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Which course to choose: basic, express or individual? Driving school „Lauto” from Warsaw compares these three forms of category B course

Three friends: Michał, Łukasz and John decided to take a course at a driving school in Warsaw. For this purpose, they met in a bar in the city, where they wondered whether it would be better to choose a basic course, an accelerated course (called express), or maybe an individual course. During the conversation, there was a loud exchange of words, because each of them insisted on a different option.

– The basic course will be the best! – said Michał and continued: – It guarantees optimal preparation for the exam and driving in the capital…

„You’re stupid!” said Łukasz and banged his fist on the table so much that the mugs jumped. „It’s better to take some time off from work and studies and focus on just one thing, the crash course…”

– I think – John interrupted in broken Polish – that Michał is right, but on condition that the instructor ensures an individual approach to the student… That’s why an individual course will be the best!

– Since each of us insists on his own – Łukasz continued – let’s make a bet on who will pass the WORD exam on the first attempt. To do this, let’s choose one school and do a course with the same instructors, so that we have equal chances. However, each of us will choose a different form of course. The one who passes the exam on the first attempt will win the bet and the others will have to give him the money for the course…

– Łukasz, don’t be a smart aleck – said Michał. – It’s obvious that your course will probably be the most expensive, so we’re the ones risking the most. Let’s make it so that in case of a loss, we’ll have to shoot the winner twice from the head regardless of the course price… Are you in?

Everyone nodded and raised a toast to the successful competition…

Before we answer the question of which student was the winner, i.e. which form of training was a bull’s eye, let’s compare these three forms of the course.

Who is this category B course for? The driving school from Warsaw indicates who should choose the basic, express or individual course

  • Basic course. It is intended for students who want to thoroughly complete the training from A to Z, without rushing, in order to thoroughly master the theoretical and practical knowledge on the roads. Thanks to this, they will not only pass the exam in WORD, but also learn to drive safely on Polish roads.
  • Express (accelerated) course. This is an ideal solution for people who do not have much time and – for personal or professional reasons – want to complete the training quickly. For example: someone starts a new job and urgently needs a driving license, someone else suddenly has to drive a loved one to the doctor or wants to drive to a plot of land outside the city every day…
  • Individual course. It is intended for those students who are unable to attend lectures on the dates proposed by OSK and require a personalized approach to better understand the theory, for example foreigners or people for whom road law sounds like Chinese.

How does a specific category B course work? A driving school from Warsaw explains the characteristics of a basic, express and individual course

  • Basic course. According to the regulation, each student must complete 30 hours of theory (45 minutes each) and 30 hours of practice (60 minutes each). This requirement applies to any form of course, but during the basic course, these hours are spread out over time. Theory is usually taught over two weeks during four lectures (either four days in the middle of the week or two weekends). In turn, driving lessons are held 2 or 3 times a week, usually 2 hours each. Given that it is difficult to master driving in the statutory time, some schools offer an extended version of the basic course, which immediately includes 40 hours of driving lessons.
  • Express course (accelerated). It is characterized by an intensive pace of training. For example, theory can be completed in one weekend, and driving lessons are daily, from Monday to Sunday.
  • Individual course. The specificity of this course is that only the theoretical training is individual. The practice is always individual, regardless of the form of the course. This training can take place both in a lecture room, face to face with a lecturer, and in the privacy of the student’s home in the form of traditional tutoring. Who would forbid a rich man…

How much does a given category B course cost? A driving school from Warsaw suggests the differences in the prices of three types of courses

  • Basic course. Its price is around 4000 PLN. To this you have to add additional hours of driving, if necessary, as well as additional fees for WORD exams or medical examinations.
  • Express (fast track) course. For the possibility of daily rides you will have to pay around PLN 5,400 plus additional costs.
  • Individual course. Here too, the price of the course in the basic hourly amount is approximately PLN 5,400.
  1. How long does a specific category B course take? A driving school from Warsaw explains how long it will take to complete a basic, express or individual course
  • Basic course. This training should take 4 to 8 weeks, depending on your availability.
  • Express (accelerated) course. If you have the time and a great ability to focus and absorb knowledge, you can do it in just 14 days. It is worth being careful, because some Groupon offers for an express course sell training that in practice drags on forever, lasting much longer than the basic course. In addition, courses are not equal in terms of duration. Something called an express course in one OSK lasts four weeks, which is as long as a basic course in another OSK.
  • Individual course. As with the basic version, you need to allocate 4 to 8 weeks for it.

What is the biggest disadvantage of a given course? A driving school from Warsaw assesses what are the biggest disadvantages of a basic, express and individual course

  • Basic course. Its biggest disadvantage is its duration.
  • Express course (fast track). Its biggest disadvantage is the rush that requires great concentration and increases stress, which often does not serve to solidly master driving behind the wheel.
  • Individual course. The biggest disadvantage of this training is its price, considering the fact that the theory can actually be done by yourself (without the help of a center) and for free…

What is the biggest advantage of a given course? Driving school from Warsaw explains the benefits of a basic, express and individual course

  • Basic course. Its biggest advantage is that it allows for reliable preparation for the WORD exam and for safe driving on Polish roads.
  • Express (accelerated) course. If the student focuses only on it (for example, does it during vacation) and has the right predispositions, then he can effectively complete the training in 2 weeks, not 8…
  • Individual course. Its biggest advantage is personalized theory learning, completely adapted to the natural predispositions of the student.

Summary. Which course to choose: basic, express or individual?

Now let’s return to the story in the first paragraph.

How was the course for Michał, Łukasz and John?

  • Michał chose the basic course because he was guided by common sense. He wanted to thoroughly master driving and, of course, prepare well for the WORD exam.
  • Łukasz intended to go abroad to work as a driver with a category B driving license. He was in a hurry to get it in Poland, because with our license he would be able to drive in another country for half a year, i.e. during his stay. For this purpose, he took some time off and for two weeks he pushed himself with the course.
  • John came from Great Britain and did not fully understand Polish, so he needed individual consultations in English to better grasp the theory.

Which of the friends won the bet and passed on the first try? Well, each of them passed the WORD exam on the spot, so each won the bet. As it turned out, choosing the right center was more important than the form of the course, which in this case was the „Lauto” driving school from Warsaw .

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Is It Better To Have 1 Or 2 Hour Driving Lessons?Lauto Driving School Explains.

When it comes to choosing between 1-hour and 2-hour driving lessons, there are several factors to consider, and each option has its own benefits. Here’s a breakdown to help you decide which might be better for you:

Benefits of 1-Hour Driving Lessons:

  1. Less Fatigue: Shorter lessons can help prevent fatigue, especially for beginners who may find longer sessions overwhelming.
  2. Focused Learning: A 1-hour lesson allows for concentrated practice on specific skills without feeling rushed.
  3. Frequent Practice: If you’re taking lessons more frequently (like daily or every other day), shorter sessions can fit better into your schedule.

Benefits of 2-Hour Driving Lessons:

  1. More Practice Time: Longer lessons provide more opportunities to practice and reinforce skills, which can be beneficial for building confidence.
  2. Better Value: Many driving schools offer better rates for longer sessions, making it a more cost-effective option.
  3. In-Depth Learning: With a 2-hour lesson, you can cover more material and have time for a break, allowing for a more comprehensive learning experience.
  4. The place of the state examination and its distance from the meeting place. If the travel time is significant, it will not allow us to familiarize ourselves with the scope of the examination.
  5. Shortening the duration of the course at the Warsaw Driving School.

What Others Are Saying:

  • Many learners have found that 2-hour lessons with a short break in the middle are ideal, as they provide enough time to practice without feeling rushed.
  • Generally, most people learning to drive prefer 2-hour lessons because they allow for more extensive practice and skill development.

Conclusion:

Ultimately, the choice between 1-hour and 2-hour driving lessons depends on your personal learning style, schedule, and comfort level. If you’re just starting out, you might want to begin with 1-hour lessons and gradually transition to 2-hour session as you gain confidence.

Exam routes in Warsaw.
Exam routes in Warsaw. Driving school „Lauto” publishes sample routes from WORD on Odlewnicza and Bemowo

When Wojtek signed up for a category B course at a driving school in Warsaw, he didn’t think he would experience a real horror. Namely, he took the practical exam at WORD five times. His friends got the driving license on the first, second, or maybe third attempt, and he failed exam after exam and blushed with shame in front of his friends. After many sleepless nights, he came to the conclusion that the reason for his humiliation was the WORD where he took the exam, so he started to consider taking it in another city.

A driving school from Warsaw answers the question: Where is the easiest place to pass your driving test?

Wojtek invited his friend nicknamed Pixel for a beer to get advice on which WORD outside the capital to take the exam at.

– I don’t know how much I can help you – Pixel replied – because I have data from 2023, when I took my driving test. The situation was as follows: the easiest way to pass the theory test in Poland was in Opole, where the pass rate was 71%, and the practice test in Rzeszów – there it was 51%. Here, on Odlewnicza, the pass rate for category B theory was 56%, and for practice 35%. In Bemowo, on the other hand, the pass rate for theory was 50%, and for practice 31%. In my opinion, you shouldn’t be influenced by the pass rate of a given WORD, but choose the right OSK, where you will practice the exam routes until the end and learn how to drive safely. Here are the contact details for my driving school in Warsaw, where you will have no problem getting your driving test.

Wojtek transferred to a new school, where he traveled the alleged examination routes.

A driving school from Warsaw answers the question: What was Wojtek’s exam route like from WORD on Odlewnicza?

  • After passing the WORD gate, he gave way to vehicles from the right, leaving the parking lot. Then, giving way to vehicles from the left and those turning from the right, he turned right, onto Odlewnicza.
  • At the traffic lights he turned right, onto Annopol, giving way to pedestrians. At the traffic lights on Rembielińska the left lane was for turning left, and the right lane was for going straight or right. The instructor didn’t tell us where to go, so we had to go straight…
  • He turned right onto Poborzańska, where he gave way to trams and pedestrians. Then he crossed Bolesławicka, an unmarked equal intersection, where, going straight, he gave way to vehicles from the right. A moment later, an equal intersection with Goworowska, so going straight, he again gave way to vehicles from the right. Another equal intersection on Niemeńska, which is marked with the A-5 sign.
  • At the next unmarked intersection he turned left onto Ogińskiego, giving way to vehicles from the right and those coming from the opposite direction straight on or turning right.
  • He stopped at the intersection because he had a „STOP” (B-20). Then he turned left onto Bartnicza, giving way to vehicles on the road with priority and those coming straight from the opposite direction or turning right. Then right again onto Bolesławicka, and passed the intersection of equivalent roads with Nadwiślańska, then Syrokomli, then right onto Julianowska, and right again onto Ogińskiego, from where he turned left onto the equivalent in Syrokomli.
  • Then right onto Wysockiego, then right onto Poborzańska, giving way to pedestrians and cyclists. Then, at an equal intersection, he turned onto Ogińskiego, giving way to drivers from the right and from the opposite direction who were going straight or turning right. Taking up the right-hand lane at the traffic lights, he turned right onto Bazyliańska, giving way to cyclists and pedestrians.
  • Then he turned right, from Kondratowicza onto Rembielińska. He left the viaduct onto a one-way road with a D-3 sign, and then, at the intersection of equal roads, he turned left from the left edge of the roadway. At the height of the Volvo showroom, he turned left again, giving way to vehicles coming straight from the opposite direction or turning right. There was a STOP sign (B-20) and a right turn order, so he stopped and gave way to vehicles from the left. He crossed the intersection with Łabiszyńska, and then from the left lane he turned onto Krasnobrodzka, giving way to pedestrians and cyclists. There, he braked to a stop in a designated place, i.e. in front of a lamppost. He was driving straight ahead, so at the intersection with Chodecka there was a priority road with a D-1 sign with a T-6 sign (road with priority when turning right, from the opposite direction give way), so he gave way to vehicles coming from the right. Here he parked and turned around using reverse gear. And so he returned to the intersection, where he turned left onto Chodecka, having a yield sign with a T-6 sign (from the opposite direction and from the left have priority, and we have to give way), so he gave way to vehicles coming from the opposite direction and from the left.
  • Although the light was red at the intersection, the green arrow lit up, which he stopped in front of, and then — because there were no pedestrians — he turned right onto Łojewska. Taking up the left lane, he turned left at the traffic light, onto Łabiszyńska, giving way to pedestrians.
  • He turned around at the intersection with traffic lights (S-1, Kondratowicza), giving way to vehicles coming from the opposite direction and then to a bus that joined the traffic from the stop.
  • Then he took the middle lane to go straight or left and turned left at the traffic lights under the viaduct at the Moraczewski roundabout. He sped along the expressway, paying attention to the speed limit. Finally he left it and reached Odlewnicza, where he gave way to cyclists and turned right to WORD.

A driving school from Warsaw answers the question: What was Wojtek’s exam route like from WORD in Bemowo?

  • The student, driving on Powstańców Śląskich, reached the yield sign, gave way to pedestrians and cyclists, as well as other vehicles driving with priority and, keeping to his lane, turned left onto Piastów Śląskich. Then he took the middle lane to turn left and at the traffic lights entered Powstańców Śląskich.
  • Then he took the right lane to turn right and exited onto Maczka on green, giving way to pedestrians. Then he took the right lane to turn right again and exited onto Powązkowska on green, giving way to pedestrians.
  • At the intersection with the Defenders of Tobruk there was a sign saying a priority road with a plate (priority from his side and right, and yield to the opposite side), he was driving straight ahead, so he gave way to vehicles from the right, because he was in an equal situation with them on the priority road. A bit further on he braked to a stop in a designated place, i.e. at a lamppost and at the right edge of the roadway. After checking in his mirrors and over his shoulder and giving way to other vehicles, he moved on. A moment later he drove into a gate, where he turned around using reverse gear. Then he turned right and, giving way, drove into Maczek.
  • He moved into the left lane to turn left, then turned around at the roundabout with traffic lights. Making the second turn, he watched for vehicles turning from the adjacent lane, then moved into the right lane to go straight ahead of Maczek. Then he moved into the right lane to turn right, where he drove into Rudnickiego at the lights, giving way to cyclists and pedestrians.
  • Then he took the right lane to go straight ahead and drove through the roundabout. He took the left lane to turn left, onto Broniewskiego, at the traffic lights, giving way to vehicles going straight ahead from the opposite direction and turning right, as well as pedestrians. Then at the traffic lights he turned right, onto Jarzębskiego, giving way to pedestrians and cyclists.
  • He turned right onto Staffa to practice perpendicular parking. He drove straight through the parallel intersection and entered a one-way street, then turned left from the left edge of the road onto Lisowska. Then he drove through another parallel intersection, driving straight through the intersection with the yield sign onto Żeromskiego, also driving straight through it.
  • Another equal on Schoroegera, he drove straight onto a one-way street. He reached the intersection with a yield, and then with a STOP sign (he stopped in front of a solid line) and turned left onto Kasprowicza.
  • Then, at the intersection with traffic lights, he turned left onto Aleje Zjednoczenia. Finally, he reached the intersection with the side green arrow (S-2), where, after giving way to pedestrians and cyclists, he turned right onto Broniewskiego, where he soon took the middle lane to turn left onto Reymonta, at the traffic lights.
  • Overcoming subsequent intersections, he drove straight to the WORD, finally turned at the traffic lights into Piastów Śląskich and after giving way to a bus that was joining the traffic from the stop, he turned right again into Powstańców Śląskich, and from there he reached the WORD.

A driving school from Warsaw answers the question: Is it worth taking an exam at WORD outside the capital?

As Wojtek’s story shows, there is no such need. The boy chose a good OSK in the capital and thanks to this he not only prepared himself to drive on Polish roads, but also passed the category B exam. So it was enough to change the center to the „Lauto” driving school from Warsaw, so that the issue of choosing WORD became just a formality…

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TOP 10 driving schools from Warsaw in 2025. OSK „Lauto” presents a ranking of the best centers based on students’ opinions

When Zbyszek decided to take a course for category B, he knew he had to find the best driving school in Warsaw, without which he had no chance of getting a license. The boy had never sat behind the wheel, he spent his free time in front of the computer, and the word „WORD” was clearly associated with software, not with an examination center

Zbyszek adopted the following search methodology: according to Google reviews, he will select nine centers with at least 300 ratings and an average rating of 4.9 to 5.0 out of 5.0. Then he will ask his friends to recommend the school where they did the course, and based on their opinions, he will select the last center in the ranking.

Which schools are in Zbyszek’s ranking? Before we answer this question, it is worth mentioning that this is not a ranking from best to worst, but each of the schools listed in it deserves attention…

Driving school „Gazelka” from Warsaw

Although it doesn’t need an introduction, we will: thanks to excellent management, a large school that seems to be a bureaucratic behemoth is in reality a center that provides both an individual approach to the student and a base of excellent instructors.

It’s worth knowing!

  • Website: www.gazelka.pl.
  • Operations: 10 years.
  • Number of opinions: 887 (from one location: Okęcie-Włochy).
  • Average rating: 5.0/5.0.

OSK „Ekspert” from Warsaw

Here is another proof that not only small is beautiful. A large center like „Ekspert” can definitely make life more pleasant for students, especially those who have had experiences with other schools. The instructors here have a great recipe for stress, thanks to which students are able to pass the exams in a heartbeat… or rather, the driving test. An individual approach, a great atmosphere and flexibility – what more could you want?

It’s worth knowing!

  • Website: www.expert-szkola.pl.
  • Operations: over 5 years.
  • Number of opinions: 1 thousand (from one location: Bemowo).
  • Average rating: 5.0/5.0.

Driving school „Lejdis & Gentleman” from Warsaw

As the name suggests, this school is just as good for women as it is for men. It has a good approach to the student – learning without stress, everything is well explained and practiced. The student feels well prepared for the WORD exam. In short: full professionalism without unnecessary stress…

It’s worth knowing!

  • Website: www.osklejdiswarszawa.pl.
  • Operations: over 7 years.
  • Number of opinions: 475 (from one location: Tarchomin-Białołęka).
  • Average rating: 5.0/5.0.

OSK „Auto Liga” from Warsaw

Who is this school for? If you have taken a course in three other centres, had training with seven other instructors, failed the exam ten times due to stress and are really fed up with getting your driving license, it is high time to try your hand at the „Auto Liga”. Here, they will not only teach you how to drive safely on Polish roads, but also give you faith in success, let you feel the car and gain confidence on the road, which will translate into passing the exam in WORD…

It’s worth knowing!

  • Website: www.auto-liga.pl.
  • Operations: over 7 years.
  • Number of reviews: 518.
  • Average rating: 5.0/5.0.

Driving school „Prosto” from Warsaw

Attention, there will be a riddle… Here it is: „How to drive at the intersection to get your license as quickly as possible?” Yes, it is best to drive „Straight” to your destination, and not somewhere around. Although OSK „Prosto” has ratings of 5 out of 5, some students think that such a high rating must have been bought. Nothing like that! As confirmed by the results, the quality of training at this center deserves distinction. There will be students here who experience horror during the drives, and shed thick drops of tears after them. Here, driving will become a pleasure, and after each of them you will receive information on what went well, as well as what still requires work. And this information will be written by the instructor in a booklet, which the student can analyze in the comfort of their home.

It’s worth knowing!

  • Website: www.prosto.edu.pl.
  • Operations: over 5 years.
  • Number of reviews: 323.
  • Average rating: 5.0/5.0.

OSK „Totu-L” from Warsaw

The classes at this driving school are very intensive, both theoretical and practical. Thanks to the excellent instructor, every minute will be well spent. The student will receive a handful of valuable tips and instructions not to come to driving lessons after a sleepless night, but in full strength, so as to use the paid time as efficiently as possible. It should not surprise us that a student who takes these instructions seriously often passes on the first attempt. It is worth mentioning that the location of the school itself is also fine, because it is located five minutes from the tram stop.

It’s worth knowing!

  • Website: www.szkolajazdytotu.pl.
  • Operations: over 20 years.
  • Number of reviews: 524.
  • Average rating: 4.9/5.0.

Driving school „Piero” from Warsaw

The „Piero” Driving School is above all a high culture of training. From the very first contact with this center, the trainee is met with very nice service. And this starts with the office, where very nice ladies, who have a hard time with paperwork, will still find time to suggest something, advise or simply help solve a problem. The training also takes place in a nice atmosphere. During the driving lessons, the instructors are nice, cultured, they do not make personal attacks like in some schools and they try to explain everything patiently.

It’s worth knowing!

  • Website: www.piero.waw.pl.
  • Operations: over 30 years.
  • Number of opinions: 319.
  • Average rating: 4.9/5.0.

OSK „Enigma” from Warsaw

Let’s start with the theoretical classes… They are conducted in a very interesting way, without a shadow of boredom, and in a very understandable language. Every now and then, the lecturer weaves in interesting facts that help maintain interest. If someone claims to have slept during the lectures, they are either lying or they came to them after a sleepless night. It is similar with practical classes. The instructor will take care of a relaxed atmosphere, and completely sober, so that the learning will go into your head like a knife through butter. If the student has problems with a maneuver that should appear on the exam, the instructor will practice it with him to perfection. As a result, not only will the visit to WORD become a formality, but also driving on Polish roads will be a safe pleasure.

It’s worth knowing!

  • Website: www.superenigma.pl.
  • Operations: over 10 years.
  • Number of reviews: 474.
  • Average rating: 4.9/5.0.

Driving school „Auto-Stop” from Warsaw

Although we do not recommend hitchhiking, because the times are dangerous, one would like to sing, paraphrasing the words of Karin Stanek’s song: „Auto-Stop, Auto-Stop, get in, brother, come on, hop!” Well, this center has a few aces up its sleeve, which are the instructors. Thanks to the fact that the students undergo training with several of them, and not just with one favorite, they prepare better for the exam, because each of them brings a certain freshness to the training. Then the exam itself is not so stressful, because the student is used to riding in the seat next to new people…

It’s worth knowing!

  • Website: www.auto-stop.pl.
  • Operations: over 25 years.
  • Number of reviews: 554.
  • Average rating: 4.9/5.0.

Driving school from Warsaw recommended by a neighbor

When Zbyszek made a list of the top nine centers according to Google reviews, he contacted his friends to tell him which school they recommended as the tenth.

Unfortunately, his friends let him down. No one wanted to recommend a school to him, because every person he asked was not entirely satisfied with the course for category B. Some were thinking about changing the center, others had failed several attempts at the WORD exam…

The boy decided to go for a walk with Burek, and after returning, he would find another school worth recommending online. He had just left the building when a sports car pulled up in the parking lot, and a neighbor over fifty years old got out.

When Zbyszek got over the initial shock, because until then he had known this woman for her mohair beret and sitting on a pillow in the window, he said to her:

— Mrs. Gizela, do you have a driving license?

— Of course I do! Zbysiu, life begins at fifty…

— When did you make them?

— Last week… I passed on my first try!

Zbigniew mentioned the names of the above centers and asked which one she had taken the course at.

— I didn’t take any courses in these schools…

— So where?

„My mother recommended another center,” the neighbor continued. „She passed the exam there last year…”

Zbigniew’s jaw dropped two meters below the ground. Now he was certain that since Mrs. Gizela and her mother, who must have been in her seventies, had passed the exam there, nothing was impossible for the instructors there and they would help him get his coveted license too.

— So what’s the name of this school?

Driving school “Lauto” from Warsaw … Mention Gizela and you’ll get a discount, because Mr. Konrad, the head of this driving school, likes me a lot…

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How to change a driving school from Warsaw step by step?

The B category course at the Warsaw driving school looked great. Well, it did look great… However, life quickly showed Marvin that he got himself into some serious trouble. The OSK that the boy chose turned out to be probably the worst center in the capital.

There are many irregularities of this facility that bothered Marvin, but let’s focus on just one. His name is Mr. Ede, called by the students the Ace of the Sky. This instructor, who seemed like a great guy, stretched the string as much as he could. And so he was constantly late for driving lessons, telling family stories during them instead of teaching honestly, and at the same time taking care of his official business in the city…

It is no wonder that Marvin finally exploded and decided to change schools. However, the boy did not know how to go about it and whether he could do it during the course that had already started. In a moment, we will tell you what happened next for Marvin. But first, let us explain how to change the center from the capital in four simple steps.

Step One: Making the Decision to Change Warsaw Driving School

The good news is that you can change your center at any stage of your category B course. Let’s now consider what reasons indicate that we should decide to take this bold step.

When should OSK be changed?

  • If the center is unable to teach safe driving nor prepare for the WORD exam.
  • If the lectures are monotonous, without methods of activating students and interaction or modern technologies, and the lecturer is boring, as if he was paid for it.
  • If the instructor is unable to convey knowledge clearly and specifically and teach safe driving, and in addition, during driving hours he or she is doing his or her own business, is on the phone or making calls and gives the impression that he or she does not like his or her job.
  • If the atmosphere at school is gloomy and the service provided to students is like in the nightmarish offices from the times of the Polish People’s Republic.
  • If there are organizational problems or unclear rules of cooperation and settlement, and at every step they try to squeeze money out of the student.

If the above problems occur, it is worth not delaying the change of center and terminating the contract.

Step two: completing the formalities with the old driving school from Warsaw

In the second step, the student should show their „Card of Conducted Classes” to the head of the center, so that they can describe the number of classes they have completed, finish it and sign it, and make a photocopy for the center’s archive. In addition, the head of the school should unblock the PKK profile.

In theory, it seems simple. In practice, the center can go “to war” with the student to make it harder for them to change schools. So what can you do to effectively change the center? You need to effectively terminate the contract…

How to effectively terminate a training contract?

  • The original notice of termination must be submitted in writing, with a copy of the notice confirming receipt by the school.
  • The notice of termination should include: the name and address of the school, personal data and address of the student with the PKK number, date and place of preparation of the document, handwritten signature and a statement of termination of the category B training contract.
  • You should also include a request to unblock your PKK number and settle the course fees and any unused cash refund.
  • In the attachment we are enclosing the original of the “Card of Conducted Classes” with a request to describe it and issue it in accordance with the regulations.

We can also send this notice by registered mail with acknowledgement of receipt. In this case, however, it is worth keeping the original of the „Card of conducted activities” and requesting a meeting with the head of the center to complete the formalities related to describing and closing the „Card” on site.

Step three: choosing a new driving school in Warsaw

In the article entitled: „How to choose a good driving school in Warsaw?” we explained how to check if the center offers high quality training and how to recognize a reliable lecturer and instructor. Once we find a great center, we need to take care of important issues before we sign a contract with them.

What else should you take care of before signing a contract with a new center?

  • First, you should contact the new school you are planning to transfer to, and then inform them that you want to change centers. If you want to get a good price for the course, it is worth explaining your situation and why you are looking for a new center.

When the old school unblocks the PKK number in the Communication Department, the new school will automatically download this number from the system. The student can check the status of their PKK on the info-car.pl website .

  • Then the student gives the card from the previous OSK, PKK number and PESEL. Thanks to this, the new school will know how many hours the student has traveled and will adapt its training to his situation.
  • Before signing a contract with a new center, it is worth checking whether they offer the possibility of continuing the course, as well as the costs of transferring the PKK number. It also does not hurt to ask if the center offers a special welcome package for new students who are changing schools.

Step four: finalizing formalities with the new driving school in Warsaw

In the fourth step, let’s move on to signing a contract with OSK. Thanks to it, a healthy relationship between the trainee and the center will be built.

What should a good contract with a center include?

  • First, it should clearly state what the school is committing to, without any strings attached.
  • Secondly, it should specify what vehicles the school has at its disposal and on what days and hours theory and practical classes are conducted.
  • Thirdly, it should specify whether training materials, e-learning and medical examinations are included in the basic price of the course (if they actually are).
  • Fourthly, it should determine what financial consequences a student will face if he or she fails to show up for a driving test due to his or her own negligence, informs too late about a change of date, interrupts the course or resigns from training at a given OSK.
  • Fifthly, it should regulate the forms of payment for training.
  • Sixth, it should indicate where the rides start and how much it costs to pick up the student at the location indicated by him/her.
  • Seventh, it should specify how much it costs and what the procedure is for providing a training car for the exam at WORD.

Summary: how to change a driving school in Warsaw in four steps?

To answer this question, let’s go back to Marvin’s story from the first paragraph. The student was fed up with Mr. Ede, his instructor, and was also irritated by the entire organizational culture of the school where he was doing the category B course.

How did Marvin change OSK step by step?

  • In the first step, Marvin made a manly decision – even though he likes Mr. Ede very much, his blatant negligence and toxic manner were a strong argument for changing the school, as it did not want to assign him another instructor.
  • In the second step, Marvin submitted a notice of termination of the contract for the provision of a category B course, and obtained a copy of the notice signed by the head of the center.
  • In the third step, Marvin contacted the school recommended by his friends, expressed his willingness to start training and negotiated a good price for the course.
  • In the fourth step, Marcin established clear terms of cooperation with the head of OSK, which were confirmed in the contract for the provision of driving license training.

Was leaving the old OSK and choosing a new center a good thing for Marvin? Of course, yes! The trainee completed additional training at the „Lauto” driving school in Warsaw , thanks to which he passed the WORD exam on the second attempt (as American scientists have proven, the best drivers pass their driving test on the second attempt, which was confirmed in Marvin’s case).

What are the most difficult questions for a category B driving license? A driving school from Warsaw explains what mistakes students make during the theoretical exam in WORD

When Sylvia chose the best driving school in Warsaw, she was sure that the B category exam was just a formality. The girl not only had a keen head for learning, but also felt like a fish in water behind the wheel.

That’s why she was sure that with the help of this driving school she would pass everything in a flash. So when on the day of the exam at WORD the school principal received a call from Sylvia and heard: „You may not believe me, but I failed the theory”, the phone fell out of his hands…

Why did Sylvia fail the theory? More on that in a moment. First, let’s answer the most difficult questions that may appear on the WORD exam.

  1. When approaching a “STOP” sign (B-20), do we have to stop every time to give way?
  • YES or NO?
  • Some students believe that a red sign with a white “STOP” sign is an impassable barrier.
  • Meanwhile, stopping should take place in a designated place, and if there is no such place, then you should stand in a place from where you can assess the situation on the road.
  1. Do we have to give way to a rail vehicle leaving the loop?
  • YES or NO?
  • Some students mistakenly believe that the tram is a privileged vehicle that has unconditional right of way.
  • Meanwhile, a rail vehicle leaving the loop onto the roadway is joining the traffic, so the tram driver should give way to us.
  1. Are we allowed to use rear fog lights if fog restricts visibility by 100 meters?
  • YES or NO?
  • Some students of the Warsaw driving school fall asleep during lectures…
  • Meanwhile, during lectures we say that the driver can use rear fog lights, but only if the reduced air transparency limits visibility to a distance of less than 50 m.
  1. When we see the D-3 sign, are we obliged to drive straight at the next intersection?
  • YES or NO?
  • Some students think that a blue square with a white arrow pointing up means they should go straight.
  • Meanwhile, the D-3 sign informs about the beginning or continuation of a one-way road or carriageway and is often confused with the order to drive straight ahead, i.e. the C-5 sign (a blue circle with a white arrow pointing up).
  1. Is there a ban on overtaking at every pedestrian crossing?
  • YES or NO?
  • Some students believe that you should never overtake on a pedestrian crossing.
  • Meanwhile, an exception to this rule is the situation when traffic at the crossing is directed by traffic lights.
  1. Where on the dipstick should the trace of engine oil be for the measurement to be considered incorrect?
  • Above the “MAX” mark, between the “MIN” and “MAX” marks, or slightly above the “MIN” mark?
  • Some students misread this question, answering as it should be…
  • Meanwhile, the question is about the incorrect level when the trace is outside the correct level.
  1. Is it possible to reverse on a road marked with the D-3 sign (one-way road)?
  • YES or NO?
  • Some students think that they cannot reverse on a road marked with a blue square with a white arrow pointing upwards because it is a one-way street.
  • Meanwhile, road traffic regulations do not prohibit reversing on a road marked with this sign, unless it is in places covered by the reversing ban, e.g. in a tunnel, on a viaduct or bridge.
  1. Can you stop a vehicle under a viaduct if there are no signs prohibiting it?
  • YES or NO?
  • Some driving school students from Warsaw believe that the code prohibits this because it is a sensitive place.
  • Meanwhile, road traffic regulations prohibit stopping a vehicle on a viaduct, but not under it.
  1. Does the A-3 vertical sign warn of two dangerous bends, the first of which is to the right and the second to the left?
  • YES or NO?
  • Some students believe that this is indeed the case, because this sign has a black arrow on a yellow background that first turns right and then left.
  • Meanwhile, the A-3 sign actually warns of two dangerous bends, the first of which is to the right and the second can be both left and right.
  1. Should you always exercise extra caution when taking evasive action?
  • YES or NO?
  • Some students may confuse passing with overtaking, during which special care must actually be taken.
  • In the meantime, you just need to be careful when passing someone.
  1. Do we need to exercise constant caution when driving from dusk till dawn?
  • YES or NO?
  • For some students, due to the more difficult driving conditions, this seems obvious.
  • Meanwhile, road traffic regulations do not oblige us to exercise special caution at night.
  1. In which phase of heavy rain is the asphalt roadway the most slippery?
  • In the beginning, middle or end?
  • Some learners believe that at the end of heavy rainfall, the greatest accumulation of water occurs, and therefore driving becomes the least safe.
  • Meanwhile, at the very beginning of rainfall, the risk of skidding is greatest because the water carries away contaminants accumulated on the roadway or in its vicinity.
  1. Is overtaking a cyclist always prohibited at every intersection?
  • YES or NO?
  • Some driving school students from Warsaw claim that the regulations prohibit this.
  • Meanwhile, they only say that it is forbidden to overtake a motor vehicle (except at roundabouts or controlled traffic intersections), and a bicycle does not belong to this category…

Summary: the driving school lists 13 mistakes that students from Warsaw make during the exam

How incorrectly do students answer the questions from the above test?

  • The first is that… when you reach a “STOP” sign, you should always stop in front of it (correct answer: NO).
  • Secondly, that… you have to give way to a tram leaving the loop (correct answer: NO).
  • Thirdly, that… we have the right to use rear fog lights when fog limits visibility to a distance of 100 meters (correct answer: NO).
  • Fourthly, that… when we see the D-3 sign, we are obliged to go straight at the next intersection (correct answer: NO).
  • Fifth, that… overtaking is prohibited at every pedestrian crossing (correct answer: NO).
  • Sixth, that… the correct oil mark on the dipstick should be between “MIN” and “MAX” (correct answer: above the “MAX” mark).
  • Seventh, that… you cannot reverse on a one-way street (correct answer: YES).
  • Eighth, that… you cannot stop a car under an overpass unless the signs prohibit it (correct answer: YES).
  • Ninth, that… sign A-3 warns of two dangerous bends, the first of which is to the right and the second to the left (correct answer: NO).
  • The tenth thing is that… you should always exercise extreme caution when taking evasive action (correct answer: NO).
  • The eleventh is that… when driving at night, you should always exercise special caution (correct answer: NO).
  • Twelfth, that… in the final phase of heavy rain the asphalt is the most slippery (correct answer: in the initial phase).
  • The thirteenth is that… overtaking a cyclist at intersections is prohibited (correct answer: NO).

Driving school from Warsaw explains why Sylvia failed her theory test on her first attempt

Why did Sylvia stumble in theory? Well, she was ruined by rushing and being too self-confident. The student didn’t read the questions to the end, didn’t watch the videos in their entirety, acted in a rush, intuitively…

Fortunately, with the help of the head of the Warsaw driving school „Lauto” , she gained more respect for the exams, thanks to which she passed the theory on the second attempt and the practice on the first attempt.

13 main mistakes that students make during the practical exam for category B. A driving school from Warsaw explains what they are and how to avoid them

Before we reveal the 13 main mistakes made by people taking the test, we will tell an unusual story of students from our driving school in Warsaw. Some time ago, two ambitious girls signed up for our course, and after completing the training and passing the theory, they took the practical exams at WORD .

The first student was Magda. The girl was stopped by the examiner at a yellow light. The examiner told her that she had failed the test because she had not stopped at the yellow light herself. He argued that if we can stop without braking hard at a yellow light, then we have to do it.

The second student was Alicja. Her first attempt at the exam ended as in the previous example, i.e. with failure. The girl was shocked because she thought her driving was smooth and unhurried. However, the examiner had a different opinion. He said that he was failing her for the lack of dynamics, because her driving was too slow.

The girls decided that they would not make the same mistake again. And ironically, they failed another exam for the same reason… Why did this happen, when they did everything in their power to avoid it? More on that in a moment…

First, let’s answer the question: “What are the 13 main mistakes that students make on the practical exam?”…

What stupid mistakes are made during the practical exam in WORD? Driving school from Warsaw explains which lane we should be in during the exam

Such a stupid mistake is driving in the left lane, as in the UK. So unless we are told to turn left or make a U-turn, we should drive in the right lane during the test.

The left lane is used for overtaking or passing, and test takers, like drivers, are required to move as close as possible to the right edge of the roadway. Continuous movement in the left lane may be considered as obstructing and impeding traffic.

What are the most common mistakes when checking the technical condition and preparing to drive? Driving school from Warsaw explains how to check the position lights and open the car hood

The first such mistake is checking the position lights only at the front. When you turn on the position lights, a green light will come on on the dashboard. Then you should get out of the car and check the white lights at the front and the red lights at the back. The rear position lights are double.

The second mistake is opening the hood without using the lever inside the car. First, secure the car from rolling (pull the handbrake or put it in gear). Then, gently pull the lever, then lift the hood and secure it with a support.

What are the most common mistakes when driving around a curve? A driving school from Warsaw shows how to do this maneuver correctly

The first mistake is using methods. One of them is one turn of the steering wheel. Unfortunately, stress causes imprecise use of this trick. It is better to follow intuition and practice this maneuver to perfection.

The second is the lack of observation of the driving path through the rear window. Some people taking the test only look through the side mirrors, which is probably enough to perform this maneuver correctly, but not enough to pass the test…

What are the most common mistakes when starting on a hill? OSK from Warsaw suggests what to look for when performing this maneuver during the exam

First, starting off with just the clutch. Although theoretically you can start off this way, the lack of gas makes it very difficult to do this maneuver well.

Secondly, releasing the clutch incorrectly, i.e. too quickly. This can cause the car to jerk and even stall. Meanwhile, the car cannot stall on a slope…

What are the most common mistakes when performing tasks in road traffic? OSK from Warsaw advises what to pay attention to in the city

What mistakes do examines make in the city?

  • They are in a hurry, and as we know, haste is a bad advisor.
  • They force the right-of-way, creating a hazard on the road.
  • They make decisions too quickly, especially at intersections with limited visibility.

Which mistakes end the B category driving test? The Warsaw driving school explains which offenses will lead to discontinuation of driving in the city

Which mistakes in the city will end your practical exam?

  • Failure to stop at a “STOP” sign.
  • Failure to stop at the “S-2” traffic light, i.e. at the so-called green arrow for turning left.
  • Exceeding the speed limit by more than 20 km/h.

Which mistakes threaten road safety? Warsaw driving school explains what can lead to a road accident

Which mistakes can lead to an accident in the city?

  • Enforcing priority at intersections.
  • Forcing priority when changing lanes.
  • Forcing priority at a pedestrian crossing.

Summary: 13 main mistakes that students make during the practical exam for category B

What 13 mistakes do students make on the practical exam?

  • First of all, they drive in the left lane instead of the right.
  • Secondly, they only check the front position lights, forgetting about the rear ones.
  • Third, they open the hood without using a lever inside the car.
  • Fourth, they use methods for driving around curves instead of practicing this maneuver and using intuition.
  • Fifthly, when driving around a curve, they do not observe the course of the road through the rear window, contenting themselves only with looking in the side mirrors.
  • Sixth, on a slope they start off using only the clutch, without pressing the gas pedal, which makes it difficult to perform this maneuver correctly.
  • Seventh, they release the clutch too quickly on a slope, which causes the car to stall and ends the test.
  • Eighth, they are in a hurry, which leads to many stupid mistakes.
  • Ninth, they force the right-of-way, both at intersections, when changing lanes, and on pedestrian crossings, which often leads to accidents on the road.
  • Tenth, they make decisions too quickly, especially at intersections with limited visibility.
  • Eleventh, they do not stop at the “STOP” sign, thus becoming kamikaze.
  • Twelfth, they do not stop at the “S-2” sign, i.e. at the green arrow.
  • Thirteenth, exceed the speed limit by more than 20 km/h.

Why did Magda and Alicja fail the category B practical exam for the same reason?

Magda failed her test again because she didn’t obey the traffic lights. During the next test, she was vigilant because she didn’t want to be caught off guard. She did everything in her power to avoid going through a yellow light again. And she didn’t! She stopped, very hard and aggressively. Despite this vigilance, the examiner failed her again. He said she should have gone through a yellow light because the braking was sudden and dangerous…

Alicja also failed her exam because of a mistake from the same category, namely the issue of driving dynamics. Namely, she decided not to drive too slowly, so she went to the next extreme, driving like a maniac, too fast and very dangerously. As a result, she ended the exam at her own request, namely by forcing the right of way, which resulted from her rush…

Why did it happen that both girls were vigilant, wanted to avoid the same mistake and, ironically, failed in a similar way? Well, sometimes it happens that we really want to fix the mistake from the previous exam. We do it ZERO-ONE, we go from one extreme to another. As it turns out, it does not give us a good result. That is why our driving school „Lauto” from Warsaw pays attention to warning its students from unnecessary stress during the practical exam in WORD…

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How are the exams conducted in WORD? The Lauto driving school from Warsaw explains how to pass the theory and practice step by step

From time to time, it happens that the head of a driving school in Warsaw trains the children of his neighbors. This was the case with Łukasz and Monika. Although they came from different families, they had many similarities: similar predispositions to driving, motivation to get a license and soon they were going to graduate from high school.

Łukasz started in January. By the time he was on vacation, he had already completed 20 hours of the course out of the 30 required. Monika, on the other hand, started at the end of September. Of course, instead of doing the course during the vacation, they left it for later, because they had a lot of obligations due to final exams.

Łukasz’s parents were very thrifty. First they negotiated discounts on the course, then on driving. They arranged everything in advance. They do this in every aspect of life, because price is the most important thing to them. If there is a chance to complain about something, they are the first. It is hard to recommend any services to them, because there will be problems.

Monika’s parents were the exact opposite. They bought the course and only just before the party reminded the school principal that their daughter was on a course with him.

Łukasz did the course for 12 months. No rides during the holidays. Monika was struggling to find the time and wanted to finish as soon as possible, but it was hard because of the number of additional classes. Despite the rush of classes, she managed to finish the course in about 2 months.

Despite these twin similarities, one of them passed almost immediately, while the other bounced from exam to exam. Which of them did better? More on that in a moment. First, let’s answer the question: „How do exams work in WORD?”…

Driving school „Lauto” from Warsaw explains what the theoretical exam in WORD consists of

The theoretical examination includes a basic and specialized part.

What does the basic part include?

  • 20 general knowledge questions.
  • We answer: „YES” or „NO”.
  • There is a separate time for reading the question and answering.

What does the specialist section include?

  • 12 questions about road traffic regulations and safety rules.
  • We select 1 answer out of 3.
  • You have 50 seconds to read and respond.

What is the scope of knowledge?

  • Road traffic regulations.
  • Principles of first aid.
  • Road safety.

What is worth remembering?

  • Only one answer to a given question is correct.
  • You cannot go back to previous questions once you have approved them.
  • Please arrive well in advance as you will need to find a suitable examination room.
  • Please bring your ID document.
  • The theory exam can also be taken before the course.
  • Once you have completed the exam, you will be informed of your results.
  • Once you pass the theory, you can move on to the practical part: start a practical course or sign up for the practical exam.
  • If you fail, you can sign up for another date.

Driving school „Lauto” from Warsaw explains how the theoretical exam is conducted

What are the stages of the theory exam?

  • Verifying the identity of the person taking the exam and indicating the computer station.
  • Familiarization with the operation of the examination system.
  • You may answer a practice question that does not affect your exam result.
  • Answering 32 exam questions in 25 minutes.
  • Once you have completed the exam, your results will appear on your screen.
  • People who get a negative result can check their incorrect answers.

The Lauto driving school from Warsaw explains what activities should be performed on the maneuvering site

How does the practical exam on the maneuvering site proceed?

  • We arrive at the maneuvering site 5 minutes early.
  • We take with us our ID card and confirmation of registration for the exam.
  • The examiner checks our identity and confirms that we are registered for the exam.
  • The examiner may ask you to check basic vehicle components such as the operation of the lights and horn, as well as fluids under the hood.
  • Before you start driving, you must adjust the mirrors, seat, steering wheel, headrest and fasten your seat belt.
  • The following tasks are performed at the maneuvering site: vehicle operation (lights), preparation for driving (mirrors), driving on a curve, i.e. driving in a lane forwards and backwards.
  • We use mirrors and — absolutely! — the rear window.
  • If the weather is bad or the exam is after dark, turn on your low beam headlights.
  • We are entitled to a second attempt if we stop before crossing the line or hitting the post.
  • We set off up the hill: we are entitled to a second attempt if the car stalls or rolls back.
  • The practical exam for category B lasts approximately 40 minutes.

Driving school „Lauto” from Warsaw explains what tasks will be performed in road traffic

What does the practical city exam include?

  • We are required to make: 1 or 2 parking stops and 1 U-turn using reverse gear.
  • We can have: an emergency stop (the examiner must inform us before the exam what signal he will give us) and a stop in a designated place (a typical stop to drop off a passenger – it is worth using your indicators).
  • The rest is driving in city traffic: turning, turning, watching your speed and following the maxim „Make haste slowly”.
  • It is worth making decisions slowly at intersections with signs when we do not have the right of way.
  • Traffic lights require more dynamics, unless we have limited visibility, e.g. left turn.
  • We read signs, watch out for solid lines and equivalent intersections.
  • During the exam, there is an examiner and a candidate driver in the car, and there may also be an instructor, a sworn translator, a candidate examiner (observer) or an inspector from the starosty.

The Lauto driving school from Warsaw summarizes how the WORD exams are conducted

Let’s go back to the story in the first paragraph…

How did Łukasz’s exams go? Although Łukasz had purchased a few extra hours before his first attempt at the practical exam, when his father found out, he immediately stopped this “waste of money.”

The OSK chief was even happy, because he was driving with Łukasz basically for the price of fuel and taxes, with no chance of earning any money, thanks to the boy’s father driving down the price of the trip…

The boy failed the first exam on a curve. The OSK chief provided him with a car for the second one. It was quite a good exam, but unfortunately Łukasz failed it when returning to WORD at the penultimate intersection.

The third attempt was in a month. The school principal was supposed to provide a car again and reminded Łukasz several times to give him the exam date in advance, so he could reserve a car for him. The boy gave it to him only a few days before the exam, when it was already too late…

Unfortunately, this time he didn’t succeed. Namely, he forced the right of way when turning left. Undeterred, he booked a fourth date in 3 days. And again he rushed the turn, forcing the right of way.

He scheduled his fifth exam in two weeks. He should have bought a few hours, but he didn’t: saving money was more important. And that was a serious mistake that resulted in another failure in WORD. But the head of the center preferred not to say anything, so as not to be accused of ripping off the boy’s father with an additional expense.

How did Monika’s exams go? Well, she passed on her second attempt. She took a total of 2 extra lessons before the exams. The first time she made a strange mistake on a one-way street. She passed the next exam almost on the fly…

Why, although they were as similar as two peas in a pod, Monika did it almost without stress, while Łukasz experienced pure horror? The answer lies in their family homes. Monika’s parents simply supported her, without unnecessary stress. Łukasz’s parents, on the other hand, put pressure on him to score, which only increased his stress. And of course, they skimped on the course, almost letting the head of the center go.

All Łukasz had to do was let go and trust the head of the driving school „Lauto” from Warsaw , who would advise him to buy additional hours on the road, and then the exam in WORD would go as smoothly as in Monika’s case…

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Traditional lectures vs. online theory – what to choose?

Traditional driving school lectures .

Traditional lectures are held in a lecture hall at a driving school. Participants meet with an instructor who discusses driving theory.

Pros:

  • Direct contact with the instructor: Ability to ask questions and receive answers in real time.
  • Group atmosphere: Learning together and sharing experiences with other students.
  • Traditional way of learning: For some people, more comfortable and easier to learn.

Cons:

  • Rigid schedule: You must adjust your time to the set lecture times.
  • Lack of flexibility: Material cannot be repeated at any time.
  • Less availability: Lectures are held at specific dates and locations.

Driving theory online

Online theory is a form of learning that allows you to familiarize yourself with theoretical material anywhere, anytime. Access to an educational platform with video lessons, tests, and downloadable materials.

Pros:

  • Flexibility: Ability to study at any time and anywhere with internet access.
  • Revisions: The ability to repeat the material multiple times and consolidate knowledge.
  • Availability: Materials available 24/7.

Cons:

  • Lack of direct contact with the instructor: No possibility to ask questions on the fly.
  • Less motivation: It is harder to stay focused when studying on your own.
  • Technical issues: Internet access and a working device are required.

Which form is for you?

The choice between traditional lectures and online theory depends on your individual preferences and possibilities. If you value direct contact with an instructor and a group atmosphere, traditional lectures will be a better option for you. On the other hand, if you prefer flexibility and self-paced learning, online theory may be more suitable.

Remember that in both cases it is important that you spend enough time studying and practicing to be well prepared for your driving test.

Would you like to learn more about specific educational platforms for learning theory online?

Great! Here are some popular online driving theory learning platforms that you might be interested in:

  1. Prawko.pl
    Offers live lectures for categories B and C. Participants have the opportunity to learn driving theory from live streams, which allows for real-time interaction with the instructor.
  2. A&ATUT
    This mobile app contains official driving tests, and each question has detailed explanations. It is a great tool for self-study.
  3. PRAWO-DRAZDY-360
    Offers a theoretical course in e-learning form, which can be completed at home. This is a convenient option for people who prefer to learn at their own pace. It explains our incorrect answers in tests in a very accessible way. It is easier to understand the reason for a wrong answer.
  4. Parlo
    This is a training platform that allows you to create, run and sell online driving courses and conduct exams. It is a comprehensive tool for driving schools.

Each of these platforms has its own unique features that can suit different learning styles.

Which car should I use to take my category B driving test at WORD: the WORD car or the car of a driving school in Warsaw.

One sunny day, Kryspin, a doctor of law, crossed the threshold of a driving school in Warsaw. He was another dream student for the OSK from the capital: educated, intelligent, knowing what he wanted from life. In the end, it turned out that his adventure with a driving license lasted 3 years…

First he took a course, and after a year refresher lessons, and then he took the exams, which he initially took in WORD cars. On his first attempt at the WORD exam, his car stalled on a bend, and on the second attempt it stalled again.

Although it was already swept, the examiner allowed him to do the hill, which is more difficult to pass than the curve. He approached this maneuver in a relaxed way, because the exam stress that paralyzed him was gone. It should come as no surprise that he conquered the hill without the slightest problem…

Kryspin understood that stress was eating him up. He came to the conclusion that he needed support in the WORD exam. That is why he asked the head of OSK for help. The next exam took place with his participation.

What was the effect? ​​And did Kryspin decide to take the exam in the school car? More on that in a moment. First, let’s answer the question: „Which car should I use to take the exam for category B in WORD?”

Which car should I use to take a category B course at a driving school in Warsaw?

In order to answer the above question, we will use an example from our OSK. Namely, on the course we use a model identical to the one in Warsaw’s WORD, i.e. Hyundai I20 (1.2 petrol).

In addition, we train in a car with an automatic transmission, namely the Toyota CHR. This is a model equipped with front and rear parking sensors, a reversing camera, a blind spot detection sensor, and even an automatic parking brake.

So which car should I use to take a category B course in Warsaw?

  • If we plan to take the exam in a WORD car, it is worth choosing the same model at OSK as the one in WORD.
  • If we intend to take the exam in an OSK car, the school will provide us with the same car at WORD in which we will take the course with them.
  • If we do not yet know which car we will take the exam in, let’s choose the one on the course that the school will be able to provide us with and which at the same time corresponds to the one in WORD.

Which car is used to take the category B driving test in Warsaw?

As we mentioned earlier, the Provincial Road Traffic Centre has second-generation Hyundai I20 cars with a 5-speed manual gearbox. This year, the cars in the WORD should be replaced. There is talk behind the scenes that they will be replaced by a third-generation Hyundai, i.e. a car very similar to the current one, with an identical engine and also with a manual gearbox.

In our school we have vehicles identical to those in the exam, which have passed verification and met official requirements. That is why we are able to provide them to the student in WORD.

What requirements must a car provided by OSK for the exam meet?

  • It is equipped with cameras required by WORD.
  • The operation of these cameras has been verified by WORD.
  • It is checked for lighting, equipment and documents before each exam.
  • If a machine is provided, it does not need to have additional cameras because the examiner uses his own camera.

What are the advantages of taking the exam in a WORD car?

What will a student gain by taking an exam in a car from WORD?

  • WORD cars usually have lower mileage than school cars.
  • The student does not incur any additional costs associated with renting a vehicle from OSK.
  • The student gains greater flexibility because he or she does not have to additionally book a date for renting an elka from OSK.

What are the disadvantages of taking the exam in a WORD car?

What are the disadvantages of taking the driving test in a WORD car?

  • The student must independently change the seat, mirror and steering wheel settings before setting off, adapting them to their natural conditions.
  • You have to take into account that the clutch and brakes behave differently than in the OSK electric bike.
  • You have to learn all over again about the car, which has its own individual features and a different level of wear than an Elka from OSK.

What are the advantages of taking the exam in a driving school car from Warsaw?

What will a student gain by taking the learning car exam with OSK?

  • Just before the exam, the student will „warm up” behind the wheel of an electric car, on which he or she will take the exam at WORD.
  • All parameters of the seat, mirrors and steering wheel settings will be adjusted to the student.
  • The trainee will have a feel for the clutch, main and emergency brake.

What are the disadvantages of taking the exam with a driving school from Warsaw?

What are the disadvantages of taking the ELKA exam with OSK?

  • The student will incur a higher cost of the exam, which will increase by approximately PLN 200-300.
  • The student must book a date with their OSK, which may be difficult due to conflicts with other lessons (the instructor must have a free date in their schedule).

Can you take the exam at WORD in your own private car?

Unfortunately, there is currently no such possibility. We take the exam in an OSK car, where we did the B category course. This vehicle must be owned by a driving school. As we know, Poles can do it, so theoretically there is a possibility to bypass the system. Namely, you just need to rent your car to a driving school. However, there is a „but” here, and it is a significant one. The point is that such a car must be equipped with additional pedals and mirrors. It must also be inspected for driving lessons. The total cost is at least PLN 2,000, if not more. As you can easily guess, it is difficult to sell such a car later…

So what formalities must a student complete to pass the OSK by car? All the student has to do is go to the WORD website , where there is a special form link: https://www.word.waw.pl/egzaminy/egzamin-na-prawo-jazdy/egzamin-pojazdem-osk. One side of it is for the OSK, and the other for the student. If the student is a student of a given school, all they have to do is fill out this form and accept the regulations…

Summary: which car to take the category B exam in: a WORD car or a driving school from Warsaw?

Let’s go back to the story from the first paragraph. Kryspin asked for help from the head of the OSK, who — as a „mute witness” — joined the exam. As if by magic, two attempts on the curve turned out to be successful. Although the car didn’t stall, Kryspin still failed.

On the first attempt he didn’t turn on his dipped headlights, and it was raining, so he should have. On the second attempt he didn’t watch the trajectory in the rear window. The examiner allowed him to go over the hill, which, as usual, went without a problem.

Then the OSK chief suggested that Kryspin should take the next three attempts – if they were to happen – in an OSK car with manual transmission. The student agreed to this. Thanks to this, he finally left the square, but he failed in the city, because at the first intersection he forced the right of way when changing lanes. He explained that he did not know that he should have given way. He was simply lost in his rush, because he wanted to do it as quickly as possible.

To everyone’s great surprise, including Kryspin, another OSK car exam ended successfully. Kryspin was more shocked than the OSK boss. The young driver additionally bought automatic driving lessons at his driving school „Lauto” from Warsaw , which turned out to be great fun for him and an impulse to buy this type of car…