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Chile traffic law report

Source agencyCONASET (Comisión Nacional de Seguridad de Tránsito)

Last updatedFebruary 12, 2026

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Key findings

Theory test pass rate is 62% (2023, CONASET Statistics)
Road fatalities: 1,635 deaths in 2023 — Down 3% from 2022
850,000 tests administered per year by CONASET
Most challenging topic: Traffic Signs (27% fail rate)

Quick facts

Theory test questions35 questions (3 double-point safety questions), max 38 points, need 33 to pass

Test languageSpanish

License validity6 years (4 years for drivers over 65)

Ley EmiliaStrict DUI law with mandatory prison for fatal accidents

Revisión técnicaAnnual vehicle inspection required

Mandatory insuranceSOAP (Seguro Obligatorio de Accidentes Personales)

Test statistics

Pass rate65% or higher50–64%Below 50%

Theory test pass rate

62%CONASET Statistics (2023)

Practical test pass rate

58%CONASET (2023)

Tests administered per year

850,000CONASET (2023)

Speed limits

Urban50 km/h

Rural / national roads100 km/h

Motorway / highway120 km/h

Most challenging topics

1. Traffic Signs
27% fail rate
Chilean regulatory and warning sign system
2. Priority Rules
24% fail rate
Intersection and roundabout priority
3. Speed Zones
21% fail rate
School zones, residential areas, and highway limits
4. Vehicle Safety
19% fail rate
Technical inspection (revisión técnica) requirements
5. DUI Laws
16% fail rate
Ley Emilia and zero tolerance regulations

Road safety

Road fatalities1,635 deathsCONASET (2023)

TrendDown 3% from 2022

Penalties & fines

Speeding: CLP 67,000-134,000 fine, license suspension for repeat offenses
Driving under influence: CLP 2-10 UTM fine, license suspension 2-5 years, imprisonment
Points system: Accumulated infractions lead to license suspension
Mobile phone use: CLP 67,000 fine

Recent law changes

2024
New electric vehicle regulations and charging infrastructure rules
2018
Ley de Convivencia Vial enacted for cyclist and pedestrian protections (took effect November 2018)
2023
Digital driver license via app officially recognized

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 · 2023CONASET Statistics Road safety data · 2023CONASET Official regulatory bodyCONASET (Comisión Nacional de Seguridad de Tránsito)

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

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Chile Driving Stats

Theory pass rate62%Practical pass rate58%Motorway speed limit120 km/hRoad fatalities (2023)1,635 deaths

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