Driving Test Data
Structured comparison data from official government agencies across 24 countries.
Dataset Overview
35
Countries
11+
Variables
Official agencies
Data Sources
February 2026
Last Updated
Test Format by Country
Theory test structure and requirements across 24 countries.
| Country | Questions | Pass Mark | Duration (min) | Test Types | Agency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇦🇷Argentina | 30 | 24 | 30 | Multiple choice | ANSV |
| 🇦🇺Australia | 45 | 41 | 45 | Multiple choice | State/Territory Road Authorities |
| 🇦🇹Austria | 40 | 32 | 30 | Multiple choice | BMK |
| 🇧🇪Belgium | 50 | 41 | 30 | Multiple choice | GOCA |
| 🇧🇷Brazil | 30 | 21 | 40 | Multiple choice | DETRAN |
| 🇨🇦Canada | 40 | 32 | 30 | Multiple choice | Provincial Licensing Authorities |
| 🇨🇱Chile | 35 | 28 | 30 | Multiple choice | CONASET |
| 🇨🇿Czechia | 25 | 43 | 30 | Multiple choice | Ministry of Transport |
| 🇩🇰Denmark | 25 | 20 | 30 | Multiple choice | Færdselsstyrelsen |
| 🇪🇪Estonia | 40 | 35 | 30 | Multiple choice | Transpordiamet |
| 🇫🇮Finland | 70 | 58 | 30 | Multiple choice, Image-based, Risk identification | Traficom |
| 🇫🇷France | 40 | 35 | 30 | Multiple choice, Video-based | ANTS |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 30 | 90 | 45 | Multiple choice, Video-based | TÜV/DEKRA |
| 🇬🇷Greece | 30 | 29 | 35 | dataPage.testTypes.theory, dataPage.testTypes.practical | Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport |
| 🇭🇺Hungary | 65 | 49 | 70 | Multiple choice | KAV |
| 🇮🇪Ireland | 40 | 35 | 45 | Multiple choice | RSA |
| 🇮🇹Italy | 30 | 27 | 20 | True/False | Motorizzazione |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 95 | 90 | 50 | Multiple choice, True/False | NPA |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 30 | 24 | 30 | Multiple choice | SCT |
| 🇳🇱Netherlands | 50 | 44 | 30 | Multiple choice, Hazard perception | CBR |
| 🇳🇿New Zealand | 35 | 32 | 30 | Multiple choice | Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency |
| 🇳🇴Norway | 45 | 38 | 90 | Multiple choice | SVV |
| 🇵🇱Poland | 32 | 68 | 25 | Yes/No, Multiple choice | WORD |
| 🇵🇹Portugal | 30 | 27 | 30 | Multiple choice | IMT |
| 🇷🇴Romania | 26 | 22 | 30 | Multiple choice | DRPCIV |
| 🇰🇷South Korea | 40 | 60 | 50 | Multiple choice | KOROAD |
| 🇪🇸Spain | 30 | 27 | 30 | Multiple choice | DGT |
| 🇸🇪Sweden | 70 | 52 | 50 | Multiple choice | Trafikverket |
| 🇨🇭Switzerland | 50 | 45 | 45 | Multiple choice | ASTRA |
| 🇹🇷Turkey | 50 | 35 | 45 | Multiple choice | EGM (Emniyet Genel Müdürlüğü) |
| 🇺🇦Ukraine | 20 | 18 | 20 | Multiple choice | HSC MIA |
| 🇦🇪United Arab Emirates | 35 | 23 | 30 | Multiple choice | RTA |
| 🇬🇧United Kingdom | 50 | 43 | 57 | Multiple choice, Hazard perception | DVSA |
| 🇺🇸United States | 30 | 24 | 30 | Multiple choice | DMV |
| 🇻🇳Vietnam | 35 | 32 | 22 | Multiple choice | Cục CSGT |
Speed Limits by Country
Maximum speed limits in km/h for passenger vehicles. UK values shown in mph.
| Country | Urban | Rural | Highway |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇦🇷Argentina | 60 km/h | 110 km/h | 130 km/h |
| 🇦🇺Australia | 50 km/h | 100 km/h | 110 km/h |
| 🇦🇹Austria | 50 km/h | 100 km/h | 130 km/h |
| 🇧🇪Belgium | 50 km/h | 70 km/h | 120 km/h |
| 🇧🇷Brazil | 60 km/h | 80 km/h | 110 km/h |
| 🇨🇦Canada | 50 km/h | 80 km/h | 100 km/h |
| 🇨🇱Chile | 50 km/h | 100 km/h | 120 km/h |
| 🇨🇿Czechia | 50 km/h | 90 km/h | 130 km/h |
| 🇩🇰Denmark | 50 km/h | 80 km/h | 130 km/h |
| 🇪🇪Estonia | 50 km/h | 90 km/h | 110 km/h |
| 🇫🇮Finland | 50 km/h | 80 km/h | 120 km/h |
| 🇫🇷France | 50 km/h | 80 km/h | 130 km/h |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 50 km/h | 100 km/h | 130 km/h |
| 🇬🇷Greece | 50 km/h | 90 km/h | 130 km/h |
| 🇭🇺Hungary | 50 km/h | 90 km/h | 130 km/h |
| 🇮🇪Ireland | 50 km/h | 80 km/h | 120 km/h |
| 🇮🇹Italy | 50 km/h | 90 km/h | 130 km/h |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 50 km/h | 60 km/h | 100 km/h |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 50 km/h | 80 km/h | 110 km/h |
| 🇳🇱Netherlands | 50 km/h | 80 km/h | 100 km/h |
| 🇳🇿New Zealand | 50 km/h | 100 km/h | 100 km/h |
| 🇳🇴Norway | 50 km/h | 80 km/h | 110 km/h |
| 🇵🇱Poland | 50 km/h | 90 km/h | 140 km/h |
| 🇵🇹Portugal | 50 km/h | 90 km/h | 120 km/h |
| 🇷🇴Romania | 50 km/h | 90 km/h | 130 km/h |
| 🇰🇷South Korea | 60 km/h | 80 km/h | 110 km/h |
| 🇪🇸Spain | 50 km/h | 90 km/h | 120 km/h |
| 🇸🇪Sweden | 50 km/h | 70 km/h | 110 km/h |
| 🇨🇭Switzerland | 50 km/h | 80 km/h | 120 km/h |
| 🇹🇷Turkey | 50 km/h | 90 km/h | 120 km/h |
| 🇺🇦Ukraine | 50 km/h | 90 km/h | 130 km/h |
| 🇦🇪United Arab Emirates | 60 km/h | 100 km/h | 140 km/h |
| 🇬🇧United Kingdom * | 30 mph | 60 mph | 70 mph |
| 🇺🇸United States | 40 km/h | 90 km/h | 120 km/h |
| 🇻🇳Vietnam | 50 km/h | 80 km/h | 120 km/h |
* UK speed limits shown in mph (miles per hour)
Driving Requirements by Country
Minimum age, license fees, validity periods, and driving side for each country.
| Country | Min Age | Fee | Validity | Driving Side |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇦🇷Argentina | 18 | ARS 2,000–5,000 (varies by province) | 5 years (renewable) | Right |
| 🇦🇺Australia | 16 | dataPage.countries.australia.fee | dataPage.countries.australia.validityPeriod | Left |
| 🇦🇹Austria | 18 | €1,200–€2,000 (total driving school + test) | 15 years | Right |
| 🇧🇪Belgium | 17 | dataPage.countries.belgium.fee | dataPage.countries.belgium.validityPeriod | Right |
| 🇧🇷Brazil | 18 | R$ 50–150 (varies by state) | 5 years (renewable) | Right |
| 🇨🇦Canada | 16 | dataPage.countries.canada.fee | dataPage.countries.canada.validityPeriod | Right |
| 🇨🇱Chile | 17 | CLP 15,000–30,000 (varies by region) | 6 years | Right |
| 🇨🇿Czechia | 18 | dataPage.countries.czechia.fee | dataPage.countries.czechia.validityPeriod | Right |
| 🇩🇰Denmark | 17 | DKK 1,200–1,500 | 15 years (until age 70), then 2 years | Right |
| 🇪🇪Estonia | 18 | dataPage.countries.estonia.fee | dataPage.countries.estonia.validityPeriod | Right |
| 🇫🇮Finland | 18 | ~40€ (theory test) | 15 years (5 years from age 65, 2 years from age 68) | Right |
| 🇫🇷France | 18 | 30€ | 15 years | Right |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 18 | 22.49€ (theory) + ~200€ total | 15 years | Right |
| 🇬🇷Greece | 18 | dataPage.countries.greece.fee | dataPage.countries.greece.validityPeriod | Right |
| 🇭🇺Hungary | 17 | dataPage.countries.hungary.fee | dataPage.countries.hungary.validityPeriod | Right |
| 🇮🇪Ireland | 17 | dataPage.countries.ireland.fee | dataPage.countries.ireland.validityPeriod | Left |
| 🇮🇹Italy | 18 | 100€ approximately | 10 years | Right |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 18 | 2,100 JPY (~$15) | 3–5 years depending on age | Left |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 18 | MXN 500–1,500 (varies by state) | 3–5 years depending on age | Right |
| 🇳🇱Netherlands | 18 | 50.50€ | 10 years | Right |
| 🇳🇿New Zealand | 16 | dataPage.countries.new-zealand.fee | dataPage.countries.new-zealand.validityPeriod | Left |
| 🇳🇴Norway | 18 | ~1,500 NOK (test fees) | 15 years (medical check from age 80) | Right |
| 🇵🇱Poland | 18 | 30 PLN (~€7) | 15 years (until age 70), then 3 years | Right |
| 🇵🇹Portugal | 18 | 30€ approximately | 15 years | Right |
| 🇷🇴Romania | 18 | dataPage.countries.romania.fee | dataPage.countries.romania.validityPeriod | Right |
| 🇰🇷South Korea | 18 | ~70,000 KRW total | 10 years (under 65) | Right |
| 🇪🇸Spain | 18 | 94.05€ | 10 years (5 years if 65+) | Right |
| 🇸🇪Sweden | 18 | SEK 420 (~€37) | 10 years (until age 70), then 5 years | Right |
| 🇨🇭Switzerland | 18 | CHF 20–45 theory test (varies by canton) | No expiry (medical check from age 75) | Right |
| 🇹🇷Turkey | 18 | ₺3,000–₺15,000 (total driving school + exam fees) | 10 years | Right |
| 🇺🇦Ukraine | 18 | dataPage.countries.ukraine.fee | dataPage.countries.ukraine.validityPeriod | Right |
| 🇦🇪United Arab Emirates | 17 | AED 800–1,200 (varies by emirate) | 2 years initially (10 years on renewal for citizens) | Right |
| 🇬🇧United Kingdom | 17 | £23 | 10 years (photo) | Left |
| 🇺🇸United States | 16 | $20–$90 (varies by state) | 4–8 years (varies by state) | Right |
| 🇻🇳Vietnam | 18 | ~500,000 VND | 10 years (until age 55), then 5 years | Right |
Alcohol Limits & Emergency Numbers
Blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limits and emergency contact numbers.
| Country | BAC Limit | Emergency Number |
|---|---|---|
| 🇦🇷Argentina | 0.0% (zero tolerance) | 911 (unified emergency) |
| 🇦🇺Australia | dataPage.countries.australia.alcoholLimit | 000 (Triple Zero) |
| 🇦🇹Austria | 0.5‰ (0.1‰ for novice/professional drivers) | 112 |
| 🇧🇪Belgium | dataPage.countries.belgium.alcoholLimit | 112 |
| 🇧🇷Brazil | 0.0% (zero tolerance) | 190 (police), 192 (ambulance), 193 (fire) |
| 🇨🇦Canada | dataPage.countries.canada.alcoholLimit | 911 |
| 🇨🇱Chile | 0.03% BAC (near-zero tolerance) | 133 (police), 131 (ambulance), 132 (fire) |
| 🇨🇿Czechia | dataPage.countries.czechia.alcoholLimit | 112 |
| 🇩🇰Denmark | 0.5‰ (0.2‰ for new drivers) | 112 (unified emergency) |
| 🇪🇪Estonia | dataPage.countries.estonia.alcoholLimit | 112 |
| 🇫🇮Finland | 0.5 g/L (0.05%) | 112 |
| 🇫🇷France | 0.5g/L (0.2g/L for new drivers) | 112 |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 0.5‰ (0.0‰ for new drivers) | 112 |
| 🇬🇷Greece | dataPage.countries.greece.alcoholLimit | 112 |
| 🇭🇺Hungary | dataPage.countries.hungary.alcoholLimit | 112 |
| 🇮🇪Ireland | dataPage.countries.ireland.alcoholLimit | 112 |
| 🇮🇹Italy | 0.5g/L (0.0g/L for new drivers) | 112 |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 0.03% BAC (near-zero tolerance) | 110 (police), 119 (ambulance/fire) |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 0.04–0.08% BAC (varies by state) | 911 (unified emergency) |
| 🇳🇱Netherlands | 0.5‰ (0.2‰ for new drivers) | 112 |
| 🇳🇿New Zealand | dataPage.countries.new-zealand.alcoholLimit | 111 |
| 🇳🇴Norway | 0.2‰ (all drivers) | 112 (police), 113 (ambulance), 110 (fire) |
| 🇵🇱Poland | 0.02% (all drivers) | 112 |
| 🇵🇹Portugal | 0.5g/L (0.2g/L for new drivers) | 112 |
| 🇷🇴Romania | dataPage.countries.romania.alcoholLimit | 112 |
| 🇰🇷South Korea | 0.03% BAC (tightened June 2019) | 112 (police), 119 (fire/ambulance) |
| 🇪🇸Spain | 0.5g/L (0.3g/L for new drivers) | 112 |
| 🇸🇪Sweden | 0.2‰ (strict limit) | 112 (unified emergency) |
| 🇨🇭Switzerland | 0.5‰ (0.1‰ for new drivers) | 112 |
| 🇹🇷Turkey | 0.50‰ (zero tolerance for new and commercial drivers) | 112 |
| 🇺🇦Ukraine | dataPage.countries.ukraine.alcoholLimit | 112 |
| 🇦🇪United Arab Emirates | 0.0% (zero tolerance) | 999 (police), 998 (ambulance) |
| 🇬🇧United Kingdom | 80mg/100ml (50mg in Scotland) | 999 |
| 🇺🇸United States | 0.08% BAC (0.02% for under 21) | 911 |
| 🇻🇳Vietnam | 0.0% (zero tolerance) | 113 (police), 115 (ambulance) |
Methodology & Sources
All data in this dataset is collected directly from official government transport agencies and verified against published regulations. We update this dataset quarterly and whenever a country announces regulatory changes.
Data reflects general national standards. Local variations may apply, particularly in federal countries (e.g., US, Germany, Switzerland). Always verify with your local licensing authority.
Update frequency: Quarterly
Official Sources
- 🇦🇷 ANSV — Agencia Nacional de Seguridad Vial
- 🇦🇺 State/Territory Road Authorities — State and Territory Road and Transport Authorities
- 🇦🇹 BMK — Bundesministerium für Klimaschutz / Landesregierung
- 🇧🇪 GOCA — Groepering van Ondernemingen voor Controle van Automobielvoertuigen
- 🇧🇷 DETRAN — Departamento Estadual de Trânsito
- 🇨🇦 Provincial Licensing Authorities — Provincial and Territorial Licensing Authorities
- 🇨🇱 CONASET — Comisión Nacional de Seguridad de Tránsito
- 🇨🇿 Ministry of Transport — Ministerstvo dopravy ČR
- 🇩🇰 Færdselsstyrelsen — Danish Road Traffic Authority (Færdselsstyrelsen)
- 🇪🇪 Transpordiamet — Transpordiamet (Estonian Transport Administration)
- 🇫🇮 Traficom — Finnish Transport and Communications Agency (Liikenne- ja viestintävirasto)
- 🇫🇷 ANTS — Agence Nationale des Titres Sécurisés
- 🇩🇪 TÜV/DEKRA — Technischer Überwachungsverein
- 🇬🇷 Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport — Υπουργείο Υποδομών και Μεταφορών
- 🇭🇺 KAV — Közlekedési Alkalmassági és Vizsgaközpont
- 🇮🇪 RSA — Road Safety Authority (RSA)
- 🇮🇹 Motorizzazione — Ministero delle Infrastrutture e dei Trasporti
- 🇯🇵 NPA — National Police Agency (Prefectural Public Safety Commissions)
- 🇲🇽 SCT — Secretaría de Comunicaciones y Transportes
- 🇳🇱 CBR — Centraal Bureau Rijvaardigheidsbewijzen
- 🇳🇿 Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency — Waka Kotahi New Zealand Transport Agency
- 🇳🇴 SVV — Statens vegvesen (Norwegian Public Roads Administration)
- 🇵🇱 WORD — Wojewódzki Ośrodek Ruchu Drogowego
- 🇵🇹 IMT — Instituto da Mobilidade e dos Transportes
- 🇷🇴 DRPCIV — Direcția Regim Permise de Conducere și Înmatriculare a Vehiculelor
- 🇰🇷 KOROAD — Korea Road Traffic Authority (도로교통공단)
- 🇪🇸 DGT — Dirección General de Tráfico
- 🇸🇪 Trafikverket — Swedish Transport Administration
- 🇨🇭 ASTRA — Federal Roads Office (Bundesamt für Strassen)
- 🇹🇷 EGM (Emniyet Genel Müdürlüğü) — Emniyet Genel Müdürlüğü - Trafik Denetleme Şube Müdürlüğü
- 🇺🇦 HSC MIA — Головний сервісний центр МВС (Main Service Center of MIA)
- 🇦🇪 RTA — Roads and Transport Authority
- 🇬🇧 DVSA — Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- 🇺🇸 DMV — Department of Motor Vehicles (varies by state)
- 🇻🇳 Cục CSGT — Cục Cảnh sát giao thông - Bộ Công an
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