Croatia Category CE Theory flashcards

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Built-up area speed limit

In Croatia the general limit in a built-up area is 50 km/h unless a sign states otherwise; this applies to all vehicles including combinations, which may be further restricted.

Combination motorway limit

A tractor unit with trailer or semi-trailer is limited to 80 km/h on motorways and expressways in Croatia, even where the general car limit is 130 km/h.

Professional driver alcohol limit

Drivers of vehicles over 3.5 t and professional drivers must have 0.00 g/kg blood alcohol; refusal of a breath or blood test is itself an offence.

Emergency corridor rule

On a motorway with two or more lanes per direction, queuing drivers form a gap between the two leftmost lanes so emergency vehicles can pass.

Sign hierarchy order

Police officer signals override traffic lights, traffic lights override traffic signs, and traffic signs override road markings; lower items apply only when higher ones are absent.

Solid centre line

A continuous white centre line may not be crossed or straddled; a broken line may be crossed only when overtaking or turning is safe and permitted.

Weight-limit sign meaning

A circular sign with a tonne figure limits the total actual mass of the vehicle or combination, not the load alone; axle-load signs apply per axle or axle group.

Flashing amber light

A flashing amber traffic light means proceed with extra caution and apply the priority rules as at a give-way sign; it does not grant right of way.

Fifth-wheel load

The vertical load the tractor's fifth wheel carries from the trailer kingpin; it must stay within the permitted kingpin and fifth-wheel ratings of both vehicles.

Line connection order

Connect the emergency supply line first and the service control line second; when uncoupling, disconnect the service line first so the trailer brakes apply.

Trailer spring brake release

Trailer spring brakes release only when supply pressure exceeds roughly 4.5-5.5 bar; wait for the low-pressure warning to extinguish before moving off.

ABS warning lamp

If the ABS or EBS lamp stays on after the self-test, the braking system is degraded; the combination should not be operated until it is checked.

Off-tracking in turns

The rear wheels of a long combination cut inside the path of the front wheels in a turn, so the driver must swing wide and watch the trailer in the mirrors.

Trailer tail swing

When the tractor turns sharply, the front corner of the trailer swings outward; keep clearance from kerbs, poles and pedestrians on the outside of the turn.

Braking distance and speed

Braking distance increases with the square of speed, so doubling speed quadruples the braking distance; a laden combination needs far more room than a solo tractor.

Descent gear selection

Before a long downhill gradient, select a low gear and use engine braking or a retarder; continuous service braking causes overheating and brake fade.

Combination maximum length

In Croatia the maximum length of an articulated combination of tractor unit and semi-trailer is 16.5 m; width is 2.55 m and height 4.0 m.

Combination maximum mass

The maximum authorised mass of an articulated combination or road train is generally 40 t; higher masses require specific permit conditions such as intermodal transport rules.

Load securing requirement

Cargo must be secured with rated straps, chains or twist locks whose total lashing capacity is at least the load mass times the factor for the securing method.

Axle load distribution

The load must be distributed so that no axle or axle group exceeds its permitted load; verify with an axle-load calculation or weighbridge before departure.

Daily driving limit

A driver may drive 9 hours per day, extendable to 10 hours twice in a week; the weekly limit is 56 hours and the two-week limit is 90 hours.

4.5 hour driving break

After 4.5 hours of driving, take a break of at least 45 minutes; it may be split into a 15-minute period followed by a 30-minute period.

Reduced daily rest

Daily rest is normally 11 hours and may be reduced to 9 hours at most three times between weekly rests; a split daily rest is 3 hours plus 9 hours.

Tachograph records to carry

Carry the driver card and tachograph printouts for the current day plus the previous 28 days, and produce them at a roadside check on request.

Warning triangle distance

Place the warning triangle at least 50 m behind the vehicle on ordinary roads and roughly 100 m behind on a motorway, after switching on hazard lights.

Emergency call number

In Croatia the single emergency number is 112; report the location, number of casualties, hazards present and a callback number.

CPR compression rate

If a casualty is not breathing normally, give chest compressions at 100-120 per minute to a depth of 5-6 cm and use an AED if one is available.

Duty after injury accident

After an accident involving injury the driver must stop, secure the scene, give first aid and remain until police arrive; leaving the scene is a serious offence.

Aerodynamic drag and fuel

Aerodynamic drag increases with the square of speed, so fuel consumption climbs steeply above about 80-90 km/h; keeping to the combination limit saves fuel.

Tyre pressure and fuel

Under-inflation by about 10% increases rolling resistance and fuel use, and raises tyre temperature and the risk of a blowout; check pressures when tyres are cold.

AdBlue and SCR engines

SCR-equipped diesel engines use AdBlue (urea) to reduce NOx; running the tank dry can derate the engine, so keep it topped up between services.

C+E licence category

Category C+E covers a tractor unit with a semi-trailer and a lorry with a trailer where the combination exceeds 3.5 t; a trailer over 750 kg behind a C vehicle needs E.