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SBF Binnen Lehrer
Learn all 300 official ELWIS questions for Germany's inland boat licence (SBF Binnen) with explanations and real exam sheets – German-language, ad-free.
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Your exam prep with SBF Binnen Lehrer
Rivers, canals and lakes: the Sportbootführerschein Binnen (SBF Binnen) is the German licence you need to drive a motorised boat on inland waterways – whether you take the motor variant, the sailing variant or the combined exam. The theory test is based on the official ELWIS catalogue of 300 questions and is conducted in German, so preparing in German is not a drawback but precisely the point.
The SBF Binnen Lehrer app contains all 300 official questions and answers, each paired with a written explanation so you grasp why an answer is correct instead of memorising letters. The traffic-light system flags your weak spots, statistics track your progress, and in exam mode you work through the official ELWIS exam sheets against the official clock – a realistic dress rehearsal for the German-language exam.
Photo instructions for the important knots get you ready for the practical part. The app is completely ad-free, works 100% offline, and lets you begin with 50 free questions. Heading for the coast afterwards? The SBF See Lehrer app prepares you for Germany's separate coastal licence with its own catalogue of 285 questions.
Who is the app for?
Aimed at English speakers living in Germany who want to explore rivers, canals and lakes by motorboat or under sail. The SBF Binnen is often the first German boating licence, and the app assumes no prior knowledge – but since both the app and the official exam are in German, you should be comfortable reading German or ready to pick up the official terminology as you study.
The exam
The examination boards of the Deutscher Motoryachtverband (DMYV) and the Deutscher Segler-Verband (DSV) conduct the SBF Binnen exams on behalf of the federal government – in German. The theory part is based on the official ELWIS catalogue with 300 questions, which this app reproduces in full and up to date, together with the official ELWIS exam sheets and the prescribed exam time.
Learning features at a glance
All 300 official ELWIS questions
The full, current question catalogue for the SBF Binnen – motor, sailing and the combined exam – in the original German, including all official signs and images with a zoom function.
300 written explanations
Every single question has its own explanation. You learn why the correct answer is correct, which builds real understanding of the German terminology instead of rote memorisation.
Real ELWIS exam sheets
Exam mode uses all official ELWIS exam sheets of the theory test, with a built-in submission timer set to the official exam duration – true-to-life exam practice.
Traffic-light system with statistics
The learning mode marks each question red or green based on your answers, so you always know which topics are exam-ready and which need another round. Statistics make your progress visible.
Knot instructions in photos
For the practical exam, photo sequences demonstrate all the important knots step by step, each explained together with its advantages and disadvantages.
No ads, no internet required
The app is entirely ad-free and functions without any connection – study distraction-free wherever you are, without spending mobile data.
Frequently asked questions
Is the app available in English?
No, the app exists in German only – which mirrors reality, because the SBF Binnen theory exam is also held exclusively in German. Studying the 300 questions in their original wording means nothing on the actual exam sheet will be new to you.
Do I need the SBF Binnen as an expat in Germany?
If you want to drive a motorised boat on German inland waterways such as rivers, canals and lakes, the SBF Binnen is the standard licence. Whether a certificate from another country counts in your case is best clarified with the DMYV or DSV examination boards before you register.
Can I take the theory exam in English?
No, the exam is offered in German only. This is exactly why the app keeps everything in German: you build up the reading routine and vocabulary you will actually need in front of the examination board.
Are the questions official and current?
The app uses the official question catalogue of the Elektronischer Wasserstraßen-Informationsservice (ELWIS) with all 300 questions and answers in the current version. The exam sheets in exam mode likewise match the official ELWIS sheets of the theory test.
Is the app free?
You begin with 50 questions at no cost and can explore every feature. To continue, you unlock the complete catalogue together with all exam sheets – at your own pace, for as long as you need it.
Can I study offline and without ads?
Both, yes. There is no advertising anywhere in the app, and it runs 100% without an internet connection – on the underground, on the bus or on board, with zero data usage.
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