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Key Facts: Croatia Category BE Theory Exam

3,500 kg

Maximum trailer gross weight for Category BE

HAK vehicle categories

PPSP theory teaching hours for Category BE

HAK Category BE training guidance

UV practical driving teaching hours for BE

HAK Category BE training guidance

800 kg

Minimum total trailer mass during HAK UV exam

HAK Program vozačkog ispita

19.58 EUR

PPSP theory exam fee

HAK Vozacki ispiti fee table (NN 155/2022)

33.51 EUR

Category BE vehicle control (UV) exam fee

HAK Vozacki ispiti fee table (NN 155/2022)

HAK's Category BE theory exam evaluates car-and-trailer towing regulations, coupling safety, overrun braking, and combination driving dynamics with a 90% pass mark out of 120 possible points. Prerequisite is a valid Category B licence, which exempts candidates from first aid testing. Prescribed training includes 5 PPSP theory hours and 10 UV driving hours, with official exam fees of 19.58 EUR for PPSP and 33.51 EUR for UV.

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1What is the maximum permissible mass (NDM) of a trailer that may be towed with a Category BE driving licence in Croatia?

A.Up to 3,500 kg

B.Up to 750 kg

C.Up to 1,500 kg

D.Up to 5,000 kg

Explanation: Under the Croatian Road Traffic Safety Act and EU Directive 2006/126/EC, Category BE entitles the holder to drive a combination consisting of a Category B towing vehicle (up to 3,500 kg) and a trailer or semi-trailer with a maximum authorized mass (NDM) not exceeding 3,500 kg.

2What is the maximum theoretical gross combination weight (NDM vučnog vozila + NDM priključnog vozila) permitted under Category BE?

A.12,000 kg total

B.3,500 kg total

C.4,250 kg total

D.7,000 kg (3,500 kg towing vehicle + 3,500 kg trailer)

Explanation: Because a Category B towing vehicle may have an NDM of up to 3,500 kg, and a Category BE trailer may also have an NDM of up to 3,500 kg, the maximum combined permissible mass of a Category BE road train is 7,000 kg.

3Which driving licence is an absolute prerequisite before entering training for Category BE in Croatia?

A.Category C1 (light truck licence)

B.Category B (passenger car licence)

C.Category A2 (motorcycle licence)

D.Category AM (moped licence)

Explanation: Category BE is an extension of the passenger car licence. A candidate must hold a valid Category B driving licence before they can enroll in Category BE driving school training and sit the examination.

4Are Category BE candidates in Croatia required to take the first aid examination (Pružanje prve pomoći - PPP)?

A.Yes, all commercial driving candidates must retake first aid every 2 years

B.No, candidates who already possess a valid driving licence (Category B) are legally exempt from the PPP examination

C.Yes, but only if their Category B licence was issued more than 12 months ago

D.Yes, but the exam consists only of an eye test

Explanation: HAK states on its Category BE page that a BE candidate already holds a Category B licence and is therefore not required to sit the Pružanje prve pomoći (PPP) exam. The same exemption applies to any candidate who already holds a driving licence of any category.

5What is the minimum prescribed training in driving school for Category BE under HAK regulations?

A.5 teaching hours of PPSP theory and 10 teaching hours of Upravljanje vozilom (practical driving)

B.Zero hours of theory and 2 hours of driving

C.30 hours of PPSP theory and 35 hours of driving

D.15 hours of PPSP theory and 20 hours of driving

Explanation: HAK's curriculum for Category BE prescribes a focused course consisting of 5 teaching hours of Prometni propisi i sigurnosna pravila (PPSP theory) and 10 teaching hours of Upravljanje vozilom (practical vehicle-and-trailer driving).

6Under HAK's Program vozačkog ispita, what is the minimum total mass the examination trailer must have during the Category BE practical driving test?

A.At least 3,500 kg

B.At least 350 kg

C.The trailer must be completely empty with zero cargo

D.At least 800 kg total laden mass

Explanation: Under the official Program vozačkog ispita (NN 132/2017, 127/2020), the Category BE test vehicle combination must include a trailer loaded with cargo so that its actual total mass during the test is at least 800 kg.

7What is the statutory speed limit on Croatian motorways (autoceste) for a passenger car towing a trailer that has no brakes (priključno vozilo bez kočnica)?

A.130 km/h

B.110 km/h

C.90 km/h

D.70 km/h

Explanation: Article 55(2)2 of the Croatian Road Traffic Safety Act caps motorway speed at 90 km/h for motor vehicles over 3.5 tonnes and for any motor vehicle towing a trailer that has no brakes. A car towing a braked trailer is not given its own statutory motorway figure, so the trailer's own construction speed rating and any posted sign govern instead.

8What is the statutory speed limit on ordinary roads outside built-up areas (izvan naselja) for a passenger car towing an unbraked trailer in Croatia?

A.90 km/h

B.80 km/h

C.100 km/h

D.60 km/h

Explanation: Article 55(1)1 limits any motor vehicle towing a trailer without brakes to 80 km/h on expressways, roads reserved for motor vehicles, and all other roads. A braked trailer combination falls back on the Article 54 general limits and any posted sign.

9On a Croatian motorway with three or more lanes travelling in the same direction, which lane is a vehicle combination longer than 7 metres prohibited from using?

A.The rightmost (first) lane

B.The middle (second) lane

C.The leftmost (third) lane

D.All lanes except the emergency hard shoulder

Explanation: Article 143 of the Road Traffic Safety Act states that on a motorway with three or more lanes in one direction, drivers of goods vehicles over 3,500 kg and of vehicle combinations longer than 7 metres may use only the two lanes nearest the right-hand edge of the carriageway.

10What is the primary function of the breakaway safety cable (sigurnosna sajla) on a braked trailer?

A.To automatically apply the trailer's emergency parking brake if the trailer unexpectedly detaches from the tow ball while moving

B.To provide secondary electrical grounding for the tail lights

C.To hold the trailer rigidly attached so it cannot hit the ground

D.To prevent the trailer tyres from puncturing

Explanation: The breakaway cable is connected between the trailer's handbrake mechanism and a dedicated anchor point on the tow vehicle. If the hitch separates from the ball, tension pulls the cable, triggering full mechanical emergency braking on the trailer before the cable snaps.

About the Croatia Category BE Theory Exam

Croatia's Category BE theory examination prepares drivers to operate vehicle combinations consisting of a Category B towing vehicle and a trailer or semi-trailer with a maximum permissible mass (NDM) up to 3,500 kg, resulting in total combination mass up to 7,000 kg. Administered by Hrvatski autoklub (HAK), the Prometni propisi i sigurnosna pravila (PPSP) exam covers coupling mechanics, breakaway safety cables, overrun brake operation, vertical towball load (nose weight), cargo securing, speed restrictions, trailer sway (snaking) control, reversing geometry, and intersection priority. Candidates must hold Category B and complete at least 5 hours of PPSP instruction and 10 hours of practical driving. Note that this bank is an English-language MCQ study adaptation for learners preparing for the Croatian test.

Exam sponsor: Hrvatski autoklub (HAK), authorised expert organisation under the Ministry of the Interior (MUP). The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.

Assessment

The Category BE qualification in Croatia requires completing Prometni propisi i sigurnosna pravila (PPSP) theory and Upravljanje vozilom (UV) practical driving with a car-and-trailer combination. Because candidates already hold a Category B licence, they are exempt from the first aid (PPP) examination. The PPSP theory test is computer-based, lasting up to 45 minutes, with questions scored out of 120 points. This bank provides an English-language MCQ study adaptation.

Time Limit

PPSP test lasts up to 45 minutes

Passing Score

At least 90% of 120 possible PPSP points; an incorrect answer on an intersection yielding question is an automatic fail even above 90%

Exam / Certification Fees

19.58 EUR for PPSP theory; 33.51 EUR for vehicle control (UV); driving school vehicle and instruction fees paid separately to the driving school.

Exam sponsor website

Reported exam pass rate: Not published by HAK as a current national Category BE 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.

Core HAK subject

PPSP Traffic Regulations and Towing Rules

General road rules, speed limits when towing (80 km/h or 90 km/h depending on road type), lane restrictions on motorways (towing combinations over 7m prohibited in third lane), and level crossings

High-stakes PPSP area

Right-of-Way and Intersections

Priority rules, yielding at complex junctions, roundabouts with long combinations, turning wide to avoid kerb mounting, and HAK's strict intersection failure rule

Category-specific technical core

Coupling, Uncoupling, and Trailer Mechanics

50mm ball hitch coupling, visual locking pin indicator, secondary breakaway cable attachment, 7/13-pin electrical connection, overrun brake damper/mechanism, jockey wheel stowing, and wheel chocks

Safety and physics core

Loading, Weight Distribution, and Dynamics

Vertical hitch load (nose weight / vertikalno opterećenje), preventing negative hitch weight, cargo lashing, center of gravity, trailer snaking / sway (lepršanje prikolice), and sway recovery technique

Practical manoeuvring theory

Manoeuvring and Defensive Driving

Reversing geometry with single-axle and tandem trailers, counter-steering, mirror adjustment, extended blind spots, following distances, and wind gusts

Official HAK logistics

Regulations, Training, and Exam Logistics

Category BE definition (trailer up to 3,500 kg NDM), 5h PPSP and 10h UV hours, test trailer 800 kg minimum exam weight, first aid exemption, and 19.58 EUR / 33.51 EUR fees

Preparing for the Croatia Category BE Theory Exam

What You Need to Know

Passing score: At least 90% of 120 possible PPSP points; an incorrect answer on an intersection yielding question is an automatic fail even above 90%
Assessment: The Category BE qualification in Croatia requires completing Prometni propisi i sigurnosna pravila (PPSP) theory and Upravljanje vozilom (UV) practical driving with a car-and-trailer combination. Because candidates already hold a Category B licence, they are exempt from the first aid (PPP) examination. The PPSP theory test is computer-based, lasting up to 45 minutes, with questions scored out of 120 points. This bank provides an English-language MCQ study adaptation.
Time limit: PPSP test lasts up to 45 minutes
Exam / certification fees: 19.58 EUR for PPSP theory; 33.51 EUR for vehicle control (UV); driving school vehicle and instruction fees paid separately to the driving school. Official sources

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Croatia Category BE Theory: Suggested Study Strategy

1Master the distinction between Category B, B Code 96, and Category BE combinations and their respective maximum gross vehicle weights.

2Know the proper coupling sequence: approach, lower hitch onto ball, verify visual lock indicator, attach breakaway cable, connect electrical plug, release parking brake, and raise jockey wheel fully.

3Understand tongue weight (nose weight): too little or negative nose weight causes severe trailer instability and snaking, while too much overloads the rear axle of the tow car.

4Remember motorway lane rules: vehicle combinations longer than 7 metres may not use the third (leftmost) lane of a three-lane motorway.

5Always yield according to standard intersection rules; an error on intersection right-of-way will immediately fail the PPSP exam.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between Category B, B Code 96, and Category BE in Croatia?

Category B allows towing a light trailer up to 750 kg, or a heavier trailer if the total combination NDM does not exceed 3,500 kg. B Code 96 allows a combination between 3,500 kg and 4,250 kg after a practical test. Category BE allows a Category B towing vehicle with a trailer up to 3,500 kg NDM (total combination up to 7,000 kg).

Do Category BE candidates have to take the first aid exam (PPP)?

No. Under HAK rules, candidates who already hold a valid driving licence of any category are exempt from the Pružanje prve pomoći (PPP) examination.

What is the minimum training requirement for Category BE?

HAK prescribes a minimum of 5 teaching hours for Prometni propisi i sigurnosna pravila (PPSP theory) and 10 teaching hours for Upravljanje vozilom (practical driving).

What happens if a trailer starts snaking (swaying) at speed?

The driver should firmly hold the steering wheel straight, smoothly ease off the accelerator, and apply the brakes gently without abrupt steering inputs until the combination stabilises. Never accelerate to pull out of a sway.

What is the minimum trailer weight required during the HAK BE driving exam?

Under HAK's Program vozačkog ispita, the examination trailer must be loaded so that its total mass is at least 800 kg during the practical test.

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