Permitted vehicle speeds, limitations
38 questions in this category
Poland has a detailed system of speed limits that vary by road type, time of day, and vehicle category. The default speed limits are: 50 km/h in built-up areas (daytime), 60 km/h in built-up areas (nighttime, 23:00-05:00), 90 km/h on single carriageway roads outside built-up areas, 100 km/h on dual carriageways, 120 km/h on expressways, and 140 km/h on motorways.
Why This Category Matters on the Exam
Speed limit questions appear in 2-4 exam questions and require precise memorization of specific numbers for each road type. These are straightforward factual questions where you either know the limits or you do not. Since speeding is a leading cause of fatal accidents in Poland, the exam rigorously tests this knowledge.
Common Mistakes and Tips
The nighttime speed increase in built-up areas (60 km/h between 23:00 and 05:00) is uniquely Polish and frequently tested. Many candidates from other countries are surprised that the speed limit increases at night. Remember that entering a built-up area (signaled by the white rectangular sign with a town silhouette) automatically imposes the 50 km/h limit even without a separate speed sign. Residential zones (strefa zamieszkania) have a 20 km/h limit. A common exam trap involves expressways: the limit is 120 km/h for cars but only 80 km/h for vehicles towing trailers. On motorways, the minimum speed is 40 km/h, meaning vehicles that cannot maintain this speed are prohibited. New drivers (within 2 years of obtaining their license) are limited to 100 km/h on motorways. Always remember that posted speed signs override default limits.
At what speed are you allowed to drive a passenger car with a trailer on the road beyond this sign?
B: 80 km/h.
At what maximum speed are you allowed to drive a passenger car on the road beyond this sign?
C: 140 km/h.
At what speed are you allowed to drive a passenger car on the road beyond this sign?
C: 90 km/h.
At what speed are you allowed to drive a passenger car on the road beyond this sign?
A: 20 km/h.
At what speed are you allowed to drive a passenger car on the road beyond this sign?
B: 120 km/h.
What's the maximum speed at which you can drive a passenger car on a road marked with this sign?
A: 90 km/h.
When driving a motor vehicle with a gross weight of 2.5 t, in a built-up area as marked on the road, can you drive at a speed of 70 km/h?
A: Yes.
At what maximum speed limit can you drive a passenger car of maximum permissible weight 3 t, on a single-carriage expressway?
B: 100 km/h.
At what maximum speed are you allowed to drive on the road beyond this sign if you are hauling another passenger car?
A: 30 km/h.
At what maximum speed are you allowed to drive on the road beyond these signs if you are hauling another passenger car?
B: 60 km/h.
You are driving a passenger car on dual carriage expressway. At what speed are permitted drive?
B: 120 km/h.
You are driving a passenger vehicle with a trailer on the highway. What speed must you not exceed?
A: 80 km/h.
At what permissible speed are you allowed to travel when driving a passenger car pulling a light trailer on the highway?
A: 80 km/h.
As a driver, can you walk away from a vehicle while the engine is running?
C: No.
Is there a specified maximum speed limit for passenger cars on this road?
C: Yes, 140 km/h.
When driving a motor vehicle with a trailer in a residential area, are you entitled to drive at 30 km/h?
C: No.
Does the provisions of the Law on road traffic allow you to move away from the vehicle while the engine is running?
B: No.
Is the condition of the vehicle a factor that you should take into consideration when selecting the speed on the road?
A: Yes.
Is it allowed to increase speed to 90 km/h beyond the visible signs?
B: Yes, because you are exiting a built-up area.
Does the 50 km/h speed limit apply 24 hours a day in built-up areas?
A: Yes
At what speed may one drive on a single carriageway road marked as such?
B: 100 km/h.
What is the permissible speed limit for a vehicle with a device projecting forward more than 1.5 m from the driver's seat?
B: 60 km/h outside built-up areas.
What is the permissible speed limit for a passenger car with a trailer on a road signposted as such?
B: 50 km/h.
At what speed is a passenger car permitted to travel on a motorway?
A: At a speed of not more than 140 km/h, while maintaining control of the vehicle and taking into account the prevailing traffic conditions.
What is the maximum speed the driver of a passenger car with a trailer is permitted to travel on this road outside built-up areas?
A: 80 km/h.
At what speed is a passenger car allowed to continue driving beyond these signs?
C: 30 km/h on the entire stretch of road running through a built-up area.
What is the permissible speed limit for a quadricycle in a built-up area?
A: 50 km/h regardless of its gross vehicle weight rating.
At what maximum permissible speed can you tow another vehicle?
B: 60 km/h outside built-up areas.
Should the condition and load of the vehicle be factors to be considered when selecting a driving speed?
A: Yes
Is the weather condition a factor to consider when choosing a driving speed?
C: Yes
What distance should you maintain from the vehicle in front in the presented situation?
A: A distance necessary to avoid a collision in the event the preceding vehicle brakes or stops.
On a road marked this way, can you drive a light four wheeled vehicle (microcar, quad)?
B: No
If you drive a tractor with a trailer, can you enter a road marked with this sign?
C: Yes, if the gross weight of the combination vehicle does not exceed 2.5 t.
In which of these places can you stop a lorry on the highway when you feel tired?
B: At the rest area.
In which of these places can you stop the bus when you feel tired, while driving on the highway?
B: At the rest area.
