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Key Facts: DNVT Driving Theory Exam

25 of 600

Questions drawn at random from the official bank on the DNVT digital theory test

Dirección Nacional de Vialidad y Transporte (DNVT), February 2026

70 points

Score a candidate must exceed on the DNVT theory test to reach the practical evaluation

DNVT Centro de Capacitación Vial y Certificación de Conductores

L250 / L600

DNVT permit fees in HNL for light passenger vehicles (Tipo B) for 2 or 5 years

DNVT Tabla de Precios de Permisos de Conducir

7 days

Waiting period before a candidate may repeat a failed DNVT theory or practical test

DNVT digital evaluation system launch, February 2026

Decreto 205-2005

Governing national Ley de Tránsito of the Republic of Honduras

Congreso Nacional de Honduras (La Gaceta No. 30,891)

0.07 mg/100 mL

Statutory blood alcohol concentration (BAC) threshold for DUI penalties

Ley de la Penalización de la Embriaguez Habitual (Decreto 100-2000)

6 months

Mandatory license suspension duration for a first-time driving under the influence offense

Decreto 100-2000, Artículo 1

18 years

Minimum statutory age required to obtain a Tipo A or Tipo B driver's license in Honduras

Ley de Tránsito (Decreto 205-2005), Artículo 47

Article 323

Honduran Penal Code statute defining the crime of Conducción Temeraria (reckless driving)

Código Penal de Honduras (Decreto 130-2017)

Honduras's official driver theory test is a 25-question multiple-choice evaluation drawn at random from an official bank of 600 and administered digitally by the DNVT (Policía Nacional), requiring more than 70 points out of 100 to advance to the practical test, with permit fees of L250 (2-year) or L600 (5-year) for light vehicles (Tipo B). This 100-question English study adaptation by OpenExamPrep covers Ley de Tránsito 205-2005, road signs, defensive driving, traffic infractions, alcohol limits, and penal code driving offenses.

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1What is the primary statutory purpose of the Honduran Ley de Tránsito (Decreto No. 205-2005)?
A.Preserving public order, defending human life and physical integrity, protecting property, and regulating motor vehicle circulation and police registration
B.Maximizing municipal revenue generation through automated electronic speed detection and parking fines
C.Establishing exclusive national government control over international automotive commercial imports
D.Regulating international maritime and civil aviation transport routes across Central America
Explanation: Article 1 of Decreto No. 205-2005 states that the Ley de Tránsito aims to preserve public order, defend human life and physical integrity, protect property, and promote social welfare through the legal regulation of terrestrial motor vehicles and their mandatory police registration.
2Under Article 4 of the Honduran Ley de Tránsito, how is the term 'calzada' legally defined?
A.The elevated concrete sidewalk reserved exclusively for pedestrian traffic
B.The paved or surfaced portion of the road intended for the circulation of vehicles and animals
C.The unpaved lateral shoulder adjacent to a highway used solely for emergency stops
D.The landscaped central divider separating opposing lanes of traffic on a boulevard
Explanation: Article 4 of Ley de Tránsito defines 'calzada' as the paved or affirmed portion of the roadway used for the circulation of vehicles and animals (the carriageway/roadway).
3How does Article 4 of the Ley de Tránsito define the 'acera' (sidewalk)?
A.The paved lane designated specifically for high-speed urban transit
B.The lateral shoulder of an interurban highway designated for tractor circulation
C.The portion of the public roadway reserved for the exclusive use of pedestrians
D.The central median island installed to divide vehicular traffic streams
Explanation: Under Article 4 of Decreto No. 205-2005, 'acera' is defined as the part of the public roadway reserved for the exclusive use of pedestrians.
4What is the legal definition and function of a 'berma' (road shoulder) under Honduran traffic law?
A.An underground culvert designed exclusively for stormwater runoff beside highways
B.An urban traffic lane reserved exclusively for public transport buses and taxis
C.A painted pedestrian refuge island positioned in the center of a traffic circle
D.The lateral portion adjacent to the highway calzada that provides space for traffic emergencies
Explanation: Article 4 of the Ley de Tránsito defines 'berma' as the lateral portion, paved or unpaved, adjacent to the highway calzada, which provides space for traffic emergencies.
5According to Article 4 of the Honduran Ley de Tránsito, what is the key difference and priority relationship between an 'Avenida' and a 'Calle'?
A.An Avenida is oriented North-South and has right-of-way preference over a Calle, which is oriented East-West
B.A Calle is oriented North-South and has right-of-way preference over an Avenida, which is oriented East-West
C.Both have identical priority, and right-of-way is determined solely by which street has higher vehicle speed
D.An Avenida is strictly a rural unpaved road, while a Calle is an urban paved roadway with exclusive priority
Explanation: Under Article 4, an 'Avenida' is an urban road oriented North to South where vehicles circulate preferentially, while a 'Calle' is oriented East to West and has lower traffic capacity; the Avenida has statutory right-of-way preference over the Calle.
6What is meant by 'derecho preferente de paso' (preferential right-of-way) under Honduran traffic legislation?
A.The privilege of emergency vehicles to disregard all traffic lights without sounding sirens
B.The statutory priority of a pedestrian or driver to proceed on their course without being obstructed by others
C.The right of larger commercial vehicles to always take precedence over smaller passenger vehicles
D.The temporary right granted to government officials to exceed posted speed limits on highways
Explanation: Article 4 defines 'derecho preferente de paso' as the statutory priority possessed by a pedestrian or the driver of a vehicle to continue their movement exclusively, without being obstructed by other road users.
7Under Article 4 of the Ley de Tránsito, which of the following describes a 'cruce regulado' (regulated crossing)?
A.Any intersection where drivers voluntarily decide priority by flashing their headlights
B.An intersection where yellow flashing caution lights operate continuously without a stop sign
C.An intersection where traffic is controlled by an operating traffic light or by a traffic police officer
D.Any rural junction where a paved road connects with a private dirt driveway
Explanation: Article 4 explicitly defines 'cruce regulado' as an intersection where there is an operating traffic light (semáforo) or where a police officer is actively regulating traffic, excluding intermittent flashing lights.
8Which public institution in Honduras is legally charged with the administration, enforcement, and certification of drivers under the Ley de Tránsito?
A.The Instituto Hondureño de Seguridad Social (IHSS)
B.The Secretaría de Recursos Naturales y Ambiente (SERNA)
C.The Instituto Nacional Agrario (INA)
D.The Dirección Nacional de Vialidad y Transporte (DNVT) of the Policía Nacional
Explanation: Under Articles 8 and 11 of Decreto No. 205-2005, the Dirección Nacional de Vialidad y Transporte (DNVT, formerly Dirección Nacional de Tránsito) of the Policía Nacional under the Secretaría de Seguridad is the state entity responsible for enforcing traffic laws and issuing driver licenses.
9What is the statutory minimum age required to obtain a first-time light vehicle driver's license (Tipo B) in Honduras?
A.18 years of age
B.16 years of age with parental consent
C.21 years of age
D.25 years of age
Explanation: Article 47, numeral 3 of the Ley de Tránsito establishes that an applicant must have reached eighteen (18) years of age to obtain a first-time light vehicle driver's license.
10Which set of statutory requirements must a candidate fulfill to obtain a first-time Tipo B driver's license under Article 47 of the Ley de Tránsito?
A.Hold an international driving permit, own an insured vehicle, and pass an advanced mechanical course
B.Present identification and proof of address, know how to read and write, be at least 18 years old, pass medical/psychological exams, and pass theory and practical tests
C.Complete a four-year university degree, provide three character references, and register with the commercial chamber
D.Be at least 25 years old, present proof of 5 years of commercial driving, and pass heavy machinery certifications
Explanation: Article 47 mandates: 1) National ID or residency card with exact residential address, 2) ability to read and write, 3) minimum age of 18, 4) satisfactory physical and psychological medical examination, and 5) passing both theoretical and practical driving tests.

About the DNVT Driving Theory Exam

In Honduras, all first-time driver license applicants must pass the official theoretical driving examination (examen teórico de tránsito) administered by the Dirección Nacional de Vialidad y Transporte (DNVT), a specialized directorate of the Policía Nacional under the Secretaría de Seguridad. The test evaluates competency in the Ley de Tránsito (Decreto 205-2005), traffic sign classification, right-of-way priorities, speed and distance regulations, defensive driving strategies, vehicular equipment standards, traffic infractions (leves, menos graves, graves), alcohol thresholds under the Ley de Penalización de la Embriaguez Habitual, and criminal reckless driving under Article 323 of the Honduran Penal Code. The official examination is administered in Spanish; this resource is an independent English-language MCQ study adaptation preserving official Honduran legal terminology in context.

Exam sponsor: Dirección Nacional de Vialidad y Transporte (DNVT), Policía Nacional de Honduras. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.

Assessment

The official assessment is an on-screen multiple-choice knowledge evaluation taken in the Laboratorio Digital of a DNVT Centro de Capacitación Vial y Certificación de Conductores. Candidates prepare beforehand using the Módulos de Educación Vial and statute PDFs published on the Policía Nacional website, then enrol on the digital platform at the Oficina de Registro y Control. A score above 70 points out of 100 qualifies the applicant to sit the practical evaluation on a monitored manoeuvring track supervised by audiovisual systems and voice commands.

Time Limit

not-published

Passing Score

Above 70 points out of 100 (70%)

Exam / Certification Fees

The DNVT permit tariff is the same first time and on renewal: L150 HNL (2 years) or L300 HNL (5 years) for a motorcycle (Tipo A) and for a mototaxi/quad (Tipo B1); L250 HNL (2 years) or L600 HNL (5 years) for a light passenger car (Tipo B); L300 HNL or L630 HNL for Tipo C1; L400 HNL or L830 HNL for Tipo C; L430 HNL (2 years) or L1,000 HNL (5 years) for Tipo D1, D, E, and CE. Payable at authorized commercial banks before the appointment.

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15 of 100 study questions (15%)

General Traffic Principles & Legal Framework

Statutory definitions of roadway elements (calzada, acera, berma, mediana), driver responsibilities, pedestrian rights, licensing requirements (Article 47 & 48), and DNVT enforcement powers under Decreto 205-2005.

20 of 100 study questions (20%)

Road Signs, Traffic Signals & Markings

Classification and meaning of vertical traffic signs (señales preventivas, reglamentarias, informativas) under the Manual Centroamericano (SIECA) that Honduras applies, pavement line demarcations (continuous vs dashed, white vs yellow, single vs double), traffic lights (semáforos), and traffic police hand gestures.

20 of 100 study questions (20%)

Rules of the Road, Priorities & Maneuvers

Statutory right-of-way priority rules at uncontrolled intersections, roundabout (rotonda) navigation, overtaking on the left, turning procedures, reversing limitations, speed restrictions, and distance keeping under Article 69.

15 of 100 study questions (15%)

Defensive Driving & Accident Prevention

Hazard perception, total stopping distance formulas, adverse weather driving (heavy rain, aquaplaning, mountain fog), collision classification (colisión, choque, atropello, volcamiento, despiste), and emergency maneuvers.

10 of 100 study questions (10%)

Vehicle Safety, Inspection & Equipment

On-board items named in Article 100, numeral 10 (tools, spare tyre, precaution warning devices), seat belt mandates and child passenger protections (Article 99, numerals 22 and 27), motorcycle helmet and two-occupant rules (Article 99, numeral 21), lighting requirements (Article 81), and periodic inspection (Article 87).

10 of 100 study questions (10%)

Traffic Violations, Fines & Penalties

Classification of traffic infractions into graves, menos graves, and leves under Articles 97-100, economic penalties based on minimum wage fractions (Article 101), and license suspension/cancellation tiers (Article 102).

5 of 100 study questions (5%)

Impaired Driving & Alcohol Regulations

Statutory alcohol thresholds under Decreto 100-2000 (0.07 mg/100 mL BAC), mandatory 6-month license suspension for first-time driving under the influence, breathalyzer procedures, and sanctions for refusing tests or fleeing checkpoints.

5 of 100 study questions (5%)

Criminal Traffic Offenses & Emergency Response

Reckless driving felony (conducción temeraria) under Article 323 of the Honduran Penal Code (Decreto 130-2017), hit-and-run criminal liability, legal duties at an accident scene, and basic first aid.

Preparing for the DNVT Driving Theory Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: Above 70 points out of 100 (70%)
  • Assessment: The official assessment is an on-screen multiple-choice knowledge evaluation taken in the Laboratorio Digital of a DNVT Centro de Capacitación Vial y Certificación de Conductores. Candidates prepare beforehand using the Módulos de Educación Vial and statute PDFs published on the Policía Nacional website, then enrol on the digital platform at the Oficina de Registro y Control. A score above 70 points out of 100 qualifies the applicant to sit the practical evaluation on a monitored manoeuvring track supervised by audiovisual systems and voice commands.
  • Time limit: not-published
  • Exam / certification fees: The DNVT permit tariff is the same first time and on renewal: L150 HNL (2 years) or L300 HNL (5 years) for a motorcycle (Tipo A) and for a mototaxi/quad (Tipo B1); L250 HNL (2 years) or L600 HNL (5 years) for a light passenger car (Tipo B); L300 HNL or L630 HNL for Tipo C1; L400 HNL or L830 HNL for Tipo C; L430 HNL (2 years) or L1,000 HNL (5 years) for Tipo D1, D, E, and CE. Payable at authorized commercial banks before the appointment. Official sources

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DNVT Driving Theory: Suggested Study Strategy

1Review the three violation tiers in Ley de Tránsito: Infracciones graves (Article 98, fined 1/3 minimum wage), menos graves (Article 99, fined 1/4 minimum wage), and leves (Article 100, fined 1/6 minimum wage).
2Memorize the following distance rule under Article 69: drivers must maintain a following space proportional to their speed, allowing at least one vehicle space per 10 km/h of speed under normal conditions.
3Understand the hierarchy of traffic control: a police officer's orders and hand signals prevail over traffic lights, vertical signs, and pavement markings. Article 4 counts an officer as making a crossing 'regulado', Article 79 obliges you to stop when police indicate, and Article 98, numeral 19 makes disregarding police signals an infracción grave.
4Master the road markings as the Manual Centroamericano (SIECA) defines them: dashed lines are permissive and solid lines restrictive; white separates lanes running the same way; a dashed yellow centre line permits passing; a DOUBLE solid yellow separates opposing flows where passing is banned; and a SINGLE solid yellow marks the left edge of a divided carriageway, obstruction approaches, and traffic islands.
5Remember that Honduras follows the Central American (SIECA) sign standard, not the European one: regulatory signs are rectangular with the longer side vertical, white with a black legend and red border, and only the octagon (ALTO) and the point-down triangle (CEDA EL PASO) are reserved exceptions.
6Remember the key legal ages: 18 years for private light vehicles (Tipo B) and motorcycles (Tipo A); 25 years with 5 years experience for commercial passenger and heavy freight vehicles (Tipo C/D).
7Learn the DUI statutory threshold: 0.07 mg alcohol per 100 mL blood under Decreto 100-2000, with an automatic 6-month license suspension on the very first offense.
8Know the emergency post-accident protocol: stopping immediately, securing the scene, rendering aid to injured persons, and notifying the DNVT and emergency services without fleeing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many questions are on the official Honduras DNVT theory exam and what is the passing score?

Under the digital evaluation system the DNVT launched on 2 February 2026, the theory test presents 25 multiple-choice questions selected at random from an official bank of 600. Candidates must score above 70 points out of 100 before they are permitted to proceed to the practical driving test. The DNVT has not published a time limit for the session.

What government agency administers the driver's license theory exam in Honduras?

The driving theory examination is administered by the Dirección Nacional de Vialidad y Transporte (DNVT), an operational directorate of the Policía Nacional de Honduras under the Secretaría de Seguridad. Exams take place at DNVT Centros de Capacitación Vial y Certificación de Conductores across the country.

What are the official license fees for a first-time driver's license in Honduras?

In the DNVT tariff table the price is the same first time and on renewal. A light motor vehicle permit (Tipo B) costs L250 HNL for 2 years or L600 HNL for 5 years. A motorcycle permit (Tipo A) and a mototaxi/quad permit (Tipo B1) each cost L150 HNL for 2 years or L300 HNL for 5 years. Heavier classes run from L300 HNL or L630 HNL for Tipo C1 up to L430 HNL or L1,000 HNL for Tipo D1, D, E, and CE. Reprinting a permit costs L200 HNL. Fees are paid at authorized commercial banks before the certification appointment.

In what language is the official DNVT theory test administered?

The official examination at DNVT centers is conducted exclusively in Spanish. This OpenExamPrep practice bank is an independent English-language multiple-choice study adaptation, retaining authentic Honduran legal and traffic terminology (such as calzada, berma, and infracciones graves) so candidates become familiar with key concepts.

What are the legal alcohol limits and penalties for driving under the influence in Honduras?

Under the Ley de la Penalización de la Embriaguez Habitual (Decreto 100-2000), the prohibited blood alcohol threshold is 0.07 mg of alcohol per 100 mL of blood (or equivalent in breathalyzer testing). A first offense results in a fine of 1/2 to 1 monthly minimum wage and a mandatory 6-month driver's license suspension. Reoffending leads to fines up to 3 minimum wages and 1-year or permanent license cancellation.

What is considered reckless driving (conducción temeraria) under the Honduran Penal Code?

Under Article 323 of the Honduran Penal Code (Decreto 130-2017), conducción temeraria is a criminal offense punishable by 6 months to 3 years imprisonment and license deprivation from 1 to 6 years. It is defined as driving with manifest recklessness that endangers life or physical integrity, specifically by exceeding the speed limit by more than half (50%), driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol, or driving with utter disregard for elementary road safety rules.

What happens if an applicant fails the DNVT driving theory exam?

If an applicant fails the theory test, they cannot take the practical driving test on that day. The authorities stated when the digital system launched that a candidate who fails either the theory or the practical evaluation may repeat the test after a period of seven (7) days, rescheduling the appointment at the DNVT certification center.

What safety equipment is mandatory inside motor vehicles under Ley de Tránsito 205-2005?

Article 100, numeral 10 makes it an infracción leve to circulate without the vehicle's tools, the spare tyre, or precaution warning devices such as reflective triangles, and Article 37 leaves the fuller per-class list to the Reglamento. Decreto 205-2005 does not itself impose a fire extinguisher on private light vehicles. Separately, Article 99, numeral 22 requires seat belts for the driver and all occupants and places children under 5 in the rear seat, while numeral 27 bars children under 12 from the front right seat.