Brazil Traffic Law Report
Source Agency: DENATRAN / DETRAN
Last Updated: February 12, 2026
Key Findings
- ●Theory test pass rate is 65% (2023, DENATRAN Statistics)
- ●Road fatalities: 33,613 deaths in 2023 — Down 2% from 2022
- ●5.2 million tests administered per year by DENATRAN / DETRAN
- ●Most challenging topic: Traffic Legislation (CTB) (30% fail rate)
Test Statistics
Speed Limits
Urban
40-60 km/h
Rural / National Roads
60-80 km/h
Motorway / Highway
110 km/h
Most Challenging Topics
Traffic Legislation (CTB)
30% fail rateBrazilian Traffic Code comprehensive knowledge
Defensive Driving
25% fail rateCollision avoidance and anticipation techniques
First Aid
22% fail rateEmergency response procedures at accident scenes
Vehicle Mechanics
20% fail rateBasic vehicle maintenance and operation
Environment
18% fail ratePollution, noise control, and eco-driving
Road Safety
Road Fatalities
33,613 deaths
Ministry of Health / DATASUS (2023)
Trend
Down 2% from 2022
Penalties & Fines
Recent Law Changes
Digital CNH (driver license) fully valid nationwide via app
Tiered point threshold system enacted (20-40 points based on infraction severity)
License validity extended to 10 years for drivers under 50 (Law 14.071/2020)
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:
- DENATRAN Statistics — Test statistics (2023)
- Ministry of Health / DATASUS — Road safety data (2023)
- DENATRAN / DETRAN — Official regulatory body
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