Swiss Passport

Question 190 of 350 · School and everyday life

When can a driving licence be withdrawn?

Wann kann der Fahrausweis entzogen werden?

Correct answer: B

  1. Afor unauthorised use of the hornbei unerlaubtem Hupen
  2. Bfor driving under the influence of alcohol or drugsbei Fahren unter Einfluss von Alkohol oder Drogen
  3. Cfor parking incorrectlybei falschem Parkieren
  4. Dfor driving in thick fogbei Fahren bei starkem Nebel

Why

Anyone who drives under the influence of alcohol or drugs puts others in serious danger. That is why the driving licence can be withdrawn.

Common mistakes

C: for parking incorrectly
Parking incorrectly costs a fine, but the licence is not withdrawn for it.
D: for driving in thick fog
In fog, you must drive slowly and carefully. But driving is not prohibited.

Topic

Driving licence

To drive a car or a motorcycle, you need a driving licence (Führerausweis, often called Fahrausweis). Anyone who seriously breaks the traffic rules can lose it. The Road Traffic Office can then withdraw the licence for a certain time. During this time you may no longer drive. In serious cases you then have to attend courses or take a test.

Living in Switzerland · School and everyday life

Sources

Official question of the Canton of Zurich (Gemeindeamt, May 2025). Translation and explanation: Swiss Passport.