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Denmark traffic law report

Source agencyFærdselsstyrelsen (Danish Road Traffic Authority)

Last updated12 February 2026

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Key findings

Theory test pass rate is 62% (2023, Færdselsstyrelsen)
Road fatalities: 162 deaths in 2023 — 162 deaths in 2023; below pre-pandemic levels but above the record low of 2022
180,000 tests administered per year by Færdselsstyrelsen
Most challenging topic: First Aid (28% fail rate)

Quick facts

Theory test questions25 questions, max 5 errors

Mandatory trainingFirst aid course required before license

License validity15 years

Clip system3 clips in 3 years = license revocation

Unique featurePractical test includes closed-course maneuvers

Cost averageDKK 15,000-25,000 for full license

Test statistics

Pass rate65% or higher50–64%Below 50%

Theory test pass rate

62%Færdselsstyrelsen (2023)

Practical test pass rate

55%Færdselsstyrelsen (2023)

Tests administered per year

180,000Færdselsstyrelsen (2023)

Speed limits

Urban50 km/h

Rural / national roads80 km/h

Motorway / highway130 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 fatalities162 deathsVejdirektoratet (Danish Road Directorate) (2023)

Trend162 deaths in 2023; below pre-pandemic levels but above the record low of 2022

Penalties & fines

Speeding: DKK 1,000-10,000 fine, conditional license suspension
Driving under influence: Fine equal to monthly income, license suspension, possible imprisonment
Points system: 3 clips system; 3 clips = re-test, license revocation
Mobile phone use: DKK 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

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

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

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Denmark Driving Stats

Theory pass rate62%Practical pass rate55%Motorway speed limit130 km/hRoad fatalities (2023)162 deaths

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