Question 20
A young woman wants to get her driver's license. She is afraid of the exam because her native language is not German. What is right?
German original: Eine junge Frau will den Führerschein machen. Sie hat Angst vor der Prüfung, weil ihre Muttersprache nicht Deutsch ist. Was ist richtig?. In the test, all questions are asked in German.
Answer options
- She must live in Germany for at least ten years before she can get a driving license.
- If she doesn't speak German, she can't have a driver's license.
- She must get her driving license in the country where her language is spoken.
- She may be able to take the theory test in her native language. There are more than ten languages to choose from. — Correct answer
Explanation
The theoretical driving licence exam can be taken in Germany in more than 10 languages. This gives people with a migration background better chances of passing the exam.
Key terms in this question
- correct / right — Something is correct when it matches the facts or follows the rules without errors. It describes a statement or action that is accurate and true.
- because — 'Weil' is a conjunction used to express a reason or cause. It connects two clauses, introducing the explanation for the main action (e.g., 'I study because I want to pass the test').
- Woman / Mrs. / Ms. — A female person. The word is also used as a polite form of address for adult women, for example 'Frau Müller'.
- her / their — A possessive pronoun indicating that something belongs to a woman or to a group of people. It changes its form to match the noun it refers to.
- to make / to do — To produce, perform, or carry out an action or task. It is a very common verb used in a wide variety of situations.
- fear / anxiety — Fear is an unpleasant feeling that arises when a person perceives danger or a threat. It can relate to real situations or to possible future events.
- German — German is the official language of Germany, Austria, and part of Switzerland. It is the native language of approximately 100 million people.
- driver's license — A driver's license is an official document that confirms a person has permission to operate a motor vehicle.