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Average pass rates: 31–45% for practice, 50–70% for theory. Common reasons candidates fail and how to prepare for your first driving exam.
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The current Polish fine schedule: speeding rates, doubled fines for repeat offences, the 24-point limit (20 for new drivers) and the offences worth 15 points.
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30 hours of theory and 30 of practice: how many weeks to your driving exam in 2026? Timelines for standard courses, intensive courses and e-learning.
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Polish road signs: warning, prohibition, mandatory, information, direction, supplementary signs and road markings, with rules, examples and exam questions.
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The driving license medical exam costs 200 zł and takes about 15 minutes. What the doctor checks, how to prepare and how long the certificate lasts.
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Get your free PKK number for a Polish driving licence: how to apply online or at the office, required documents and processing times.
Filip KowalskiPolish driving license categories AM, A1, A2, A, B1, B, C, D and trailers: minimum ages and vehicles allowed. In 2026, category B starts at 17.
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Polish category B license costs in 2026: course, medical exam and admin fees, plus the first state exam fee increase in 12 years.
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Polish driving exam manoeuvring area: preparation, the arc (łuk) and hill start, with assessment criteria and mistakes that cause candidates to fail.
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Polish category B driving exam in 2026: 32 questions in 25 minutes, a 68/74 pass mark, manoeuvring area tasks and city driving. A guide for foreigners.
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You need 68 of 74 points to pass Poland's theory exam. How 3-, 2- and 1-point questions count, how many mistakes you can make and how to score your test.
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Ecodriving is mandatory on the driving exam. How to change gears, use engine braking and drive smoothly to meet the examiner's criteria.
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Autumn and winter are tough times for drivers. How to avoid aquaplaning? How to use wipers and lights? Guide to safe driving in difficult conditions.
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Red, yellow, green... Dashboard lights are your car's language. Learn which ones mean failure and which are just information.
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Roundabout is not black magic! When to turn on the indicator? Which lane to take? We dispel doubts regarding driving on a circular intersection.
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Who has the right of way at an intersection without signs? The right hand rule is the foundation of road traffic. Learn how to apply it not to force priority.
Filip KowalskiDipped, high, parking, daytime running... Confused about light types? We explain when and how to use specific lights on the exam and daily.
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3 ways to turn around on the driving exam: at an intersection, using a gateway and a three-point turn with reverse gear. How to perform each manoeuvre.
Filip KowalskiDriving in a lane forward and backward (the so-called arc) is the first exam task. Learn a proven method for cones, mirrors, and how to pass it without stress.
Filip KowalskiWhy do students fail the driving test? Learn the 10 most common mistakes (right of way, green arrow, parking) and how to avoid them.
Filip KowalskiAfraid of entering the highway? Don't know the difference between an expressway and a highway? Learn the rules, speed limits, and safe merging techniques.
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More and more people choose an automatic driving license (code 78). Is it a good idea? Learn the pros and cons of both solutions.
Filip KowalskiResidence zone vs traffic zone, internal road, broken give way... We explain signs that most often cause trouble.
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Leg shaking on the clutch, mind blank? Stress is the main reason for failing exams. Learn techniques that will help you keep your cool.
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Parallel parking is the terror of students. With our guide and reference points, you will perform this maneuver flawlessly every time.
Filip KowalskiProven advice from people who've been through the exam stress and know how to prepare
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