Bulgarian Theory Exam: Location, Process & What to Expect

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

Exam Building Location:
View on Google Maps

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

The Area:
The exam building is in an industrial area that looks pretty rough - old buildings, run-down streets, and generally not the nicest part of town. Don't let this throw you off on exam day, but be prepared for what you'll see.

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

Dealing with the locals:
When I first came to scout the location, someone immediately approached talking my ear off in rapid Bulgarian - something about having no water, needing help, wants 5 leva to show me the building I already knew how to find. Against my better judgment, I decided to pay for the 'experience.' Big mistake. Gave the bum 5 leva and he still acted like I owed him rent. After a discussion in Bulgarian and calling him a scammer, he proceeded to go to the place. He barely showed me the building entrance and didn't even bother showing me the actual exam room. Total waste of money that probably went toward drugs, not water.

What I Learned:
Just say "не, благодаря" or "махай се" and keep walking. Don't negotiate, don't explain, don't feel bad about it. These 'helpful' offers are never worth it.

Finding the Right 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 - you're in the right place
4. Wait until your name is called

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

Check-in Process:
1. Put your belongings in the provided locker
2. Show your ID and voucher
3. Have your photo taken
4. Receive a computer 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 - you have 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

Immediate Results:
You'll know right away if you passed or failed.

Reviewing Your Performance:
Later, you can check your detailed results on avtoizpit.com by entering the number from your voucher's barcode.

Don't worry - it's not over! 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