Poland Category A1 Theory Test study plan
Poland Category A1 Theory Test · Give each week a clear focus.
8 weeks · About 6 hours per week
Traffic rules and road signs (znaki i sygnały drogowe)
Classify every Polish road sign group (ostrzegawcze, zakazu, nakazu, informacyjne, kierunku, uzupełniające, poziome) and state the rider action each group demands
Decode the priority signs (pierwszeństwo, ustąp pierwszeństwa, stop, droga z pierwszeństwem) and explain how each changes behaviour at an intersection
Read signal colours and shapes for riders, including arrows, flashing signals and signals given by a person directing traffic
Practise 120 sign-identification items and log every error by sign group to expose weak categories
Your checkpoint
A one-page error log listing every missed sign with its group, correct meaning and the action you must take, with at least 120 items attempted
Traffic rules and road signs (znaki i sygnały drogowe) & Right of way and intersection behaviour
Apply the Polish right-of-way hierarchy (signs and signals beat the general rule, the general rule beats the right-hand rule) to ten written intersection scenarios
Resolve priority at uncontrolled equal-status intersections using the right-hand rule and the exceptions for trams, roundabouts and roads with priority
Explain how turning left across oncoming traffic and entering a roundabout without signs affect who yields
Distinguish yielding (ustąpienie pierwszeństwa) from stopping (zatrzymanie) and justify when a full stop is mandatory
Your checkpoint
Ten written intersection scenarios solved with a stated priority rule and a one-line justification each, all scored correct on review
Right of way and intersection behaviour & Safe following distance, speed and braking
Compute safe following distance at 30, 50, 70 and 90 km/h using the two-second rule and compare it with the Polish stopping-distance expectation
Separate reaction distance from braking distance and explain how wet, gravel or cold asphalt changes the total
Select a safe speed for given conditions (built-up area, rain, night, fog, roadworks) and justify the choice against the posted limit
Describe how motorcycle braking differs from car braking, including combined braking and the risk of locking the front wheel
Your checkpoint
A braking-distance table for four speeds on dry and wet asphalt with a written note on when the posted limit is still too fast
Manoeuvres: overtaking, turning, lane changing, reversing
Sequence the mirror–signal–shoulder check–manoeuvre routine for lane changes, turns and joining traffic, and state what each check is for
List the legal and safe conditions for overtaking, including banned zones, pedestrian crossings, intersections and railway crossings
Explain the blind-spot problem on a motorcycle and how a shoulder check plus mirror use covers it
Describe safe reversing and U-turn practice, including where both are prohibited
Plan a turning approach: position, speed, gear and observation order for left and right turns
Your checkpoint
A written manoeuvre checklist covering overtaking, lane change, turning and reversing, each step justified in one sentence
Motorcycle-specific technique and protective equipment & Hazard perception and vulnerable road users
Match each item of protective equipment (helmet, gloves, jacket, boots, back protector, high-visibility layer) to the injury it prevents and confirm the legal helmet requirement
Identify the main categories of vulnerable road users and predict three typical conflict situations for each
Explain hazard-perception scanning: far, mid and near zones, mirror rhythm and reading junction sight lines
Describe how rider position in the lane and visibility (lights, clothing, avoiding blind spots) reduce risk around trucks and buses
Your checkpoint
A hazard log of 15 real or video-observed situations, each with the hazard, the vulnerable road user involved and the avoidance action
Vehicle technical knowledge, maintenance and rider checks
Run a pre-ride check covering tyres (pressure, tread, damage), brakes, lights, horn, chain or belt tension, fluid levels and mirrors, and state the pass/fail limit for each
Explain what tyre pressure, tread depth and chain slack do to grip and handling when they are out of specification
Describe the rider's legal duty to keep the vehicle roadworthy and the consequences of riding an unroadworthy machine
Diagnose five common faults (soft brake lever, uneven tyre wear, chain noise, dim headlight, wobble) and name the likely cause
Your checkpoint
A completed pre-ride inspection sheet with measured or checked values for at least ten items and a pass/fail verdict for each
First aid, incident handling and emergency procedures & Documentation, rider obligations and administrative rules
Sequence the correct first-aid response at a motorcycle crash scene: secure the scene, call 112, assess, protect the casualty, avoid removing the helmet
Explain how to control bleeding, keep an unconscious but breathing casualty safe and start CPR when breathing stops
List the documents and equipment a Polish rider must carry and produce during a roadside check
State the rules on rider licensing categories, insurance (OC) and the consequences of riding without valid cover
Describe how to behave at the scene of a collision, including duties to stop, warn traffic and exchange details
Your checkpoint
A one-page emergency and documentation card covering the 112 call script, first-aid steps and the document checklist
Traffic rules and road signs (znaki i sygnały drogowe) & Safe following distance, speed and braking & Environmental and energy-efficient riding
Re-attempt the full error log from weeks 1 to 7 and clear every remaining sign and priority mistake
Explain eco-riding on a motorcycle: smooth throttle, early gear changes, correct tyre pressure, avoiding unnecessary idling and planning ahead
Describe how eco-riding choices also reduce hazard exposure, and identify where fuel saving must never override safety
Complete two timed mock exams under test conditions and review every wrong answer against its domain
Your checkpoint
Two timed mock exams scored at 85 percent or better, plus a cleared error log with no unresolved items
Milestones
Week 2: Sign identification accuracy of at least 80 percent on 120 items, and all ten intersection scenarios solved with the correct priority rule stated
Week 4: Braking-distance table complete for four speeds on dry and wet asphalt, and the manoeuvre checklist written with every step justified
Week 6: Pre-ride inspection sheet completed with ten or more items and a pass/fail verdict, plus 15 logged hazards each with an avoidance action
Week 8: Two timed mock exams at 85 percent or better and an error log with zero unresolved items across all ten domains