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Denmark Traffic Law Report

Source Agency: Færdselsstyrelsen (Danish Road Traffic Authority)

Last Updated: February 12, 2026

Key Findings

●Theory test pass rate is 62% (2023, Færdselsstyrelsen)
●Road fatalities: 162 deaths in 2023 — Down 6% from 2022
●180,000 tests administered per year by Færdselsstyrelsen
●Most challenging topic: First Aid (28% fail rate)

Test Statistics

Theory Test Pass Rate

62%

Færdselsstyrelsen (2023)

Practical Test Pass Rate

55%

Færdselsstyrelsen (2023)

Tests Administered Per Year

180,000

Færdselsstyrelsen (2023)

Speed Limits

Urban

50 km/h

Rural / National Roads

80 km/h

Motorway / Highway

130 km/h

Most Challenging Topics

1

First Aid

28% fail rate

Mandatory first aid course and examination questions

2

Maneuvering

25% fail rate

Technical driving maneuvers on closed course

3

Priority Rules

22% fail rate

Shark teeth markings and yield scenarios

4

Speed Zones

20% fail rate

Motorway and highway speed variations

5

Cycling Rules

17% fail rate

Interacting with extensive cycling infrastructure

Road Safety

Road Fatalities

162 deaths

Vejdirektoratet (Danish Road Directorate) (2023)

Trend

Down 6% from 2022

Penalties & Fines

SpeedingDKK 1,500-10,000 fine, conditional license suspension

Driving Under InfluenceFine equal to monthly income, license suspension, possible imprisonment

Points System3 clips system; 3 clips = re-test, license revocation

Mobile Phone UseDKK 1,500 fine, 1 clip

Recent Law Changes

2024

Digital theory test updated with new question bank

2025

17-year-olds allowed to drive solo during daytime hours

2023

Increased penalties for aggressive driving and racing

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:

Færdselsstyrelsen — Test statistics (2023)
Vejdirektoratet (Danish Road Directorate) — Road safety data (2023)
Færdselsstyrelsen (Danish Road Traffic Authority) — Official regulatory body

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Quick Facts

Theory test questions

25 questions, max 5 errors

Mandatory training

First aid course required before license

License validity

15 years

Clip system

3 clips in 3 years = license revocation

Unique feature

Practical test includes closed-course maneuvers

Cost average

DKK 15,000-25,000 for full license

Cite This Report

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

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Theory Pass Rate62%

Practical Pass Rate55%

Motorway Speed130 km/h

Fatalities (2023)162 deaths

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