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Vietnam traffic law report

Source agencyMinistry of Transport (MOT)

Last updatedFebruary 12, 2026

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Key findings

Theory test pass rate is 75% (2023, Vietnam Ministry of Transport)
Road fatalities: 11,628 deaths in 2023 — Down 3% from 2022
3.5 million tests administered per year by Ministry of Transport
Most challenging topic: Traffic Situations (28% fail rate)

Quick facts

Theory test questions35 questions (B1/B2 car license), need 32 correct; must answer all critical/elimination questions (câu hỏi liệt) correctly

Motorcycle dominanceOver 77 million registered motorcycles

License validity10 years for B1/B2 car licenses

Helmet lawMandatory for all motorcycle riders since 2007

BAC limitZero tolerance for all drivers

TrainingMinimum 12 hours theory + 24 hours practical (B2)

Test statistics

Pass rate65% or higher50–64%Below 50%

Theory test pass rate

75%Vietnam Ministry of Transport (2023)

Practical test pass rate

60%Vietnam Ministry of Transport (2023)

Tests administered per year

3.5 millionMOT Vietnam (2023)

Speed limits

Urban50 km/h

Rural / national roads80 km/h (90 on divided roads)

Motorway / highway120 km/h

Most challenging topics

1. Traffic Situations
28% fail rate
Complex multi-vehicle scenarios at intersections
2. Road Signs
25% fail rate
Vietnamese signage system and road markings
3. Speed Regulations
22% fail rate
Speed limits by vehicle type and road classification
4. Motorcycle Rules
20% fail rate
Motorcycle-specific regulations and lane usage
5. Penalty Questions
18% fail rate
Specific fine amounts and violation categories

Road safety

Road fatalities11,628 deathsNational Traffic Safety Committee (2023)

TrendDown 3% from 2022

Penalties & fines

Speeding: VND 800,000-12,000,000 fine, license suspension
Driving under influence: VND 6,000,000-40,000,000 fine, license revocation 22-24 months
Points system: 12 points system (introduced 2025)
Mobile phone use: VND 4,000,000-6,000,000 fine for cars; VND 800,000-1,000,000 for motorcycles (Decree 168/2024)

Recent law changes

2025
New penalty point system (12 points) took effect January 1, 2025 under Decree 168/2024
2023
Increased DUI fines up to VND 40 million
2023
Mandatory helmet standards updated with new certification requirements

Sources & methodology

All statistics in this report are sourced from official government agencies and publicly available data. AutoviaTest is an independent educational platform and is not affiliated with any government testing agency.

Data last verified: 2026-02-12

Primary sources

Test statistics · 2023Vietnam Ministry of Transport Road safety data · 2023National Traffic Safety Committee Official regulatory bodyMinistry of Transport (MOT)

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AutoviaTest. (2026, February 12). Vietnam traffic law report: Driving test statistics. https://autoviatest.com/en/traffic-law-reports/vietnam

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Theory pass rate75%Practical pass rate60%Motorway speed limit120 km/hRoad fatalities (2023)11,628 deaths

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