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Tomasz Rostkowski

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Aug 14, 2026Tomasz Rostkowski

Refresher driving lessons in Chorzów and Katowice. When is it worth purchasing additional hours?

Not every learner feels fully prepared for the state driving test after completing the mandatory 30 hours of driving lessons. This is completely normal: some gain confidence behind the wheel very quickly, while others need a little more practice. That is why refresher driving lessons in Chorzów and Katowice are becoming increasingly popular, allowing learners to calmly perfect their skills before the test or after its…

Jul 15, 2026Tomasz Rostkowski

WORD Katowice. Where is it located, how to find it, what is the exam like, and what exactly is WORD?

What is WORD Katowice, how do you register for the exam, and what do the theory and practical tests look like? The state examination is the final step on the way to obtaining your driving licence. For many residents of Chorzów, this step takes place at WORD Katowice at 78 Francuska Street. This is where candidates take the theory and practical examinations, among…

Jul 8, 2026Tomasz Rostkowski

Programs and applications, games, and tests for learning road signs online.

Nowadays, smartphone apps are the go-to option. If you are looking for a test with a large number of road signs, Android or Apple devices are the way to go. Only simple games, with a limited number of signs, are available in browsers. Their simplicity is an advantage when you are beginning to learn road signs. Although the lack of complex games available in browsers is rather puzzling, considering…

Jun 11, 2026Tomasz Rostkowski

Types of Road Signs.

The basis for learning road signs is knowing their groups, characteristic features, and how signs in a given group should be treated. This makes it easy to avoid mistakes, such as confusing the sign requiring drivers to proceed straight ahead with the sign indicating a one-way road. Both are blue signs with a similar white arrow, but one is circular (indicating a requirement),…

May 12, 2026Tomasz Rostkowski

Learning Road Signs: How to Effectively Memorize Road Signs Before the Exam?

Road signs are one of the most important elements of traffic organization. Drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians do not need to know the road designer’s intentions to understand what they should do. It is enough for them to be able to read a sign, a road marking, a traffic signal, or an instruction from a person directing traffic. In theory, this sounds simple, but in practice, the road-sign system is very extensive. In Poland…

Mar 30, 2026Tomasz Rostkowski

How to Transport Larger Items by Car. Safe Transport of Goods in a Passenger Car.

Anyone who has tried to load a bicycle, surfboard, or IKEA furniture into a regular sedan knows that feeling of helplessness. The trunk is too small, the back seat too narrow, and the item too long, too wide, or too unwieldy. Transporting larger items by car is a daily challenge for millions of drivers. Some handle it better, others worse, while some break the…

Feb 23, 2026Tomasz Rostkowski

Fiat 126p, or Where the “Maluch” Came From

The Fiat 126p is a car that holds a special place in Poland, as its history is intertwined with the experiences of several generations of drivers. When it appeared in the 1970s, it immediately became a symbol of accessible mobility. In those days, owning a car was not a given, so the Maluch quickly ceased to be just a production model and became part of everyday…

Jan 23, 2026Tomasz Rostkowski

Driving Licences for 17-Year-Olds Come into Force. A Complete Guide to the Changes Taking Effect in March 2026

Polish roads are facing one of the biggest changes to the driver training system in decades. After years of debate, analysis of Western models, and legislative wrangling, the decision has been made. The President has signed the Act, and the countdown is relentless: 3 March 2026 is the critical date that opens the door to legally driving passenger cars for people who have not yet reached adulthood…

Dec 16, 2025Tomasz Rostkowski

Autonomous Vehicles

Autonomous cars are no longer merely a concept from science fiction films, as they are increasingly beginning to operate in the real world. This type of vehicle is designed to take over the driver’s responsibilities, which means not only controlling speed and the driving trajectory, but also making decisions in dynamic road situations. Growing interest in this technology stems from the need to increase road safety, improve…