Warsaw driving test centre

WORD Odlewnicza — driving test routes, maps and preparation

WORD Odlewnicza serves Warsaw’s right bank and is an alternative to Bemowo. Routes cover Targówek and Brudno, with residential streets and many junctions without traffic lights. Explore the area before your test with OSK Lauto.

Address

ul. Odlewnicza 8, Warsaw

District

Targówek

Exams

Category B theory and practical tests

From Ogrodowa 5

About 25 minutes by car

The manoeuvring area at WORD Odlewnicza

Begin with vehicle checks: switch on and inspect a selected light, then check a selected fluid or the horn. Adjust the seat and mirrors and fasten your seat belt before driving.

Drive forward and reverse in the marked curved lane without touching lines or cones. The Odlewnicza site also handles larger vehicle categories; the Category B lanes occupy a smaller part of the area and are close together. Use your mirrors and look behind through the rear window while reversing.

The next task is the hill start. Turning around, parking and stopping at a designated place are assessed during the road section.

Our preparation lessons cover the same sequence, reference points and steering control that you will need on the test.

Driving test routes from WORD Odlewnicza

Local routes include Odlewnicza, Bazyliańska, Trasa Toruńska, Krasnobrodzka, Artyleryjska, Marwilska, Kondratowicza, Łabiszyńska, Michała Ogińskiego, Poborzańska and Rembielińska, covering Targówek, Żerań and Brudno. Watch for equal-priority junctions, nearby railway crossings and joining priority roads.

Practice also includes roundabouts near Trasa Toruńska and faster connecting roads. Match your speed to conditions: driving unnecessarily slowly can obstruct traffic.

Reading reviews of WORD Odlewnicza

Reviews are often written immediately after a test and reflect how the candidate feels about the result. Individual experiences do not predict your own outcome.

Look for practical details: punctuality, customer service and booking a cancelled slot. These matter more than strongly worded personal judgements.

The test follows the same rules as at Bemowo. Differences in experience often come from the routes: residential junctions and tracks require different attention from multi-lane roads.

How to prepare for a test at Odlewnicza

If you trained on Warsaw’s left bank, these streets may be unfamiliar. Consider 2–4 hours of practice to learn the layout and pace of traffic, depending on your skills.

Your OSK Lauto instructor can meet you at an agreed pickup point or directly outside the centre at Odlewnicza 8.

Key sections of the test routes

  • Odlewnicza — KondratowiczaJoining traffic from the centre, watching for trams and turning left across tracks.
  • Trasa Toruńska and BazyliańskaRoundabouts, traffic-light junctions and lane changes before joining busier roads.
  • Łabiszyńska, Poborzańska, RembielińskaEqual-priority junctions and narrow residential streets with parked cars.

Common mistakes to avoid

  • Misjudging priority at equal-priority junctions in Targówek.
  • Driving too slowly and obstructing traffic on Trasa Toruńska.
  • Incorrect positioning before a left turn across tracks on Odlewnicza.
  • Touching the kerb during a tight parking manoeuvre.
  • Not checking pedestrian crossings near residential areas.

ul. Odlewnicza 8, 03-231 Warszawa. From Ogrodowa 5, allow about 25 minutes by car via Śląsko-Dąbrowski Bridge and Radzymińska. Public transport options include trams and buses towards Targówek.

Exam route maps and videos

Explore the same route maps as on our Polish pages, with descriptions in English. These are example drives, not a guaranteed exam route; the examiner may choose a different route.

WORD Odlewnicza exam route — Żerań, Brudno and Brudno-Podgórze map

Starting at Odlewnicza 8, this route covers Żerań, Brudno and Brudno-Podgórze: Bazyliańska, Trasa Toruńska, Krasnobrodzka, Artyleryjska, Marwilska, Kondratowicza, Łabiszyńska, Michała Ogińskiego, Poborzańska and Rembielińska.

Route landmarks and manoeuvre locations

Frequently asked questions about WORD driving tests

Will my driving test follow one of these maps?

Not necessarily. These maps show example routes for preparation. The examiner may choose a different route, so practise observation and safe driving rather than memorising a single route.

Can I prepare for a WORD test with an English-speaking instructor?

Yes. OSK Lauto offers refresher lessons in English around WORD Bemowo and Odlewnicza, in a manual or automatic car. Arrange the meeting point and lesson time with the school.

Refresher lessons before your driving test

Practise in a manual or automatic car with an English-speaking instructor. Meet at your address, outside the examination centre or at our office at ul. Ogrodowa 5, 00-893 Warsaw.

  • Car rental for the driving exam290 PLN
  • Refresher lessons180 PLN / hour
  • 10-hour training package1 700 PLN

WORD Radarowa does not currently conduct driving tests. Warsaw Category B exams take place at Bemowo and Odlewnicza.