Driving Test Data by Country
Official data from government transport agencies across {count} countries. Compare test formats, speed limits, licence fees, BAC limits, and more.
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March 2026
Last Updated
Key Takeaways
- •Theory tests range from 8 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 (Poland, Saudi Arabia, UAE). Germany has advisory limits on parts of the Autobahn.
- •The minimum driving age is 16 in 6 countries (US, Australia, Canada, Colombia, Israel, New Zealand) and 18 across most of Europe and Asia.
- •Zero-tolerance BAC policies are enforced in Brazil, Czechia, Hungary, Romania, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Vietnam, and Slovakia.
Test Format by Country
Theory test structure and requirements across 67 countries.
| Country | Questions | Pass Mark | Duration (min) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇦🇩Андора | 40 | 35/40 | 45 |
| 🇦🇷Аргентина | 30 | 24/30 | 40 |
| 🇦🇺Аустралија | 45 | 41/45 | 45 |
| 🇦🇹Аустрија | 40 | 32/40 | 30 |
| 🇧🇭Бахреин | 30 | 24/30 | 30 |
| 🇧🇪Белгија | 50 | 41/50 | 30 |
| 🇧🇷Бразил | 30 | 21/30 | 40 |
| 🇧🇬Бугарска | 45 | 87/97 | 40 |
| 🇻🇳Вијетнам | 35 | 32/35 | 22 |
| 🇬🇷Грчка | 30 | 29/30 | 35 |
| 🇩🇰Данска | 25 | 20/25 | 30 |
| 🇪🇬Египат | 10 | 8/10 | 6 |
| 🇪🇪Естонија | 40 | 35/40 | 30 |
| 🇮🇱Израел | 30 | 26/30 | 40 |
| 🇮🇳Индија | 20 | 12/20 | 30 |
| 🇮🇪Ирска | 40 | 35/40 | 45 |
| 🇮🇸Исланд | 50 | 45/50 | 25 |
| 🇮🇹Италија | 30 | 27/30 | 20 |
| 🇯🇲Јамајка | 20 | 15/20 | 15 |
| 🇯🇵Јапан | 95 | 90/95 | 50 |
| 🇿🇦Јужна Африка | 68 | 51/68 | 60 |
| 🇰🇷Јужна Кореја | 40 | 60/100 | 40 |
| 🇨🇦Канада | 40 | 32/40 | 30 |
| 🇶🇦Катар | 40 | 36/40 | 35 |
| 🇰🇪Кенија | 20 | 16/20 | 30 |
| 🇨🇾Кипар | 20 | 17/20 | 15 |
| 🇨🇴Колумбија | 40 | 36/40 | 60 |
| 🇰🇼Кувајт | 20 | 18/20 | 30 |
| 🇱🇻Летонија | 30 | 27/30 | 30 |
| 🇱🇹Литванија | 30 | 24/30 | 30 |
| 🇱🇮Лихтенштајн | 50 | 45/50 | 45 |
| 🇱🇺Луксембург | 20 | 18/20 | 20 |
| 🇭🇺Мађарска | 55 | 65/75 | 55 |
| 🇲🇹Малта | 35 | 30/35 | 45 |
| 🇲🇦Мароко | 40 | 32/40 | 40 |
| 🇲🇽Мексико | 30 | 24/30 | 30 |
| 🇲🇨Монако | 40 | 35/40 | 30 |
| 🇩🇪Немачка | 30 | ≤10 | 45 |
| 🇳🇬Нигерија | 35 | 21/35 | 30 |
| 🇳🇿Нови Зеланд | 35 | 32/35 | 30 |
| 🇳🇴Норвешка | 45 | 38/45 | 90 |
| 🇴🇲Оман | 30 | 24/30 | 30 |
| 🇵🇪Перу | 40 | 35/40 | 40 |
| 🇵🇱Пољска | 32 | 68/74 | 25 |
| 🇵🇹Португалија | 30 | 27/30 | 30 |
| 🇷🇴Румунија | 26 | 22/26 | 30 |
| 🇸🇦Саудијска Арабија | 20 | 17/20 | 30 |
| 🇸🇬Сингапур | 50 | 45/50 | 50 |
| 🇺🇸Сједињене Америчке Државе | 30 | 24/30 | 30 |
| 🇸🇰Словачка | 40 | 90/100 | 30 |
| 🇷🇸Србија | 41 | 35/41 | 45 |
| 🇹🇷Турска | 50 | 35/50 | 45 |
| 🇦🇪УАЕ | 35 | 23/35 | 30 |
| 🇬🇧Уједињено Краљевство | 50 | 43/50 | 57 |
| 🇺🇦Украјина | 20 | 18/20 | 20 |
| 🇺🇾Уругвај | 30 | 25/30 | 25 |
| 🇵🇭Филипини | 40 | 30/40 | 40 |
| 🇫🇮Финска | 70 | 58/70 | 30 |
| 🇫🇷Француска | 40 | 35/40 | 30 |
| 🇳🇱Холандија | 50 | 44/50 | 30 |
| 🇭🇰Хонг Конг | 20 | 16/20 | 20 |
| 🇭🇷Хрватска | 38 | 108/120 | 45 |
| 🇨🇿Чешка | 25 | 43/50 | 30 |
| 🇨🇱Чиле | 35 | 28/35 | 30 |
| 🇨🇭Швајцарска | 50 | 135/150 | 45 |
| 🇸🇪Шведска | 70 | 52/65 | 50 |
| 🇪🇸Шпанија | 30 | 27/30 | 30 |
Speed Limits by Country
Maximum speed limits in km/h for passenger vehicles. UK values shown in mph.
| Country | Urban | Rural | Highway |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇦🇩Андора | 50 km/h | 90 km/h | 90 km/h |
| 🇦🇷Аргентина | 60 km/h | 110 km/h | 130 km/h |
| 🇦🇺Аустралија | 50 km/h | 100 km/h | 110 km/h |
| 🇦🇹Аустрија | 50 km/h | 100 km/h | 130 km/h |
| 🇧🇭Бахреин | 60 km/h | 80 km/h | 120 km/h |
| 🇧🇪Белгија | 50 km/h | 90 km/h | 120 km/h |
| 🇧🇷Бразил | 60 km/h | 80 km/h | 110 km/h |
| 🇧🇬Бугарска | 50 km/h | 90 km/h | 140 km/h |
| 🇻🇳Вијетнам | 50 km/h | 80 km/h | 120 km/h |
| 🇬🇷Грчка | 50 km/h | 90 km/h | 130 km/h |
| 🇩🇰Данска | 50 km/h | 80 km/h | 130 km/h |
| 🇪🇬Египат | 50 km/h | 90 km/h | 100 km/h |
| 🇪🇪Естонија | 50 km/h | 90 km/h | 110 km/h |
| 🇮🇱Израел | 50 km/h | 80 km/h | 110 km/h |
| 🇮🇳Индија | 70 km/h | 70 km/h | 100 km/h |
| 🇮🇪Ирска | 50 km/h | 60 km/h | 120 km/h |
| 🇮🇸Исланд | 50 km/h | 80 km/h | 90 km/h |
| 🇮🇹Италија | 50 km/h | 90 km/h | 130 km/h |
| 🇯🇲Јамајка | 50 km/h | 80 km/h | 110 km/h |
| 🇯🇵Јапан | 50 km/h | 60 km/h | 100 km/h |
| 🇿🇦Јужна Африка | 60 km/h | 100 km/h | 120 km/h |
| 🇰🇷Јужна Кореја | 50 km/h | 80 km/h | 100 km/h |
| 🇨🇦Канада | 50 km/h | 80 km/h | 100 km/h |
| 🇶🇦Катар | 60 km/h | 100 km/h | 120 km/h |
| 🇰🇪Кенија | 50 km/h | 100 km/h | 110 km/h |
| 🇨🇾Кипар | 50 km/h | 80 km/h | 100 km/h |
| 🇨🇴Колумбија | 50 km/h | 80 km/h | 120 km/h |
| 🇰🇼Кувајт | 45 km/h | 80 km/h | 120 km/h |
| 🇱🇻Летонија | 50 km/h | 90 km/h | 90 km/h |
| 🇱🇹Литванија | 50 km/h | 90 km/h | 130 km/h |
| 🇱🇮Лихтенштајн | 50 km/h | 80 km/h | 80 km/h |
| 🇱🇺Луксембург | 50 km/h | 90 km/h | 130 km/h |
| 🇭🇺Мађарска | 50 km/h | 90 km/h | 130 km/h |
| 🇲🇹Малта | 50 km/h | 80 km/h | 80 km/h |
| 🇲🇦Мароко | 60 km/h | 100 km/h | 120 km/h |
| 🇲🇽Мексико | 50 km/h | 80 km/h | 110 km/h |
| 🇲🇨Монако | 50 km/h | 50 km/h | 50 km/h |
| 🇩🇪Немачка | 50 km/h | 100 km/h | 130 km/h |
| 🇳🇬Нигерија | 50 km/h | 80 km/h | 100 km/h |
| 🇳🇿Нови Зеланд | 50 km/h | 100 km/h | 100 km/h |
| 🇳🇴Норвешка | 50 km/h | 80 km/h | 110 km/h |
| 🇴🇲Оман | 60 km/h | 90 km/h | 120 km/h |
| 🇵🇪Перу | 50 km/h | 100 km/h | 100 km/h |
| 🇵🇱Пољска | 50 km/h | 90 km/h | 140 km/h |
| 🇵🇹Португалија | 50 km/h | 90 km/h | 120 km/h |
| 🇷🇴Румунија | 50 km/h | 90 km/h | 130 km/h |
| 🇸🇦Саудијска Арабија | 50 km/h | 80 km/h | 140 km/h |
| 🇸🇬Сингапур | 50 km/h | 50 km/h | 90 km/h |
| 🇺🇸Сједињене Америчке Државе | 40 km/h | 90 km/h | 120 km/h |
| 🇸🇰Словачка | 50 km/h | 90 km/h | 130 km/h |
| 🇷🇸Србија | 50 km/h | 80 km/h | 130 km/h |
| 🇹🇷Турска | 50 km/h | 90 km/h | 130 km/h |
| 🇦🇪УАЕ | 60 km/h | 100 km/h | 140 km/h |
| 🇬🇧Уједињено Краљевство * | 30 mph | 60 mph | 70 mph |
| 🇺🇦Украјина | 50 km/h | 90 km/h | 130 km/h |
| 🇺🇾Уругвај | 45 km/h | 90 km/h | 110 km/h |
| 🇵🇭Филипини | 40 km/h | 80 km/h | 100 km/h |
| 🇫🇮Финска | 50 km/h | 80 km/h | 120 km/h |
| 🇫🇷Француска | 50 km/h | 80 km/h | 130 km/h |
| 🇳🇱Холандија | 50 km/h | 80 km/h | 100 km/h |
| 🇭🇰Хонг Конг | 50 km/h | 80 km/h | 110 km/h |
| 🇭🇷Хрватска | 50 km/h | 90 km/h | 130 km/h |
| 🇨🇿Чешка | 50 km/h | 90 km/h | 130 km/h |
| 🇨🇱Чиле | 50 km/h | 100 km/h | 120 km/h |
| 🇨🇭Швајцарска | 50 km/h | 80 km/h | 120 km/h |
| 🇸🇪Шведска | 50 km/h | 70 km/h | 110 km/h |
| 🇪🇸Шпанија | 50 km/h | 90 km/h | 120 km/h |
* 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.
| Country | Min Age | Fee | Driving Side |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇦🇩Андора | 18 | ~€445 (test + license); ~€800+ with driving school | Right |
| 🇦🇷Аргентина | 18 | ARS 2,000–5,000 (varies by province) | Right |
| 🇦🇺Аустралија | 16 | AUD $24–$50 (varies by state) | Left |
| 🇦🇹Аустрија | 18 | €1,200–€2,000 (total driving school + test) | Right |
| 🇧🇭Бахреин | 18 | BHD 330+ (total including training and tests) | Right |
| 🇧🇪Белгија | 17 | €15 (theory test) | Right |
| 🇧🇷Бразил | 18 | R$ 50–150 (varies by state) | Right |
| 🇧🇬Бугарска | 18 | BGN 500-1,500 (driving school total); BGN 25 (license issuance) | Right |
| 🇻🇳Вијетнам | 18 | ~500,000 VND | Right |
| 🇬🇷Грчка | 18 | ~€108 (total exam fees) | Right |
| 🇩🇰Данска | 17 | DKK 1,200–1,500 | Right |
| 🇪🇬Египат | 18 | EGP 1,200–1,800 (total including medical, admin) | Right |
| 🇪🇪Естонија | 18 | ~€26 (theory test) | Right |
| 🇮🇱Израел | 16.75 | NIS 63 (theory) + NIS 152 (practical) + NIS 96 (license) | Right |
| 🇮🇳Индија | 18 | ₹700–800 (learner + permanent licence) | Left |
| 🇮🇪Ирска | 17 | €85 (theory test) | Left |
| 🇮🇸Исланд | 17 | ~15,000 ISK (~€100) | Right |
| 🇮🇹Италија | 18 | 100€ approximately | Right |
| 🇯🇲Јамајка | 17 | J$1,800 (learner) + J$3,700 (exam) + J$7,200 (licence) | Left |
| 🇯🇵Јапан | 18 | 2,100 JPY (~$15) | Left |
| 🇿🇦Јужна Африка | 17 | R145-R320 (learner's, varies by province) | Left |
| 🇰🇷Јужна Кореја | 18 | ~70,000 KRW total | Right |
| 🇨🇦Канада | 16 | CAD $16–$90 (varies by province) | Right |
| 🇶🇦Катар | 18 | QAR 3,000–5,000 (total including school) | Right |
| 🇰🇪Кенија | 18 | KES 5,850 (provisional + test + smart licence) | Left |
| 🇨🇾Кипар | 18 | €30 (provisional) + €20 (practical test) + €40 (licence) | Left |
| 🇨🇴Колумбија | 16 | COP 329,800 (automobile B1) / COP 272,700 (motorcycle A1/A2) | Right |
| 🇰🇼Кувајт | 18 | KD 150–300 (total including driving school) | Right |
| 🇱🇻Летонија | 18 | €84 (theory €11.40 + practical €50.57 + license €22.41) | Right |
| 🇱🇹Литванија | 18 | €68–86 (theory €10 + practical €34–41 + license €17) | Right |
| 🇱🇮Лихтенштајн | 18 | ~CHF 800 (test + license + driving school) | Right |
| 🇱🇺Луксембург | 18 | €30 | Right |
| 🇭🇺Мађарска | 17 | ~15,000 HUF (~€38) | Right |
| 🇲🇹Малта | 18 | €30.25 (theory test) + €23.25 (practical test) | Left |
| 🇲🇦Мароко | 18 | 2,650–3,550 MAD (driving school total for Permis B) | Right |
| 🇲🇽Мексико | 18 | MXN 500–1,500 (varies by state) | Right |
| 🇲🇨Монако | 18 | ~€1,500-2,500 (school + tests + license) | Right |
| 🇩🇪Немачка | 18 | 22.49€ (theory) + ~200€ total | Right |
| 🇳🇬Нигерија | 18 | NGN 15,000–21,000 (3-year or 5-year licence) | Right |
| 🇳🇿Нови Зеланд | 16 | NZD $93.90 (theory test) | Left |
| 🇳🇴Норвешка | 18 | ~1,500 NOK (test fees) | Right |
| 🇴🇲Оман | 18 | OMR 25 (test) + OMR 20 (license) | Right |
| 🇵🇪Перу | 18 | S/ 300–550 (total including medical, exams, licence) | Right |
| 🇵🇱Пољска | 18 | 30 PLN (~€7) | Right |
| 🇵🇹Португалија | 18 | 30€ approximately | Right |
| 🇷🇴Румунија | 18 | ~70 RON (~€14) | Right |
| 🇸🇦Саудијска Арабија | 18 | SAR 200–400 (test + license) | Right |
| 🇸🇬Сингапур | 18 | S$6.50 (BTT) + S$6.50 (FTT) + S$33 (practical) + S$50 (QDL) | Left |
| 🇺🇸Сједињене Америчке Државе | 16 | $20–$90 (varies by state) | Right |
| 🇸🇰Словачка | 17 | €6.50–26 (license) + €15 (theory test) | Right |
| 🇷🇸Србија | 18 | ~10,000 RSD (~85 EUR for theory + practical exam) | Right |
| 🇹🇷Турска | 18 | ₺3,000–₺15,000 (total driving school + exam fees) | Right |
| 🇦🇪УАЕ | 17 | AED 800–1,200 (varies by emirate) | Right |
| 🇬🇧Уједињено Краљевство | 17 | £23 | Left |
| 🇺🇦Украјина | 18 | ~340 UAH (~€8) | Right |
| 🇺🇾Уругвај | 18 | UYU 4,000–6,000 (without driving school) | Right |
| 🇵🇭Филипини | 16 | ₱685 (non-professional licence) | Right |
| 🇫🇮Финска | 18 | ~40€ (theory test) | Right |
| 🇫🇷Француска | 17 | 30€ | Right |
| 🇳🇱Холандија | 18 | 50.50€ | Right |
| 🇭🇰Хонг Конг | 18 | HK$510 (written test) + HK$510 (road test) + HK$900 (10-year licence) | Left |
| 🇭🇷Хрватска | 18 | ~1,000-1,500 EUR (driving school total); 20.04 EUR (license issuance) | Right |
| 🇨🇿Чешка | 18 | ~700 CZK (~€28) | Right |
| 🇨🇱Чиле | 17 | CLP 15,000–30,000 (varies by region) | Right |
| 🇨🇭Швајцарска | 18 | CHF 20–45 theory test (varies by canton) | Right |
| 🇸🇪Шведска | 18 | SEK 420 (~€37) | Right |
| 🇪🇸Шпанија | 18 | 94.05€ | Right |
Alcohol Limits & Emergency Numbers
Blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limits and emergency contact numbers.
| Country | BAC Limit | Emergency Number |
|---|---|---|
| 🇦🇩Андора | 0.05% (0.5 g/L; 0.02% for commercial drivers) | 112 |
| 🇦🇷Аргентина | 0.0% (zero tolerance) | 911 (unified emergency) |
| 🇦🇺Аустралија | 0.05% BAC (0.00% for learner/provisional) | 000 (Triple Zero) |
| 🇦🇹Аустрија | 0.5‰ (0.1‰ for novice/professional drivers) | 112 |
| 🇧🇭Бахреин | 0.00% (absolute zero tolerance) | 999 |
| 🇧🇪Белгија | 0.5g/L (0.2g/L for new drivers) | 112 |
| 🇧🇷Бразил | 0.0% (zero tolerance) | 190 (police), 192 (ambulance), 193 (fire) |
| 🇧🇬Бугарска | 0.05% (0.00% for new drivers in first 2 years) | 112 |
| 🇻🇳Вијетнам | 0.0% (zero tolerance) | 113 (police), 115 (ambulance) |
| 🇬🇷Грчка | 0.5g/L (0.2g/L for new drivers) | 112 |
| 🇩🇰Данска | 0.5‰ (0.2‰ for new drivers) | 112 (unified emergency) |
| 🇪🇬Египат | 0.05% (50 mg per 100 ml blood) | 122 (police) / 123 (ambulance) / 112 (unified) |
| 🇪🇪Естонија | 0.2‰ (zero tolerance for new drivers) | 112 |
| 🇮🇱Израел | 0.05% (0.01% for under 24 and commercial) | 100 (police) / 101 (ambulance) / 102 (fire) / 112 (unified) |
| 🇮🇳Индија | 0.03% BAC (30 mg/100 ml, all drivers) | 112 (unified), 100 (police), 101 (fire), 102 (ambulance) |
| 🇮🇪Ирска | 50mg/100ml (20mg for learner/new drivers) | 112 |
| 🇮🇸Исланд | 0.02% BAC (lowered from 0.05% in 2019) | 112 |
| 🇮🇹Италија | 0.5g/L (0.0g/L for new drivers) | 112 |
| 🇯🇲Јамајка | 0.08% (same limit for all drivers) | 119 |
| 🇯🇵Јапан | 0.03% BAC (near-zero tolerance) | 110 (police), 119 (ambulance/fire) |
| 🇿🇦Јужна Африка | 0.05% (0.02% for professional drivers) | 10111 |
| 🇰🇷Јужна Кореја | 0.03% BAC (tightened June 2019) | 112 (police), 119 (fire/ambulance) |
| 🇨🇦Канада | 0.08% BAC (0.00% for new/young drivers) | 911 |
| 🇶🇦Катар | 0.00% (absolute zero tolerance) | 999 |
| 🇰🇪Кенија | 0.08% BAC (80 mg per 100 ml blood) | 999/112 |
| 🇨🇾Кипар | 0.05% (0.02% for novice, motorcycle, and commercial drivers) | 112 |
| 🇨🇴Колумбија | 0.04% (0.00% for commercial/public service drivers) | 123 |
| 🇰🇼Кувајт | 0.00% (absolute zero tolerance) | 112 |
| 🇱🇻Летонија | 0.05% (0.02% for novice and professional drivers) | 112 |
| 🇱🇹Литванија | 0.04% (0.00% for novice and professional drivers) | 112 |
| 🇱🇮Лихтенштајн | 0.08% (0.8 per mille; 0.01% for new drivers) | 112 (general), 117 (police), 144 (ambulance) |
| 🇱🇺Луксембург | 0.05% BAC (0.02% for new drivers) | 112 |
| 🇭🇺Мађарска | 0.0‰ (zero tolerance) | 112 |
| 🇲🇹Малта | 0.08% (80 mg per 100 ml blood) | 112 |
| 🇲🇦Мароко | 0.02% BAC (0.2 g/L) — near-zero tolerance | 19/15/177 |
| 🇲🇽Мексико | 0.04–0.08% BAC (varies by state) | 911 (unified emergency) |
| 🇲🇨Монако | 0.05% (0.5 g/L; 0.02% for novice drivers) | 112 |
| 🇩🇪Немачка | 0.5‰ (0.0‰ for new drivers) | 112 |
| 🇳🇬Нигерија | 0.05% BAC (0.05 g/dL) | 112/122 |
| 🇳🇿Нови Зеланд | 50mg/100ml (zero for under 20) | 111 |
| 🇳🇴Норвешка | 0.2‰ (all drivers) | 112 (police), 113 (ambulance), 110 (fire) |
| 🇴🇲Оман | 0.00% (absolute zero tolerance) | 9999 |
| 🇵🇪Перу | 0.05% BAC (0.5 g/L); 0.025% for professional drivers | 105/116 |
| 🇵🇱Пољска | 0.02% (all drivers) | 112 |
| 🇵🇹Португалија | 0.5g/L (0.2g/L for new drivers) | 112 |
| 🇷🇴Румунија | 0.0‰ (zero tolerance) | 112 |
| 🇸🇦Саудијска Арабија | 0.00% (absolute zero tolerance) | 911 / 999 |
| 🇸🇬Сингапур | 0.08% (80mg per 100ml blood) | 999 (police) / 995 (fire & ambulance) |
| 🇺🇸Сједињене Америчке Државе | 0.08% BAC (0.02% for under 21) | 911 |
| 🇸🇰Словачка | 0.00% (zero tolerance for all drivers) | 112 |
| 🇷🇸Србија | 0.02% (0.00% for new and professional drivers) | 112 |
| 🇹🇷Турска | 0.50‰ (zero tolerance for new and commercial drivers) | 112 |
| 🇦🇪УАЕ | 0.0% (zero tolerance) | 999 (police), 998 (ambulance) |
| 🇬🇧Уједињено Краљевство | 80mg/100ml (50mg in Scotland) | 999 |
| 🇺🇦Украјина | 0.2 g/L (0.02%) | 112 |
| 🇺🇾Уругвај | 0.00% BAC (zero tolerance since 2016) | 911 |
| 🇵🇭Филипини | 0.05% (0.00% for professional and motorcycle drivers) | 911 |
| 🇫🇮Финска | 0.5 g/L (0.05%) | 112 |
| 🇫🇷Француска | 0.5g/L (0.2g/L for new drivers) | 112 |
| 🇳🇱Холандија | 0.5‰ (0.2‰ for new drivers) | 112 |
| 🇭🇰Хонг Конг | 0.05% (same limit for all drivers) | 999 |
| 🇭🇷Хрватска | 0.05% (0.00% for drivers under 25 and professional drivers) | 112 |
| 🇨🇿Чешка | 0.0‰ (zero tolerance) | 112 |
| 🇨🇱Чиле | 0.03% BAC (near-zero tolerance) | 133 (police), 131 (ambulance), 132 (fire) |
| 🇨🇭Швајцарска | 0.5‰ (0.1‰ for new drivers) | 112 |
| 🇸🇪Шведска | 0.2‰ (strict limit) | 112 (unified emergency) |
| 🇪🇸Шпанија | 0.5g/L (0.3g/L for new drivers) | 112 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many countries are covered in this dataset?
This dataset covers 67 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 Brazil, Czechia, Hungary, Romania, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Vietnam, Slovakia, and several Middle Eastern nations including Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, and Oman.
What is the minimum driving age across different countries?
The minimum driving age ranges from 16 (US, Australia, Canada, Colombia, Israel, New Zealand) to 18 (most of Europe and Asia). Some countries like Argentina, Belgium, 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.
Update frequency: Quarterly
Official Sources
- 🇦🇩 DM — Departament de Mobilitat i Telecomunicacions
- 🇦🇷 ANSV — Agencia Nacional de Seguridad Vial
- 🇦🇺 RTA — State and Territory Road and Transport Authorities
- 🇦🇹 BMIMI — Bundesministerium für Innovation, Mobilität und Infrastruktur
- 🇧🇭 GDT — General Directorate of Traffic (الإدارة العامة للمرور)
- 🇧🇪 GOCA — Groepering van Ondernemingen voor Controle van Automobielvoertuigen
- 🇧🇷 DETRAN — Departamento Estadual de Trânsito
- 🇧🇬 KAT — Traffic Police (Пътна полиция - КАТ)
- 🇻🇳 Cục CSGT — Cục Cảnh sát giao thông - Bộ Công an
- 🇬🇷 MoIT — Υπουργείο Υποδομών και Μεταφορών
- 🇩🇰 Færdselsstyrelsen — Danish Road Traffic Authority (Færdselsstyrelsen)
- 🇪🇬 GTD — General Traffic Department — Ministry of Interior (الإدارة العامة للمرور — وزارة الداخلية)
- 🇪🇪 Transpordiamet — Transpordiamet (Estonian Transport Administration)
- 🇮🇱 MoTRS — Ministry of Transport and Road Safety — Licensing Division (משרד התחבורה ובטיחות בדרכים)
- 🇮🇳 MoRTH — Ministry of Road Transport and Highways
- 🇮🇪 RSA — Road Safety Authority (RSA)
- 🇮🇸 Samgöngustofa — Samgöngustofa (Icelandic Transport Authority)
- 🇮🇹 Motorizzazione — Ministero delle Infrastrutture e dei Trasporti
- 🇯🇲 ITA — Island Traffic Authority
- 🇯🇵 NPA — National Police Agency (Prefectural Public Safety Commissions)
- 🇿🇦 RTMC — Road Traffic Management Corporation
- 🇰🇷 KOROAD — Korea Road Traffic Authority (도로교통공단)
- 🇨🇦 PLA — Provincial and Territorial Licensing Authorities
- 🇶🇦 MOI Traffic (المرور) — Ministry of Interior — General Directorate of Traffic (الإدارة العامة للمرور)
- 🇰🇪 NTSA — National Transport and Safety Authority
- 🇨🇾 DoRT — Department of Road Transport (Tmima Odon Metaforon)
- 🇨🇴 MinTransporte — Ministerio de Transporte
- 🇰🇼 GDT — General Department of Traffic (الإدارة العامة للمرور)
- 🇱🇻 CSDD — Road Traffic Safety Directorate (Ceļu satiksmes drošības direkcija)
- 🇱🇹 Regitra — Regitra (Valstybės įmonė Regitra)
- 🇱🇮 ASV — Amt für Strassenverkehr (Office of Motor Vehicles)
- 🇱🇺 SNCA — Société Nationale de Circulation Automobile
- 🇭🇺 KAV — Közlekedési Alkalmassági és Vizsgaközpont
- 🇲🇹 Transport Malta — Transport Malta (Awtorità ta' Malta dwar it-Trasport)
- 🇲🇦 NARSA — Agence Nationale de la Sécurité Routière
- 🇲🇽 SICT — Secretaría de Infraestructura, Comunicaciones y Transportes
- 🇲🇨 STC — Service des Titres de Circulation de Monaco
- 🇩🇪 TÜV/DEKRA — Technischer Überwachungsverein
- 🇳🇬 FRSC — Federal Road Safety Corps
- 🇳🇿 Waka Kotahi — Waka Kotahi New Zealand Transport Agency
- 🇳🇴 SVV — Statens vegvesen (Norwegian Public Roads Administration)
- 🇴🇲 ROP — Royal Oman Police — Traffic Department (شرطة عمان السلطانية — إدارة المرور)
- 🇵🇪 MTC — Ministerio de Transportes y Comunicaciones
- 🇵🇱 WORD — Wojewódzki Ośrodek Ruchu Drogowego
- 🇵🇹 IMT — Instituto da Mobilidade e dos Transportes
- 🇷🇴 DGPCI — Direcția Generală Permise de Conducere și Înmatriculări
- 🇸🇦 Muroor (المرور) — General Department of Traffic (الإدارة العامة للمرور)
- 🇸🇬 Traffic Police (TP) — Singapore Traffic Police under Singapore Police Force (SPF)
- 🇺🇸 DMV — Department of Motor Vehicles (varies by state)
- 🇸🇰 MDV SR — Ministerstvo dopravy Slovenskej republiky (Ministry of Transport of the Slovak Republic)
- 🇷🇸 ABS — Road Traffic Safety Agency (Agencija za bezbednost saobraćaja)
- 🇹🇷 EGM — Emniyet Genel Müdürlüğü - Trafik Denetleme Şube Müdürlüğü
- 🇦🇪 MOI — Ministry of Interior (وزارة الداخلية)
- 🇬🇧 DVSA — Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- 🇺🇦 HSC MIA — Головний сервісний центр МВС (Main Service Center of MIA)
- 🇺🇾 UNASEV — Unidad Nacional de Seguridad Vial
- 🇵🇭 LTO — Land Transportation Office
- 🇫🇮 Traficom — Finnish Transport and Communications Agency (Liikenne- ja viestintävirasto)
- 🇫🇷 ANTS — Agence Nationale des Titres Sécurisés
- 🇳🇱 CBR — Centraal Bureau Rijvaardigheidsbewijzen
- 🇭🇰 TD — Transport Department
- 🇭🇷 MUP — Ministry of the Interior (Ministarstvo unutarnjih poslova)
- 🇨🇿 MoT — Ministerstvo dopravy ČR
- 🇨🇱 CONASET — Comisión Nacional de Seguridad de Tránsito
- 🇨🇭 ASTRA — Federal Roads Office (Bundesamt für Strassen)
- 🇸🇪 Trafikverket — Swedish Transport Administration
- 🇪🇸 DGT — Dirección General de Tráfico
How to Cite This Data
This dataset is published under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0). You are free to share and adapt this data with attribution.
APA
AutoviaTest. (2026). Driving test comparison data across 67 countries [Data set]. AutoviaTest. https://autoviatest.com/en/data
MLA
AutoviaTest. "Driving Test Data by Country." AutoviaTest, 2026, autoviatest.com/en/data.
Chicago
AutoviaTest. "Driving Test Data by Country." Last modified March 2026. https://autoviatest.com/en/data.
License: CC BY 4.0 International
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Pawan Priyadarshi
Chief Engineer
Last updated: March 29, 2026Data from official government transport agenciesCC BY 4.0 — Free to cite with attribution