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- Address
- ul. Jana Pawła II 3
43-100 Tychy - Phone
- +48 32 217 70 90 +48 32 227 99 85
- ot_tychy@word.katowice.pl
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- word.katowice.pl
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WORD Katowice - OT Tychy
Driving exam centre: Tychy, Śląskie Voivodeship. Local branch of WORD Katowice - OT Katowice.
WORD Katowice - OT Tychy is one of the closest branches to the Katowice site on Francuska - they are about 15 km apart. Even more interesting is its proximity to Oświęcim, which is about 18 km away, so candidates can compare centres in two voivodeships. The category B practical exam uses a Skoda Fabia IV Essence 1.0 MPI. Tychy has shorter customer service hours than Katowice and Bytom, so if you are dealing with matters in person, it is worth checking the schedule of this particular centre.
WORD Katowice - OT Tychy at a glance
- Local branch of WORD Katowice - OT Katowice (15 km from the main centre): exams take place on site (Tychy), with no need to travel to the main centre (Katowice).
- The category B practical exam costs PLN 230 here (theory PLN 57) - one of the cheaper in the country (median across voivodeships: PLN 238); in the ranking of practical exam fees, the Śląskie Voivodeship is number 12 of 16 (1 = most expensive).
- Customer service: Mon-Fri 07:00-15:30.
- Exam vehicles: cat. B - Skoda Fabia IV Essence 1.0 MPI (manual 5-speed).
- Pass rate (practical, cat. B, 2025-H2): 30.6%, compared with a national average of about 35-40%.
- Nearest centre of another operator: MORD Kraków - OT Oświęcim (18 km).
How to book an exam at WORD Katowice - OT Tychy
- 1. A PKK number (candidate driver profile) from the local driving licence office (after the medical examination).
- 2. An account on Info-Kierowca (formerly Info-Car) → centre: WORD Katowice - OT Tychy → category, exam type and date → online payment (category B: theory PLN 57, practical PLN 230).
- 3. In person: ul. Jana Pawła II 3, Tychy (Customer service: Mon-Fri 07:00-15:30). Bring an identity document with a photo to the exam.
Step by step (PKK, fees, changing the date, what to bring): What the theory exam looks like and how to book it.
Theory exam at WORD Katowice - OT Tychy
Theory exam fee for category B in the Śląskie Voivodeship: PLN 57. The procedure is set by law and is the same at every centre (32 questions, 25 minutes, pass mark 68 / 74) - described in the article What the theory exam looks like. A theory exam passed at WORD Katowice - OT Tychy counts at any WORD in Poland.
The centre does not publish a separate list of categories for this location. You can check which exams are available when booking on Info-Kierowca (the portal only shows the categories and exam types that the location actually offers).
Practical exam at WORD Katowice - OT Tychy
Practical exam fee for category B in the Śląskie Voivodeship: PLN 230. Manoeuvring area and driving in city traffic with an examiner assigned at random on the day of the exam - tasks and criteria in the article Category B practical exam: manoeuvring area and traffic tasks.
- Exam vehicle - cat. B
- Skoda Fabia IV Essence 1.0 MPI (manual 5-speed)
According to the centre; before the exam, check whether your driving school uses the same car for lessons. Source
Exam fees - Śląskie Voivodeship
| Categories | Theory | Practical |
|---|---|---|
| AM, A1, A2, A, B1, B, C1, D1, T | PLN 57 | PLN 230 |
| B96 | - | PLN 230 |
| C, D | PLN 57 | PLN 288 |
| B+E, C1+E, C+E, D1+E, D+E | - | PLN 288 |
Gross prices, the same at all centres in the voivodeship; set by the voivodeship assembly, valid from 22.09.2025. Source. A retake costs the same as the first attempt.
Pass rates and exam dates at WORD Katowice - OT Tychy
| Period | Category | Exam | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-H2 | B | practical (whole centre) | 30.6% |
Data from official publications of the centre (source). Pass rates are calculated from all attempts, so results for first attempts are usually lower.
Exam dates: WORD Katowice - OT Tychy does not publish waiting times - available dates are shown after you log in to Info-Kierowca. Took your exam here? Write in your review how long you waited for a date.
Other services of the centre
Besides exams, WORD offers: courses to reduce penalty points, rehabilitation courses (alcohol, drugs), traffic control training, examiner training, professional driver training. Details on the centre website.
Other centres nearby
- WORD Katowice - OT Katowice Katowice · 15 km
- MORD Kraków - OT Oświęcim Oświęcim · 18 km
- WORD Katowice - OT Dąbrowa Górnicza Dąbrowa Górnicza · 29 km
- WORD Katowice - OT Bytom Bytom · 30 km
- WORD Katowice - OT Rybnik Rybnik · 32 km
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Frequently asked questions
How do I book an exam at WORD Katowice - OT Tychy?
Through the Info-Kierowca portal once you have your PKK number: centre WORD Katowice - OT Tychy, category, exam type, date and online payment. In person: ul. Jana Pawła II 3, 43-100 Tychy, Polska, phone +48 32 217 70 90.
How much does the driving exam cost at WORD Katowice - OT Tychy?
For category B: theory exam PLN 57, practical exam PLN 230. The fees are set by the assembly of the Śląskie Voivodeship (valid from 22.09.2025); the full table of categories is on this page.
Can I take the theory exam at WORD Katowice - OT Tychy in Ukrainian, English or German?
In English and German in every category, in Ukrainian in categories B, B1; deaf candidates in Polish Sign Language (PJM). The practical exam is in Polish, with a sworn interpreter at your own expense.
How do I check available exam dates at WORD Katowice - OT Tychy?
The calendar of available dates is on the Info-Kierowca portal after you choose the centre, category and exam type; the centre does not book dates by phone.
Can I choose my examiner at WORD Katowice - OT Tychy?
No - the examiner is assigned at random by the system on the day of the exam. We do not publish names or rankings of examiners; the reviews on this page describe the organisation and atmosphere of exams at this centre. Complaints about how the exam was conducted go to the director of the centre, and appeals against the result go to the Marshal of the Voivodeship within 14 days.
What are the opening hours of WORD Katowice - OT Tychy?
Customer service: Mon-Fri 07:00-15:30. Exam times depend on your booking in Info-Kierowca.
Data checked on 20.09.2026 using the official websites of the centre and resolutions of the voivodeship assembly. Opening hours, fees and vehicles may change - confirm them on the centre website before the exam. Spotted a mistake? Write to us.