North Macedonia Driving Theory Test — Category B (Passenger Car)

Under North Macedonia's Law on Road Traffic Safety (ZBSP), what is the general maximum speed limit for passenger cars within built-up areas (settlements) unless indicated otherwise by traffic signs?

• A50 km/h
• B60 km/h
• C40 km/h
• D70 km/h

What is the statutory maximum speed limit on motorways (автопат) in North Macedonia for experienced passenger car drivers under normal driving conditions?

• A110 km/h
• B120 km/h
• C130 km/h
• D140 km/h

What is the maximum statutory speed limit on roads reserved exclusively for motor vehicles (мотопат / expressway) in North Macedonia for passenger cars?

• A110 km/h
• B100 km/h
• C90 km/h
• D120 km/h

On standard open roads outside built-up areas (other than motorways and motopat), what is the maximum legal speed limit for passenger cars in North Macedonia?

• A80 km/h
• B90 km/h
• C100 km/h
• D70 km/h

In North Macedonia, what is the legal definition of a novice driver (возач почетник) under the Law on Road Traffic Safety (ZBSP)?

• AA driver during the first two years after obtaining their initial driving licence
• BA driver during their first year of holding a Category B driving licence
• CAny driver under the age of 21 regardless of driving experience
• DA driver who has accumulated more than 5 penalty points

What is the maximum motorway speed limit permitted for a novice driver (возач почетник) in North Macedonia?

• A100 km/h
• B110 km/h
• C120 km/h
• D130 km/h

What is the maximum engine power of a passenger car that a novice driver is legally permitted to operate unaccompanied in North Macedonia?

• A77 kW (approximately 105 horsepower)
• B55 kW (approximately 75 horsepower)
• C90 kW (approximately 122 horsepower)
• D110 kW (approximately 150 horsepower)

Between which hours is a novice driver prohibited from driving in North Macedonia unless accompanied by an experienced driver meeting statutory criteria?

• ABetween 23:00 and 05:00
• BBetween 22:00 and 06:00
• CBetween 00:00 and 06:00
• DBetween 21:00 and 05:00

What is the maximum blood alcohol concentration (BAC) permitted for an experienced, non-professional passenger car driver in North Macedonia?

• A0.50 g/kg (0.50 per mille)
• B0.20 g/kg (0.20 per mille)
• C0.80 g/kg (0.80 per mille)
• D0.00 g/kg (strict zero tolerance for all drivers)

What alcohol rule applies to a novice Category B driver (возач почетник) in North Macedonia?

• ANo alcohol is permitted before driving
• B0.50 g/kg
• C0.30 g/kg
• D0.20 g/kg

When are drivers required to use dipped headlights (соборени светла) or daytime running lights while driving on public roads in North Macedonia?

• AAt all times (24 hours a day) throughout the entire year on all roads
• BOnly during nighttime and periods of reduced visibility (fog, rain, snow)
• COnly from November 15 to March 15 during the winter equipment season
• DOnly when driving outside built-up areas on motorways and highways

What is the legal rule regarding mobile phone usage while driving a passenger car in North Macedonia?

• ADrivers may only use a mobile phone via a hands-free device that does not require holding…
• BDrivers may hold a mobile phone only while stopped at red traffic lights
• CMobile phones may be held and used freely on open roads where speed exceeds 80 km/h
• DAll mobile phone usage, including hands-free devices, is strictly forbidden

Who is legally required to wear a safety seatbelt in a passenger car in North Macedonia?

• ABoth the driver and all passengers occupying seats equipped with seatbelts, front and rear
• BOnly the driver and front-seat passenger
• COnly passengers on motorways and expressways
• DOnly occupants under 18 years of age

Under what condition is a child under the age of 2 permitted to be transported in the front passenger seat of a car in North Macedonia?

• AOnly in a rear-facing child safety seat, provided the front passenger airbag is deactivat…
• BOnly in a forward-facing booster seat with the airbag active
• CIn the arms of an adult passenger who is wearing a fastened seatbelt
• DChildren under 2 are strictly prohibited from ever traveling in the front seat under any…

What is the statutory rule regarding children between 5 and 12 years of age traveling in a passenger car in North Macedonia?

• AThey must be seated in the rear seats using an appropriate booster seat or child restrain…
• BThey may sit in the front seat without a booster seat if their height exceeds 120 cm
• CThey may sit in the rear seat without any seatbelt or restraint if an adult sits next to…
• DThey are exempt from restraint rules when traveling within city boundaries

What is the legal difference between stopping (запирање) and parking (паркирање) under North Macedonian traffic law?

• AStopping is an interruption of movement for up to 3 minutes without leaving the vehicle;…
• BStopping is an interruption for up to 5 minutes; parking is any interruption over 5 minut…
• CStopping applies only at designated bus stops; parking applies in marked bays
• DStopping is involuntary movement stoppage in traffic; parking is turning off the engine

How far from an intersection edge must a driver park their vehicle to avoid violating the Law on Road Traffic Safety?

• AAt least 5 meters from the nearest edge of the transverse roadway
• BAt least 3 meters from the nearest intersection edge
• CAt least 10 meters from the intersection center
• DAt least 15 meters from any traffic light

What is the minimum distance required when stopping or parking before a pedestrian crossing (зебра) in North Macedonia?

• AAt least 5 meters before the crossing
• BAt least 2 meters before the crossing
• CAt least 10 meters before the crossing
• DExactly on the crossing provided the hazard lights are flashing

In which of the following situations is overtaking strictly prohibited under North Macedonian traffic law?

• AImmediately before or directly on an uncontrolled pedestrian crossing
• BOn a motorway when traveling in the leftmost lane
• COn a one-way street with two marked lanes
• DWhen overtaking a cyclist on a wide open road with full visibility

What is the general statutory rule regarding overtaking a vehicle from the right side in North Macedonia?

• AOvertaking from the right is prohibited, except when overtaking a vehicle whose driver is…
• BOvertaking from the right is always permitted on all multi-lane roads
• COvertaking from the right is permitted whenever the vehicle on the left is driving below…
• DOvertaking from the right is strictly prohibited with zero exceptions under any circumsta…

When entering a motorway in North Macedonia via an acceleration lane (лента за забрзување), what is the driver's legal duty?

• AAdjust speed to match motorway flow, signal left, and yield right-of-way to vehicles alre…
• BAccelerate immediately to 130 km/h and merge with priority over vehicles in the right lane
• CStop at the beginning of the acceleration lane until no vehicles are visible on the motor…
• DFlash headlights to force vehicles on the motorway to change lanes into the left lane

What is the primary legal purpose of the hard shoulder (лента за принудно запирање) on a motorway in North Macedonia?

• AExclusively for emergency stopping due to vehicle breakdown or acute medical distress
• BFor driving when regular traffic lanes are congested during peak hours
• CFor parking while resting, eating, or making phone calls
• DFor overtaking slow-moving commercial vehicles from the right

When traffic stops after a motorway incident and emergency vehicles need access, what should drivers do?

• ACreate an emergency rescue corridor (итен коридор) by moving vehicles to the far edges of…
• BTurn off their lights and remain strictly centered in their designated lanes
• CUse the hard shoulder to exit the motorway at the earliest opportunity
• DStep out of their vehicles and walk forward to inspect the obstruction

What is the legal obligation of a driver when an authorized public transport bus signals its intention to pull out from a marked bus stop inside a built-up area?

• AThe driver must reduce speed and, if necessary, stop to allow the bus to merge into the t…
• BThe driver has absolute priority and should honk to maintain normal speed
• CThe bus driver must always wait until the roadway is completely devoid of all traffic
• DThe driver must accelerate rapidly to pass the bus before it begins moving

Which following distance is safest for a passenger car travelling outside a settlement in normal conditions?

• AA distance that allows stopping safely without colliding if the vehicle in front stops ab…
• BExactly 10 meters regardless of traveling speed
• CThe length of exactly one passenger car
• DAt least 100 meters at all times

What shape and background color characterize standard danger warning signs (знаци за опасност) in North Macedonia?

• AEquilateral triangle with apex pointing upward, red border, and white (or yellow) backgro…
• BInverted triangle with apex pointing downward, red border, and white background
• CCircular sign with red border and white background
• DSquare or rectangular sign with blue background

At what distance before the actual hazard are danger warning signs typically positioned outside built-up areas on rural roads in North Macedonia?

• A150 to 250 meters before the hazard
• B50 to 100 meters before the hazard
• C300 to 500 meters before the hazard
• DDirectly at the hazard location

What does a circular traffic sign with a blue background and a white arrow pointing to the right indicate?

• AA mandatory direction: drivers must turn right at the intersection
• BA recommendation: turning right is suggested but optional
• CA one-way street entering from the right
• DA prohibition against turning right

What is the meaning of a circular traffic sign featuring a red outer border, white background, and the number '60' in black?

• AMaximum speed limit: driving faster than 60 km/h is prohibited
• BMinimum mandatory speed: drivers must maintain at least 60 km/h
• CRecommended cruising speed: 60 km/h is advised
• DDistance to the nearest settlement is 60 kilometers

What does a circular white sign with a thin black border and five diagonal black parallel stripes running across it signify?

• AEnd of all previous prohibitions and restrictions posted on that roadway
• BEnd of the priority road
• CEnd of the motorway
• DEntry into a zone of complete road closure

On a North Macedonian road, what does the yellow diamond sign called знак за пат со првенство на минување tell a driver?

• APriority road: drivers on this road have right-of-way at upcoming intersections
• BDangerous intersection ahead: drivers must yield to the right
• CConstruction work ahead: single-lane alternating traffic
• DToll station ahead: drivers must prepare payment

What must a driver do when facing an octagonal red sign with the word 'STOP'?

• ACome to a complete stop at the stop line (or road edge) and yield to traffic on the inter…
• BSlow down and proceed without stopping if no other vehicles are visible
• CStop only if another vehicle is approaching from the right side
• DStop only if a pedestrian is currently on the pedestrian crossing

What does an inverted triangular sign with a red border and white interior indicate to an approaching driver?

• AYield / Give Way: the driver must give priority to vehicles moving on the intersecting ro…
• BMandatory stop: the driver must come to a complete stop at all times
• CPriority road: the driver has right-of-way over cross-traffic
• DEnd of one-way traffic: oncoming vehicles are expected

What does a steady yellow light illuminated on a standard traffic signal indicate to an approaching driver in North Macedonia?

• AStop before the intersection, unless the vehicle is so close that stopping safely without…
• BAccelerate immediately to clear the junction before the red light activates
• CThe driver may proceed without restriction because green is about to follow
• DYield to traffic from the right and then proceed with caution

What does a flashing yellow light at an intersection indicate to approaching traffic in North Macedonia?

• AThe traffic light system is inactive or in caution mode; proceed with increased caution f…
• BThe intersection is completely closed to all vehicular traffic
• CAll drivers must come to a complete stop and wait for a police officer to arrive
• DThe roadway is one-way and opposing traffic is blocked

What is the meaning of a green arrow light illuminated alongside a red main traffic light at an intersection in North Macedonia?

• ADrivers may turn in the direction of the green arrow, provided they yield to all other tr…
• BDrivers turning in the direction of the arrow have absolute priority over all other vehic…
• CAll vehicles must turn in that direction; going straight is permanently banned
• DThe green arrow is an emergency signal reserved exclusively for ambulances and police

When a uniformed traffic police officer stands in an intersection with their right arm raised vertically upward, what does this gesture command?

• AAll road users approaching from all directions must stop
• BOnly vehicles approaching from behind the officer must stop
• CVehicles may proceed with caution at reduced speed
• DTraffic approaching from the officer's right side may make a left turn

What is indicated when a traffic police officer stands sideways to your approach with both arms extended horizontally (or lowered along the body)?

• ATraffic approaching parallel to the direction of the officer's shoulders (from flanks) ha…
• BTraffic approaching from the front and back may proceed, while flanks must stop
• CAll traffic from all four approaches must come to an immediate halt
• DOnly public transit buses may proceed through the intersection

What does a solid single white longitudinal line (полна надолжна линија) on the roadway indicate in North Macedonia?

• ACrossing or straddling the line is strictly prohibited for all vehicle maneuvers, includi…
• BDrivers may cross the line to overtake slow-moving tractors and bicycles
• CDrivers may cross the line if they have verified that no oncoming traffic is visible
• DThe line separates traffic moving in the same direction and may be crossed when changing…

What does a combination line consisting of a solid line immediately adjacent to a broken line (двојна комбинирана линија) permit?

• AOnly drivers traveling on the side of the broken line may cross the marking to overtake o…
• BBoth directions may cross the line freely if oncoming traffic is clear
• CNeither direction may cross the line under any circumstance
• DOnly heavy commercial trucks may cross the marking

What is the legal hierarchy of traffic control when different instructions conflict at an intersection in North Macedonia?

• A1. Police officer gestures, 2. Traffic lights, 3. Traffic signs, 4. General statutory rul…
• B1. Traffic signs, 2. Traffic lights, 3. Police officer gestures, 4. General rules
• C1. Traffic lights, 2. Police officer gestures, 3. Traffic signs, 4. General rules
• D1. General rules, 2. Traffic signs, 3. Traffic lights, 4. Police officer gestures

What is the meaning of a rectangular blue sign depicting an open motorway with a bridge symbol (знак за автопат)?

• AEntry onto a motorway where motorway traffic regulations and speed limits apply
• BEntry into an ordinary toll road with no special vehicle restrictions
• CA scenic tourist route reserved for passenger cars
• DEnd of all speed restrictions on the road

What does a blue square sign showing a white passenger car viewed from the front (знак за мотопат) indicate?

• ARoad reserved exclusively for motor vehicles (мотопат) where non-motorized traffic is ban…
• BDesignated parking area reserved exclusively for passenger cars
• CCar rental facility or taxi stand
• DMandatory lane for vehicles carrying more than two passengers

What does a triangular warning sign with a depiction of a red silhouette of a deer (или дивеч на пат) warn drivers about?

• AProximity to a section of road where wild animals frequently cross
• BA mandatory hunting reserve boundary where shooting occurs
• CA nature park where vehicles are restricted to 20 km/h
• DA cattle-crossing station operated by agricultural workers

What is the meaning of a blue circular sign containing the white silhouette of a bicycle?

• AMandatory bicycle track: cyclists must use this path and motorized vehicles are prohibited
• BWarning: cyclists crossing ahead
• CBicycle rental station
• DMotor vehicles may share this lane provided they do not exceed 30 km/h

What does a circular white sign with a red border showing two cars side-by-side (the left car colored red) prohibit?

• AOvertaking of all motorized vehicles with more than two wheels by motor vehicles
• BDriving alongside another vehicle in the same lane
• COvertaking of motorcycles and mopeds only
• DEntry of vehicles carrying red cargo

What does a circular sign with a red border containing the symbol of a horn with a red diagonal line through it mean?

• AUse of acoustic warning signals (horn) is prohibited, except when necessary to prevent an…
• BVehicles with defective acoustic horns may not enter
• CDrivers must test their vehicle horn before proceeding
• DHorn blowing is mandatory before entering blind curves