Hungary KRESZ B1 exam-day guide
Hungary KRESZ B1 · Prepare for the day ahead.
Your checklist
Valid photo ID (személyi igazolvány or passport)
Bring the original document, not a photocopy. The examiner checks identity before the test starts. Confirm with the provider which IDs they accept and whether the address on the ID must match your registration.
Driving licence application paperwork / medical certificate (orvos szakvélemény)
The first-category medical opinion (első kategóriás orvosi vélemény) is needed for the licence process. Carry whatever the driving school told you to hand over. Confirm with the provider exactly which documents must be presented on the day and which are handled by the school.
Proof of completed theory exam and course completion
The practical test can only be taken after passing the theory exam (KRESZ vizsga) and completing the required lessons. Confirm with the provider whether they submit this electronically or whether you must carry a paper certificate.
Learning permit / student contract from the driving school
Have the school's contact details and your student number with you in case the examiner needs to verify your training records. Confirm with the provider what form this takes.
Glasses or contact lenses if required by your medical opinion
If your medical certificate records a vision correction requirement, you must wear the correction during the test. Driving without it can be treated as unfit to drive. Bring a spare pair of glasses if you have one.
Comfortable shoes suitable for pedal control
Avoid thick soles, heels, or flip-flops. You need to feel the clutch, brake, and accelerator precisely during manoeuvres.
The training vehicle in roadworthy condition
The school normally provides the car with dual controls. Check beforehand that lights, tyres, mirrors, and fluids are fine. Confirm with the provider who is responsible for the vehicle and whether a school car is mandatory.
Arrive at the agreed meeting point early
Plan to be there 15-30 minutes before the appointed time. Confirm with the provider the exact meeting point and the required arrival time, since these are set locally.
Know the test fee and payment method
There is a fee for the practical exam. Confirm with the provider the current amount, whether it is paid in advance or on the day, and whether cash or card is accepted.
Review the route area and typical test streets
Ask your instructor which districts or roads the examiners commonly use. Knowing the junctions, speed-limit changes, and priority rules there reduces surprises.
Rest and avoid alcohol the day before
A zero-alcohol rule applies to learner and novice drivers. Being tired or hungover affects judgement and can lead to a failed test.
Charged phone with the school's and instructor's numbers
Keep it in your bag, switched off or silent during the test. It is only for logistics before and after.
Plan the day
Confirm the appointment time, meeting point, vehicle, and fee with the driving school. Re-read your notes on the manoeuvres that worry you most: parallel parking, hill start, three-point turn, and entering traffic. Drive at least one or two practice sessions if the school offers them, focusing on observation checks (mirrors, blind spot, shoulder check).
Do a light review of priority rules, roundabout lane use, pedestrian crossings, and speed limits for the road types you will drive. Prepare your documents and clothes. Sleep a full night. Do not cram new material late at night.
Eat a normal meal, avoid heavy caffeine if it makes you jittery, and leave home with buffer time. Re-check that your ID, medical paperwork, and glasses are with you. Arrive early, use the waiting time to breathe and mentally rehearse the first minute: seat, mirrors, belt, start.
Adjust the seat, headrest, and mirrors, fasten the seatbelt, check that doors are closed and the gear is in neutral. Start the engine calmly. Signal and check mirrors and blind spot before pulling out.
Drive to the speed limit but not above it, use mirrors frequently and visibly, signal early, and give clear observation checks at junctions and crossings. Narrate nothing unless asked. If you make a mistake, keep driving safely rather than trying to correct it abruptly. Follow the examiner's directions exactly; if you miss a turn, continue safely and say so.
Park as instructed, secure the car, and switch off. Listen to the examiner's evaluation without arguing. Ask what the result is and what the next step is if you did not pass. Thank the examiner and confirm the paperwork with your instructor.
Rules to check
Bring original identification; the examiner verifies who you are before the test. Confirm with the provider which documents are mandatory and whether digital copies are accepted.
The practical test is conducted in Hungarian traffic and you must follow the KRESZ (Hungarian Highway Code) at all times. Drive defensively and obey signs, signals, and priority rules even when the road seems empty.
Wear any vision or hearing correction recorded in your medical opinion. Failing to use required correction can make you unfit to drive and end the test.
Zero tolerance for alcohol and drugs applies. Do not drive if you have consumed any alcohol; this is a legal requirement, not just a test rule.
Mobile phone use during the test is not allowed. Keep the phone silenced and out of reach.
The examiner may stop the test at any point for a serious safety violation, such as ignoring a red light, failing to give way, or driving dangerously. This is normal practice, but confirm with the provider how a terminated test is recorded.
If you do not understand an instruction, ask the examiner to repeat it. It is better to clarify than to guess and commit a traffic error.
Scoring and the number of allowed minor faults are set by the examination rules. Confirm with the provider how faults are graded and what your options are if you do not pass, including the waiting period and fee for a retake.