Croatia Category CE Theory study plan

Map the structure of the Croatian Road Traffic Safety Act (Zakon o sigurnosti prometa na cestama) by listing its main chapters and noting which ones govern speed, right of way, overtaking and stopping/standing

State the general and category-specific speed limits for a category CE combination on motorways, dual carriageways, extra-urban roads, urban roads and in zones such as residential or school areas

Explain priority rules at unmarked intersections, roundabouts, and where priority differs between a solo tractor unit and a combination with a trailer

Describe the rules on overtaking, safe following distance and prohibited stopping/standing for vehicles over 7.5 t and combinations longer than the stated thresholds

Translate 20 key Croatian traffic-law terms (prednost prolaza, pretjecanje, zaustavljanje, parkiranje, teret, skup vozila) into working definitions you can use without a dictionary

Apply the rules on driver documents, vehicle documents and obligatory equipment (warning triangle, first-aid kit, reflective vests, extinguisher where required) to a checklist for a CE combination

Identify every category of traffic sign in Croatia (warning, regulatory/order, information, guide, additional plates) and state what action each obliges the driver to take

Interpret road markings (continuous and broken lines, arrows, hatched areas, bus and cycle lanes) and the situations where a marking overrides or is overridden by a sign or a police officer

Explain the meaning of hand and light signals given by police officers, traffic wardens and escort vehicles, including the signal to stop a heavy combination

Distinguish traffic-light phases and arrow signals, including flashing amber and the rules for entering a junction when the light changes

Solve sign-based scenario questions where a regulatory sign, a road marking and a general rule point to different answers, and justify which prevails

Describe the obligations at level crossings, including signs, barriers, lights and the stopping rules for long or heavy combinations

State the rules for driving in tunnels, on bridges, in roadworks and through weight- or height-restricted sections relevant to a CE combination

Explain the rules on the use of lights, daytime running lights and rear marking plates for trailers and combinations

Summarise the penalties framework: which violations carry fixed fines, which carry licence points, and which lead to exclusion from traffic

Name the main components of a tractor unit and semi-trailer coupling system (fifth-wheel plate, kingpin, locking jaws, release handle) and state the checks made before and after coupling

Describe the sequence for coupling and uncoupling a semi-trailer, including landing-leg height, air-line and electrical connection order, and the tug test

Explain how a dual-line air brake system works on a combination: service line, supply line, relay valve, spring brakes and what happens on a breakaway

Identify the purpose of the ABS/EBS system on tractor and trailer, the warning lamps the driver must react to, and the limits of ABS on poor surfaces

Describe checks on tyres, wheel nuts, mudguards and spray suppression that apply specifically to trailers and combinations

Calculate safe following distance and stopping distance for a laden combination at 50, 80 and 90 km/h on dry and wet asphalt, using reaction time plus braking distance

Explain how trailer swing-out, off-tracking and rearward amplification affect turns, lane changes and overtaking with a long combination

Describe the hazards of crosswinds, downhill braking, aquaplaning and jack-knifing, and the corrective actions a driver should take in each case

Identify the blind-spot zones around a tractor unit and trailer and the mirror checks needed before turning, reversing and changing lanes

Plan a defensive response to vulnerable road users (cyclists, pedestrians, motorcyclists) at junctions where a heavy combination is turning right

State the maximum permitted dimensions and masses for a CE combination in Croatia (length, width, height, gross combination mass, axle load) and the conditions under which an oversize or overweight permit is needed

Calculate axle loads and load distribution for a given load placed on a semi-trailer, and explain how incorrect loading affects steering and braking

Describe correct load securing methods (lashing, blocking, friction) and the checks a driver must make before departure and during the journey

Apply the EU driving time and rest rules: daily and weekly driving limits, breaks, daily and weekly rest, and the split-break option

Explain tachograph record keeping, manual entries, the role of the driver card and the working-time rules that apply beyond driving time

Describe the immediate actions at a road accident scene involving a heavy combination: securing the scene, warning other traffic, calling emergency services and giving the correct location information

Explain how to assess a casualty and perform basic life support steps (checking response, airway, breathing, chest compressions) within the scope expected of a category CE driver

Describe how to control severe bleeding, treat shock and move a casualty only when there is immediate danger

List the practical steps for reducing fuel consumption in a laden combination: progressive driving, correct tyre pressure, avoiding unnecessary idling and using cruise control appropriately

Identify the daily and weekly maintenance checks (fluids, brakes, lights, tyres, AdBlue, warning lamps) that prevent breakdowns and emissions problems

List the documents a driver of a CE combination must carry in Croatia and cross-border: driving licence, driver card, certificate of professional competence, vehicle registration, insurance certificate, transport licence and any permits

Explain the role of compulsory third-party insurance, CMR documentation and the transport licence in road haulage operations

Review the weakest topics from weeks 1-7 and re-answer every question you got wrong, writing the correct rule from memory

Complete two full timed mock exams covering all nine domains and analyse the errors by domain

State your personal exam-day plan: time allocation per question, how to handle sign-based items and when to flag and return