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United States Traffic Law Report

Agencia Fonte: NHTSA / State DMVs

Ultima Atualizacao: February 12, 2026

Principais Conclusoes

●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)

Estatisticas dos Exames

Taxa de Aprovacao no Exame Teorico

49%

Driving-Tests.org National Survey (2024)

Taxa de Aprovacao no Exame Pratico

60%

NHTSA Driver Statistics (2024)

Exames Realizados por Ano

40+ million

AAMVA (2024)

Limites de Velocidade

Urbano

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

Rural / Estradas Nacionais

55 mph (89 km/h)

Autoestrada

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

Temas Mais Dificeis

1

Road Signs

30% taxa de reprovacao

MUTCD standardized signs including regulatory, warning, and guide signs

2

Right-of-Way

27% taxa de reprovacao

Four-way stops, uncontrolled intersections, and pedestrian scenarios

3

Traffic Signals

24% taxa de reprovacao

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

4

Pavement Markings

21% taxa de reprovacao

Double yellow lines, shared turn lanes, and lane usage

5

Safe Following Distance

18% taxa de reprovacao

Two-second rule, stopping distance calculations

Seguranca Viaria

Vitimas Mortais na Estrada

40,901 deaths

NHTSA Traffic Safety Facts (FARS) (2023)

Tendencia

Down 4.3% from 2022

Penalidades e Multas

Excesso de Velocidade$50-$500+ fine, points on license (varies by state)

Conducao sob Influencia de AlcoolLicense suspension, $500-$10,000 fine, jail time possible, varies by state

Sistema de PontosPoint-based in most states; accumulation leads to suspension (thresholds vary)

Uso do Telemovel$50-$500 fine (varies by state, some states ban handheld only)

Alteracoes Legislativas Recentes

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

Fontes e Metodologia

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Dados verificados pela ultima vez: 2026-02-12

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

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Factos Rapidos

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/pt-PT/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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