How to Get a Category B Driving Licence? Instructions in 7 Steps

To get a category B driving licence in Poland, you need a medical examination, a suitable photo and a driver candidate profile (PKK). You must also complete the required training and pass the state driving tests. You can take a full course, or study for the theory test on your own, pass it at a regional driving test centre (WORD), and then complete your practical training. Finally, pay the licence fee and collect your licence. You can get your licence from age 17 and start training at 16 years and 9 months.

Information current as of 5 September 2026

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Category B Driving Licence – Key Facts

7 steps from the medical exam to collecting the document
PKK profile required before starting the course
32 questions on the state theory exam
WORD the provincial centre that runs the state exams

What do you need to get a PKK number?

You need a driver candidate profile (PKK) before you start category B driving lessons, although you can choose a school earlier. To apply, you will need:

  • an application for a driving licence
  • an identity document
  • a medical certificate confirming there are no health-related contraindications to driving
  • a current photo for the driving licence, 35×45 mm
  • written consent from a parent or guardian, if you're not yet 18

How to get a category B driving licence in 7 steps?

See what to do, from the medical exam and creating your PKK profile, all the way to passing the exams and collecting your finished driving licence.

Step 1

Get a medical examination

Book an appointment with a doctor authorised to examine driver candidates. After the exam, you'll receive a certificate confirming there are no health-related contraindications to driving.
  • Book an appointment with a doctor authorised to examine driver candidates
  • Bring an identity document with you
  • Tell the doctor about any illnesses, medication you take, and glasses or contact lenses you use
  • Collect your medical certificate after the examination
Medical examination before a category B driving course

Step 2

Take a photo for your driving licence

Prepare a current biometric photo that meets the requirements for a driving licence photo.
  • The photo should be taken no earlier than 6 months before submitting the application
  • The required format is 35×45 mm
  • Your face should be facing straight at the camera
  • The photo should have a plain, light background
Biometric photo for a driving licence, 35 by 45 millimetres

Step 3

Submit your application and get a PKK number

Submit an application for a driving licence together with the required documents. Once they've been checked, the authority will create your Candidate Driver Profile and give you an individual PKK number.
  • Attach your medical certificate, photo, and any other required documents
  • Submit the application at the authority responsible for your place of residence
  • Once your profile is created, you'll receive an individual PKK number
  • The PKK number is needed to start the course and to sign up for the exam
Application for a Candidate Driver Profile and PKK number

Step 4

Choose a driving school

Once you have your PKK number, choose a driving school and sign up for a course. Before making a decision, compare student reviews, how the training is organised, the cars used, prices, and available time slots. For example, people looking for a driving school in Wrocław can check reviews on sites such as Oferteo.
  • Check student reviews and how classes are run
  • Compare the course price and the range of services it includes
  • Ask about available slots for theory and practical lessons
  • Check what cars are used for training
  • Pay attention to the location of the school and the manoeuvring yard
Choosing a driving school and category B driving course

Step 5

Complete the category B driving course

You can take a full course covering theory and practical driving, or study for the state theory test on your own. If you choose to study independently, pass the theory test at a WORD test centre before completing the required practical training at a driving school.
  • A standard course includes theory training and practical driving lessons
  • You'll learn traffic regulations, right-of-way rules, and the basics of safe driving
  • During lessons, you'll practise manoeuvres and driving in city traffic and outside built-up areas
  • A full course ends with the driving school’s own tests. If you have already passed the state theory test, you do not need to take the school’s theory test as well
Theory classes on a category B driving course
Theory training
Practical driving lesson during a driving course
Practical training

Step 6

Pass the theory and practical exam

After a full course, take the state theory test followed by the practical test. If you passed the theory test before starting practical training, you can book your practical test at your chosen WORD test centre as soon as you finish that training.
  • The theory exam consists of 32 questions: 20 basic and 12 specialist
  • To pass the theory exam, you need at least 68 out of 74 points
  • The practical exam includes tasks on the manoeuvring yard and driving in traffic
  • You can book your exam date online or directly at the exam centre
  • In Wrocław, exams are run by the Lower Silesian Traffic Safety Centre (DORD)
State category B driving licence exam

Step 7

Pay for and collect your driving licence

Once you pass the practical test, the result is sent to your licensing authority. Pay the licence fee, check when your licence is ready and arrange to collect it. From 3 September 2026, anyone getting their first category B driving licence is subject to a probationary period. It lasts two years if you are 18 or over when you get your licence, or three years if you are under 18, ending no later than your 20th birthday. During this period, you must have no alcohol in your system when driving and must not drive under the influence of drugs with effects similar to alcohol.
  • Pay the fee for issuing the driving licence as instructed by your local authority
  • Check the document's status via the Info-Car service
  • The driving licence is usually ready within 9 working days of the payment being confirmed
  • You can collect the document at the authority's office or have it sent by post, if you chose that option
Collecting a finished category B driving licence at the authority's office

2026 cost guide

How much does a category B driving licence cost?

The course price is the biggest expense, but not the only one. To get the full cost of a driving licence, you need to add the medical exam, the photo, the state exams, issuing the document, and any extra lessons you might need.

  • a driving course in a car with a manual or automatic transmission
  • the medical exam needed to get a PKK number
  • a photo for the driving licence
  • the state theory and practical exam
  • the fee for issuing the driving licence
  • any extra lessons and repeat exam attempts
See a sample cost breakdown

Frequently asked questions about getting a category B driving licence

Can I start a driving course without a PKK number?
No. A Candidate Driver Profile number is needed to start a driving course and to later sign up for the state exams.
Where can I get a PKK number?
A PKK number is obtained at the authority responsible for your place of residence. The application must include, among other things, an identity document, a medical certificate, and a current photo.
Where do you take the state driving exam?
The state exams are run by the provincial traffic safety centres. You can choose which centre to take your exam at. In Wrocław, for example, this is the Lower Silesian Traffic Safety Centre (DORD).
How many questions are on the driving licence theory exam?
The state theory exam consists of 32 questions: 20 on basic knowledge and 12 on specialist knowledge. You need at least 68 out of 74 possible points to pass.
How long does it take to get a driving licence issued?
A driving licence is usually ready within 9 working days of the authority receiving confirmation of payment and all the necessary information.
How much does it cost to get a category B driving licence?
The total cost depends on the course price in your city, the type of transmission you choose, the number of exam attempts, and any extra lessons. In a separate guide, we show a sample cost breakdown for Wrocław in 2026.
What rules apply to 17-year-old drivers?
Until you turn 18, your licence is valid only in Poland. For the first six months after you get your licence, or until your 18th birthday if that comes first, you must have an eligible supervising driver in the front passenger seat when driving a car other than a quadricycle. Your supervisor must be at least 25, have held a category B licence continuously for at least five years, and have no current driving ban or any driving ban in the past five years. They must also be sober and not under the influence of drugs with effects similar to alcohol.
Is there a probationary period for new drivers?
From 3 September 2026, anyone getting their first category B driving licence is subject to a probationary period. It lasts two years if you are 18 or over when you get your licence, or three years if you are under 18, ending no later than your 20th birthday. During this period, you must have no alcohol in your system when driving and must not drive under the influence of drugs with effects similar to alcohol. If you accumulate more than 12 penalty points during this period, you must complete practical road safety training at an ODTJ centre.

Sources and legal basis

These sources explain the legal basis for the guidance on this page. ELI links lead to official publications and any available updated texts and amendments. Check the rules that apply to the date you obtained your licence, including transitional provisions. The legal texts are in Polish; the English titles below are descriptive translations.

Sources checked on 5 September 2026.

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