Since July 1 more hard applicable examinations for driving license. It's a consequence of the force from the examiners and the WORD

As of 1 July, new, more stringent guidelines on the part of the applicable driving test in Poland come into force. The Ministry of Infrastructure decided to reconstruct the absolute principles of nearly a decade ago – any misconduct mentioned in the peculiar catalogue will consequence in an automatic failure to pass the exam.

This means that the student will not be able to number on any mitigation of the examiner's assessment, even if the violation occurs in a legitimate situation, for example while avoiding a mis-parked car.

Scope of the main changes

1. Automatic stopping of the exam
   Any misstep from the list of “final exam” errors – even a minimal wheeling on a double continuous line – will consequence in immediate interruption and negative result.
2. No context and flexibility
   Examiners will no longer be able to take into account mitigating circumstances specified as the maneuver to save themselves from hitting an obstacle.
3. Return to Table 9
   The list of automatically disqualifying offences on the exam has been updated and submitted for approval – it contains respective twelve insignificant misdemeanors that may jointly affect the student's performance.

What gave you the thought of sharpening?

The decision was made mainly under force from the National Association of Examiners and Directors of Provincial Road Traffic Centres. Their argument is based on the belief that only absolute mistake elimination will guarantee the objectivity of assessments and equalize the chances of all candidates. According to supporters of these changes, flexibility in assessment led to besides much freedom and made it hard to compare results between different centres. Restoring clearly defined criteria is so expected to exhaust the subject of subjective assessments and introduce a uniform standard.

Adversaries point out that the precedence should be to educate adaptation skills and awareness of threats, alternatively than mechanical avoidance of pages from the mistake table. They indicate that point tests frequently only advance the ability to drive in "artificially" forced conditions, while not taking into account real road contexts (e.g. avoiding an emergency obstacle) can discourage students from reasoning independently and making fast but safe decisions.

How does it look in Europe?

Although in Poland the passing of applicable examinations oscillates around 30% at the first approach, in another EU countries this percent is much higher. Here are any examples:

• Latvia
  Considered the easiest EU country to get a driving licence. The cost of the exam is comparatively low and the applicable requirements are little restrictive. Capability exceeds 70 % of the first approaches.
• Sweden
  It achieves advanced reporting rates (approximately 65–70 %) through a transparent training and examination system. Although the hazard perception test is mandatory, its form helps to teach correct habits without excessive stress.
• United Kingdom (chosen centres)
  The average yield in the UK is around 46 %, but in smaller towns specified as Kendal and Montrose, the rate exceeds 65 %. little traffic and milder road conditions are conducive to a more peaceful approach.
• France
  The applicable exam includes both city maneuvers and driving on high-speed roads. Although it requires mastery of the driving method under different conditions, it remains 50 to 60 %.
• Spain
  The advanced popularity of driving in vending machines (approximately 25% of all exams) as well as a well-developed network of trial highways helps students to master the principles of smooth driving more rapidly – the availability is about 60%.

By comparison, in the Netherlands, which is considered to be 1 of the most hard EU countries, it is only around 40%, and the examination includes mandatory road rides, many manoeuvres and a very extended theoretical test.

Student perspective: higher costs and longer training

The introduction of an absolute assessment may mean:

• More hours of training
  Even a single mistake on the exam will be the basis for buying further lessons, which will increase the full time spent with the instructor.
• Higher financial costs
  Fees for the exam and for hours of instruction may increase by as much as a fewer 100 zlotys per course.
• Psychological Pressure
  Knowing that the smallest mistake will end with a failed ride can exacerbate stress and lead to worsening concentration during the exam.

In the long term, therefore, it may turn out that alternatively of improving security, changes will deter many possible students and prolong the process of obtaining allowances.

Supporters of “zero tolerance” say that only tough rules will discourage careless drivers and prevent risky road decisions. However, opponents emphasize that a good driver is not 1 who will never cross the painting line, but 1 who can foretell dangers and respond flexibly. Examination systems in Scandinavian or French-speaking regions Switzerland frequently rewards the ability to measure risks and control the situation, alternatively than avoiding any insignificant misconduct.

The hazard perception test will be mandatory in all EU countries from 2026 onwards. Its goal is to make the habits of proactive thinking, not scoring maneuvers. In the context of Polish changes, the tightening of the applicable test seems so contrary to the spirit of this EU reform, which alternatively of the point restrictions promotes the analysis of conditions, predicting the behaviour of another participants of the movement and dealing with unforeseen situations.