Denmark Traffic Law Report
Source Agency: Færdselsstyrelsen (Danish Road Traffic Authority)
Last Updated: February 12, 2026
Key Findings
- ●Theory test pass rate is 62% (2023, Færdselsstyrelsen)
- ●Road fatalities: 162 deaths in 2023 — 162 deaths in 2023; below pre-pandemic levels but above the record low of 2022
- ●180,000 tests administered per year by Færdselsstyrelsen
- ●Most challenging topic: First Aid (28% fail rate)
Test Statistics
Speed Limits
Urban
50 km/h
Rural / National Roads
80 km/h
Motorway / Highway
130 km/h
Most Challenging Topics
First Aid
28% fail rateMandatory first aid course and examination questions
Maneuvering
25% fail rateTechnical driving maneuvers on closed course
Priority Rules
22% fail rateShark teeth markings and yield scenarios
Speed Zones
20% fail rateMotorway and highway speed variations
Cycling Rules
17% fail rateInteracting with extensive cycling infrastructure
Road Safety
Road Fatalities
162 deaths
Vejdirektoratet (Danish Road Directorate) (2023)
Trend
162 deaths in 2023; below pre-pandemic levels but above the record low of 2022
Penalties & Fines
Recent Law Changes
Digital theory test updated with new question bank
17-year-olds allowed to drive solo during daytime hours
Increased penalties for aggressive driving and racing
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:
- Færdselsstyrelsen — Test statistics (2023)
- Vejdirektoratet (Danish Road Directorate) — Road safety data (2023)
- Færdselsstyrelsen (Danish Road Traffic Authority) — Official regulatory body
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