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Key Facts: Croatia Category C Theory Exam

21 / 18

Minimum age for Category C (standard / qualified)

HAK vehicle categories

3,500 kg

Threshold NDM above which Category C applies

Road Traffic Safety Act art. 217; MUP

PPSP theory hours for Category B licence holders

HAK Category C training guidance

9h / 10h

EU 561/2006 daily driving limit (standard / max twice/week)

Regulation (EC) 561/2006

19.58 EUR

PPSP theory exam fee

HAK Vozacki ispiti fee table (NN 155/2022)

40.81 EUR

Category C vehicle control (UV) exam fee

HAK Vozacki ispiti fee table (NN 155/2022)

HAK's Category C theory examination covers heavy goods vehicle traffic rules, EU 561/2006 driving hours, tachographs, pneumatic air brakes, and cargo securing with a 90% passing standard out of 120 possible points. Eligibility requires a Category B licence and minimum age 21 (or 18 with professional qualification). Training requires 15 PPSP hours for B holders, with official exam fees of 19.58 EUR for PPSP and 40.81 EUR for UV.

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1What is the threshold maximum permissible mass (NDM) above which a motor vehicle is classified as Category C in Croatia?

A.Greater than 7,500 kg only

B.Greater than 3,500 kg, other than vehicles in categories D1, D or F

C.Exactly 3,500 kg

D.Greater than 12,000 kg only

Explanation: Article 217(1)9 of the Croatian Road Traffic Safety Act defines category C as motor vehicles, other than those in categories D1, D or F, whose maximum permissible mass exceeds 3,500 kg. This matches EU Directive 2006/126/EC. The 3,500-7,500 kg band with at most eight passenger seats is additionally covered by the C1 sub-category, and some older driving-school material still quotes the pre-amendment 7,500 kg figure for C.

2What is the standard minimum age to obtain a Category C driving licence in Croatia?

A.18 years without any prerequisites

B.21 years (or 18 years for holders of initial professional driver qualification)

C.24 years

D.20 years and 6 months

Explanation: Under Croatian law, the general minimum age for Category C is 21 years. However, a person who holds a certificate of initial professional qualification (temeljna kvalifikacija) or secondary vocational education as a professional driver (SSS vozač) may obtain Category C at age 18.

3Which driving licence is mandatory before a candidate can enrol in training for Category C in Croatia?

A.Category C1E

B.Category AM

C.Category B

D.Category A

Explanation: A candidate must already hold a valid Category B driving licence before they can undergo training and take the examination for Category C.

4How many teaching hours of PPSP theory and practical driving (UV) must a Category B holder complete for Category C in Croatia?

A.30 hours of theory and 35 hours of driving

B.5 hours of theory and 10 hours of driving

C.40 hours of theory and 50 hours of driving

D.15 teaching hours of PPSP theory and 15 teaching hours of UV practical driving

Explanation: HAK's Program osposobljavanja prescribes that a candidate holding a Category B or BE licence must complete 15 teaching hours of Prometni propisi i sigurnosna pravila (PPSP) and 15 teaching hours of Upravljanje vozilom (UV) on an exam truck.

5What is the speed limit for Category C heavy trucks (>3,500 kg NDM) on Croatian motorways (autoceste)?

A.130 km/h

B.100 km/h

C.90 km/h (and N2/N3 vehicles must carry a speed limiter set to 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 whose maximum permissible mass exceeds 3.5 tonnes. Separately, the Ordinance on technical conditions requires N2 and N3 goods vehicles to carry a speed limiter set to 90 km/h.

6What is the speed limit for Category C heavy trucks on ordinary roads outside built-up areas (izvan naselja) in Croatia?

A.70 km/h

B.90 km/h

C.80 km/h (unless signs mandate a lower speed)

D.50 km/h

Explanation: Article 55(1)1 of the Croatian Road Traffic Safety Act limits motor vehicles over 3.5 tonnes to 80 km/h on roads reserved for motor vehicles, on expressways and on all other roads. The lower 90 km/h motorway figure in Article 55(2)2 applies only on motorways.

7Under EU Regulation (EC) 561/2006, what is the standard maximum daily driving time for a commercial truck driver?

A.8 hours strictly, with no extensions permitted under any circumstances

B.9 hours, which may be extended to 10 hours up to twice in a calendar week

C.12 hours per day

D.6 hours per day

Explanation: Article 6 of Regulation (EC) 561/2006 states that the daily driving time shall not exceed 9 hours. However, it may be extended to at most 10 hours not more than twice during the week.

8What is the maximum accumulated weekly driving time permitted under Regulation (EC) 561/2006?

A.40 hours

B.48 hours

C.56 hours

D.70 hours

Explanation: Article 6(2) of Regulation (EC) 561/2006 specifies that the weekly driving time shall not exceed 56 hours in any single fixed calendar week (from Monday 00:00 to Sunday 24:00).

9What is the maximum total driving time allowed over any two consecutive weeks (fortnightly driving time)?

A.112 hours

B.80 hours

C.100 hours

D.90 hours

Explanation: Under Article 6(3) of Regulation (EC) 561/2006, the accumulated driving time during any two consecutive weeks shall not exceed 90 hours. For example, a driver who drives the full 56 hours in week one may drive at most 34 hours in week two.

10After driving for a continuous period of 4.5 hours, what break must a driver take under Regulation (EC) 561/2006?

A.A 15-minute break only

B.A 30-minute break followed by another 4.5 hours of driving

C.An uninterrupted break of at least 45 minutes, unless taking a daily rest period

D.No break is required if the driver feels alert

Explanation: Article 7 requires that after a driving period of four and a half hours, a driver shall take an uninterrupted break of not less than 45 minutes, during which they may not carry out any driving or other work.

About the Croatia Category C Theory Exam

Croatia's Category C driving theory exam prepares commercial drivers for heavy rigid trucks and goods motor vehicles with a maximum permissible mass (NDM) exceeding 3,500 kg, other than vehicles in categories D1, D or F (the 3,500-7,500 kg band is also covered by the C1 sub-category). Administered by Hrvatski autoklub (HAK), the Prometni propisi i sigurnosna pravila (PPSP) examination tests drivers on commercial vehicle regulations, EU driver hours and rest periods (Regulation EC 561/2006), digital tachograph operations, compressed air brake systems, retarders, weight and dimension limits, cargo securing standards (EN 12195), mirror systems and blind spots, and intersection priority. Candidates holding Category B must complete at least 15 hours of PPSP instruction and 15 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 Croatian Category C qualification involves completing Prometni propisi i sigurnosna pravila (PPSP) theory and Upravljanje vozilom (UV) practical driving on a Category C exam truck. Candidates holding Category B are exempt from first aid (PPP). The PPSP theory test is computer-based, lasting up to 45 minutes, with questions evaluated on a 120-point scale. 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; 40.81 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 C theory-test pass rate. Exam sponsor website

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

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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.

Core HAK subject

PPSP Heavy Goods Vehicle Rules and Speed Limits

Croatian road traffic regulations, heavy truck speed limits (70 km/h outside settlements, 80 km/h on expressways, 90 km/h on motorways with speed limiter set at 90 km/h), truck overtaking bans (sign B52), and distance keeping

High-stakes PPSP area

Right-of-Way and Intersections

Priority roads, STOP and Yield signs, priority from the right, roundabouts, protected/unprotected left turns with heavy vehicles, and HAK's strict intersection failure rule

High-stakes EU regulation

EU Drivers' Hours and Working Times (EC 561/2006)

Maximum daily driving (9h, extendable to 10h twice/week), 56h weekly / 90h fortnightly limits, 45-minute driving breaks (split 15+30 min), 11h daily rest (split 3+9h or reduced to 9h max 3 times/week), and 45h/24h weekly rest

Core operational compliance

Tachographs and Transport Documentation

Analogue and digital tachograph components, driver smart cards, manual record entry, tachograph modes (driving, other work, availability, rest), record retention, inspection roadside checks, and CMR transport documentation

Category C technical core

Pneumatic Brakes, Retarders, and Vehicle Systems

Dual-circuit compressed air brakes, governor, air tanks, drain valves, low air pressure warning (<4.5-5.5 bar), spring brake parking actuators, engine exhaust brakes, hydraulic/electrodynamic retarders, and diesel maintenance

Safety and physics core

Cargo Securing, Weights, Dimensions, and Blind Spots

Gross vehicle weight (NDM over 3,500 kg), maximum axle loads, vehicle height/width/length limits, cargo securing forces (0.8g forward, 0.5g lateral/rearward under EN 12195), liquid slosh surge, and Class II-VI blind spot mirrors

Preparing for the Croatia Category C 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 Croatian Category C qualification involves completing Prometni propisi i sigurnosna pravila (PPSP) theory and Upravljanje vozilom (UV) practical driving on a Category C exam truck. Candidates holding Category B are exempt from first aid (PPP). The PPSP theory test is computer-based, lasting up to 45 minutes, with questions evaluated on a 120-point scale. 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; 40.81 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 C Theory: Suggested Study Strategy

1Master Regulation (EC) 561/2006 driving and rest periods: 9h daily (10h twice), 56h weekly, 90h fortnightly, 45 min break (or 15+30), 11h daily rest (or 3+9h, or 9h reduced).

2Understand pneumatic brake mechanics: the dual air circuit, compressor, air dryer, drain valves, low pressure warning threshold, and spring brake operation.

3Memorise heavy vehicle speed limits in Croatia: 50 km/h in built-up areas, 70 km/h outside settlements, 80 km/h on express roads, and 90 km/h on motorways.

4Study cargo securing principles: tie-down lashing friction, direct lashing, and the required restraint forces (0.8g forward, 0.5g sideways, 0.5g rearward).

5Never miss intersection yielding questions on the PPSP computer test, as an error causes immediate test failure.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the minimum age to obtain a Category C licence in Croatia?

The standard minimum age is 21 years. However, a candidate may qualify at age 18 if they hold a certificate of initial professional qualification (temeljna kvalifikacija) or secondary vocational qualification for professional driver (SSS vozač motornog vozila).

What is the maximum daily driving time under EU Regulation 561/2006?

The regular maximum daily driving time is 9 hours. This may be extended to 10 hours up to twice in a calendar week.

How are breaks taken during driving under EU Regulation 561/2006?

After a driving period of 4.5 hours, a driver must take an uninterrupted break of at least 45 minutes, unless taking a rest period. This break may be replaced by a break of at least 15 minutes followed by a break of at least 30 minutes distributed over the period.

What is the speed limit for Category C trucks on motorways in Croatia?

On Croatian motorways, trucks exceeding 3,500 kg NDM are restricted to a maximum speed of 90 km/h, and vehicles are equipped with mandatory speed limiters set to 90 km/h.

What happens if air pressure in a truck's pneumatic brake system drops below safe levels?

An audible buzzer and warning lamp activate on the dashboard. If pressure drops critically low, the mechanical spring brakes (opružni kočni cilindri) automatically engage to stop the vehicle.

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