Bulgaria Theory Test D study guide
Bulgaria Theory Test D · Work through your exam, one topic at a time.
The Bulgaria Theory Test D is the theoretical examination required for a Category D driving licence, which permits you to drive buses and other passenger vehicles designed to carry more than eight seated passengers in addition to the driver. It is intended for professional drivers, transport company employees, and anyone seeking to work in passenger transport in Bulgaria. The Bulgaria Theory Test D study guide has 9 sections and about 2,433 words.
01Traffic Rules and Road Signs in Bulgaria
Bulgarian traffic law rests on a hierarchy that candidates must be able to state: police instructions override traffic signals, signals override road markings, and markings override signs, with the general rules of the road filling any gap. Learn the sign families by shape and colour, because exam questions often show only a silhouette.
312 words, about 2 min02Road Markings and Traffic Signals
Road markings in Bulgaria carry legal force and are tested alongside signal phases. Continuous white lines may not be crossed, broken lines may be crossed when safe, and double lines combine a continuous and broken line so that only the side with the broken line may cross.
292 words, about 1 min03Vehicle Categories, Documents and Load Rules
Candidates must match licence categories to vehicles. Category AM covers mopeds, A1, A2 and A cover motorcycles by power and age, B covers cars up to 3,500 kg with up to eight passenger seats, BE adds a trailer, C and CE cover lorries, and D and DE cover buses.
295 words, about 1 min04Driver Fitness, Alcohol, Drugs and Fatigue
Fitness to drive combines medical, legal and behavioural standards. Bulgarian law applies a zero-tolerance approach to alcohol for drivers, with any detectable blood alcohol content treated as an offence; novice and professional drivers face the strictest enforcement.
276 words, about 1 min05Safe Driving and Hazard Perception
Hazard perception is about scanning, anticipation and space. Use the system of vehicle control: mirrors, signal, manoeuvre, position, speed and look.
254 words, about 1 min06Vehicle Construction, Maintenance and Technical Checks
A roadworthy vehicle needs functioning brakes, steering, suspension, tyres, lights and emissions equipment. Tyres must have adequate tread depth, correct pressure and no cuts or bulges; tread depth below the legal minimum, uneven wear and incorrect pressure are frequent question traps.
237 words, about 1 min07First Aid and Emergency Behaviour
At a crash scene the priorities are safety, alerting and care. Stop, switch on hazard lights, place a warning triangle at a safe distance, and wear a high-visibility vest when leaving the vehicle.
255 words, about 1 min08Passenger Transport, Working Time and Tachographs
Passenger transport rules protect occupants and impose professional duties on drivers. Seat belts must be worn where fitted, child restraints are mandatory for small children, and the driver is responsible for ensuring passengers are safely seated before moving.
267 words, about 1 min09Environmental Protection and Fuel-Efficient Driving
Eco-driving reduces fuel use, emissions and wear. Smooth acceleration, early upshifting, steady speeds and anticipation of traffic all cut consumption.
245 words, about 1 min