Study materials
State exam at WORD
You take the exam at the voivodeship road traffic centre (WORD). First theory, then practice: the manoeuvring area and at least 40 minutes in traffic.
Step by step
- Book the exam with your PKK number: from 4 May 2026 online at info-kierowca.pl or at the WORD counter. You can choose any WORD in Poland. You need your PKK number, PESEL number and proof of payment.
- Pay for the exam according to your WORD's price list: theory about PLN 55–59, practice about PLN 222–239 (2026, depending on the voivodeship). The WORD usually sets a date within 30 days.
- Theory test: 32 questions on a computer, 25 minutes, you pass with 68 of 74 points. After passing, you book the practical test.
- The practical test starts on the manoeuvring area: preparing to drive and checking the car, driving forwards and backwards along a lane, moving off on a hill. Then at least 40 minutes of driving in traffic.
- Bring your ID card or passport. Without a document you won't be admitted to the exam.
Check dates, fees and booking rules on your WORD's website.
Worth knowing
What ends the exam on the manoeuvring area immediately: a wheel crossing the outer line, hitting a cone or post, the same task done wrong twice. You may repeat each task once.
Source: Regulation on examining (Dz.U. 2023 item 2659), § 12 (amended 30.06.2025)
In town they check, among other things, parking (perpendicular, angled or parallel), turning around using reverse gear, junctions, changing lanes, pedestrian crossings and economical driving (changing gear at 1800–2600 rpm). The examiner gives directions, no sat nav. They may end after 25 minutes if you did every task without a mistake.
Source: Regulation on examining, § 23 par. 1a, annex 1
Can't make it? Cancel the exam at least 2 working days ahead, or the fee is lost. Every retake is the full fee, with no limit on attempts.
Source: Regulation on examining, § 11; Act on Vehicle Drivers, art. 56a–56b
Disagree with the result? The exam is recorded and the WORD keeps the recording for 21 days. You have 14 days to complain; you file it through the WORD director to the voivodeship marshal.
Source: Act on Vehicle Drivers, art. 54; Regulation on examining, § 7; WORD Warsaw
At your request and expense you may take the test in the car of the school that trained you, if the school agrees.
Source: Act on Vehicle Drivers, art. 53 par. 4a, art. 53a
Tip: drive with your instructor around the WORD, at the time of day you'll be tested. One mistake doesn't end the exam.
Content checked on 5/10/2026. Rules and fees change — find what is current at the office, the WORD or on gov.pl.