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Name: United Arab Emirates Driving Test Statistics
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United Arab Emirates Traffic Law Report

Broninstantie: RTA Dubai / Ministry of Interior

Laatst Bijgewerkt: February 12, 2026

Belangrijkste Bevindingen

●Theory test pass rate is 58% (2023, RTA Dubai Statistics)
●Road fatalities: 352 deaths in 2023 — Up 3% from 2022
●620,000 tests administered per year by RTA Dubai / Ministry of Interior
●Most challenging topic: Desert Driving (30% fail rate)

Examenstatistieken

Slagingspercentage Theorie-examen

58%

RTA Dubai Statistics (2023)

Slagingspercentage Praktijkexamen

42%

RTA Dubai Statistics (2023)

Afgenomen Examens per Jaar

620,000

MOI UAE (2023)

Snelheidslimieten

Binnen de Bebouwde Kom

40-60 km/h

Buiten de Bebouwde Kom / Provinciale Wegen

100 km/h

Snelweg

120-140 km/h

Moeilijkste Onderwerpen

1

Desert Driving

30% zakpercentage

Sand, heat, and visibility conditions

2

Highway Rules

27% zakpercentage

High-speed motorway regulations and lane discipline

3

Parking Regulations

23% zakpercentage

Paid parking zones and Salik toll system

4

Road Signs

21% zakpercentage

Arabic and English bilingual signage interpretation

5

Pedestrian Safety

18% zakpercentage

Pedestrian crossing priority and school zones

Verkeersveiligheid

Verkeersdoden

352 deaths

MOI UAE Traffic Statistics (2023)

Trend

Up 3% from 2022

Boetes en Sancties

Te Hard RijdenAED 300-3,000 fine, 6-12 black points, vehicle impoundment

Rijden onder InvloedAED 25,000+ fine, imprisonment, deportation for expatriates

Puntensysteem24 black points = 1-year license suspension

Gebruik van Mobiele TelefoonAED 800 fine, 4 black points

Recente Wetswijzigingen

2024

New autonomous vehicle testing regulations on public roads

2023

Increased black points for tailgating and aggressive driving

2023

Golden visa holders can bypass mandatory driving classes and test directly

Bronnen en Methodologie

Alle statistieken in dit rapport zijn afkomstig van officiele overheidsinstanties en openbaar beschikbare gegevens. AutoviaTest is een onafhankelijk educatief platform en is niet gelieerd aan enige overheidsexameninstantie.

Gegevens laatst geverifieerd: 2026-02-12

Primary Sources:

RTA Dubai Statistics — Test statistics (2023)
MOI UAE Traffic Statistics — Road safety data (2023)
RTA Dubai / Ministry of Interior — Official regulatory body

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Snelle Feiten

Theory test questions

35 questions, computer-based with animations

Training requirement

40 classes minimum at approved driving school

License validity

2-10 years depending on nationality and visa

Alcohol tolerance

Zero tolerance - any trace results in criminal charges

Speed cameras

Extensive radar network with 20 km/h buffer (except Abu Dhabi: zero tolerance)

Test language

Arabic and English

Cite This Report

AutoviaTest. (2026, February 12). United Arab Emirates traffic law report: Driving test statistics. AutoviaTest. https://autoviatest.com/nl-NL/traffic-law-reports/uae

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🇦🇪United Arab Emirates Driving Stats

Theory Pass Rate58%

Practical Pass Rate42%

Motorway Speed120-140 km/h

Fatalities (2023)352 deaths

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