CBR Bus Theory D study guide
CBR Bus Theory D · Work through your exam, one topic at a time.
The CBR Bus Theory D exam is the Dutch theory test you need for a bus driving licence (category D) in the Netherlands. It is administered by the CBR, the national body that runs driving theory and practical exams. The CBR Bus Theory D study guide has 7 sections and about 2,284 words.
01Traffic rules and road signs (RVV 1990)
This domain tests how the Dutch Road Traffic Act 1990 (RVV 1990) applies to a bus driver: priority, signs, road markings, signals and the special position of buses. Expect scenario questions rather than simple sign-spotting.
327 words, about 2 min02Vehicle knowledge and vehicle control for buses
This domain checks whether you can prepare a bus for service, understand its systems and control it safely at low speed and on the road. Questions often target air brakes, doors, tail swing and blind spots.
326 words, about 2 min03Safe and defensive driving, hazard perception
This domain tests observation, anticipation and speed choice in real traffic. The exam rewards drivers who spot a hazard early, predict what could happen and create space before a situation becomes critical.
308 words, about 2 min04Driver hours, rest times and tachograph (EU Regulation 561/2006)
This domain tests the EU rules in Regulation 561/2006 and the practical use of the tachograph. Learn the limits as numbers and learn how a day is built up, because exam scenarios usually ask whether a driver may continue.
370 words, about 2 min05Passenger safety, accessibility and emergency procedures
This domain tests how you protect passengers during boarding, travel and an emergency, including passengers with reduced mobility. Answers should show a sequence: secure the vehicle, help safely, then check the space is clear.
316 words, about 2 min06Vehicle loading, dimensions and vehicle technical requirements
This domain tests the legal limits of the bus and how loading changes its behaviour. Expect questions on dimensions, mass, axle loads, load securing and the equipment that must be on board.
317 words, about 2 min07First aid and incident handling
This domain tests the first actions at a crash or medical emergency and the administration that follows. The exam favours a calm sequence: protect the scene, call for help, assess the casualty, then give care within your training.
320 words, about 2 min