The Theory Exam For The Bulgarian Drivers License

Once you pass the theory test at your driving school and receive your appointment, you'll need to take the official exam at a government like building (or related with it... because the driving school is not authorized to do the exam). Here's everything you need to know about the process, based on my experience.

What You'll Receive from Your Driving School

After passing the school's practice test, you'll get:

A Ваучер (voucher)
Appointment date and time
Instructions for the exam location from your driving instructor

The voucher you'll receive

What to Bring

Your Ваучер (voucher)
Your Лична Карта (Bulgarian ID)

Getting There

Exam Building Location:
View on Google Maps

Public Transport from Start07:
Take bus B12 or B11 to the "Чаталджа" stop
Bus stop location

The building

The location

About the Area & What to Expect

Промишлена зона юг:
The exam building is in an industrial area that is definitely not the nicest part of Burgas.

This part may be a bit overexaggerated but hey this is my site so I'm gonna write whatever the fuck I want.

In this area, you'll encounter people in difficult circumstances, including many Romani individuals. Saw a dude laid out in a bush, deadass thought he was dead at first (maybe he was). You'll see folks on the block looking hungry as hell, stomachs louder than the traffic.

If someone shady lookin won't leave you alone, two phrases worth knowing (use at your own risk):

• "Не, благодаря" - No thanks (polite option).
• "Махай се мангал!" - Get lost ★★★★ (the nuclear option).

The view from inside the exam building

Some random church

View from the bus

Inside the Building

Finding the Room:
1. Take the stairs to the second/third floor (It's the top floor)
2. Walk to the end of the corridor
3. Look for a monitor on the wall
4. Wait until your are called inside

You'll see a screen with surveillance cameras and a door to the exam room nearby.

The entrance to the exam room

The Exam Process

Check-in Process:
1. Put your belongings in the locker next to the door
2. Show your ID and voucher
3. Have your photo taken
4. Receive a "tablet station" number

Taking the Exam:
1. Go to your assigned computer
2. Press "Confirm" to start
3. Watch the instructional video (can't be skipped)
4. Begin the 45-question exam which will take up to 40 minutes

Exam Features:
• You can navigate between questions freely
• Change answers before submitting
• See the number of correct answers per question
• Results appear immediately after submission

Now try to answer all questions correctly and review them a few times to make sure you pass. When you are ready just submit (you'll see if you have passed or not on the screen), take your belongings and leave.

After the Exam

Reviewing Your Performance:
You'll know right away if you passed or failed but later, you can check your detailed results on avtoizpit.com by entering the number from your voucher's barcode.

Success! Passed the exam

If You Don't Pass

Don't worry because it's not over for you! Here's what I learned from the information posted at the exam center:

Retake Process:
• First attempt: Organized by your driving school
• If you fail: You must personally submit documents at the "Automobiladministration" office (Room 10 in Burgas) to be allowed to retake

Costs for Retakes:
• 20 BGN (~10€) exam fee to the government
• 9 BGN (~4.50€) for a new voucher (paid separately via bank transfer)
• Cash or card payment at the location is not possible

Information sheet about retake procedures