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Key Facts: Evaluación Teórica Licencia CDMX Exam

SEMOVI's CDMX licencia permanente evaluation has 20 questions drawn from a bank of more than 200 items.

The CDMX evaluation requires a minimum grade of 8.0, which equals 16 of 20 correct answers (SEMOVI).

The licencia permanente Tipo A has a single fee of $1,500 MXN (SEMOVI), with the program running through 31 December 2026.

The CDMX Reglamento de Tránsito sets 40 km/h on secondary roads, including the laterals of controlled-access roads (Article 9).

CDMX licenses are cancelled after 12 penalty points, and points stay valid for one year (Article 66).

Drunk driving in CDMX brings a non-commutable 20–36-hour arrest and six license points (Article 50).

The permanent Tipo A license issued since 16 November 2024 does not authorize motorcycles (Article 44).

SEMOVI's theoretical evaluation for first-time applicants for the CDMX licencia permanente Tipo A has 20 questions from a bank of more than 200 and requires a grade of 8.0; this free bank offers independent English-language practice on the Reglamento de Tránsito.

Sample Evaluación Teórica Licencia CDMX Practice Questions

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1Under the Reglamento de Tránsito de la Ciudad de México, which set of items must a privately owned car have when it circulates in CDMX?
A.A valid license and the tarjeta de circulación only; third-party liability insurance is required only for taxis and cargo vehicles
B.A valid license, the tarjeta de circulación, both plates, the current verification hologram, and third-party liability insurance
C.A valid license, the plates, and the tenencia payment receipt; verification holograms are needed only during environmental contingencies
D.A physical plastic license and a printed tarjeta de circulación; digital versions are not accepted by traffic agents
Explanation: Article 44 requires a valid license for the vehicle type in physical or digital form, Article 45 requires front and rear plates, the circulation sticker, the current verification hologram and a valid tarjeta de circulación (physical or digital), and Article 46 requires a civil liability policy covering damage to third parties. Insurance is mandatory for private vehicles too, not only for public or cargo transport.
2What minimum coverage must the mandatory insurance policy of a private motor vehicle provide under Article 46 of the CDMX Reglamento de Tránsito?
A.Theft and total-loss coverage of the insured vehicle, with no deductible
B.Medical expenses for the driver and passengers only
C.Civil liability for damage to third parties' persons and property
D.Roadside assistance and towing anywhere within the metropolitan area
Explanation: Article 46 requires a current civil liability policy issued by an insurer authorized by the Comisión Nacional de Seguros y Fianzas that covers, at a minimum, responsibility for damage to third parties in their person and property. Coverage of the owner's own car or occupants is optional commercial coverage.
3A 17-year-old who lives in CDMX wants to ride a small motorcycle to school. What does Article 44 of the Reglamento de Tránsito establish?
A.Minors may ride motorcycles under 125 cc if they carry a signed parental letter
B.Minors may hold a permit to drive automobiles, but motorcycles and VEMEPE cannot be driven by minors
C.Minors may ride motorcycles only on secondary streets and during daylight
D.Minors may ride any motorcycle once they pass the SEMOVI theoretical evaluation and hold a minor's permit
Explanation: Article 44, fraction I, allows minors who drive private vehicles to carry a permiso para conducir automóviles, and states that motorcycles and VEMEPE (personal electric motor vehicles) cannot be driven by minors. The rule does not depend on engine size, time of day, or road type.
4A driver obtained the new licencia permanente Tipo A in 2025 and then buys a motorcycle. What does the Reglamento de Tránsito say about riding it?
A.The permanent Tipo A covers all private vehicles, including motorcycles
B.The permanent Tipo A covers motorcycles up to 250 cc only
C.It does not authorize motorcycles; the rider needs an A1 (motorcycle) or A2 (motorcycle and car) license
D.The permanent Tipo A covers motorcycles if the rider also carries the tarjeta de circulación of the motorcycle
Explanation: Article 44, fraction I(b), requires motorcyclists to carry an A1, A2, or a permanent Tipo A issued between 31 December 2003 and 31 December 2007, and states that the permanent Tipo A issued from 16 November 2024 does not authorize motorcycles or VEMEPE. SEMOVI's FAQ likewise says the new permanent license only allows driving automobiles.
5How many penalty points on a CDMX driver's license cause the license to be cancelled under Article 66 of the Reglamento de Tránsito?
A.6 points
B.10 points
C.20 points
D.12 points
Explanation: Article 66 states that driver's licenses are cancelled when they accumulate twelve penalty points. The points are computed from the tickets issued with the license of the driver present at the time of the infraction.
6According to Article 66 of the CDMX Reglamento de Tránsito, how long do penalty points stay on a driver's license record?
A.One year from the date the ticket (boleta de sanción) was issued
B.Six months from the date of the infraction, then they are erased automatically
C.Until the license is renewed
D.Three years from the date of the infraction, or until the fine is paid
Explanation: Article 66 provides that penalty points remain in force for one year from the date the boleta de sanción was issued. A separate three-year period applies to reissuing a license that was cancelled for accumulating points.
7A CDMX license is cancelled for accumulating penalty points. What does Article 66 establish about getting a new license and about driving meanwhile?
A.A new license may be issued immediately after all fines are paid
B.A new license may be issued after six months, and driving meanwhile only earns a verbal warning from the agent
C.A new license may be issued after one year if the driver takes an online course
D.Only after three years; driving meanwhile means a 180-UMA fine and the vehicle goes to the depósito
Explanation: Article 66 states that a license extinguished by penalty points can be reissued only after three years. A person whose license was cancelled and who drives during that period is sanctioned by having the vehicle remitted to the depósito and a fine of one hundred eighty times the UMA.
8Under Article 64 of the CDMX Reglamento de Tránsito (the camera-based points-to-plate scheme known as Fotocívicas), how are camera-detected infractions of a CDMX private plate normally sanctioned?
A.With an automatic cash fine charged to the vehicle owner
B.With penalty points on the license of whoever usually drives the car, as recorded by the owner in the SEMOVI system
C.With immediate suspension of the tarjeta de circulación
D.By subtracting points from the plate's 10 points, with warnings, courses, a workshop and community work
Explanation: Article 64 says each plate starts with ten points, and infractions captured by the city's technological systems are sanctioned with warnings, online courses, an in-person awareness workshop, and community work according to the points lost. Tickets issued in person by agents with handheld devices are monetary.
9In the current verification cycle, a CDMX private plate has lost points and now has 5 points remaining in the Fotocívicas table. Which sanction corresponds to that level under Article 64?
A.A written warning (amonestación)
B.An advanced online course
C.An in-person awareness workshop
D.Two hours of community work
Explanation: The Article 64 table assigns a warning at 9 points (first infraction), basic, intermediate and advanced online courses at 8, 7 and 6 points, an in-person awareness workshop at 5 points, and two hours of community work at each level from 4 down to 1. Sanctions accumulate within each vehicle verification cycle.
10Which camera-detected infraction by a CDMX-registered private car is always sanctioned with a monetary fine rather than only with Fotocívicas points?
A.Invading a confined public-transport lane
B.Exceeding the speed limit on a vía primaria
C.Not wearing a seat belt
D.Stopping on a pedestrian crossing at a red light
Explanation: Article 64 states that sanctions for invading confined lanes, together with camera tickets for company plates, public transport, cargo, taxis, and plates from other states or countries, are always monetary. Most other camera infractions of CDMX private plates are handled through the points-to-plate scheme.

About the Evaluación Teórica Licencia CDMX Exam

The SEMOVI theoretical evaluation is required of people who apply for the licencia permanente Tipo A in Mexico City without a prior Tipo A license issued by CDMX. According to SEMOVI, it has 20 questions drawn from a bank of more than 200, requires a grade of at least 8.0, and is based on the Ley de Movilidad and the Reglamento de Tránsito de la Ciudad de México. This independent practice bank by OpenExamPrep covers CDMX speed limits (80, 50, 40, 30, 20 and 10 km/h), Article 10 priority rules, signs and curb colors, the Fotocívicas points-to-plate scheme, license penalty points, Article 50 alcohol limits and sanctions, and pedestrian, cyclist and motorcyclist rules. The official evaluation is in Spanish; these questions are an English-language MCQ study adaptation that keeps official Spanish terms, not an official translation or a simulation of the evaluation.

Exam sponsor: Secretaría de Movilidad de la Ciudad de México (SEMOVI). The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.

Assessment

A theoretical evaluation for first-time applicants for the licencia permanente Tipo A (people with no prior CDMX Tipo A license). It is taken online through the licencia permanente portal with Llave CDMX, or in person at the SEMOVI Macromódulo, and is based on the Ley de Movilidad and the Reglamento de Tránsito de la Ciudad de México. After passing, the applicant pays the license fee and schedules the printing appointment. The permanent license issued since 16 November 2024 authorizes automobiles only; motorcyclists need an A1 or A2 license.

Time Limit

Not published by SEMOVI (news reports describe a 25-minute timer)

Passing Score

Minimum grade of 8.0 (16 of 20 correct)

Exam / Certification Fees

$1,500 MXN single payment for the licencia permanente Tipo A; the program runs through 31 December 2026

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Our practice resources: topics covered

We aim to reflect publicly available exam outlines and topic information in our study resources. Coverage, format, and difficulty may differ from the actual exam, and we cannot guarantee that every detail is accurate or current. Confirm exam requirements, fees, and policies with the official exam sponsor.

About 27% of this study bank

Priority of Passage and Maneuvers

Glorietas, uncontrolled intersections, controlled-access junctions, overtaking, reversing, railway crossings, emergency vehicles and parking.

About 18% of this study bank

Legal Framework, Documents and Sanctions

Documents, insurance, license and permit rules, penalty points, Fotocívicas, vehicle equipment limits and crash procedures.

About 16% of this study bank

Signs, Signals and Markings

Sign classes, destination sign colors, curb and pavement colors, traffic lights and traffic-agent signals.

About 15% of this study bank

Speed Limits and Occupant Safety

Article 9 speed limits, distraction rules, seat belts, child restraints, equipment and lights.

About 14% of this study bank

Pedestrians, Cyclists and Motorcyclists

Mobility hierarchy, pedestrian priority, cyclist clearance and lane rights, motorcycle rules and school zones.

About 9% of this study bank

Alcohol and Substances

Alcohol limits, zero-tolerance categories, arrest and points, and checkpoint procedure.

Preparing for the Evaluación Teórica Licencia CDMX Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: Minimum grade of 8.0 (16 of 20 correct)
  • Assessment: A theoretical evaluation for first-time applicants for the licencia permanente Tipo A (people with no prior CDMX Tipo A license). It is taken online through the licencia permanente portal with Llave CDMX, or in person at the SEMOVI Macromódulo, and is based on the Ley de Movilidad and the Reglamento de Tránsito de la Ciudad de México. After passing, the applicant pays the license fee and schedules the printing appointment. The permanent license issued since 16 November 2024 authorizes automobiles only; motorcyclists need an A1 or A2 license.
  • Time limit: Not published by SEMOVI (news reports describe a 25-minute timer)
  • Exam / certification fees: $1,500 MXN single payment for the licencia permanente Tipo A; the program runs through 31 December 2026 Official sources

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Evaluación Teórica Licencia CDMX: Suggested Study Strategy

1Memorize the Article 9 speed table, including the 40 km/h limit on laterals of controlled-access roads.
2Learn the Article 10 priority hierarchy for intersections without lights: primary road first, then wider or busier road, then two-way over one-way, then the right-hand rule for one-way secondary streets.
3Remember that continuous turns on red are prohibited in CDMX unless a sign allows them, but between 23:00 and 05:00 you may continue after a full stop if the intersection is clear.
4Know the curb colors: yellow means no parking, red means no stopping.
5Review the Fotocívicas table in Article 64 and the 12-point license cancellation rule in Article 66.
6Study Article 50: 0.8 g/L blood or 0.4 mg/L breath for private drivers, zero for professional categories, and the 20–36-hour non-commutable arrest.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who has to take SEMOVI's theoretical evaluation in CDMX?

SEMOVI requires the evaluation from people applying for the licencia permanente Tipo A who have never held a Tipo A license issued by Mexico City, including residents of CDMX or the Estado de México who only have a license from another state. People with a CDMX Tipo A history go straight to payment and the appointment.

What is the format and passing score?

SEMOVI says the evaluation has 20 questions drawn from a random bank of more than 200 items and requires a minimum grade of 8.0 (16 correct). If the first attempt is failed, the system allows a second attempt. SEMOVI's announcement does not state a time limit; news reports describe a 25-minute timer.

What are the default speed limits in CDMX?

Article 9 of the Reglamento de Tránsito sets 80 km/h in the central lanes of controlled-access roads, 50 km/h on vías primarias, 40 km/h on vías secundarias including the laterals of controlled-access roads, 30 km/h in traffic-calmed zones, 20 km/h near schools, hospitals, asylums and shelters, and 10 km/h in parking lots and pedestrian streets with vehicle access.

What is the alcohol limit and penalty in CDMX?

Article 50 prohibits driving with more than 0.8 g/L of alcohol in blood or 0.4 mg/L in exhaled air. Drivers of public, school or personnel transport, emergency, cargo and hazardous-materials vehicles must have no alcohol at all. Exceeding the limit brings a non-commutable arrest of 20 to 36 hours, six license points and remission of the vehicle to the depósito.

Does the licencia permanente cover motorcycles?

No. Article 44 of the Reglamento states that the permanent Tipo A license issued since 16 November 2024 does not authorize motorcycles or VEMEPE. Riders need an A1 (motorcycle) or A2 (motorcycle and car) license.

Is this practice bank an official SEMOVI test?

No. It is independent practice by OpenExamPrep. The official evaluation is in Spanish; these English-language multiple-choice questions are a study adaptation that keeps official Spanish terms and cite the Reglamento de Tránsito, but they are not the official items or a timed simulation.