North Macedonia Truck Theory C study guide
North Macedonia Truck Theory C · Work through your exam, one topic at a time.
Category C (категорија Ц) is the licence class for goods vehicles whose maximum authorised mass exceeds 3,500 kg - the rigid lorries used in distribution, construction, utilities and regional haulage - together with a trailer within the limits allowed for the class. The theory exam (теориски испит) is the written gateway to that licence: you sit it at an official testing centre after completing the required training at an authorised driving school (автошкола), and you must pass it before you can be put forward for the practical test. The North Macedonia Truck Theory C study guide has 9 sections and about 2,770 words.
01Traffic rules and right-of-way
This domain tests your ability to apply North Macedonia’s priority rules at junctions, roundabouts, pedestrian crossings and lane changes, including situations that are easy to misjudge in a heavy Category C vehicle. North Macedonia drives on the right.
336 words, about 2 min02Road signs, markings and traffic signals
The examiner checks whether you can read sign families quickly and combine them with markings and signals, rather than memorising isolated pictures. Warning signs are usually triangular with a red border; they alert you to a hazard ahead.
361 words, about 2 min03Safe and defensive driving
This domain looks at observation, speed choice, following distance, fatigue management and driving a heavy vehicle defensively in traffic, rain, snow and darkness. Keep at least a two-second gap in good conditions; increase it to four seconds or more when loaded, wet, icy or following a large vehicle.
317 words, about 2 min04Category C vehicle technology and daily inspection
Category C covers goods vehicles over 3.5 t maximum mass, with no more than eight passenger seats, and may be combined with a trailer over 750 kg in category C+E. The exam tests daily walk-around checks and basic fault recognition.
298 words, about 1 min05Cargo loading, mass and dimensions
This domain tests whether you can load a truck legally and safely, respect gross and axle limits, and recognise when a load needs a permit or special marking. General road limits in North Macedonia are about 2.55 m width, 4.0 m height, 12 m for a rigid truck, 16.5 m for an articulated combination and 18.75 m for a road train; higher values need a permit.
306 words, about 2 min06Braking systems and vehicle control
The exam checks your understanding of service, parking and auxiliary braking, air-brake behaviour, ABS/EBS and how load and gradient affect stopping distance. The service brake is the foot brake; the parking brake holds the vehicle when stationary; the auxiliary brake includes engine braking and retarders.
268 words, about 1 min07Tachograph and driving/rest time rules
This domain tests the AETR-style rules used for international goods transport and the practical use of the digital tachograph, driver card and records. Daily driving is normally 9 hours; it may be extended to 10 hours twice in a week.
317 words, about 2 min08First aid and incident management
This domain tests scene safety, alerting emergency services, basic life support and protecting the incident scene without making injuries worse. Protect yourself first: switch off the engine, apply the parking brake, switch on hazard lights and put on a reflective vest before leaving the cab.
283 words, about 1 min09Documents, liability and penalties
This domain checks the documents a Category C driver must carry, who is responsible for the vehicle and load, and the consequences of infringements. Carry a valid category C driving licence, medical certificate where required, vehicle registration certificate, compulsory third-party insurance, technical inspection certificate and tachograph records or driver card.
284 words, about 1 min