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Procedure, topics and evaluation

  • Procedure

    1. The examinee, having arrived to take an exam, must:

     

    • provide the employee with his/her personal identity document;
    • take a sit in a separate place intended for the examinee. The forename and surname of the examinee are displayed on the computer monitor screen. If the examinee took a sit in the place other than that intended for him/her, the examinee can move to the place intended for him/her only after having notified the employee thereof;
    • during the exam, the examinee cannot have and keep on the table and/or chair personal belongings, such as bracelets, watches, photo cameras, mobile communication devices and other means of receiving, transmitting and/or recording information, cannot wear a jacket, hat or other headgear. With the permission of the senior driver examination specialist or the employee of the branch of the State Enterprise "Regitra", the examinee may be allowed to wear a headgear during the exam for aesthetic, medical or religious reasons;
    • not use, during the exam, literature, glasses (unless they are for vision correction only), photo cameras, mobile communication devices and other means of receiving, transmitting and recording information (except for medical reasons, for example, hearing aids), not disturb other people or talk to them, and the examinee must, at the request of the employee, show if he/she has means of receiving, transmitting and recording information using which is prohibited during the exam.

     

    2. After taking the exam, the examinee has the right:

     

    • make himself/herself familiar, in the exam class, with the exam test assessment which is displayed on the computer monitor screen;
    • get information about the exam result on the Driver Portal of the "Regitra";
    • to obtain a certificate on the passed or failed theory test (hereinafter – the certificate) from the Driver Examination Centre of the "Regitra" in which the examinee took the examination. The certificate may be awarded to the examinee by the employee after all the examinees in the group in which the examinee took the exam have finished taking the exam, or by another employee authorized by "Regitra" when the examinee leaves the exam class.

     

    3. If the examinee fails to comply with the requirements set out in point 1:

     

    • before starting the test – the employee does not allow the examinee to start the test;
    • during the test – the employee stops the exam and assesses the exam negatively;
    • upon completion of test – the employee assesses the exam negatively;
    • re-registration for the theory exam is allowed not earlier than after one year.

     

    More information about the evaluation of the theory test is available HERE.

  • Evaluation

    1. The theory test consists of 30 general questions. Additional (specific) questions are added to some groups of categories:

     

    • to the group of categories A – 5 additional questions;
    • to the groups of categories C and D (T) – 10 additional questions to each group.

     

    2. The theory test is considered passed if at least 80% of the questions are answered correctly within the allocated time. As many minutes as there are questions in the test are allocated for the test to solve.

     

    3. The theory test is intended to evaluate whether the examinee:

     

    • is able to remember and recognize the requirement or concept when hints and paraphrased description are provided;
    • is able to apply the Road traffic rules in specific traffic situations;
    • realizes the situation on the road – is able to identify the factors that may affect traffic safety;
    • understands his own interests and/or those of other road users and the consequences of the behaviour on the road - is able to decide, on the basis of the actions of road users, as to how safe is the behaviour of road users and what are the potential consequences of such behaviour.

     

    4. When the examinee's perception of the situation on the road is evaluated, this evaluation also includes the knowledge of the application of the rules and the content of the requirements.

     

    5. When the understanding of own interests and those of other road users and of consequences of behaviour on the road are being evaluated, this evaluation also includes awareness of the situation on the road.

  • General topics
    Topic  
    1. Awareness of the risks associated with driving a motor vehicle

    1. what factors affect the behaviour of the individual at the time of driving a motor vehicle;
    2. what are the risks of the characteristics and condition of the vehicle to the driver and other road users, and how the driver can adjust his behaviour accordingly;
    3. what factors are important when driving, especially in respect of other road users;
    4. what are the risks posed by the presence or behaviour of other road users and how the driver has to adjust his behaviour accordingly;
    5. what are the risks posed by the road, visibility and weather conditions and how the driver has to adjust his behaviour accordingly;
    6. dangers in various situations and can decide what to do.

    2. Rules of conduct when driving on public roads

    1. the place of road users on the road;
    2. how to act when changing lanes and overtaking;
    3. how to choose the right speed;
    4. how to stop and stand;
    5. how to use light devices.

    3. Driving priority and giving way to other road users

    1. how to behave when driving at intersections;
    2. how to behave when driving through curves;
    3. how to behave when driving past people with disabilities, passengers who are boarding and getting off the vehicle, and past pedestrians.

    4. Special roads and road sections, road users and manoeuvres

    1. how to behave when driving on motorways, highways, residential areas ori n the yard;
    2. how to behave when special vehicles are approaching or when driving past them;
    3. how to behave in respect of other road users at the time of performing special manoeuvres.

    5. Safe driving and responding to critical situations

    1. when and how to use safety equipment;
    2. what risk arises in the event of a road accident or breakdown of the vehicle;
    3. what measures need to be taken in the event of a road accident or breakdown of the vehicle.

    6. Road marking, traffic signs, traffic light and instructions of traffic controllers

    1. characteristics and meaning of traffic control measures;
    2. the meaning of traffic signs and what each traffic sign advises, commands or prohibits;
    3. how to behave when following the instructions of traffic light and traffic controllers;
    4. how to behave when complying with road marking requirements.

    7. Responsible participation on the road and driving depending on the environment

    1. the key environmental aspects when using a motor vehicle;
    2. how to use a vehicle depending on the environment.

    8. General requirements of the Road traffic rules and of other legal acts that regulate road traffic

    1. general provisions of the legal acts that are related to the driving of motor vehicles;
    2. documents related to the use of the car.

    9. Knowledge of the vehicle

    1. requirements which the motor vehicle must meet;
    2. which technical aspects of the vehicle are relevant to the driver in order for it to be used safely.

  • Specific topics of categories AM, A1, A2 and A
    Topic  
    1. Safety measures

    when and how to use safety measures for motorcyclists.

    2. Dangers related to other road users

    what factors are important in respect of other road users when driving in groups and past the vehicles standing in a traffic jam or slow-moving vehicles.

    3. Risk related to the characteristics and condition of the vehicle

    1. what are the effects of tire pressure on the balance and braking performance of the motorcycle;
    2. how to use the front and rear wheel brakes properly;
    3. how to check tires, brakes, gear, light devices, mirrors, oil and other things (battery, suspension, cooling system, controls).

  • Specific topics of categories C1, C1E, C, CE, D1, D1E, D, DE and T
    Topic  
    1. Safe driving and response to critical situations

    1. when and how to use safety equipment;
    2. what risk arises in the event of a road accident or breakdown of the vehicle;
    3. what measures need to be taken in the event of a road accident or breakdown of the vehicle;
    4. what requirements apply to the equipment, maintenance and inspection of the vehicle.

    2. Requirements of the Road traffic rules and of other legal acts that regulate road traffic

    1. provisions of the legal acts which are important in driving of heavy goods vehicles and passenger transport;
    2. driver's liability for the carriage of goods and passengers.

    3. Knowledge of the vehicle

    1. the construction, operation and maintenance of the motor vehicle;
    2. the equipment of the motor vehicle and the requirements for its use;
    3. the requirements to be met by the motor vehicle;
    4. which technical aspects of the vehicle are important to the driver in order to use it safely.