Bulgaria Theory Test B study guide
Bulgaria Theory Test B · Work through your exam, one topic at a time.
The Bulgaria Theory Test B is the written knowledge examination that a candidate must pass before obtaining a category B (car) driving licence in Bulgaria. It is intended for learner drivers preparing for their first licence, for drivers converting a foreign licence where Bulgarian authorities require a theory check, and for anyone whose licence has lapsed or been withdrawn and who must re-qualify. The Bulgaria Theory Test B study guide has 8 sections and about 2,620 words.
01Road Signs and Markings in Bulgaria
Bulgarian road signs follow the Vienna Convention shapes and colours, so shape alone narrows meaning. Triangles warn, circles command (red border = prohibition, blue = obligation), rectangles and squares inform, and octagons stop.
316 words, about 2 min02Traffic Rules and Right-of-Way
Right-of-way questions are decided by a strict order. First, signals (police officer, then traffic lights, then signs) override everything else.
349 words, about 2 min03Traffic Signals and Control
Steady red means stop before the stop line; amber alone means stop unless stopping would be unsafe; green permits movement but never obliges you to enter a junction you cannot clear. A flashing amber means proceed with caution, typically at malfunctioning or part-time signals.
337 words, about 2 min04Vehicle Safety and Technical Requirements
A vehicle must be maintained so it does not endanger others: brakes balanced and effective, steering without excessive play, tyres with legal tread depth and correct pressure, lights and reflectors working and correctly aimed, and a windscreen clear of obstruction. Tyre tread depth has a legal minimum, and tyres must match the vehicle's specification; mixing types across an axle is restricted.
333 words, about 2 min05Driver Behaviour and Hazard Perception
Safe driving is mostly anticipation. Look far ahead, keep the eyes moving, and use mirrors regularly so you always know what is behind and beside you.
340 words, about 2 min06Traffic Law, Penalties and Documentation
A driver must hold a valid licence for the category of vehicle driven and carry it, the vehicle registration document, proof of compulsory third-party insurance, and evidence of a valid periodic technical inspection. Driving without insurance or with an expired inspection is a serious offence with administrative and financial consequences.
305 words, about 2 min07First Aid and Emergency Response
Before helping, protect yourself and others: switch off the engine, apply the handbrake, switch on hazard lights, put on a reflective vest and place the warning triangle at an appropriate distance. Call the emergency number and give a clear location, number of casualties and hazards.
311 words, about 2 min08Environmental Awareness and Eco-Driving
Fuel consumption and emissions depend heavily on how you drive. Smooth acceleration, early upshifting, steady cruising and anticipation of traffic reduce consumption substantially compared with harsh acceleration and late braking.
329 words, about 2 min