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United States Traffic Law Report

trafficLawReports.report.sourceAgency: NHTSA / State DMVs

trafficLawReports.report.lastUpdated: February 12, 2026

trafficLawReports.report.keyFindings

  • ●Theory test pass rate is 49% (2024, Driving-Tests.org National Survey)
  • ●Road fatalities: 40,901 deaths in 2023 — Down 4.3% from 2022
  • ●40+ million tests administered per year by NHTSA / State DMVs
  • ●Most challenging topic: Road Signs (30% fail rate)

trafficLawReports.report.sections.testStatistics

trafficLawReports.report.stats.theoryPassRate

49%

Driving-Tests.org National Survey (2024)

trafficLawReports.report.stats.practicalPassRate

60%

NHTSA Driver Statistics (2024)

trafficLawReports.report.stats.testsPerYear

40+ million

AAMVA (2024)

trafficLawReports.report.speedLimits.title

trafficLawReports.report.speedLimits.urban

25-35 mph (40-56 km/h)

trafficLawReports.report.speedLimits.rural

55 mph (89 km/h)

trafficLawReports.report.speedLimits.motorway

65-85 mph (105-137 km/h)

trafficLawReports.report.sections.hardestTopics

1

Road Signs

30% trafficlawreports.report.topics.failrate

MUTCD standardized signs including regulatory, warning, and guide signs

2

Right-of-Way

27% trafficlawreports.report.topics.failrate

Four-way stops, uncontrolled intersections, and pedestrian scenarios

3

Traffic Signals

24% trafficlawreports.report.topics.failrate

Flashing signals, arrow lights, and right-turn-on-red rules

4

Pavement Markings

21% trafficlawreports.report.topics.failrate

Double yellow lines, shared turn lanes, and lane usage

5

Safe Following Distance

18% trafficlawreports.report.topics.failrate

Two-second rule, stopping distance calculations

trafficLawReports.report.sections.roadSafety

trafficLawReports.report.safety.fatalities

40,901 deaths

NHTSA Traffic Safety Facts (FARS) (2023)

trafficLawReports.report.safety.trend

Down 4.3% from 2022

trafficLawReports.report.sections.penalties

trafficLawReports.report.penalties.speeding$50-$500+ fine, points on license (varies by state)
trafficLawReports.report.penalties.duiLicense suspension, $500-$10,000 fine, jail time possible, varies by state
trafficLawReports.report.penalties.pointsSystemPoint-based in most states; accumulation leads to suspension (thresholds vary)
trafficLawReports.report.penalties.mobilePhone$50-$500 fine (varies by state, some states ban handheld only)

trafficLawReports.report.sections.recentChanges

2023

MUTCD 11th Edition published (effective January 2024), first update in 14 years

2025

REAL ID enforcement deadline (phased enforcement through 2027)

2024

More states adopting hands-free driving laws

trafficLawReports.report.sections.sources

trafficLawReports.report.methodology.text

trafficLawReports.report.methodology.lastVerified

Primary Sources:

  • Driving-Tests.org National Survey — Test statistics (2024)
  • NHTSA Traffic Safety Facts (FARS) — Road safety data (2023)
  • NHTSA / State DMVs — Official regulatory body

trafficLawReports.report.newsletter.title

trafficLawReports.report.newsletter.subtitle

trafficLawReports.report.sections.quickFacts

Theory test questions

18-50 questions (varies by state), typically 80% to pass

Testing variation

Each state has its own DMV and test requirements

License validity

4-8 years (varies by state)

Right on red

Permitted unless posted otherwise (except NYC)

School bus law

Must stop in all directions when red lights flash

CDL

Federally standardized Commercial Driver License with endorsements

Cite This Report

AutoviaTest. (2026, February 12). United States traffic law report: Driving test statistics. AutoviaTest. https://autoviatest.com/et-EE/traffic-law-reports/united-states

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🇺🇸United States Driving Stats
Theory Pass Rate49%
Practical Pass Rate60%
Motorway Speed65-85 mph
Fatalities (2023)40,901 deaths
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