Driving Test Data by Country
Official data from government transport agencies across 68 countries. Compare test formats, speed limits, licence fees, BAC limits, and more.
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AutoviaTest.comKey takeaways
Theory tests range from 10 questions (Egypt) to 95 questions (Japan) — difficulty varies enormously.
Most countries require a pass mark of 80–90%, but some like Germany use a point-based scoring system.
Speed limits on highways span from 90 km/h (Iceland) to 140 km/h (Bulgaria, Poland, Saudi Arabia, UAE). Germany has advisory limits on parts of the Autobahn.
The minimum driving age is 16 in 6 countries (Australia, Canada, Colombia, New Zealand, Philippines, US) and 18 across most of Europe and Asia.
Zero-tolerance BAC policies are enforced in Argentina, Bahrain, Brazil, Czechia, Hungary, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Romania, Saudi Arabia, Slovakia, UAE, Uruguay, and Vietnam.
Test format by country
Theory test structure and requirements across 68 countries.
- Pass mark
- Under 80%
- 80–89%
- 90%+
Andorra40 questions · 45 min · DM4035/4088%45Multiple choiceDM
Bahrain30 questions · 30 min · GDT3024/3080%30Multiple choiceGDT
Bulgaria45 questions · 40 min · KAT4587/9790%40Multiple choiceKAT
Croatia38 questions · 45 min · MUP38108/12090%45Multiple choiceMUP
Cyprus20 questions · 15 min · DoRT2017/2085%15Multiple choiceDoRT
Estonia40 questions · 30 min · Transpordiamet4035/4088%30Multiple choiceTranspordiamet
Finland70 questions · 30 min · Traficom7058/7083%30Multiple choiceImage-basedRisk identificationTraficom
France40 questions · 30 min · Sécurité routière4035/4088%30Multiple choiceVideo-basedSécurité routière
Hong Kong20 questions · 20 min · TD2016/2080%20Multiple choiceTD
Jamaica20 questions · 15 min · ITA2015/2075%15Multiple choiceITA
Kuwait20 questions · 30 min · GDT2018/2090%30Multiple choiceGDT
Latvia30 questions · 30 min · CSDD3027/3090%30Multiple choiceCSDD
Liechtenstein50 questions · 45 min · ASV5045/5090%45Multiple choiceASV
Lithuania30 questions · 30 min · Regitra3024/3080%30Multiple choiceRegitra
Malta35 questions · 45 min · Transport Malta3530/3586%45Multiple choiceTransport Malta
Morocco40 questions · 40 min · NARSA4032/4080%40Multiple choiceNARSA
Nigeria35 questions · 30 min · FRSC3521/3560%30Multiple choiceFRSC
Oman30 questions · 30 min · ROP3024/3080%30Sign recognitionOral examinationROP
Peru40 questions · 40 min · MTC4035/4088%40Multiple choiceMTC
Qatar40 questions · 35 min · MOI Traffic (المرور)4036/4090%35Multiple choiceMOI Traffic (المرور)
Slovakia40 questions · 30 min · MDV SR4090/10090%30Multiple choiceMDV SR
Ukraine20 questions · 20 min · HSC MIA2018/2090%20Multiple choiceHSC MIA
Uruguay30 questions · 25 min · UNASEV3025/3083%25Multiple choiceUNASEVSpeed limits by country
Maximum speed limits in km/h for passenger vehicles. UK values shown in mph.
Andorrakm/h50km/hUrban90km/hRural90km/hHighwayBahrainkm/h60km/hUrban80km/hRural120km/hHighwayBulgariakm/h50km/hUrban90km/hRural140km/hHighwayCroatiakm/h50km/hUrban90km/hRural130km/hHighwayCypruskm/h50km/hUrban80km/hRural100km/hHighwayEstoniakm/h50km/hUrban90km/hRural110km/hHighwayHong Kongkm/h50km/hUrban80km/hRural110km/hHighwayJamaicakm/h50km/hUrban80km/hRural110km/hHighwayKuwaitkm/h45km/hUrban80km/hRural120km/hHighwayLatviakm/h50km/hUrban90km/hRural110km/hHighwayLiechtensteinkm/h50km/hUrban80km/hRural80km/hHighwayLithuaniakm/h50km/hUrban90km/hRural130km/hHighwayMaltakm/h50km/hUrban80km/hRural80km/hHighwayMoroccokm/h60km/hUrban100km/hRural120km/hHighwayNigeriakm/h50km/hUrban80km/hRural100km/hHighwayOmankm/h60km/hUrban90km/hRural120km/hHighwayPerukm/h50km/hUrban100km/hRural100km/hHighwayQatarkm/h60km/hUrban100km/hRural120km/hHighwaySlovakiakm/h50km/hUrban90km/hRural130km/hHighwayUkrainekm/h50km/hUrban90km/hRural130km/hHighwayUruguaykm/h45km/hUrban90km/hRural110km/hHighway* 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.
- Min age
- 16
- 17
- 18
Andorra18~€445 (test + license); ~€800+ with driving schoolValidity: 10 yearsRightBahrain18BHD 330+ (total including training and tests)Validity: 5 yearsRightBulgaria18BGN 500-1,500 (driving school total); BGN 25 (license issuance)Validity: 10 yearsRight
Colombia16COP 329,800 (automobile B1) / COP 272,700 (motorcycle A1/A2)Validity: 10 years (under 60), 5 years (60–80), 1 year (80+)RightCroatia18~1,000-1,500 EUR (driving school total); 20.04 EUR (license issuance)Validity: 10 yearsRightCyprus18€30 (provisional) + €20 (practical test) + €40 (licence)Validity: 15 years (3 years if 70+)Left
Egypt18EGP 1,200–1,800 (total including medical, admin)Validity: 10 years (private) / 3 years (professional)RightEstonia18~€26 (theory test)Validity: 10 years (5 years for categories C, D)RightHong Kong18HK$510 (written test) + HK$510 (road test) + HK$900 (10-year licence)Validity: 10 years (1-3 years if 70+)Left
India18₹700–800 (learner + permanent licence)Validity: 20 years (until age 40, whichever is earlier)Left
Israel16 y 9 mNIS 63 (theory) + NIS 152 (practical) + NIS 96 (license)Validity: Until age 70 (then 5 years until 80, then 2 years)RightJamaica17J$1,800 (learner) + J$3,700 (exam) + J$7,200 (licence)Validity: 5 yearsLeftKuwait18KD 150–300 (total including driving school)Validity: 15 years (5 years for expats)RightLatvia18€84 (theory €11.40 + practical €50.57 + license €22.41)Validity: 10 yearsRightLiechtenstein18~CHF 800 (test + license + driving school)Validity: 10 yearsRightLithuania18€68–86 (theory €10 + practical €34–41 + license €17)Validity: 10 yearsRight
Malaysia17RM27 (KPP theory) + RM60 (PDL) + RM30/yr (CDL)Validity: 1–5 years (CDL, renewable in blocks)LeftMalta18€30.25 (theory test) + €23.25 (practical test)Validity: 10 years (5 years if 70+)LeftMorocco182,650–3,550 MAD (driving school total for Permis B)Validity: 10 yearsRightNigeria18NGN 15,000–21,000 (3-year or 5-year licence)Validity: 3 or 5 years (applicant's choice)RightOman18OMR 25 (test) + OMR 20 (license)Validity: 10 years (Omani) / 2 years (expat)RightPeru18S/ 300–550 (total including medical, exams, licence)Validity: 10 yearsRightQatar18QAR 3,000–5,000 (total including school)Validity: 10 years (5 years for non-citizens)Right
Singapore18S$6.50 (BTT) + S$6.50 (FTT) + S$33 (practical) + S$50 (QDL)Validity: Until age 65 (then 3-year renewal with medical)LeftSlovakia17€6.50–26 (license) + €15 (theory test)Validity: 15 yearsRight
Switzerland18CHF 20–45 theory test (varies by canton)Validity: No expiry (medical check from age 75)RightUkraine18~340 UAH (~€8)Validity: 30 years (until age 65, then 5 years)Right
United Arab Emirates17AED 800–1,200 (varies by emirate)Validity: 2 years initially (10 years on renewal for citizens)RightUruguay18UYU 4,000–6,000 (without driving school)Validity: 2 years (first-time), then 10 yearsRightAlcohol limits & emergency numbers
Blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limits and emergency contact numbers.
- BAC limit
- Zero tolerance
Andorra0.05%(0.5 g/L; 0.02% for commercial drivers)112Bahrain0.00%(absolute zero tolerance)999Bulgaria0.05%(0.00% for new drivers in first 2 years)112Croatia0.05%(0.00% for drivers under 25 and professional drivers)112Cyprus0.05%(0.02% for novice, motorcycle, and commercial drivers)112Estonia0.2‰(zero tolerance for new drivers)112Hong Kong0.05%(same limit for all drivers)999Israel0.05%(0.01% for under 24 and commercial)100(police) / 101 (ambulance) / 102 (fire) / 112 (unified)Jamaica0.08%(same limit for all drivers)119Kuwait0.00%(absolute zero tolerance)112Latvia0.05%(0.02% for novice and professional drivers)112Liechtenstein0.08%(0.8 per mille; 0.01% for new drivers)112(general), 117 (police), 144 (ambulance)Lithuania0.04%(0.00% for novice and professional drivers)112Malta0.08%(80 mg per 100 ml blood)112Morocco0.02% BAC(0.2 g/L) — near-zero tolerance19/15/177Nigeria0.05% BAC(0.05 g/dL)112/122Oman0.00%(absolute zero tolerance)9999Peru0.05% BAC(0.5 g/L); 0.025% for professional drivers105/116Qatar0.00%(absolute zero tolerance)999Slovakia0.00%(zero tolerance for all drivers)112Ukraine0.2 g/L(0.02%)112Uruguay0.00% BAC(zero tolerance since 2016)911Frequently asked questions
How many countries are covered in this dataset?
This dataset covers 68 countries across Europe, the Americas, Asia-Pacific, the Middle East, and Africa. Data is sourced from official government transport agencies in each country.
Which country has the most questions on its driving theory test?
Japan has the most questions with 95 on its theory test. Other challenging tests include Finland and Sweden (70 questions each), South Africa (64), and Hungary (55).
What is the highest speed limit in any country?
Poland, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE share the highest highway speed limit at 140 km/h. Germany has no speed limit on approximately 60% of its Autobahn, with a 130 km/h advisory.
Which countries drive on the left side of the road?
The UK, Japan, Australia, New Zealand, India, Singapore, South Africa, Hong Kong, Jamaica, and Cyprus all drive on the left. Most other countries drive on the right.
How often is this data updated?
We update this dataset quarterly and whenever a country announces regulatory changes. All data is verified against official government publications.
Which countries have zero alcohol tolerance for drivers?
Countries with zero blood alcohol tolerance include Argentina, Bahrain, Brazil, Czechia, Hungary, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Romania, Saudi Arabia, Slovakia, UAE, Uruguay, and Vietnam.
What is the minimum driving age across different countries?
The minimum driving age ranges from 16 (Australia, Canada, Colombia, New Zealand, Philippines, US) to 18 (most of Europe and Asia). Some countries like Belgium, Chile, Denmark, and France allow driving from age 17.
Can I download this data?
Yes. This dataset is published under CC BY 4.0 and can be freely used with attribution. Visit our interactive globe page for CSV and JSON download options.
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.
Official sources
- DMDepartament de Mobilitat i Telecomunicacions
ANSVAgencia Nacional de Seguridad Vial
RTAState and Territory Road and Transport Authorities
BMIMIBundesministerium für Innovation, Mobilität und Infrastruktur- GDTGeneral Directorate of Traffic (الإدارة العامة للمرور)
GOCAGroepering van Ondernemingen voor Controle van Automobielvoertuigen
DETRANDepartamento Estadual de Trânsito- KATTraffic Police (Пътна полиция - КАТ)
PLAProvincial and Territorial Licensing Authorities
CONASETComisión Nacional de Seguridad de Tránsito- MinTransporteMinisterio de Transporte
- MUPMinistry of the Interior (Ministarstvo unutarnjih poslova)
- DoRTDepartment of Road Transport (Tmima Odon Metaforon)
MoTMinisterstvo dopravy ČR
FærdselsstyrelsenDanish Road Traffic Authority (Færdselsstyrelsen)- GTDGeneral Traffic Department — Ministry of Interior (الإدارة العامة للمرور — وزارة الداخلية)
- TranspordiametTranspordiamet (Estonian Transport Administration)
- TraficomFinnish Transport and Communications Agency (Liikenne- ja viestintävirasto)
- Sécurité routièreMinistère de l'Intérieur
TÜV/DEKRATechnischer Überwachungsverein
MoITΥπουργείο Υποδομών και Μεταφορών- TDTransport Department
KAVKözlekedési Alkalmassági és Vizsgaközpont
SamgöngustofaSamgöngustofa (Icelandic Transport Authority)- MoRTHMinistry of Road Transport and Highways
RSARoad Safety Authority (RSA)- MoTRSMinistry of Transport and Road Safety — Licensing Division (משרד התחבורה ובטיחות בדרכים)
MotorizzazioneMinistero delle Infrastrutture e dei Trasporti- ITAIsland Traffic Authority
NPANational Police Agency (Prefectural Public Safety Commissions)
NTSANational Transport and Safety Authority- GDTGeneral Department of Traffic (الإدارة العامة للمرور)
- CSDDRoad Traffic Safety Directorate (Ceļu satiksmes drošības direkcija)
- ASVAmt für Strassenverkehr (Office of Motor Vehicles)
- RegitraRegitra (Valstybės įmonė Regitra)
SNCASociété Nationale de Circulation Automobile- JPJJabatan Pengangkutan Jalan (Road Transport Department)
- Transport MaltaTransport Malta (Awtorità ta' Malta dwar it-Trasport)
SICTSecretaría de Infraestructura, Comunicaciones y Transportes
STCService des Titres de Circulation de Monaco- NARSAAgence Nationale de la Sécurité Routière
CBRCentraal Bureau Rijvaardigheidsbewijzen
Waka KotahiWaka Kotahi New Zealand Transport Agency- FRSCFederal Road Safety Corps
SVVStatens vegvesen (Norwegian Public Roads Administration)- ROPRoyal Oman Police — Traffic Department (شرطة عمان السلطانية — إدارة المرور)
- MTCMinisterio de Transportes y Comunicaciones
LTOLand Transportation Office
WORDWojewódzki Ośrodek Ruchu Drogowego
IMTInstituto da Mobilidade e dos Transportes- MOI Traffic (المرور)Ministry of Interior — General Directorate of Traffic (الإدارة العامة للمرور)
DGPCIDirecția Generală Permise de Conducere și Înmatriculări
Muroor (المرور)General Department of Traffic (الإدارة العامة للمرور)
ABSRoad Traffic Safety Agency (Agencija za bezbednost saobraćaja)- Traffic Police (TP)Singapore Traffic Police under Singapore Police Force (SPF)
- MDV SRMinisterstvo dopravy Slovenskej republiky (Ministry of Transport of the Slovak Republic)
RTMCRoad Traffic Management Corporation
KOROADKorea Road Traffic Authority (도로교통공단)
DGTDirección General de Tráfico
TrafikverketSwedish Transport Administration- ASTRAFederal Roads Office (Bundesamt für Strassen)
EGMEmniyet Genel Müdürlüğü - Trafik Denetleme Şube Müdürlüğü- HSC MIAГоловний сервісний центр МВС (Main Service Center of MIA)
- MOIMinistry of Interior (وزارة الداخلية)
DVSADriver and Vehicle Standards Agency
DMVDepartment of Motor Vehicles (varies by state)- UNASEVUnidad Nacional de Seguridad Vial
Cục CSGTCục Cảnh sát giao thông - Bộ Công an
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