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United States Traffic Law Report

Kaellmyndighet: NHTSA / State DMVs

Senast Uppdaterad: February 12, 2026

Viktigaste Resultaten

●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)

Provsstatistik

Godkaennandegrad Teoriprov

49%

Driving-Tests.org National Survey (2024)

Godkaennandegrad Praktiskt Prov

60%

NHTSA Driver Statistics (2024)

Genomfoerda Prov per Aar

40+ million

AAMVA (2024)

Hastighetsbegraensningar

Taetort

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

Landsvaeg / Riksvaegar

55 mph (89 km/h)

Motorvaeg

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

Svaaraste AEmnen

1

Road Signs

30% underkaenandegrad

MUTCD standardized signs including regulatory, warning, and guide signs

2

Right-of-Way

27% underkaenandegrad

Four-way stops, uncontrolled intersections, and pedestrian scenarios

3

Traffic Signals

24% underkaenandegrad

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

4

Pavement Markings

21% underkaenandegrad

Double yellow lines, shared turn lanes, and lane usage

5

Safe Following Distance

18% underkaenandegrad

Two-second rule, stopping distance calculations

Trafiksakerhet

Trafikdoeda

40,901 deaths

NHTSA Traffic Safety Facts (FARS) (2023)

Trend

Down 4.3% from 2022

Paafoeljder och Boeter

Fortkoeming$50-$500+ fine, points on license (varies by state)

RattfylleriLicense suspension, $500-$10,000 fine, jail time possible, varies by state

PricksystemPoint-based in most states; accumulation leads to suspension (thresholds vary)

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

Senaste Lagaendringar

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

Kaellor och Metod

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Data senast verifierad: 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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Snabba Fakta

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/sv-SE/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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