Greece Category D Theory exam-day guide
Greece Category D Theory · Prepare for the day ahead.
Your checklist
Valid photo ID (passport or Greek identity card)
Bring the original document, not a photocopy. Confirm with the examination centre which forms of ID they accept and whether the name must match your booking exactly.
Printed confirmation of your theory test appointment
Carry the booking confirmation or appointment slip issued when you scheduled the test. If you booked through a driving school, ask them what document you personally must present.
Any medical or eyesight certificate required for your category
Category D candidates normally need a valid medical certificate covering the higher medical standard for professional drivers. Confirm with the provider which certificate is required and its validity period.
Existing driving licence, if you hold one
Bring your current licence if you already hold another category. Confirm with the provider whether it is checked at the theory test or only at the practical stage.
Know the exact test location and arrival time
Theory tests are held at designated examination venues. Check the address, the entrance, and how long the journey takes at that hour; arrive with margin rather than exactly on time.
Arrive early and allow time for identity checks
Plan to be at the venue before the stated reporting time so that document checks and seating do not eat into your test time. Confirm the required reporting time with the provider.
Leave phones, smart watches and notes outside the test room
Electronic devices and study material are not permitted at the workstation. Ask the invigilator where to leave them before the test begins.
Read the instructions on the screen before starting
The test is computer-based with multiple-choice questions. Make sure you understand how to select, change and confirm an answer, and how much time remains, before you begin.
Prepare for the language of the test
Confirm with the provider which languages the theory test is offered in and whether any language assistance is available, then prepare in that language.
Rest and eat before the test
A long multiple-choice test rewards concentration. Sleep, a normal meal and water are more useful than last-minute cramming in the waiting room.
Know the pass mark and scoring format
Ask your driving school or the provider how many questions the Category D theory test contains, the time limit and the minimum score to pass, so you can pace yourself.
Have a plan for a failed attempt
Ask in advance how soon a retake can be booked and what fee applies, so a poor result does not leave you without a next step.
Plan the day
Finish your revision rather than starting it. Work through the full syllabus once: traffic rules and priority, road signs and markings, speed limits and safe following distances, loading and passenger rules, driving and rest time rules for professional drivers, tachograph use, vehicle documents, insurance, first aid and behaviour after an accident. For Category D, give extra weight to passenger carriage, bus-specific dimensions and weights, passenger safety, boarding and alighting, and the professional-driver rules that differ from car driving. Do practice tests under timed conditions and write down every topic you keep getting wrong.
Re-read only your error list. For each mistake, find the rule behind it and state it in one sentence. Confirm the administrative side: that your appointment exists, that your ID is valid and not expired, that any medical certificate is in date, and that you know the venue address and reporting time. If anything is unclear, call the provider or your driving school now, not on the day.
Do one short, calm review of signs, priority rules and the numbers you tend to forget, then stop. Do not learn new material the night before. Prepare your bag: ID, appointment confirmation, medical certificate if required, and the address written down. Check the route and transport, set an alarm with a backup, and go to bed at a normal hour.
Eat a normal breakfast and avoid arriving hungry or over-caffeinated. Leave earlier than the journey planner suggests to absorb delays. Re-read only your one-page summary of key rules; do not attempt a full mock test. Arrive at the venue before the reporting time, switch your phone off, and follow the invigilator's instructions for document checks and seating.
Read each question fully before answering, paying attention to words such as 'must', 'may', 'except' and 'minimum'. Answer the questions you are sure of first and flag the rest if the system allows it. For numerical questions, check the unit being asked for. Do not rush to leave early: use the remaining time to review flagged questions and to make sure every question has an answer, since unanswered questions normally score nothing. Change an answer only when you can name the rule that makes your first choice wrong.
Follow the provider's procedure for receiving your result. If you pass, confirm with your driving school what happens next for the practical training and test. If you do not pass, note which topics the result or your own recollection shows as weak, and book a retake as soon as the rules allow.
Rules to check
Bring original identification as specified by the examination provider. A candidate who cannot prove identity may be refused entry, and the fee is unlikely to be refunded; confirm the accepted documents with the provider in advance.
Follow the invigilator's instructions at all times. Seating, starting and finishing the test, and leaving the room are controlled by the examination staff, and refusing to comply can lead to removal from the test.
Do not use phones, smart watches, earphones, notes or any other aid during the test, and do not communicate with other candidates. Keep devices switched off and stored as instructed; attempting to use them is treated as cheating.
The theory test is normally computer-based multiple-choice. Confirm with the provider the number of questions, the time allowed, the pass mark and whether wrong answers are penalised, so you know how to pace yourself.
If a technical fault, a wrong question or a disturbance occurs, raise your hand and tell the invigilator immediately rather than trying to fix it yourself; report it before you leave the room.
Ask the provider in advance about breaks, accessibility arrangements and any permitted aids. Do not assume they will be granted on the day without prior arrangement.
Results and any right to appeal or retake follow the provider's published procedure. Ask how and when the result is issued and what the deadline is for querying it.
A theory test certificate is normally valid for a limited period, and passing the theory test is a precondition for the practical test. Confirm the validity period with the provider and plan your practical training accordingly.