. Only continue driving after stopping and visually inspecting the vehicle.
Connection to practice.
In Düsseldorf you will practice hundreds of right-of-way situations - city center with trams (Heinrich-Heine-Allee), residential areas with right before left (Bilk, Flingern), 4-way stop and police regulation at the stadium. Your driving instructor will guide you specifically into complex multiple intersections so that you internalize the hierarchy.
FAQ.
In public parking lots with a clearly recognizable street character: yes. In customer parking spaces without a roadway: mutual consideration in accordance with Section 1 of the StVO - usually at walking speed and driving visually.
Ready to get started?
At driving school S.U.V. In Düsseldorf-Oberbilk you will learn all 14 theoretical topics in an understandable and exam-oriented manner. Mindenerstraße 106 · Mon–Sat · from 5:00 p.m. (Sat 12:00 p.m.) · visit as often as you want.
