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Key Facts: Greece Category D Theory Exam
10
Questions in Ερωτηματολόγιο 5, the official Category D1/D theory paper
Ministerial decision 50984/7947/2013, Article 22
15 min
Time allowed for the official Category D theory examination
Ministerial decision 50984/7947/2013, Article 22
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Wrong answers a candidate may give and still pass the official theory test
Ministerial decision 50984/7947/2013, Article 22
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Languages the official theory test is offered in: Greek, English, Albanian and Russian
Ministerial decision 50984/7947/2013, Article 22
24 / 21
Minimum age for Category D: 24, or 21 on the Mitos route that includes the P.E.I.
https://mitos.gov.gr
EUR 263.04
Total public fees listed for the Category B to D extension with P.E.I.
https://mitos.gov.gr
Use this bank to prepare for the Greece Category D bus theory test. The official examination is 10 computerized questions from Ερωτηματολόγιο 5 (Θεωρητική Εκπαίδευση Υποψηφίων Οδηγών Λεωφορείων), three options each, 15 minutes, passed with at most one wrong answer, sat in Greek, English, Albanian or Russian. This is an English-language MCQ study adaptation of the official syllabus with four options per question and 100 items, so it is a study aid rather than a simulation of the official paper. Content is current to the Greek Highway Code n. 5209/2025, which changed bus and urban speed limits.
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1Under Presidential Decree 51/2012 and EU driving licence directives, what is the statutory definition of a Category D motor vehicle in Greece?
2Under Article 57 of the Greek Highway Code (n. 5209/2025) and EU Directive 96/53/EC, what is the standard maximum permitted overall width for passenger buses and coaches?
3Under Article 57 of the Greek Highway Code (n. 5209/2025), what is the maximum statutory permitted vehicle height for standard commercial passenger buses?
4Under EU Directive 96/53/EC and Greek transport regulations, what is the maximum standard permissible length for a two-axle rigid passenger bus?
5What is the statutory maximum permitted length for a three-axle rigid coach under Greek and European regulations?
6Under Article 57 of the Greek Highway Code (n. 5209/2025), what is the maximum permitted total length of an articulated passenger bus (αρθρωτό λεωφορείο)?
7How does the dual-circuit pneumatic service brake system enhance passenger safety on modern commercial buses?
8What is the typical operating pressure range maintained by the compressor pressure governor (unloader valve) in a commercial bus pneumatic air brake system?
9What is the primary function of the air dryer unit (αφυγραντήρας) in a bus pneumatic braking and suspension system?
10How do spring brake actuators (κυλινδροθάλαμοι ελατηρίου) operate to secure a parked bus safely?
About the Greece Category D Theory Exam
The Greece Category D driving theory examination is the official assessment for drivers extending their licence to passenger vehicles designed to carry more than eight passengers in addition to the driver. Regional Transport and Communications Directorates administer it on the computerized M.S.TH.E.Y.O. system, drawing the questions from Ερωτηματολόγιο 5 of ministerial decision 50984/7947/2013. This practice bank covers the same official syllabus - bus dimensions and capacity, pneumatic braking and retarders, air suspension and kneeling, passenger and accessibility safety, emergency equipment and evacuation, EU driving and rest times under Regulation (EC) 561/2006, the digital tachograph, and Greek Highway Code rules for buses - as an English-language MCQ study adaptation rather than a reproduction of the official questionnaire.
Exam sponsor: Hellenic Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport (Υπουργείο Υποδομών και Μεταφορών). The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Assessment
The official examination is 10 computerized questions from Ερωτηματολόγιο 5 on the M.S.TH.E.Y.O. system, three options each, 15 minutes, passed with all answers correct or at most one wrong. It is taken in Greek, English, Albanian or Russian, or in Greek with audio headphones. A practical test of skills and behaviour follows; drivers working professionally also sit the separate P.E.I. theory examination (60 questions plus case studies).
Time Limit
15 minutes
Passing Score
90% (9 out of 10 correct; maximum 1 error permitted)
Exam / Certification Fees
EUR 15 e-paravolo (code 2037) for the category theory examination; Mitos lists EUR 263.04 in total public fees for the extension from Category B with P.E.I., excluding driving-school tuition.
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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.
Bus Dimensions, Capacities, and Mechanical Systems
Vehicle dimensions, weight ratings, passenger capacity calculation, pneumatic air brakes, retarders, air suspension, and kneeling systems.
Passenger Safety, Boarding, and Emergency Equipment
Boarding/alighting safety, PRM wheelchair ramp operation, standee limits, emergency exit doors, roof hatches, glass hammers, and fire extinguishers.
Driving Hours, Rest Periods, and Digital Tachograph
Regulation (EC) 561/2006 driving limits (9h/10h daily, 56h weekly), 45-minute breaks, daily/weekly rest, 12-day international coach derogation, and tachographs.
Road Rules, Speed Limits, and Bus Operations
Article 24 bus speed limits (100 km/h motorway, 90 expressway, 80 elsewhere; 70 for articulated buses; 80/80/60 for pupil transport; 30 km/h general urban limit), bus lanes, bus-stop priority and the 12-metre stopping ban, Article 33 lane restrictions, and school transport rules.
Defensive Driving, Passenger Comfort, and Incident Handling
Smooth driving dynamics, blind spot surveillance, adverse weather handling, passenger conflict management, evacuation procedures, and KTEO checks.
Preparing for the Greece Category D Theory Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: 90% (9 out of 10 correct; maximum 1 error permitted)
- Assessment: The official examination is 10 computerized questions from Ερωτηματολόγιο 5 on the M.S.TH.E.Y.O. system, three options each, 15 minutes, passed with all answers correct or at most one wrong. It is taken in Greek, English, Albanian or Russian, or in Greek with audio headphones. A practical test of skills and behaviour follows; drivers working professionally also sit the separate P.E.I. theory examination (60 questions plus case studies).
- Time limit: 15 minutes
- Exam / certification fees: EUR 15 e-paravolo (code 2037) for the category theory examination; Mitos lists EUR 263.04 in total public fees for the extension from Category B with P.E.I., excluding driving-school tuition. Official sources
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Greece Category D Theory: Suggested Study Strategy
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the official format of the Greece Category D theory test?
Article 22 of ministerial decision 50984/7947/2013 sets it at 10 questions from Ερωτηματολόγιο 5, the bus questionnaire, taken on the Ministry's M.S.TH.E.Y.O. computers. Each question offers three answers of which one is correct, the paper lasts 15 minutes, and a candidate passes with every answer correct or at most one wrong.
How does this practice bank differ from the official examination?
It is an English-language MCQ study adaptation of the official syllabus, not a translation or a simulation of the official paper. It runs to 100 questions with four options each, whereas the official test is 10 questions with three options each. Use it to learn the material; the format itself is best rehearsed on the Ministry's own questionnaire through your driving school.
What are the prerequisites for Category D in Greece?
A valid Category B licence, normal residence in Greece, fitness certificates from doctors of at least two specialities, and at least 15 theory and 15 practical lessons at a licensed driving school. The minimum age is 24, or 21 on the Mitos route that couples the licence with the Certificate of Professional Competence (P.E.I.) for passenger transport.
In what languages is the official Greek Category D theory test offered?
Article 22 of the ministerial decision makes the questionnaires available in Greek, English, Albanian and Russian, and also in Greek with audio through headphones. The Mitos procedure confirms the same four languages when the theory examination is scheduled.
What happens after passing the Category D theory test?
Candidates go on to the practical test of skills and behaviour in a Category D training bus. Where the P.E.I. is being obtained at the same time, its separate theory examination of 60 questions plus case studies and its practical test must also be passed before the practical driving test can be scheduled.
What public fees apply to the Category D licence extension in Greece?
Mitos lists EUR 263.04 in total public fees for the extension from Category B with P.E.I.: EUR 193.04 single fee, EUR 15 for the category theory examination, EUR 15 for the practical test, EUR 20 for the P.E.I. theory examination and EUR 20 for the P.E.I. practical test. Driving-school tuition is charged separately by the school.