The Traffic Police Department (under the Ministry of Public Security) has announced that a new set of 600 theory questions will be officially applied to the motor vehicle driving license examination starting from June 1, 2025.
Decision to apply the new 600-question theory exam
Compared to the previous set, the number of questions remains the same, but many questions have been revised or added to better align with current regulations under the Road Traffic Safety Law.
The fundamental traffic rules remain unchanged to ensure that learners are not confused or overwhelmed during their preparation.
According to the Traffic Police Department, the question bank has been scientifically developed, incorporating the latest legal updates and ensuring it closely reflects real-world driving skills and responsibilities.
Candidates who began training before January 1, 2025 (including those who missed or failed previous exams) will still take the test using the old question bank, which will be applied until August 31, 2025.
Structure of the new 600-question theory bank
The new questions are organized into 6 chapters:
- 180 questions on general regulations and road traffic rules
- 25 questions on traffic culture, driver ethics, firefighting and rescue skills
- 58 questions on driving techniques
- 37 questions on vehicle construction and repair
- 185 questions on road traffic signs
- 115 questions on traffic scenarios and response skills
A notable addition to the question bank is the introduction of electric vehicle knowledge for the first time. Questions focus on operational principles and safety when using electric cars—reflecting the shift in the transportation industry and requiring learners to stay up to date with practical knowledge.
Each question has only one correct answer. For critical “elimination” questions, just one incorrect answer in this group results in automatic failure of the theory test.
Who will take the exam using the new question bank?
According to Official Dispatch No. 2262/CSGT-P5, the 600-question bank applies to driving license categories B, C1, C, D1, D2, D, and extended categories such as BE, C1E, CE, D1E, D2E, DE. These include 60 critical questions related to serious traffic safety situations.
Example of Question Distribution by License Type:
Category B (Car) – 30 random questions: 8 on traffic rules; 1 critical question; 1 on driver ethics/fire safety/rescue; 1 on driving technique; 1 on vehicle construction; 9 on traffic signs; 9 on situational response.
Category C1 (Light Truck) – 35 random questions: 10 on traffic rules; 1 critical question; 1 on driver ethics/fire safety/rescue; 2 on driving technique; 1 on vehicle construction; 10 on traffic signs; 10 on situational response
Category C (Truck) – 40 random questions: 10 on traffic rules; 1 critical question; 1 on driver ethics/fire safety/rescue; 2 on driving technique; 1 on vehicle construction; 14 on traffic signs; 11 on situational response.
Categories D1, D2, D, BE, C1E, CE, D1E, D2E, DE – 45 random questions: 10 on traffic rules; 1 critical question; 1 on driver ethics/fire safety/rescue; 2 on driving technique; 1 on vehicle construction; 16 on traffic signs; 14 on situational response
Motorbike Licenses A1, A, B1 – 25 random questions: 8 on traffic rules; 1 critical question; 1 on driver ethics; 1 on driving technique or vehicle construction; 8 on traffic signs; 6 on situational response.
Notes on the new 600-question exam format
The Traffic Police Department emphasizes that the 600-question bank includes 60 critical questions related to serious safety incidents. Each test will contain one such question, and an incorrect answer will result in automatic failure. The correct answer in each question is underlined.
According to a representative from the Traffic Police Department, this update requires learners to completely change their traditional study methods.
Candidates are strongly advised not to rely solely on memorization or tricks, but rather to focus on understanding the law and applying knowledge flexibly.
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