Poland considers reforms to driving license exams

The Polish Ministry of Infrastructure is discussing significant reforms to the driver training and licensing process. One major proposal involves limiting the number of practical exam attempts. Under this plan, candidates who fail the practical exam three times would be required to return to a driving school for at least five additional hours of training and pass an internal exam before being eligible to retake the state exam.

Other proposed changes include the introduction of a digital candidate profile. This system would use GPS data and vehicle mileage readings to verify that students have completed the required number of paid training hours, increasing transparency in the training process. Additionally, officials are considering a 12-month expiration period for driving courses, after which candidates might need to undergo skill re-verification or additional training if they have not yet passed their exam.

Discussions are also underway regarding modifications to maneuvering areas and the methods used to generate test questions to improve the overall quality of driver education.