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Key Facts: Bulgaria Theory Test B Exam

87/97

Passing Score

Ordinance No. 38, Art. 39

40 minutes

Time Limit

Ordinance No. 38, Art. 39

100 BGN

State Theory-Exam Fee

Tariff No. 5

50/90/140/120 km/h

Category B Speed Limits

Road Traffic Act Art. 21 as amended DV No. 64/2025

0.5‰

Alcohol Threshold

Road Traffic Act penalty provisions

For Category B, the Bulgarian theory test is scored out of 97 points with a 87-point pass mark in 40 minutes. IAAA administers the computer-based exam from the published Category 1 theme bank. Road Traffic Act Art. 21 as amended by State Gazette No. 64/2025 sets Category B limits at 50 km/h in built-up areas, 90 km/h extra-urban, 140 km/h on motorways, and 120 km/h on expressways.

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1Which authority administers Bulgaria's computer-based Category B driving-licence theory test?

A.The Executive Agency Road Transport Administration (ИААА)

B.The driving school that delivered the training hours

C.The Ministry of Education regional inspectorate

D.The municipal traffic police station nearest the candidate's home

Explanation: The Executive Agency Road Transport Administration (Изпълнителна агенция „Автомобилна администрация“, ИААА) conducts the theory test in its exam rooms. Driving schools train candidates, but they do not run the official IAAA sitting.

2How many questions does a first-time Category B or B1 theory test contain under Ordinance No. 38?

A.30 questions

B.39 questions

C.45 questions

D.50 questions

Explanation: Ordinance No. 38 scores first-time Category B and B1 theory tests as 45 questions. Other categories use different lengths, so do not reuse a motorcycle or truck count on a car sitting.

3How much time is allowed for a first-time Category B theory test?

A.20 minutes

B.30 minutes

C.40 minutes

D.60 minutes

Explanation: Ordinance No. 38 allows 40 minutes for the first-time Category B/B1 theory test. Shorter slots apply to some other categories and to certain upgrade papers, not to this sitting.

4What is the pass mark on a first-time Category B theory test?

A.At least 75 of 84 points

B.At least 81 of 90 points

C.At least 87 of 97 points

D.At least 43 of 50 questions

Explanation: Ordinance No. 38 sets a 97-point maximum for first-time B/B1 theory and requires at least 87 points to pass. The result is a point score, not a simple count of ticks.

5Tariff No. 5, Art. 111(1) sets two different theory-exam fees. Which one does an individual candidate pay, given that Ordinance No. 38, Art. 11(3) holds theory exams in IAAA exam rooms?

A.100 BGN, which is the per-group fee for a sitting held in an approved training-centre classroom

B.20 BGN per candidate for a sitting held in an IAAA exam room

C.12 BGN per candidate, which is the Category B practical-test figure

D.250 BGN per candidate, covering the theory and practical tests together

Explanation: Tariff No. 5, Art. 111(1) charges 100 BGN for each exam group when the theory test runs in an approved training-centre classroom, and 20 BGN for each candidate when it runs in an IAAA exam room. Ordinance No. 38, Art. 11(3) requires theory exams to be held in IAAA rooms, so an individual candidate pays the 20 BGN figure — about EUR 10.23 at the fixed changeover rate of 1 EUR = 1.95583 BGN after Bulgaria adopted the euro on 1 January 2026. Driving-school tuition is a separate private charge.

6Why is 'I may miss ten questions' an unsafe way to think about the Category B pass mark?

A.Because items carry different point values that total 97, and the pass is 87 points rather than a fixed miss count

B.Because the terminal only awards a pass or fail and never shows points

C.Because a candidate must answer every item correctly to reach 87 points

D.Because every question is worth exactly one point, so ten misses always fail the paper

Explanation: The 45 questions are weighted to a 97-point maximum. Missing a high-value item costs more than missing a low-value one, so ten wrong answers is not a guaranteed remaining margin of 10 points. Aim for 87 points, not a question-count budget.

7A candidate already holds Category A and now sits theory for Category B. How does Ordinance No. 38 treat that upgrade paper compared with a first-time B sitting?

A.The upgrade paper is 25 questions with a 55-point maximum and a 50-point pass, and it is not the first-time B format

B.The upgrade candidate skips theory entirely and takes only the practical test

C.The upgrade paper is 39 questions scored like a motorcycle sitting

D.The upgrade paper is still 45 questions, 97 points and 40 minutes, identical to first-time B

Explanation: Ordinance No. 38 provides a shorter 25-question theory paper (55 points, pass 50) for B or B1 candidates who already hold A, A1, A2, Tkt or Ttm. First-time B remains 45 questions, 97 points, pass 87, in 40 minutes. This practice bank trains the first-time sitting.

8Which statement about language and the official Category B theory sitting is correct?

A.Under Ordinance No. 38, Art. 38, a candidate who does not speak Bulgarian sits the electronic test in one of the languages IAAA publishes on its website, and IAAA publishes the official exam questions in English for Categories AM, A1, A2, A, B1, B and T

B.The candidate may choose any EU language on the terminal, including German and French

C.A language other than Bulgarian is allowed only for the practical test, never for theory

D.The only permitted language is Bulgarian; the English question sets are unofficial school translations

Explanation: Bulgarian is the default language of the sitting. Ordinance No. 38, Art. 38(4) obliges IAAA to publish on its website the languages in which the theory test may be conducted, and Art. 38(5) lets a candidate who does not speak Bulgarian choose one of those published languages; the exam protocol records which language was used. IAAA's own English section publishes the official exam questions for Categories AM, A1, A2, A, B1, B and T. This practice bank is an English-language MCQ study adaptation, not a copy of the live terminal wording.

9What is the maximum authorised mass of a motor vehicle that falls within Category B?

A.3,500 kg

B.4,250 kg

C.7,500 kg

D.2,000 kg

Explanation: Road Traffic Act Art. 150a defines Category B as motor vehicles with maximum authorised mass not exceeding 3,500 kg. The 4,250 kg figure is a combination limit with a heavier trailer, not the solo-vehicle ceiling.

10Besides the mass limit, how many people may a Category B vehicle be designed to carry?

A.Not more than 8 passengers plus the driver

B.Not more than 8 people including the driver

C.Not more than 16 passengers plus the driver

D.Not more than 5 passengers plus the driver

Explanation: Art. 150a describes Category B vehicles as designed and constructed to carry not more than 8 passengers plus the driver — nine people in total. Counting the driver inside the eight is a common error that understates capacity.

About the Bulgaria Theory Test B Exam

Bulgaria's Category B theory test is the computer-based knowledge exam for passenger-car driving-licence candidates. Ordinance No. 38 of 16 April 2004, as amended through State Gazette No. 77 of 2024, sets a 97-point maximum and a pass mark of at least 87 points, with 40 minutes allowed. IAAA publishes the official Category 1 theme bank used for Categories AM, A1, A2, A, B1, B and T. Category B vehicles are motor vehicles with maximum authorised mass not exceeding 3,500 kg designed to carry not more than 8 passengers plus the driver. The official sitting is available in Bulgarian and in other languages published on the IAAA website, including English. This bank is an English-language MCQ study adaptation, not an official translation or a substitute for the live IAAA terminal.

Exam sponsor: Executive Agency Road Transport Administration (ИААА). The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.

Assessment

Computer-based theory test in IAAA exam rooms under permanent video surveillance. Official items are drawn from the Category 1 IAAA bank (AM, A1, A2, A, B1, B and T) and may use text, still images, or interactive video. This practice bank is an English-language four-option MCQ study adaptation, not an official translation or a simulation of the live terminal.

Time Limit

40 minutes

Passing Score

At least 87 of 97 points

Exam / Certification Fees

20 BGN (about EUR 10.23) per candidate under Tariff No. 5, Art. 111(1) for a theory sitting in an IAAA exam room; the separate 100 BGN figure in that article is charged once per exam group in an approved training-centre classroom

Exam sponsor website

Reported exam pass rate: Not published by IAAA as a current national Category B theory-test pass rate. Exam sponsor website

Fees, eligibility, and exam policies can change. Confirm them with the exam sponsor before applying or paying.

Official sources

Our practice resources: topics covered

We aim to reflect publicly available exam outlines and topic information in our study resources. Coverage, format, and difficulty may differ from the actual exam, and we cannot guarantee that every detail is accurate or current. Confirm exam requirements, fees, and policies with the official exam sponsor.

Official IAAA Theme 1; percentage not published

Basic Concepts and Licence Categories

Road users, Category B scope, 3,500 kg and 8-passenger limits, 750 kg unbraked-trailer rule, and 4,250 kg combination limit

Official IAAA Themes 2–4; percentage not published

Roads, Other Users, and Traffic Control

Road types, other users, police signals over lights over signs over markings, and traffic-light rules

Official IAAA Themes 5–7; percentage not published

Positioning, Speed, Distance, and Manoeuvres

Keep-right rule, Category B limits 50/90/140/120 km/h, following distance, signalling, turning, and overtaking

Official IAAA Themes 8–13; percentage not published

Junctions, Motorways, Parking, and Special Rules

Junctions, tunnels, railway crossings, motorways, public-transport stops, residential areas, parking, and weather

Official IAAA Themes 14–19; percentage not published

Driver Duties, Liability, Accidents, and Vehicle Structure

Alertness, documents, 0.5 per thousand alcohol threshold, accident duties, and basic vehicle structure

Preparing for the Bulgaria Theory Test B Exam

What You Need to Know

Passing score: At least 87 of 97 points
Assessment: Computer-based theory test in IAAA exam rooms under permanent video surveillance. Official items are drawn from the Category 1 IAAA bank (AM, A1, A2, A, B1, B and T) and may use text, still images, or interactive video. This practice bank is an English-language four-option MCQ study adaptation, not an official translation or a simulation of the live terminal.
Time limit: 40 minutes
Exam / certification fees: 20 BGN (about EUR 10.23) per candidate under Tariff No. 5, Art. 111(1) for a theory sitting in an IAAA exam room; the separate 100 BGN figure in that article is charged once per exam group in an approved training-centre classroom Official sources

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Bulgaria Theory Test B: Suggested Study Strategy

1Memorise the Category B format first: 97 maximum points, 87 to pass, 40 minutes.

2Drill the current Art. 21 Category B speed table (DV No. 64/2025): 50 km/h built-up, 90 extra-urban, 140 motorway, 120 expressway. Pre-2025 materials quoting 130 km/h on motorways are outdated.

3Learn the control hierarchy in Art. 7: police officer, then lights, then signs, then markings.

4Know Category B scope: not more than 3,500 kg and not more than 8 passengers plus the driver, with a 750 kg light-trailer rule.

5Treat the 0.5 per thousand blood-alcohol threshold as a high-risk fact from the Road Traffic Act penalty provisions.

6Remember the live IAAA terminal may include graphics and video clips; this English MCQ bank trains the knowledge, not the exact screen layout.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many questions are on the Bulgaria Category B theory test?

Ordinance No. 38 scores Category B/B1 first-time tests to 97 maximum points with a 87-point pass mark. IAAA-aligned sources describe the sitting as 45 computer-based questions.

How long is the Bulgaria Category B theory test?

Ordinance No. 38 Art. 39 allows 40 minutes for the first-time Category B/B1 theory test.

What score do I need to pass?

The theoretical exam is passed when the candidate has at least 87 of 97 points.

Who administers the exam?

The Executive Agency Road Transport Administration (ИААА) conducts the computer-based theory test in its exam rooms.

Is the official exam in English?

The default official language is Bulgarian. Ordinance No. 38 requires IAAA to publish the languages in which the theory test may be taken, and IAAA publishes official English question PDFs. This practice bank is an English-language MCQ study adaptation, not an official translation of the live terminal.

Are these questions copied from the official IAAA bank?

No. These are original English practice questions based on the Road Traffic Act, Ordinance No. 38, and the published IAAA theme list. They are not copied from the official exam-question wording.

How much does the theory test cost?

Tariff No. 5 sets a 100 BGN state fee for organising and conducting the theory exam for a driving licence.