Driving schools in Poland
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Cities in Poland
Warsaw
Kraków
Wrocław
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Driving rules & facts
Right-Hand Traffic
Poland drives on the right. Priority to vehicles from the right at unmarked intersections. Always keep to the right lane unless overtaking.
BAC 0.2‰ (Strictest in EU)
General limit 0.2‰ — one of the strictest in the EU (most countries: 0.5‰). Novice and professional drivers: 0.0‰. Above 0.5‰ is a criminal offence with imprisonment and vehicle confiscation above 1.5‰.
OC Mandatory Insurance
OC (odpowiedzialność cywilna) third-party liability insurance is mandatory. Driving without it carries severe fines (up to 7,500 zł for cars) and personal liability for damages.
Przegląd Techniczny
Vehicle roadworthiness inspection is mandatory: first inspection after 3 years, then every 2 years until 5 years, then annually. Stacja kontroli pojazdów (SKP) stations perform the inspection.
DRL Mandatory Year-Round
Daytime running lights (DRL) or dipped headlights must be on at all times when driving in Poland, regardless of weather or time of day.
Phone: 500 zł + 12 Points
Using a mobile phone while driving carries a 500 zł fine and 12-point penalty. Hands-free systems are permitted. One of the harshest phone penalties in Europe.
How to get your driving license in Poland
Everything you need to know about enrolling in a driving school and getting your B license in Poland.
Typical cost
PLN 2,500–PLN 4,000Total driving school cost including lessons and materials
Prices vary by school, location, and number of lessons needed.
Typical lessons needed
~3045-minute lessons on average
Mandatory theory hours
30hRequired classroom or online theory instruction
Mandatory practical hours
30hRequired behind-the-wheel training with an instructor
License requirements in Poland
Theory test languages
The WORD theory test is available in these languages:
- Polish
- English
- German
Tips for choosing a driving school in Poland
- Compare prices from at least 3 schools before enrolling. The cheapest option is not always the best — check what is included in the package.
- Ask schools about their pass rates. A higher pass rate often indicates better instruction quality.
- If Poland's official language is not your first language, ask if the school offers instruction or materials in your language.
Source: Wojewódzki Ośrodek Ruchu Drogowego · Last updated:
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