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62 questions in this category

This category covers how perception, decision-making, and reaction time are affected by alcohol, drugs, medications, fatigue, and emotional states. Poland has very strict drink-driving laws with a legal blood alcohol content (BAC) limit of 0.2 per mille (0.02%), which is effectively zero tolerance. Understanding reaction time calculations and impairment effects is essential for the exam.

Why This Category Matters on the Exam

Expect 2-4 questions on impairment and perception, including mathematical questions about reaction time and stopping distances. Poland's near-zero alcohol limit means any drinking before driving is effectively illegal, and the exam tests knowledge of penalties and effects at various BAC levels. These questions also test understanding of how fatigue mimics alcohol impairment.

Common Mistakes and Tips

Poland's BAC limit of 0.2 per mille is one of the strictest in Europe (for comparison, the UK allows 0.8 per mille). Even one small beer can put you over the limit. The exam tests reaction time calculations: at 50 km/h, a vehicle travels approximately 14 meters per second, and average reaction time is 1 second, meaning you travel 14 meters before even beginning to brake. Many candidates underestimate the compounding effect of fatigue, which after 17 hours of wakefulness produces impairment equivalent to a BAC of 0.5 per mille. Medications that cause drowsiness (marked with a triangle on the packaging) make it illegal to drive. The exam often asks about signs of fatigue (frequent yawning, lane drifting, delayed reactions) and the correct response: stop driving immediately and rest, as opening windows or turning up music provides only momentary relief.

When driving a vehicle, does your ability to perceive road signs and signals improve with time?

§ 1 pkt.1c załącznika nr 1 do Rozporządzenia Ministra Transportu, Budownictwa i Gospodarki Morskiej w sprawie szkolenia osób ubiegających się o uprawnienia do kierowania pojazdami, instruktorów i wykładowców (Dz.U. z 2012r., poz.1019).

B#916

B: No

When driving in a state of emotional arousal, does your ability to concentrate decrease?

B#919

A: Yes

Does the vehicle driver have a better ability to asses the risk on the road after using a small amount of drugs?

A,B,C,D,T,AM,A1,A2,B1,C1,D1#3187

B: No

Does the vehicle driver have difficulties in simultaneous performance of two or more activities at the same time after alcohol consumption?

A,B,C,D,T,AM,A1,A2,B1,C1,D1#3232

A: Yes

Can the consumption of amphetamines increase the driver's tendency of risky and aggressive behaviour?

A,B,C,D,T,AM,A1,A2,B1,C1,D1#6316

A: Yes

Can the use of tranquilisers and sleeping pills affect the driver's control of the trajectory of the car?

Metodyka badań kierowców

A,B,C,D,T,AM,A1,A2,B1,C1,D1#6317

A: Yes

Can consuming alcohol affect a driver's field of vision?

A,B,C,D,T,AM,A1,A2,B1,C1,D1#6318

A: Yes

Do psychoactive substances (such as "speed") affect the ability of safe driving in even the most experienced drivers?

Ustawa z dn. 29 lipca 2005r. o przeciwdziałaniu narkomanii (Dz. U. Nr 179 poz. 1485 z późn. zm.) oraz rozp. RM z dn. 22 marca 2011r. w sprawie Krajowego Programu Przeciwdziałania Narkomanii na lata 2011-2016 (Dz. U. Nr 78 poz. 428 z 2011r.)

A,B,C,D,T,AM,A1,A2,B1,C1,D1#6320

A: Yes

Can you drive a vehicle after taking medication prescribed by a doctor in every situation?

Art. 45 ust.1 pkt 1 Ustawy Prawo o ruchu drogowym (Dz. U. z 2012 r. poz. 1137) art. 87 K.w. i 178a K.k.

A,B,C,D,T,AM,A1,A2,B1,C1,D1#6321

B: No

If you intend to drive a vehicle after taking medications, should you make sure that they do not adversely affect your psychophysical condition?

Art. 45 ust.1 pkt 1 Ustawy Prawo o ruchu drogowym (Dz. U. z 2012 r. poz. 1137)

A,B,C,D,T,AM,A1,A2,B1,C1,D1#6322

A: Yes

If you start feeling tired and drowsy during a long trip, should you continue driving?

Zagadnienie nienormowane

A,B,C,D,A1,A2,C1,D1#6323

B: No

When driving in a state of emotional arousal, does the precision and accuracy of your reactions in dangerous situation improve?

B#7235

B: No

Are you allowed to drive a vehicle if the presence of alcohol in your breath exceeds 0.1 mg/dm³?

Art. 45 ust. 1 pkt 1 ustawy z dnia 20 czerwca 1997 r. - Prawo o ruchu drogowym (Dz. U. z 2012 r. poz. 1137, z późn. zm.) w zw. z Art. 46 ust. 2 pkt 2 ustawy z dnia 26 pazdźernika 1982 r. - Obwieszczenie Marszałka Sejmu Rzeczypospolitej Polskiej z dnia 20 września 2012 r. w sprawie ogłoszenia jednolitego tekstu ustawy o wychowaniu w trzeźwości i przeciwdziałaniu alkoholizmowi (tekst jednolity: Dz.U. 2012 nr 0 poz. 1356)

B#8416

B: No

Are you entitled to drive a vehicle if the blood alcohol concentration in your body exceeds 0.2 ‰?

Art. 45 ust. 1 pkt 1 ustawy z dnia 20 czerwca 1997 r. - Prawo o ruchu drogowym (Dz. U. z 2012 r. poz. 1137, z późn. zm.) w zw. z Art. 46 ust. 2 pkt 1 ustawy z dnia 26 pazdźernika 1982 r. - Obwieszczenie Marszałka Sejmu Rzeczypospolitej Polskiej z dnia 20 września 2012 r. w sprawie ogłoszenia jednolitego tekstu ustawy o wychowaniu w trzeźwości i przeciwdziałaniu alkoholizmowi (tekst jednolity: Dz.U. 2012 nr 0 poz. 1356)

B#8417

B: No

Are you entitled to drive a vehicle after any drug available without a prescription?

Art. 45 ust. 1 pkt 1 ustawy z dnia 20 czerwca 1997 r. - Prawo o ruchu drogowym (Dz. U. z 2012 r. poz. 1137, z późn. zm.)

B#8418

B: No

Is driving a vehicle under the influence of alcohol subject to violation?

Art. 87 § 1 ustawy z dnia 20 maja 1971 r. - Kodeks wykroczeń (Dz.U. 1971 nr 12 poz. 114, z późn zm.) w zw. z Art. 45 ust. 1 pkt 1 ustawy z dnia 20 czerwca 1997 r. - Prawo o ruchu drogowym (Dz. U. z 2012 r. poz. 1137, z późn. zm.)

B#8419

A: Yes

You are driving at 110 km/h. Are you required in this situation to reduce your speed?

Ustawa z dnia 20 czerwca 1997 r. Prawo o ruchu drogowym. (Dz.U. 1997 nr 98 poz. 602, z późn. zm.)

B#10513

B: No

Are you allowed to haul a vehicle being driven by an intoxicated person?

Art. 45 ust. 1 pkt 2 Ustawy prawo o ruchu drogowym (Dz.U. z 2012 r. poz.1137 j.t. z późn. zm.)

A,B,C,D,T,AM,A1,A2,B1,C1,D1#11506

B: No

Can taking soporifics or sedatives affect the capability of driving a vehicle?

Metodyka badań kierowców;Rozporządzenie MT, B i GM z dn. 13 lipca 2012 r. w sprawie szkolenia osób ubiegających się o uprawnienia do kierowania pojazdami, instruktorów i wykładowców - Załącznik nr 1, cz. I.

A,B,C,D,T,AM,A1,A2,B1,C1,D1#11507

A: Yes

Can placing decorative elements in such a way limit visibility of the road and distract the driver’s attention?

Art. 66 ust. 1 pkt 1 i 5 Ustawy Prawo o ruchu drogowym (Dz. U. z 2012 r. poz. 1137, z późn. zm.) ; Rozporządzenie MT, B i GM z dn. 13 lipca 2012 r. w sprawie szkolenia osób ubiegających się o uprawnienia do kierowania pojazdami, instruktorów i wykładowców - Załącznik nr 1, cz. I.

B,C,D,B1,C1,D1#11508

A: Yes

Can snow-covered windows and mirrors on the car you are going to drive affect your assessment of the situation on the road?

Art. 66 ust. 1 pkt 1 i 5 ustawy Prawo o ruchu drogowym i Rozporządzenie MT, B i GM z dn. 13 lipca 2012 r. w sprawie szkolenia osób ubiegających się o uprawnienia do kierowania pojazdami, instruktorów i wykładowców - Załącznik nr 1, cz. I.

B,C,D,T,B1,C1,D1#11509

A: Yes

Should you refrain from driving a vehicle in the morning, if the night before you consumed a large amount of alcohol?

Art. 46 Ustawy o wychowaniu w trzeźwości i przeciwdziałaniu alkoholizmowi (Dz.U. 1982 nr 35 poz. 230) z późn. zmianami; Art. 115 Ustawy Kodeks Karny (Dz.U. 1997 nr 88 poz. 553) z późn. zmianami; Art. 45 ust.1 pkt. 1 Ustawy Prawo o ruchu drogowym (Dz. U. z 2005 r. Nr 108 poz. 908 z późn. zm.)

A,B,C,D,T,AM,A1,A2,B1,C1,D1#11510

A: Yes

If you approach a railway crossing on a motorcycle, how will you make sure that a train is not approaching?

A,A1,A2#6549

B: By turning the head and observing the railway line directly.

If you approach a railway crossing on a moped, how will you make sure that a train is not approaching?

AM#6554

B: By turning your head and observing the railway line directly.

In the presented situation, do the drivers of the red and green vehicles in compliance with the regulations ensure the passage of the emergency vehicle by creating the so-called "emergency corridor"?

Art. 9. Ust.2 pkt.2 ustawy z dnia 20.06.1997 Prawo o ruchu drogowym t.j. Dz. U. z 2020 r. poz. 110.

A,B,C,D,AM,A1,A2,B1,C1,D1#10698

B: No

In the presented situation, did the drivers, in accordance with the regulations, facilitate the free passage of the emergency vehicle, by creating the so-called "emergency corridor"?

Art. 9. ust.2 pkt.1 Ustawy z dnia 20.06.1997 Prawo o ruchu drogowym t.j. Dz. U. z 2020 r. poz. 110.

A,B,C,D,AM,A1,A2,B1,C1,D1#10700

A: Yes

Do all drivers properly ensure the free passage of the emergency vehicle?

Art. 9.2 pkt 1

A,B,C,D,AM,A1,A2,B1,C1,D1#10710

B: No

Can the emergency route created as shown in the picture for an emergency vehicle be used by the driver of an emergency roadside assistance vehicle taking part in a rescue operation?

Art. 9 ust. 4

A,B,C,D,AM,A1,A2,B1,C1,D1#10711

A: Yes

Did the driver of the white vehicle in the left lane properly facilitate the passage of the emergency vehicle?

A,B,C,D,AM,A1,A2,B1,C1,D1#10719

A: Yes

In the presented situation, can the yellow road assistance vehicle taking part in the rescue operation drive on the passage for emergency vehicles?

A,B,C,D,AM,A1,A2,B1,C1,D1#10721

A: Yes

In this situation, is the driver of vehicle 1 obliged to move away from the passage for the emergency vehicle?

A,B,C,D,AM,A1,A2,B1,C1,D1#10723

A: Yes

In this situation, is the driver of vehicle 1 obliged to drive to the right?

A,B,C,D,AM,A1,A2,B1,C1,D1#10724

A: Yes

By stopping at this spot, has the driver of the truck complied with the existing regulations?

Art. 9 ust. 2 pkt 1

A,B,C,D,T,PT,A1,A2,B1,C1,D1#10731

B: No

Did the drivers clear the way for the emergency vehicle in accordance with applicable regulations?

Art. 9 ust. 2 pkt 1

A,B,C,D,T,AM,A1,A2,B1,C1,D1#10732

B: No

Are you allowed to drive within "emergency corridor" created by other drivers, if you are driving a single-track vehicle?

A,AM,A1#10761

B: No

In this situation, are you obliged to stop the vehicle before the level crossing?

AM#11128

B: No

Are you obliged to exercise extreme caution at a level crossing marked as such?

AM#11129

A: Yes

Are you obliged to exercise extreme caution at a level crossing marked as such?

AM#11130

A: Yes

In this situation, are you obliged to exercise extreme caution?

Art. 27 ust. 1 Ustawy prawo o ruchu drogowym (Dz.U. z 2012 r. poz.1137 j.t. z późn. zm.)

AM#11262

A: Yes

In this situation, can you drive through the level crossing without stopping?

AM#11264

A: Yes

Can you drive through a level crossing without stopping if a train is not approaching?

AM#11265

B: No

When turning right, are you obliged to make sure that no rail vehicle is approaching?

AM#11266

A: Yes

When turning right, are you obliged to give priority to the rail vehicle?

AM#11268

A: Yes

Are you always obliged to stop before this crossing?

AM#11269

A: Yes

In this situation, are you driving into a multi-track level crossing?

AM#11270

A: Yes

In the situation presented, are you arriving at a single-track crossing?

AM#11271

B: No

Are you obliged to stop your vehicle before the STOP sign when approaching a level crossing in the presented situation?

B#13426

B: No

In this scenario, could the behaviour of the scooterist approaching the intersection constitute a hazard?

A,B,C,D,T,AM,A1,A2,B1,C1,D1#13432

A: Yes

In this situation, might the pedestrian running on the pavement present a hazard?

A,B,C,D,T,AM,A1,A2,B1,C1,D1#13433

A: Yes

In this scenario, does the loader excavator entering the intersection pose a hazard?

A,B,C,D,T,AM,A1,A2,B1,C1,D1#13434

A: Yes

Does the sudden emergence of a scooterist from the internal road constitute a hazard in this situation?

A,B,C,D,T,AM,A1,A2,B1,C1,D1#13435

A: Yes

In this situation, does the vehicle parked on the pavement pose a hazard?

A,B,C,D,T,AM,A1,A2,B1,C1,D1#13436

B: No

In this scenario, does the lorry in front of you in the same lane pose a hazard?

A,B,C,D,T,AM,A1,A2,B1,C1,D1#13438

B: No

In this situation, does the articulated vehicle emerging from the minor road and travelling to the left present a hazard?

A,B,C,D,T,AM,A1,A2,B1,C1,D1#13439

A: Yes

In this scenario, could the vehicle travelling by the roadside pose a hazard?

A,B,C,D,T,AM,A1,A2,B1,C1,D1#13440

A: Yes

In this situation, does the vehicle travelling in the left lane pose a hazard?

A,B,C,D,T,AM,A1,A2,B1,C1,D1#13441

B: No

In this situation, does the loader excavator pose a hazard?

A,B,C,D,T,AM,A1,A2,B1,C1,D1#13442

B: No

In this scenario, does the pedestrian in the pedestrian crossing pose a hazard?

A,B,C,D,T,AM,A1,A2,B1,C1,D1#13443

B: No

What effect does vehicle speed have on driver reaction time?

A,B,C,D,T,AM,PT,A1,A2,B1,C1,D1#13569

C: The higher the speed, the less time to react.

Does the speed at which the accident occurred have an impact on its consequences ?

A,B,C,D,T,AM,PT,A1,A2,B1,C1,D1#13570

C: Yes.

Is a vehicle travelling at high speed more difficult for other road users to notice?

A,B,C,D,A1,A2,B1,C1,D1#13592

A: Yes

In this scenario, should you anticipate the possibility of a pedestrian stepping out from the front of the bus and be prepared to engage the brakes?

A,B,C,D,T,AM,A1,A2,B1,C1,D1#13778

A: Yes