SBF Binnen
SBF Binnen trainer — Inland Pleasure Craft Licence
Your entry point for inland waterways — motor and, depending on the area, sailing. Multiple-choice theory plus a practical exam.
PriceIncluded with the free app.
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The SBF Binnen question catalogue
The official catalogue for the Inland Pleasure Craft Licence contains 300 questions. Keelwake carries all of them in the official wording, split by topic exactly as the examination follows them:
- Spezifische Fragen — 181 questions
- Basisfragen — 72 questions
- Segeln — 47 questions
The wording of the questions and the model answers is the official one and is not rephrased. What Keelwake adds is the order in which you meet them.
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How the SBF Binnen exam works
The theory exam for the Inland Pleasure Craft Licence lasts 60 minutes and draws 37 questions, composed as follows:
- 7 questions from Basisfragen
- 23 questions from Spezifische Fragen
- 7 questions from Segeln
NoteMotor and sail variant. The motor-only examination has no sailing questions (45 min).
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How the SBF Binnen is marked
Every question is marked with 2, 1 or 0 points: fully known, partly known, not known. That makes 74 points possible.
A points total alone is not enough. Each section carries its own minimum:
- 5 correct in Basisfragen
- 18 correct in Spezifische Fragen
- 5 correct in Segeln
Miss one of these and the exam is failed, however strong the rest was. Keelwake applies exactly this rule in its exam simulation instead of a simple points threshold.
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What the topics cover
The examination follows fixed topic areas. These are the terms behind them — each links to its explanation in the glossary:
Binnenschifffahrt — Inland signs: the system · Sound signals on inland waterways · Upstream & downstream · Blue board & flashing light · Small craft & commercial traffic · Locking through.
KVR & Recht — Responsibilities between vessels (Rule 18) · Sailing vessels among themselves (Rule 12) · Overtaking (Rule 13) · Head-on situation (Rule 14) · Crossing situation (Rule 15) · Lights: power-driven vessel · Lights: sailing vessel.
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How Keelwake trains the SBF Binnen
Keelwake is not a question dump. Every question sits in a Leitner box: what you know moves back, what you miss comes round again the next day. That is why 300 questions are workable at all.
- Exam simulation with the official composition and the real time limit.
- Accuracy per topic — so you practise what is weak, not what is comfortable.
- Flashcards for the questions you keep missing.
- Offline on iPhone, iPad and Mac — and in any browser with the same account.
The SBF Binnen trainer is free of charge and needs no subscription.
FAQ
Frequently asked
How many questions are in the SBF Binnen theory exam?
The exam draws 37 questions. Each is marked with 2, 1 or 0 points, so 74 points are possible. You have 60 minutes.
Is a points total enough to pass the SBF Binnen?
No. Each section has its own minimum: 5 in Basisfragen, 18 in Spezifische Fragen, 5 in Segeln. Miss one of them and the exam is failed, however good the rest was.
How many questions does the official SBF Binnen catalogue contain?
300 questions, split across Spezifische Fragen (181), Basisfragen (72), Segeln (47). Keelwake carries all of them, in the official wording.
Is the SBF Binnen trainer included?
Yes. The Inland Pleasure Craft Licence course is included with the free Keelwake app.
Terms explainedBinnenschifffahrt KVR & Recht
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