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Key Facts: North Macedonia Bus Theory D Exam

60 points

Category D official question-pool total

MVR driver-examination manual

60 min

Theory-test time

2025 driver-examination rulebook

90%

Minimum theory score

2025 driver-examination rulebook

2 years

Minimum prior Category C holding period

2025 driver-examination rulebook

Prepare for the Category D theory component by studying bus-specific traffic rules, passenger safety, large-vehicle systems, manoeuvring, and professional-driver responsibilities. The official pool totals 60 points, the theory test lasts 60 minutes, and at least 90% is required.

Sample North Macedonia Bus Theory D Practice Questions

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1What is the statutory vehicle category scope for a Category D driving licence in North Macedonia?
A.Motor vehicles designed and constructed for the carriage of more than 8 passengers in addition to the driver
B.Any commercial truck with a maximum permissible mass exceeding 7,500 kg
C.Passenger vehicles carrying up to 8 passengers towing a heavy trailer
D.Specialized emergency ambulances and police patrol vans only
Explanation: Under the Law on Road Traffic Safety (ZBSP), Category D encompasses all motor vehicles designed and constructed for the transport of passengers having more than eight passenger seats in addition to the driver's seat (buses and coaches).
2What minimum age does the official Category D question pool state for obtaining a Category D driving licence?
A.24 years
B.21 years
C.18 years
D.25 years
Explanation: The official MVR Category D question pool states 24 years as the minimum age for obtaining a Category D licence.
3Which driving licence prerequisite must a candidate fulfill before they are eligible to apply for a Category D bus licence in North Macedonia?
A.Hold a valid Category C driving licence for at least two years
B.Hold a Category A motorcycle licence for five years
C.Hold a tractor driving licence for at least six months
D.No prior driving licence is required; direct training from zero experience is permitted
Explanation: The current driver-examination rulebook requires a Category D applicant to have held Category C for at least two years, in addition to the other required application, fitness, training, and first-aid evidence.
4What is the maximum legal speed limit on motorways (автопат) in North Macedonia for a standard long-distance tourist coach (Category D)?
A.100 km/h
B.110 km/h
C.80 km/h
D.130 km/h
Explanation: Under the ZBSP, standard passenger buses and coaches operating on motorways (автопат) without standing passengers have a maximum statutory speed limit of 100 km/h.
5What is the maximum statutory speed limit for a passenger bus on expressways reserved for motor vehicles (мотопат) in North Macedonia?
A.80 km/h
B.90 km/h
C.100 km/h
D.70 km/h
Explanation: Under the ZBSP, buses and coaches on expressways (мотопат) are restricted to a maximum speed limit of 80 km/h.
6What is the maximum speed for a bus carrying out organized transport of children on an ordinary public road outside a settlement?
A.70 km/h
B.100 km/h
C.80 km/h
D.60 km/h
Explanation: The official MVR pool gives 70 km/h on an ordinary public road outside a settlement for a bus carrying organized groups of children. On a motorway the corresponding maximum is 80 km/h.
7What alcohol rule applies to a driver operating a Category D passenger vehicle in North Macedonia?
A.No alcohol is permitted before driving
B.0.50 g/kg
C.0.20 g/kg
D.0.30 g/kg
Explanation: Professional passenger drivers are subject to zero alcohol tolerance. The law's measurement threshold should not be presented as permission to drink before operating a bus.
8What are dedicated bus lanes (жолти ленти со натпис BUS) reserved for in North Macedonia?
A.Exclusively for authorized public passenger transit vehicles (buses and trolleybuses), and licensed taxis if explicitly indicated by signage
B.For any vehicle carrying more than two passengers during rush hour
C.For all commercial goods delivery trucks making drop-offs
D.For private passenger cars whose drivers are in a hurry
Explanation: Dedicated bus lanes delineated by yellow markings and the word 'BUS' are reserved exclusively for scheduled public transit vehicles. Private vehicles are strictly banned from driving or parking in them, ensuring uninterrupted public transport.
9What is the maximum trailer weight a driver holding only a standard Category D licence may tow without holding Category DE?
A.A light trailer with a maximum permissible mass not exceeding 750 kg
B.A heavy luggage trailer up to 2,500 kg
C.Any trailer provided the combined weight does not exceed 10 tonnes
D.No trailer of any description may ever be towed behind a bus
Explanation: A base Category D licence authorizes the towing of a light trailer with an MPM not exceeding 750 kg (such as a small ski or luggage box). Towing any trailer exceeding 750 kg legally mandates a Category DE licence.
10On a motorway with three or more lanes in the same direction, which lane(s) may a bus or coach use in North Macedonia?
A.The two rightmost lanes only; using the extreme leftmost lane is strictly prohibited
B.Any lane including the extreme leftmost lane, provided the bus maintains 100 km/h
C.Only the rightmost lane at all times, with overtaking forbidden
D.The hard shoulder during morning rush hour
Explanation: Under the ZBSP, commercial passenger vehicles (buses) on multi-lane motorways with three or more lanes are restricted to the two right-hand lanes. The leftmost passing lane is reserved for light vehicles.

About the North Macedonia Bus Theory D Exam

North Macedonia's Category D licensing examination includes an electronic theory test and two practical parts. The MVR publishes official question pools in Macedonian and Albanian. This independent resource presents English-language multiple-choice study questions on bus and passenger-transport theory knowledge. It is not an official translation, does not reproduce the live test, and does not replace authorized instruction, practical bus training, or any separate professional-driver qualification.

Exam sponsor: Ministry of Internal Affairs (Министерство за внатрешни работи — МВР), through authorized examination centers. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.

Assessment

The licensing examination begins with a 60-minute computer-generated electronic theory test and continues with two practical parts. This bank covers stable theory knowledge only; it is not a practical bus-driving simulation or professional qualification course.

Time Limit

60 minutes for the theory component

Passing Score

At least 90% of available theory points

Exam / Certification Fees

5,094 MKD in the MVR-published first-examination fee schedule for D/DE/D1/D1E; other training and licensing costs are separate

Exam sponsor website

Reported exam pass rate: Not published by MVR as a national Category D 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.

Practice coverage

Bus road rules

Category-specific speed limits, stopping, signs, passenger-service duties, and child transport.

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Passenger safety

Boarding, alighting, doors, emergency exits, luggage, standing passengers, and vulnerable travellers.

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Vehicle systems and manoeuvring

Air brakes, tires, steering, turning, reversing, gradients, visibility, and stability.

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Professional-driver safety

Fatigue, tachograph basics, breaks and rest, inspections, and emergency action.

Preparing for the North Macedonia Bus Theory D Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: At least 90% of available theory points
  • Assessment: The licensing examination begins with a 60-minute computer-generated electronic theory test and continues with two practical parts. This bank covers stable theory knowledge only; it is not a practical bus-driving simulation or professional qualification course.
  • Time limit: 60 minutes for the theory component
  • Exam / certification fees: 5,094 MKD in the MVR-published first-examination fee schedule for D/DE/D1/D1E; other training and licensing costs are separate Official sources

Using Our Practice Resources

  • Work through all 100 available questions
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North Macedonia Bus Theory D: Suggested Study Strategy

1Use the official Category D question pool alongside this English study adaptation.
2Distinguish ordinary bus speed limits from the stricter rules for organized child transport.
3Connect passenger movement and door operation with braking, positioning, and mirror checks.
4Study air-brake warnings, emergency exits, and pre-trip inspection as safety systems rather than isolated facts.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many questions are on the Category D theory test?

The current MVR page and 2025 rulebook do not publish a fixed item count. The official Category D pool totals 60 points.

What is required before applying for Category D?

The current examination rulebook requires a Category D applicant to have held Category C for at least two years, along with the required fitness, training, first-aid, and application evidence.

What languages are used in official study materials?

The current MVR page links official question pools in Macedonian and Albanian. This resource is an independent English study adaptation, not an official translation.

Does this bank replace practical bus training?

No. It reviews theory knowledge in MCQ form and cannot replace authorized training or either practical examination part.