Greece Category C Theory exam-day guide
Greece Category C Theory · Prepare for the day ahead.
Your checklist
Valid photo ID (passport or Greek ID card)
Bring the original document, not a photocopy. Confirm with the examination centre which ID types they accept and that the name matches your application exactly; a mismatch can bar you from sitting the test.
Printed test invitation / appointment confirmation
If your provider issues one, print it and keep it with your ID. Confirm with the provider whether a digital copy on your phone is accepted, since some centres require paper.
Confirmation of exact date, time and venue address
Re-check the address and arrival time in writing shortly before the exam. Venues and slot times can be changed by the provider, so rely on the latest written confirmation rather than an earlier message.
Know your arrival margin and late-entry policy
Plan to arrive well before the stated start time. Confirm with the provider how late arrivals are handled, because candidates who miss the briefing may be refused entry.
Code and category you are being tested for
Know that you are sitting the Category C (lorry) theory paper and whether your test covers the general, professional and/or specific modules. Confirm the module structure with your provider or the official licensing authority.
Transport and parking plan for the test centre
Check public transport times or parking options in advance so a delay does not cost you your slot. Arrive calm rather than rushing through the ID check.
Reading glasses or hearing aids if you use them
Bring any aid you normally rely on. If you need special arrangements for a disability or medical condition, confirm with the provider well ahead of the exam date, as on-the-day requests may not be possible.
Nothing that could be treated as cheating material
Leave notes, textbooks, smartwatches and phones out of the test room or switched off and stored as instructed. Confirm the provider's rules on personal belongings before you travel.
Rest, food and water before the test
A theory paper demands sustained concentration. Eat a normal meal, stay hydrated and avoid an all-night revision session the night before.
Study material for the final review only
Bring concise summaries or your own flashcards for a last look outside the room, not heavy textbooks. You will not be allowed to consult them during the test.
Payment or fee receipt if required
Some providers require proof that the examination fee was paid. Confirm with the provider whether a receipt must be shown at registration.
A plan for the result and next step
Know in advance how and when results are issued and what happens if you do not pass, including any waiting period before a retake. Confirm these details with your provider.
Plan the day
Switch from learning new material to consolidating. Review your weakest topics: professional driving and rest rules, load securing, vehicle safety, and traffic-law priorities. Do timed practice sets under exam conditions and log every error by topic rather than by question. Confirm the venue address, start time and ID requirements in writing, and check your travel route. Protect sleep from this point on; late-night cramming costs more marks than it gains.
Do a light review of summaries and your error list only, then stop. Prepare your bag: ID, printed confirmation, glasses, water. Check the weather and traffic forecasts and set two alarms. Avoid alcohol and heavy meals, and go to bed at a normal hour. If you feel unprepared on a specific topic, write it on a short note to review in the final hour rather than trying to master it overnight.
Eat breakfast, arrive at the centre with a comfortable margin, and use the waiting time for a brief look at your one-page summary. Keep the review short so you walk in alert rather than anxious. Follow the registration and ID-check instructions exactly, store belongings where staff direct, and listen carefully to the briefing on the answer sheet or computer system before the test begins.
Read each question fully, including qualifiers such as 'must', 'may' and 'not'. Answer the questions you are sure of first, then return to harder ones if the format allows. Watch the time and leave a few minutes to transfer or check answers. If a question seems ambiguous, choose the answer that reflects the safest and most legally compliant behaviour. Do not rush the final minutes, and do not change answers without a clear reason.
Rules to check
Bring original photo ID that matches your registration details. If your name or document differs from the application, contact the provider before the exam day; centres may refuse entry and you may lose the fee.
Arrive by the stated time and attend the full briefing. Late arrival, early departure or missing the instructions can result in refusal to sit the test. Confirm the exact late-entry rule with the provider.
Follow all instructions about phones, smartwatches, notes and other belongings. Possession of unauthorised material or any attempt to communicate with another candidate during the test is treated as cheating and can lead to removal and further consequences.
Sit the test yourself and do not communicate with other candidates while it is in progress. Ask the invigilator, not a neighbour, if you have a problem with equipment, the paper or the answer sheet.
If you need a break, raise your hand and follow staff instructions; do not simply leave the room. Confirm with the provider in advance whether breaks are permitted and how they affect your time.
Understand the scoring and pass rule before you start: how many questions there are, the pass mark and whether modules are scored separately. Confirm these details with your provider, as they are set by the licensing authority and may change.
If you believe there is an error in a question or a technical fault, report it to the invigilator immediately and follow the provider's appeal or complaint procedure afterwards rather than arguing during the test.
Keep the result confirmation and any candidate number you receive. You may need them to book a retake or to follow up on your licence application, and confirm with the provider how long results remain valid.