Most Common Questions on Category B Driving Tests

The category B driving theoretical exam consists of 32 questions, for which you have 25 minutes to complete, and you need at least 68 points out of 74 to pass. Questions are scored from 1 to 3 points depending on their importance for road traffic safety, so a mistake on a question worth 3 points hurts significantly more than a stumble on a 1-point question. Knowing the topics that recur most frequently allows you to focus your study where it produces the greatest effect.

Right of way and traffic lights

Right of way is one of the most frequently tested areas and at the same time one where students make mistakes most often, because the apparent obviousness of the rules can be a trap in specific intersection variants. A vehicle travelling on a priority road has right of way over a vehicle entering from a minor road, but the order of vehicles at an uncontrolled intersection results from the right-hand rule, and at signed intersections, signs determine priority, including A-7 (Give Way). Traffic light signals have absolute priority over signs, and signals given by a police officer or authorized person take precedence even over traffic lights.

Speed limits and overtaking

Knowledge of permissible speeds is mandatory because speed questions appear regularly and can be confusing depending on the type of road and the area it passes through. In a residential zone (strefa zamieszkania), the speed limit is 20 km/h, in built-up areas 50 km/h, outside built-up areas on single-carriageway roads 90 km/h, on single-carriageway expressways 100 km/h, on dual-carriageway expressways 120 km/h, and on motorways 140 km/h for passenger cars. Overtaking is another frequently tested topic: it is prohibited, among other places, directly before an intersection, in tunnels, on bridges, and when approaching the crest of a hill where visibility is limited. The most common questions in this section include:

• permissible speed on single- and dual-carriageway expressways,
• permissible speed in residential zones and built-up areas,
• conditions under which overtaking on the right is permitted,
• places subject to overtaking bans, including pedestrian crossings and the area immediately preceding them.

Driver obligations and vehicle equipment

Driver duties before and during driving is a section where questions pertain to specific legal regulations rather than intuition, thus requiring the memorisation of precise rules. The driver is required to use low-beam headlights when driving in conditions of normal atmospheric visibility; however, during the period from dawn to dusk, daytime running lights may be used instead, pursuant to Art. 51 of the Road Traffic Law. Mandatory equipment for a passenger car includes a fire extinguisher and an emergency warning triangle, in accordance with the regulation of the Minister of Infrastructure on the technical conditions of vehicles and the scope of their necessary equipment.

Sobriety and driver condition

Topics concerning alcohol and driver health status are scored high as critical for safety. The state after alcohol consumption (stan po użyciu alkoholu) is a blood alcohol concentration of 0.2 to 0.5 per mille, whereas above 0.5 per mille it is defined as a state of intoxication (stan nietrzeźwości), which directly determines the legal classification of the act. Driving a vehicle after consuming alcohol or intoxicating substances is strictly prohibited, and driving in a state after alcohol consumption carries penalties including driving bans and fines, while in a state of intoxication it leads to criminal liability. Other frequently tested topics in this section are:

• permissible blood alcohol concentration for a driver,
• legal consequences of driving under the influence of narcotics,
• the impact of fatigue and medication on driving ability.

First aid and safety

First aid questions are high-scoring and absolutely non-negotiable because they relate to life-saving actions. For an unconscious casualty who is breathing, they should be placed in the recovery position, whereas if the casualty is not breathing, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) must be initiated immediately. According to ERC 2025 guidelines, trained responders perform CPR in a ratio of 30 chest compressions to 2 rescue breaths, whereas untrained individuals or those unable to perform ventilation perform chest compressions only without interruptions. The sequence of actions at an accident scene is: secure the scene, call emergency services, and administer first aid to casualties, noting that a casualty must not be moved unless absolutely necessary due to an immediate threat to life.

Category B driving licence practice tests

The most effective method of preparing for the exam is regularly solving mock tests that replicate the state exam procedure, which teaches time management and familiarises you with the question format. Category B driving licence tests available on the testynaprawojazdy.eu platform allow you to practice in exam simulation mode or browse questions by topic, adapting study to your own pace and level. The application is available both in web browsers and on mobile devices, allowing you to learn in every spare moment without needing to sit at a computer.

Summary

• The theoretical exam covers 32 questions scored from 1 to 3 points, with a maximum of 74 points possible. At least 68 points are required to pass, and the entire test lasts a maximum of 25 minutes.
• Right of way and traffic signalling is the most frequently tested section, where mistakes usually stem from imprecise recollection of the precedence hierarchy of signals and signs.
• Permissible speeds vary depending on road type: from 20 km/h in residential zones, through 50 km/h in built-up areas and 90 km/h outside them, to 100 or 120 km/h on expressways and 140 km/h on motorways.
• The state after alcohol consumption is a concentration of 0.2-0.5 per mille, and a concentration above 0.5 per mille is a state of intoxication resulting in criminal liability.
• With an unconscious breathing casualty, place them in the recovery position; with no breathing, start resuscitation immediately: 30 compressions and 2 breaths for trained individuals or chest compressions only for untrained responders.

FAQ

What are the most common mistakes on the driving theory exam?

Common mistakes relate to right of way and traffic lights. It is worth paying attention to specific details that can be misleading.

What should you know about speed limits during the exam?

The speed limit is 20 km/h in residential zones, 50 km/h in built-up areas, 90 km/h outside built-up areas, 100 or 120 km/h on expressways, and 140 km/h on motorways. These figures appear regularly in questions.

Why is knowledge of first aid principles so important?

First aid questions carry high point values because they concern life-saving actions, such as placing a casualty in the recovery position.