North Macedonia Driving Theory Test — Category C (Truck & Heavy Goods)

What is the statutory vehicle category scope for a Category C driving licence in North Macedonia?

• AMotor vehicles, other than Category D or T, whose maximum permissible mass exceeds 3,500…
• BAny vehicle towing a trailer exceeding 750 kg
• CPassenger vehicles designed to carry more than 8 passengers but fewer than 16
• DSpecialized agricultural tractors with attachments

What is the minimum general age requirement to obtain a Category C driving licence in North Macedonia for standard candidates not holding a professional transport diploma?

• A21 years
• B18 years
• C24 years
• D19 years

What is the maximum speed on a motorway for a truck whose maximum permissible mass exceeds 7,500 kg in North Macedonia?

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

What is the maximum speed on an ordinary public road outside a settlement for a truck whose maximum permissible mass exceeds 7,500 kg?

• A70 km/h
• B80 km/h
• C60 km/h
• D50 km/h

What is the statutory blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit for professional drivers operating Category C commercial vehicles in North Macedonia?

• A0.09 g/kg (strict zero tolerance accounting only for physiological baseline)
• B0.50 g/kg
• C0.20 g/kg
• D0.30 g/kg

When overtaking is allowed on a single-carriageway road outside a settlement, what gap should a truck driver leave behind another truck?

• AA safe distance that also allows an overtaking vehicle to return between the trucks
• BExactly 25 meters
• CAt least 500 meters
• DNo gap beyond the minimum needed to avoid touching bumpers

What does a circular regulatory sign depicting a red truck silhouette alongside a black car silhouette inside a red border signify?

• AOvertaking of motor vehicles is prohibited for all goods vehicles whose maximum permissib…
• BTrucks have priority over passenger cars
• CTrucks and passenger cars must travel in separate lanes
• DTrucks are prohibited from turning left

On a motorway with three or more lanes in the same direction, which lane(s) are heavy trucks exceeding 3,500 kg strictly prohibited from using in North Macedonia?

• AThe extreme leftmost lane
• BThe rightmost lane
• CThe center lane
• DTrucks are permitted to use any lane at the driver's discretion

What is the maximum trailer weight a driver holding only a standard Category C licence may tow without holding Category CE?

• AA light trailer with a maximum permissible mass not exceeding 750 kg
• BA heavy trailer up to 3,500 kg
• CAny trailer that weighs less than the unladen mass of the truck
• DNo trailer of any kind may be towed under Category C

What is the motorway speed limit for a goods vehicle whose maximum permissible mass is over 3,500 kg but not over 7,500 kg?

• A90 km/h
• B80 km/h
• C70 km/h
• D100 km/h

What is the maximum daily driving time permitted for a commercial driver under AETR and North Macedonian regulations?

• A9 hours, which may be extended to 10 hours not more than twice in a single week
• B10 hours every day without restriction
• C8 hours maximum under all circumstances
• D12 hours provided a 1-hour break is taken at midday

After what maximum duration of continuous driving must a commercial truck driver take a mandatory break under AETR rules?

• AAfter at most 4.5 hours of continuous driving
• BAfter at most 4 hours of continuous driving
• CAfter at most 5 hours of continuous driving
• DAfter at most 3 hours of continuous driving

How may the mandatory 45-minute driving break be legally split during a 4.5-hour driving period under AETR rules?

• AInto an initial break of at least 15 minutes followed by a second break of at least 30 mi…
• BInto three equal breaks of 15 minutes each
• CInto a 30-minute break followed by a 15-minute break in any order
• DInto nine 5-minute stops during loading

What is the maximum total weekly driving time permitted for a commercial driver under AETR regulations?

• A56 hours
• B48 hours
• C60 hours
• D70 hours

What is the maximum accumulated driving time permitted over any two consecutive weeks (fortnightly limit)?

• A90 hours
• B100 hours
• C112 hours
• D80 hours

What is the duration of a standard regular daily rest period for a solo commercial truck driver within a 24-hour period?

• AAt least 11 consecutive hours
• BAt least 9 consecutive hours
• CAt least 8 consecutive hours
• DAt least 12 consecutive hours

How many times between any two weekly rest periods is a driver legally permitted to take a reduced daily rest of at least 9 consecutive hours?

• AAt most 3 times
• BAt most 2 times
• CAt most 1 time
• DUnlimited times provided compensation is taken

What is the duration of a standard regular weekly rest period under AETR regulations?

• AAt least 45 consecutive hours
• BAt least 36 consecutive hours
• CAt least 24 consecutive hours
• DAt least 48 consecutive hours

What is the standard regular weekly rest period for a professional truck driver?

• AAt least 45 consecutive hours
• BAt least 24 consecutive hours every week with no conditions
• CExactly 11 hours
• DExactly 9 hours

What color is a digital tachograph Driver Card (картичка за возач) and for how long is it valid from issuance?

• AWhite background, valid for 5 years
• BYellow background, valid for 3 years
• CRed background, valid for 1 year
• DBlue background, valid for 2 years

Why must a transport undertaking regularly preserve data from a driver's tachograph card?

• ATo retain an auditable activity record before older data can be overwritten
• BTo increase the truck's permitted axle load
• CTo reset the driver's daily driving allowance
• DTo replace the driver's licence

What is stored in a digital tachograph's vehicle-unit memory?

• AVehicle use, driver-card events, activity, speed, faults, and calibration-related records
• BOnly the current fuel level
• COnly passenger or customer names
• DOnly the engine's service history

What must a driver do if their digital tachograph driver card is lost, stolen, or damaged during a journey?

• APrint a daily report from the tachograph at the end of each journey, write their name and…
• BRefuse to drive until a replacement smartcard arrives in the mail
• CBorrow another driver's card to operate the vehicle legally
• DDisconnect the tachograph fuse and record driving hours in a personal notebook

What should a commercial driver's tachograph record show during a roadside inspection?

• AThe driver's recorded driving, other work, availability, breaks, and rest for the require…
• BOnly the vehicle's fuel purchases
• COnly the current odometer reading
• DOnly the driver's scheduled delivery time

What is the meaning of the crossed hammers symbol (два вкрстени чекани) on a tachograph mode selector switch?

• AOther work: activities such as loading, unloading, maintenance, vehicle cleaning, or cust…
• BActive driving time
• CBreak or rest period
• DPeriod of availability (waiting time)

What is the typical operating pressure maintained in the compressed air reservoirs of a modern heavy truck's pneumatic braking system?

• AApproximately 8 to 10 bar (0.8 to 1.0 MPa)
• BApproximately 2 to 3 bar
• CApproximately 20 to 25 bar
• DApproximately 0.5 bar

What is the vital function of the air dryer (сушач на воздух) installed in a truck's compressed air braking system?

• ATo extract moisture and oil vapor from compressed air to prevent corrosion and freezing o…
• BTo heat the compressed air to increase braking responsiveness
• CTo lubricate the brake drums with mineral oil mist
• DTo cool the brake discs directly with pressurized airflow

What must a truck driver do immediately if the low air pressure warning light illuminates and the acoustic buzzer sounds while driving?

• AStop the vehicle safely as quickly as possible outside active traffic, because braking po…
• BAccelerate to build engine RPM so the compressor generates air faster
• CIgnore the buzzer until reaching the next scheduled service station
• DTurn off the electrical battery isolator switch to silence the alarm

How do spring brake actuators (пружински кочиони цилиндри) function to apply the parking brake on a heavy commercial truck?

• AA powerful mechanical coil spring applies the brake; air pressure is required to compress…
• BAir pressure forces the spring against the brake drum to apply the brake
• CHydraulic fluid compresses the spring to lock the rear wheels
• DElectric motors screw the spring tight against the brake discs

What is the primary operational purpose of auxiliary braking systems, such as engine retarders or electromagnetic retarders, on heavy trucks?

• ATo provide continuous, wear-free deceleration on long downhill gradients, preventing serv…
• BTo replace the foot brake completely during normal city driving
• CTo lock the drive wheels during emergency stops
• DTo assist the vehicle when climbing steep mountain hills

What is 'brake fade' (губење на ефикасност на сопирачките) and under what condition does it typically occur in heavy trucks?

• AA severe reduction in braking friction caused by intense overheating of brake drums or di…
• BLoss of tire pressure due to excessive cornering speeds
• CFailure of the air compressor to engage when driving on flat terrain
• DGradual wear of tire tread over 50,000 kilometers of driving

Why are compressed air reservoirs equipped with drain valves (испусни вентили), and how often should they be manually checked?

• ATo drain accumulated moisture and oil condensation; checked daily during pre-trip inspect…
• BTo release excess air pressure every 100 kilometers during transit
• CTo pump fuel into the air system to clean lines
• DTo check tire pressure from the air tanks

What does a dual-circuit braking system (двокружен систем за сопирање) ensure in the event of an air leak in one circuit?

• AThe remaining intact circuit continues to supply sufficient compressed air to stop the ve…
• BBoth circuits depressurize simultaneously to force the driver to stop
• CThe vehicle automatically reverses away from danger
• DThe engine immediately shuts down and locks the steering wheel

What is the function of the four-circuit protection valve (четирикружен заштитен вентил) in a heavy commercial vehicle?

• AIt distributes compressed air to the four independent circuits and preserves pressure in…
• BIt regulates fuel injection across four engine cylinders
• CIt balances tire pressure across four drive wheels
• DIt equalizes cargo weight across four corners of the bed

What is the danger of using a lower gear when descending a steep hill without activating the engine exhaust brake or retarder?

• AThe service brakes will be overused to control speed, leading to severe thermal fade, boi…
• BThe truck's alternator will generate excessive electricity and burn out headlights
• CThe fuel tank will overflow due to return line backpressure
• DThe tachograph will register an incorrect speed violation

What is the standard maximum legal width for commercial goods vehicles in North Macedonia (excluding mirrors and refrigerated bodies)?

• A2.55 meters
• B2.50 meters
• C2.60 meters
• D2.40 meters

What is the maximum permissible overall width for temperature-controlled vehicles carrying refrigerated goods with thick insulated walls?

• A2.60 meters
• B2.55 meters
• C2.75 meters
• D2.50 meters

What is the statutory maximum overall vehicle height permitted for heavy commercial vehicles on all roads in North Macedonia (including cargo)?

• A4.00 meters
• B4.20 meters
• C3.80 meters
• D4.50 meters

What is the maximum legal overall length for a single rigid, two-axle or three-axle heavy goods vehicle in North Macedonia?

• A12.00 meters
• B14.00 meters
• C16.50 meters
• D18.75 meters

Why must a driver check axle loads as well as the truck's total mass?

• AA truck can be within its total-mass limit but still overload one axle
• BAxle loads affect only the color of the registration document
• CTotal mass automatically distributes equally across every axle
• DAxle load matters only while the truck is parked

What physical principle underlies 'frictional lashing' (врзување со триење / top-over tie-down) when securing cargo on a flatbed truck?

• ATensioning straps press the cargo downward onto the loading bed, increasing the normal co…
• BStraps pull the cargo forward into the headboard to eliminate stopping distance
• CStraps prevent air from circulating under the cargo pallets
• DAir pressure beneath the cargo prevents lateral movement

During hard braking, which direction is unsecured cargo most likely to move relative to the truck?

• AForward, so the securing system and front restraint must control that movement
• BOnly vertically upward, regardless of the cargo shape
• CRearward, because braking increases engine torque
• DIt cannot move if the parking brake is released

Why should a synthetic lashing strap with a missing or illegible capacity label be removed from cargo-securing service?

• AIts verified capacity and required operating information can no longer be confirmed
• BGuess the lashing capacity and write it on the strap with a permanent marker
• CUse two unlabeled straps in place of one labeled strap
• DContinue using it as long as the webbing has no tears larger than 5 cm

What is the primary danger of placing heavy cargo exclusively at the extreme rear of a rigid truck's cargo bed?

• AIt overloads the rear axle while drastically unloading the front steering axle, causing l…
• BIt causes the front brake pads to overheat
• CIt causes the turbocharger to deliver excessive boost
• DIt decreases the vehicle's overall height below statutory limits

What do the orange rectangular retro-reflective plates (30 x 40 cm) displayed on a commercial truck indicate?

• AThe vehicle is transporting Dangerous Goods subject to ADR regulations
• BThe vehicle is carrying oversized agricultural produce
• CThe truck is operating on an emergency municipal route
• DThe driver is a trainee undergoing commercial driving instruction

On an ADR hazard plate with two numerical numbers displayed, what is the meaning of the upper number (Hazard Identification Number / Kemler code)?

• AIt identifies the type and nature of the hazard (e.g. 33 = highly flammable liquid)
• BIt represents the exact volume of liquid in liters
• CIt specifies the maximum speed limit for the tanker
• DIt is the telephone extension of the chemical manufacturer