Traffic-rule basics
Before you tackle signs and priority, get the base right: who counts as a road user, what the driver is responsible for, and which documents you need.
Road users
Drivers, passengers, pedestrians, cyclists — each has their own rights and duties. Most rules are built around the mutual safety of road users.
The driver's duties
The driver is responsible for the car's condition, the required documents and safe manoeuvres. Knowing the general duties helps with the 'driver' questions in theory.
Documents
Licence, registration, insurance — the basic set. Check the exact document requirements on the official CSDD (the Road Traffic Safety Directorate, Ceļu satiksmes drošības direkcija) site.
Terms and principles
Many questions test your grasp of terms: built-up area, residential zone, right of way. Get the definitions straight and half the 'hard' questions become easy.
Situation: your first solo drive
A mini-scenario from Roman: your first day behind the wheel without an instructor. Make the calls — Roman comments on each one.
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You're pulling out of a courtyard. Ahead is a pavement with people walking, and the road has cars moving. Who do you yield to?
The base worth locking in
- Who counts as a road user
- The driver's main duties
- Which documents you need to drive
- Key traffic-rule terms
- The principle of mutual safety
Frequent questions
Where do I start preparing for theory?
With the basic concepts and terms — everything else builds on them. Then move on to signs and priority.
Do I need to learn everything by heart?
No. It matters more to understand the logic — why the rule is what it is. Then even an unfamiliar question is solvable by reasoning.
Where can I see the official rules?
On the CSDD site — it has the current edition and learning materials.
Exam prep with Roman
Theory is half the job. Roman finds your weak spots and runs a lesson in exam format.
CSDD exam preparation →CSN practice test
Official CSDD sample exam questions.
Open the CSN test →Official CSDD information
Current rules, conditions and exam booking.
Go to CSDD →Other theory topics
Prepare for theory with an instructor
Roman explains the logic behind the rules and works through your specific weak spots — so theory isn't rote memorisation.
🎮 Topic done — now try it behind the wheel
Mini-Riga: an exam route, Roman's tasks and examiner-style scoring. Five minutes of practice after the theory.