How to get an earlier driving test date in Poland? Written requests, info-kierowca.pl and other ways to speed things up

Updated on 3 November 2026.

“I've passed the theory test, but the next available practical slot is six weeks away” — that's one of the things we hear most often from our students in Warsaw. Waiting times at the WORD centres on Odlewnicza Street and in Bemowo can get very long, especially in spring and early autumn. Fortunately, you don't have to just sit and wait.

Method 1: a written request for an earlier test date

You can submit a written request to the director of the WORD centre asking for an earlier test date. It isn't a formal application provided for by law, so the centre has no obligation to grant it — but if your request is well justified, they genuinely do accommodate it when slots are available.

• Candidate details: first name, surname, PESEL number, PKK number (your driver candidate profile number), phone and e-mail.
• Licence category (B) and type of test (practical or theory).
• A short, specific reason: moving abroad for work, starting university in another city, a job that requires a driving licence, family circumstances.
• A note saying you're ready to accept a test “at short notice”, including early-morning slots.
• Signature and date; submit the request at the WORD customer service office or by e-mail to the centre's address.

Sample request for an earlier test date

There's no official form — a simple, polite letter with a specific reason is enough. You can copy the outline below and fill in your own details:

• Place and date, e.g. “Warsaw, 2 October 2026”.
• Addressee: “Director of the Provincial Road Traffic Centre (WORD) in Warsaw”.
• Your details: full name, address, PESEL number, PKK number, phone number and e-mail address.
• Subject: “Request for an earlier date for the state driving test, category B”.
• Body: “I kindly request an earlier date for my category B practical driving test. My current booking is for …, and an earlier test is important to me because … (e.g. starting a job that requires a driving licence / moving to another city for university / moving abroad). I confirm that I am ready to take the test on any available date, including at short notice and in the early morning.”
• Handwritten signature (if submitting in person) or your name at the end of the e-mail.
• Note: the request must be written in Polish — the text above is a translation of the template.

Method 2: catching freed-up slots on info-kierowca.pl

Since 4 May 2026, test bookings have been handled by the info-kierowca.pl portal, which replaced the old Info-Car service. You log in with mObywatel, Profil Zaufany (Trusted Profile) or an e-ID card.

Most slots free up in the morning, between 7:00 and 9:00, when candidates cancel or fail to pay for their bookings. It's worth checking info-kierowca.pl several times a day and looking at both Warsaw centres — slots on Odlewnicza and in Bemowo open up at different rhythms.

Once you find a free slot, you usually have a few dozen minutes to pay for the test. If you don't pay in time, the slot goes back into the pool.

How to be ready to grab a slot:

• Log in to the portal before you start searching — logging in via mObywatel takes a moment, and a free slot can disappear within seconds.
• Keep your PKK number at hand.
• Have a reliable payment method ready (card or instant bank transfer) so you can pay for the booking straight away.

Method 3: apps that notify you about free slots

If you don't have time to keep refreshing the page, let an app do it. The most popular one is Złap Termin (złap-termin.pl), already updated to work with info-kierowca.pl. It monitors your chosen centres and sends a notification to your phone when a slot opens up. It covers every WORD centre in Poland except Łomża. You then make the booking and payment yourself on your own account. We cover the details in our article about booking the practical test.

Method 4: rescheduling your test yourself on info-kierowca.pl

Already have a date but found an earlier one? If your test was booked through info-kierowca.pl, you can reschedule it yourself on the same website — including at the Warsaw centres on Odlewnicza and in Bemowo. Just log in to your account and choose the option to change the date, with no need to visit the WORD customer service office.

The key rule: you can change or cancel your test no later than 2 working days before the exam (Saturdays and Sundays don't count). After that, your fee is forfeited. If you make the change in time, the money is credited towards the new date or refunded.

Method 5: bots that book the slot for you

Besides notification apps, there are also services that book a freed-up slot on your account automatically. For example:

• PrawkoBot (prawkobot.pl) — a browser extension and mobile app with Telegram notifications, available on a paid plan.
• SzybkiePrawko (szybkieprawko.net) — checks info-kierowca.pl every few seconds and can automatically book the earliest available slot.
• Info-Kierowca Notifier — a free, open-source program available on GitHub that runs on your own computer. Best suited to people who are comfortable with technology.

Before using booking bots

• These are private services, not official tools of WORD or the portal. Info-kierowca.pl may block them or change how it works at any time.
• They need an active session on your account — you usually have to log in again roughly every hour.
• If a bot is supposed to swap your current date for an earlier one, watch the 2-working-day rule so you don't lose the fee for your original test.

Method 6: consider a different test centre

Queues on Odlewnicza and in Bemowo can differ by several weeks, so always check both Warsaw centres. On info-kierowca.pl you can see free slots at centres all over Poland, so sometimes a quicker date is waiting outside the capital. Bear in mind, though, that the test routes in another city will be new to you — and knowing the routes is a real advantage. If you're going for Odlewnicza or Bemowo, watch our test route videos on YouTube.

What to keep in mind before bringing your test forward

• An earlier date only makes sense if you're genuinely ready — failing the test means waiting all over again.
• Before an early test, it's worth booking 2–4 hours of extra lessons on the test routes.
• The state test at WORD must be paid for at every attempt: theory PLN 56.98, category B practical PLN 229.99 (fees in force from 1 January 2026).
• At OSK Lauto, we help our students write their request and advise when it really makes sense to bring the test forward.

Frequently asked questions about getting an earlier test date

Does WORD have to grant a request for an earlier date? No — the request isn't a formal application provided for by law, so the centre isn't obliged to approve it. In practice, though, well-justified requests are often granted as soon as a slot becomes available.

How long does it take to get a reply? Usually anywhere from a few days to around two weeks. When a slot frees up, WORD often calls with an offer of a test in 3–5 days — so make sure you include your current phone number in the request.

Can I submit the request by e-mail? Yes — most WORD centres accept requests in person at the customer service office and by e-mail to the centre's address. If you send it by e-mail, ask for confirmation of receipt.

Can I reschedule my test online myself? Yes — if you booked through info-kierowca.pl, you can change the date after logging in to your account on the portal. The change must be made no later than 2 working days before the test, otherwise the fee is forfeited.

Are booking bots legal? They aren't prohibited by law, but they are private services operating outside the official system. The portal can block them at any time, and nobody guarantees they'll work.

What if my request doesn't help? You can keep checking for free slots on info-kierowca.pl yourself (most open up in the morning, between 7:00 and 9:00), use a notification app such as Złap Termin, or use a bot that books a freed-up slot for you.

Free bot for earlier slots — step-by-step guide

We also walk you through Info-Kierowca Notifier, a free program that checks info-kierowca.pl for you and alerts you about earlier dates.