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Czech driving theory textbook

The full theory for the exam — 38 lessons, about 213 minutes of reading. Every lesson has an explanation, examples and the common mistakes people fail the test on.

Fundamentals & the "Language of the Road"
Roles of road users, priority concepts, rule hierarchy.
  1. Do Not Endanger and Do Not Restrict4 min
  2. Driver's Responsibilities4 min
  3. Jak je provoz řízen4 min
  4. The road belongs to everyone4 min
  5. Participants in Traffic4 min
  6. Right of Way5 min
Driving Rules (Lanes & Speed)
Driving on the right, speed limits, following distance, lane changes.
  1. Driving in Lanes4 min
  2. Following Distance: the 2-Second Rule3 min
  3. Speed and Distance4 min
Maneuvers in Traffic
Turning, overtaking, passing, U-turns, reversing, entering traffic.
  1. Overtaking5 min
  2. Turning5 min
Special Areas & Participants
Motorways, zones, railway crossings, stopping/parking, emergency beacons.
  1. Emergency Lanes and Rescue Corridor5 min
  2. Highway: Entry and Exit5 min
  3. Railway Crossing4 min
  4. Stopping vs. Parking4 min
  5. Zones: Residential and Pedestrian4 min
  6. Where Parking is Prohibited4 min
Traffic Sign Catalog
Vertical signs, horizontal markings, traffic devices.
  1. Horizontal Markings: Lines and Arrows5 min
  2. Traffic Signs: How to Read Them5 min
Accidents, Penalties & Prohibitions
Traffic accidents, alcohol/drugs, point system.
  1. Points and Offenses4 min
  2. Risk: alcohol and fatigue4 min
  3. Traffic Accident: What to Do6 min
Traffic Signs
Complete overview of traffic signs – warning, prohibitive, mandatory, informative and supplementary.
  1. Vertical Traffic Signs: Full Reference15 min
  2. Horizontal Road Markings8 min
  3. Light Signals and Traffic Devices8 min
Intersections & Right of Way
Right of way rules, traffic light control, police directions and roundabouts.
  1. Intersections: Complete Guide12 min
  2. Turning Left: Rules & Examples5 min
General Traffic Rules
Speed, distances, lane driving, overtaking and other basic rules.
  1. Speed Limits and Regulations6 min
  2. Lanes, Overtaking and Road Markings8 min
  3. Transporting Cargo5 min
Parking & Stopping
Rules for stopping and standing, zones, parking signs and prohibitions.
  1. Stopping and Parking: Complete Guide10 min
Special Situations
Exam procedure, pre-drive vehicle inspection and controls.
  1. Pre-drive Check: Exterior & Tyres6 min
  2. Pre-drive Check: Engine & Interior Controls6 min
  3. Vehicle Controls: Dashboard & Driving7 min
Accidents & Penalties
Obligations at an accident, first aid, alcohol, point system and offences.
  1. Accidents and Breakdowns6 min
First aid
A separate exam topic: the duty to help, unconsciousness, resuscitation and bleeding.
  1. The duty to help and calling an ambulance4 min
  2. Unconsciousness and the airway5 min
  3. Resuscitation, bleeding and other injuries6 min
Reference sections
Catalogues and overviews worth keeping at hand while reading the lessons and before the exam.
Road signsall 456 with their official meaningIntersections and right of waypriority rulesTraffic situations30 situations to practiseSpeed limitstable by vehicle and road typePenalty pointsall 27 point-rated offencesRetaking the examhow many attempts you getDriving-school testswhat the final test looks like