Bulgaria Theory Test AM key terms

The part of the road built for vehicle movement, usually divided into lanes and marked by lines or signs; it does not include pavements, verges, or cycle paths.

A longitudinal strip of the carriageway wide enough for a single line of vehicles, marked by lane lines or defined by the road width itself.

The right of a road user to proceed first at a junction, narrowing, or crossing while others must wait, stop, or give way before continuing.

A place where two or more roads meet or cross at the same level, including T-junctions, roundabouts, and squares where traffic flows in different directions.

An event on a road involving at least one moving vehicle that causes death, bodily injury, or material damage to vehicles, loads, roads, or roadside structures.

A red octagonal sign requiring the driver to stop completely at the marked line or edge of the crossing road and give way to traffic before proceeding.

Lines, arrows, symbols, and coloured areas painted or applied on the road surface that guide, warn, or prohibit traffic and supplement the upright road signs.

A signal device using coloured lights to control the order in which road users pass a point, junction, or crossing; its instructions override signs and markings.

An authorised official such as a traffic police officer who directs traffic by hand, arm, or baton signals; these signals take priority over lights, signs, and markings.

A triangular sign with a red border warning of a hazard ahead such as a bend, junction, or slippery surface, so the driver can adjust speed in good time.

A round sign, usually with a red border, that prohibits a specific action such as entering, overtaking, exceeding a speed, or parking in the marked area.

The maximum permitted speed set by a sign, marking, or general rule for a road section, vehicle type, or category of driver, which must not be exceeded.

The distance a vehicle travels from the moment the driver begins braking until it stops, growing with speed and reduced grip on wet or loose surfaces.

The gap a rider keeps behind the vehicle ahead, long enough to stop or avoid it if it brakes suddenly, and increased in rain, darkness, or poor visibility.

The area around a vehicle that the driver cannot see directly or in the mirrors, especially beside and behind large vehicles, where a moped rider must never linger.

Loss of tyre contact with the road when a layer of water builds between them, causing loss of steering and braking control; the rider should ease off and avoid sudden moves.

The grip between tyres and road surface that allows accelerating, steering, and braking; it is reduced by water, gravel, oil, ice, and worn tread.

The parts of the vehicle that slow and stop it, including levers, cables, hydraulic lines, discs or drums, and pads or shoes, which must be kept in working order.

A helmet with a fastened chin strap that protects the rider's head in a fall or collision; it is compulsory for moped riders and must fit and be undamaged.

Vehicle features and rider habits that help prevent an accident, such as good brakes, tyres, lights, visibility, and attentive, defensive riding.

The immediate care given to an injured person before professional help arrives, including checking breathing, stopping bleeding, and keeping the person warm and safe.

The single emergency number in Bulgaria and the EU for police, fire, and ambulance, used to report accidents and request help with a clear location and description.

A service that recovers broken-down or damaged vehicles and assists stranded road users; its number is often shown on insurance or assistance documents.

The moped driving licence category covering two-, three-, and four-wheeled vehicles with a maximum design speed up to 45 km/h and engine capacity up to 50 cm³.

A light two-wheeled vehicle with engine capacity up to 50 cm³ or electric power up to 4 kW and a maximum design speed of 45 km/h, ridden under AM rules.

A small four-wheeled vehicle with maximum design speed up to 45 km/h and engine capacity up to 50 cm³ or electric power up to 4 kW, driven under AM rules.

The official document certifying that a person has passed the required tests and is licensed to drive the vehicle categories stated on it.

The document identifying a registered vehicle and its owner, which must be carried or produced when driving and is needed for insurance and technical checks.

A periodic official inspection confirming that a vehicle meets safety and environmental requirements, recorded by a sticker or certificate with a validity date.

Compulsory third-party liability insurance that covers damage a driver causes to other people or their property; proof must be carried when driving.

A document showing penalty points imposed for traffic offences; accumulating too many points within a set period leads to losing the driving licence.

A financial penalty imposed by the authorities for breaking traffic law, often accompanied by points or other measures such as temporary withdrawal of the licence.

Riding technique that cuts fuel use and emissions by smooth acceleration, early gear changes, steady speed, and avoiding unnecessary idling or hard braking.

Pollutants such as carbon monoxide, hydrocarbons, and nitrogen oxides released in exhaust gas; they harm health and the environment and rise with poor engine tuning.

The gradual loss of tyre tread and grip with use; worn or wrongly inflated tyres lengthen stopping distance and increase fuel consumption and pollution.

Excessive noise from engines, exhausts, and horns that disturbs residents and wildlife; it is limited by law and reduced by gentle riding and proper silencers.

The rider's ability to see and be seen after dark, dependent on clean lights, reflective clothing, and reduced speed within the range of the headlight beam.

A traffic violation in which a road user fails to give way when required, forcing another to brake or swerve; it is a common cause of junction accidents.