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IHK-Fachkundeprüfung Taxi & Mietwagen

Prepare for the German taxi and private hire exam – in German, with English help

To run your own taxi or private hire (Mietwagen) business in Germany, you need to pass the Fachkundeprüfung, a professional competence exam held by the local Chamber of Commerce and Industry (IHK). The exam is only in German. In MietStark you answer the questions in German, and whenever something is unclear you can open the English translation.

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With a free account you get the complete Law and Safety subjects with English translations, plus the mock exam. No payment details needed.

  • 869 practice questions covering every exam subject: law, cost calculation, vehicle technology, safety, employment law and cross-border transport
  • English translations of questions and explanations, for when the German gets hard
  • Timed mock exam (written parts 1 and 2)
  • On your phone or computer, whenever it suits you

How does the translation help?

The real exam is in German, and the app marks your answers in German too, so the German text always comes first. The English translation is there to help you understand the question and the explanation. We keep key terms in German in brackets, e.g. “fare obligation (Tarifpflicht)”, so you learn the exact words you will see in the exam.

MietStark is not an official IHK product and cannot guarantee that you pass.

How does the exam work?

The exam is held by your local Chamber of Commerce and Industry (IHK), and it is in German.

It usually has two written parts and an oral exam. About 40% of the marks come from the questions in written part 1, about 35% from exercises, case studies and cost calculations in written part 2, and about 25% from the oral exam.

To pass you usually need around 60% overall and at least around 50% in each part. Your IHK can tell you the exam dates and how to register.

Exam subjects

  • Law (Recht)
  • Business and financial management (Kaufmännische Führung)
  • Vehicle technology and operation (Technik)
  • Safety, accident prevention and the environment (Sicherheit)
  • Employment and social security law (Arbeitsrecht)
  • Cross-border transport (Grenzverkehr)

Sample questions with English translation

In the app the questions are in German and the translation opens with one tap. Translations are free for Law and Safety.

Worin unterscheidet sich der Mietwagenverkehr typischerweise vom Taxiverkehr?
  1. Mietwagen betreiben Linienverkehr nach festem Fahrplan mit festgelegten Haltestellen.
  2. Mietwagen dürfen nur nach vorheriger Bestellung und ohne „Heranwinken“ von der Straße eingesetzt werden.
  3. Mietwagen benötigen für Bestellfahrten keine Genehmigung nach dem PBefG.
  4. Mietwagen müssen nach Auftragsende am nächsten Taxistand warten und dort Fahrgäste ohne Vorbestellung zum örtlichen Taxitarif aufnehmen.
How does a private hire service (Mietwagenverkehr) typically differ from a taxi service?
  1. Private hire cars operate scheduled services to a fixed timetable with designated stops.
  2. Private hire cars may only be used on prior booking and must not be hailed on the street.
  3. Private hire cars do not need a licence under the PBefG for pre-booked trips.
  4. After a job has ended, private hire cars must wait at the nearest taxi rank and pick up passengers there without prior booking at the local taxi tariff.
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Correct answer: B
Mietwagen dürfen nur nach vorheriger Bestellung und ohne „Heranwinken“ von der Straße eingesetzt werden.
Private hire cars may only be used on prior booking and must not be hailed on the street.

A private hire service is defined by prior booking. Offering rides at the roadside, as taxis do, is generally not permitted. Both types of service require a licence.

Was versteht man unter Deckungsbeitrag in der einfachen Kalkulation?
  1. Erlös abzüglich der Fixkosten
  2. Erlös abzüglich aller Kosten, also der Gewinn
  3. Fixkosten abzüglich variabler Kosten
  4. Erlös abzüglich variabler Kosten
In simple costing, what is meant by the contribution margin (Deckungsbeitrag)?
  1. Revenue minus fixed costs
  2. Revenue minus all costs, i.e. the profit
  3. Fixed costs minus variable costs
  4. Revenue minus variable costs
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Correct answer: D
Erlös abzüglich variabler Kosten
Revenue minus variable costs

The contribution margin shows the amount left over after deducting variable costs to cover fixed costs and generate profit.

Umweltzone: Ein Fahrzeug ohne erforderliche Kennzeichnung/Erlaubnis soll dorthin disponiert werden. Was ist richtig?
  1. Einfahren, wenn der Fahrgast nur kurz am Rand der Zone abgesetzt wird
  2. Einfahren, da Taxis und Mietwagen von der Plakettenpflicht befreit sind
  3. Trotzdem fahren und das mögliche Bußgeld in den Preis einrechnen
  4. Auftrag nur mit zulässigem Fahrzeug oder Ablehnung/Umplanung
Low emission zone (Umweltzone): a vehicle without the required sticker or permit is about to be dispatched into the zone. Which is correct?
  1. Drive in if the passenger is only dropped off briefly at the edge of the zone
  2. Drive in, as taxis and private hire cars are exempt from the sticker requirement
  3. Go anyway and factor the possible fine into the price
  4. Accept the job only with a permitted vehicle, otherwise decline or reschedule
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Correct answer: D
Auftrag nur mit zulässigem Fahrzeug oder Ablehnung/Umplanung
Accept the job only with a permitted vehicle, otherwise decline or reschedule

Low emission zone rules are binding. Dispatch must check the vehicle's status and avoid infringements.

Frequently asked questions

Can I take the exam in English?
No, the exam is only in German. That is why you practise with the German text in MietStark; the English translation helps you get the terminology right, especially in law and cost calculation.
Is MietStark an official IHK app?
No. MietStark is an independent learning app. The questions are written for practice; they are not real exam questions.
Does MietStark cost anything?
Getting started is free. The free account includes the Law and Safety subjects with English translations, plus the mock exam. The other subjects are part of the app's extended plans.
How long should I study?
It depends on how much you already know. Many people practise a little every day for a few weeks, and the 30-day study plan in the app helps you keep going.
What is the difference between a taxi and a Mietwagen?
A taxi can pick up passengers on the street and charges the official fare. A Mietwagen (private hire car) only works on prior booking, the price is agreed in advance, and after each trip it generally has to return to the company base (Rückkehrpflicht).
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