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Key Facts: Croatia Category CE Theory Exam
16.50 m
Maximum legal length of tractor-semitrailer combination
Croatian Road Traffic Safety Act
18.75 m
Maximum legal length of truck-and-drawbar road train
Croatian Road Traffic Safety Act
40 tonnes
Standard maximum gross combination weight in Croatia/EU
Croatian Road Traffic Safety Act
5
PPSP theory teaching hours for Category C holders
HAK Category CE training guidance
10
UV practical driving teaching hours for Category CE
HAK Category CE training guidance
19.58 EUR
PPSP theory exam fee
HAK Vozacki ispiti fee table (NN 155/2022)
43.96 EUR
Category CE vehicle control (UV) exam fee
HAK Vozacki ispiti fee table (NN 155/2022)
HAK's Category CE theory examination tests heavy articulated truck and road-train drivers on coupling safety, pneumatic air systems, combination dynamics, EU 561/2006 rules, and cargo securing with a 90% passing standard out of 120 possible points. Prerequisite is a valid Category C licence. Prescribed training includes 5 PPSP theory hours and 10 UV driving hours, with official exam fees of 19.58 EUR for PPSP and 43.96 EUR for UV.
Sample Croatia Category CE Theory Practice Questions
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1What combination of vehicles does a Category CE driving licence authorize you to drive?
2What is the prerequisite driving licence category required before an applicant can enrol in training for Category CE?
3Under the Croatian Driver Examination Program (NN 132/2017), what is the statutory minimum driving instruction requirement for a candidate obtaining Category CE who already holds Category C?
4Under the official tariff for driving exams in Croatia (NN 155/2022), what is the state examination fee for the Category CE practical driving test (UV)?
5Under Croatian vehicle technical regulations, what is the maximum permissible total length for a standard articulated vehicle (tegljač s poluprikolicom)?
6What is the maximum permissible overall length for a road train combination consisting of a rigid truck and a drawbar trailer (kamion s prikolicom) in Croatia?
7What is the standard maximum permissible gross combination weight (najveća dopuštena masa skupa vozila) for a 5- or 6-axle articulated vehicle combination in Croatia?
8Under what specific condition is a maximum combination gross weight of 44 tonnes permitted on Croatian roads?
9What is the maximum speed limit for a Category CE vehicle combination on motorways (autoceste) in Croatia?
10What is the speed limit for a Category CE truck-trailer combination on ordinary open roads outside settlements (ostale ceste izvan naselja)?
About the Croatia Category CE Theory Exam
Croatia's Category CE driving theory exam qualifies drivers to operate vehicle combinations consisting of a Category C towing vehicle (truck or tractor unit) and a trailer or semi-trailer with a maximum permissible mass (NDM) exceeding 750 kg, encompassing articulated lorries (tractor-semitrailer up to 16.5m) and road trains (truck and drawbar trailer up to 18.75m) up to 40 tonnes (44 tonnes in combined intermodal transport). Conducted by Hrvatski autoklub (HAK), the Prometni propisi i sigurnosna pravila (PPSP) exam covers fifth-wheel and drawbar coupling/uncoupling protocols, pneumatic line connections (red feed and yellow control lines), ISO 7638 ABS/EBS cabling, combination vehicle dynamics (off-tracking, sweep path, jackknifing prevention, roll stability), EU driving hours (EC 561/2006), digital tachographs, cargo load distribution, and intersection right-of-way. Candidates holding Category C 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 Croatian Category CE qualification consists of Prometni propisi i sigurnosna pravila (PPSP) theory and Upravljanje vozilom (UV) practical driving with an articulated truck or truck-and-trailer combination. Category C holders are exempt from first aid (PPP). The PPSP theory exam 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; 43.96 EUR for vehicle control (UV); driving school vehicle and instruction fees paid separately to the driving school.
Exam sponsor websiteReported exam pass rate: Not published by HAK as a current national Category CE theory-test pass rate. Exam sponsor website
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Our practice resources: topics covered
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PPSP Traffic Regulations and Combination Vehicle Rules
Road traffic rules, combination speed limits (70 km/h outside settlements, 80 km/h on expressways, 90 km/h on motorways), lane restrictions, and overtaking rules
Right-of-Way and Intersections
Priority roads, STOP and Yield signs, priority from the right, roundabouts, protected and unprotected turns with long vehicles, and HAK's strict intersection failure rule
Coupling, Uncoupling, and Connecting Lines
Fifth wheel (sedlo) and kingpin (kraljevski klin) coupling procedure, visual lock verification, drawbar hitches, red supply line (punjenje) and yellow control line (upravljanje), ISO 7638 ABS/EBS plug, landing legs, and chocks
Combination Dynamics, Off-Tracking, and Jackknifing
Off-tracking / sweep path (prolazni profil), cutting corners, jackknife (škare) mechanics during heavy braking, roll stability support (RSS), trailer brake lag, crosswind hazards, and reversing geometry
EU Drivers' Hours and Digital Tachograph (EC 561/2006)
Driving limits (9h/10h daily, 56h weekly, 90h fortnightly), 45-minute breaks (15+30 min), 11h daily rest, 45h/24h weekly rest, ferry/train derogations, digital driver cards, and inspection checks
Weights, Dimensions, and Cargo Securing
Maximum authorized dimensions (16.5m articulated, 18.75m road train, 2.55m/2.60m width, 4.0m height), 40t / 44t gross train weight, axle load limits, kingpin load, and EN 12195 cargo securing
Preparing for the Croatia Category CE 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 CE qualification consists of Prometni propisi i sigurnosna pravila (PPSP) theory and Upravljanje vozilom (UV) practical driving with an articulated truck or truck-and-trailer combination. Category C holders are exempt from first aid (PPP). The PPSP theory exam 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; 43.96 EUR for vehicle control (UV); driving school vehicle and instruction fees paid separately to the driving school. Official sources
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the correct sequence for connecting pneumatic air lines when coupling a trailer?
Connect the yellow control line first, then connect the red supply line. When uncoupling, disconnect the red supply line first (which immediately triggers the trailer spring/emergency brakes), followed by the yellow control line.
What causes a tractor-semitrailer combination to jackknife (škare)?
Jackknifing occurs when the drive wheels of the tractor unit lock or lose lateral traction during braking or cornering while the trailer pushes from behind, causing the tractor to pivot violently around the fifth wheel.
What is the maximum allowed length for an articulated vehicle (tractor + semitrailer) in Croatia?
Under Croatian and European road regulations, the maximum permitted overall length of an articulated vehicle (tegljač s poluprikolicom) is 16.50 metres, whereas a road train (kamion s prikolicom) may reach 18.75 metres.
What is the maximum gross combination weight (NDM) for a standard five- or six-axle articulated vehicle?
The standard maximum gross vehicle weight for a combined articulated road vehicle in Croatia and the EU is 40 tonnes (40,000 kg), which can be extended to 44 tonnes for combined intermodal transport carrying 40-foot containers.
How many training hours are required for Category CE in Croatia?
For candidates already holding a Category C licence, HAK requires a minimum of 5 teaching hours for Prometni propisi i sigurnosna pravila (PPSP theory) and 10 teaching hours for Upravljanje vozilom (practical driving).