BiH Theory B study guide
BiH Theory B · Work through your exam, one topic at a time.
The BiH Theory B exam is the written knowledge test that anyone seeking a Category B (passenger car) driving licence in Bosnia and Herzegovina must pass before taking the practical driving test. It is administered by the competent cantonal or entity authorities through authorised testing centres, and it is intended for first-time learner drivers as well as for holders of foreign licences who need to convert to a local one. The BiH Theory B study guide has 8 sections and about 2,875 words.
01Traffic Regulations and Road Signs: Priority, Prohibitions and Sign Families
Bosnian traffic law is built on a simple hierarchy: a police officer's signals outrank traffic lights, traffic lights outrank road signs, and road signs outrank general rules. Most exam traps come from forgetting this order or from misreading a sign's shape and colour rather than its symbol.
391 words, about 2 min02Traffic Signals, Road Markings and Right-of-Way
A three-colour light is read as: red means stop before the stop line; amber means stop unless stopping would be unsafe; green means proceed if the way is clear. A flashing amber at a pedestrian crossing means proceed only if no pedestrian is on the crossing.
383 words, about 2 min03Safe Vehicle Operation and Defensive Driving
Defensive driving means assuming other road users will make mistakes and leaving yourself time and space to react. The core tools are observation, anticipation, and the two-second rule.
374 words, about 2 min04Road Safety and Accident Prevention
The dominant causes of serious crashes are speed, alcohol, distraction, fatigue and failure to wear a seat belt. Speed is the single biggest factor in the severity of injury: a pedestrian struck at 50 km/h is far more likely to die than one struck at 30 km/h.
361 words, about 2 min05Vehicle Technical Knowledge and Maintenance
You should understand the function of the main systems and the checks a driver can perform. Tyres: tread depth must be at least 1.6 mm across the central three-quarters of the tread and around the whole circumference, and pressure should be checked cold.
351 words, about 2 min06First Aid and Emergency Response
At a crash scene, your priorities are, in order: protect the scene, alert the emergency services, then give first aid within your competence. Switch on hazard lights, place a warning triangle, and wear a reflective vest when leaving the vehicle.
342 words, about 2 min07Driver Obligations, Documents and Penalties
Every driver must hold a valid driving licence for the category of vehicle driven, and the vehicle must have valid registration, compulsory third-party insurance, and a valid technical inspection. The registration card and proof of insurance should be in the vehicle.
334 words, about 2 min08Environmental Awareness and Fuel-Efficient Driving
Fuel-efficient driving reduces emissions, saves money and improves safety, because the techniques that save fuel also smooth out speed changes. The exam tests whether you understand how driving style, vehicle condition and planning affect consumption and pollution.
339 words, about 2 min