On balance, these countries have tough theory tests and require more practical experience before being able to sit a practical test. In contrast, Bangladesh, Belarus and Egypt are the easiest countries, with minimal theory and practical experience needed to sit a driving test.
The world's best drivers are in Switzerland and the UAE, while the most polite drivers are found in Turkey, according to a study by global transfer service i'way. The study analysed reviews and ratings from passengers in 120 countries from February 2022 to February 2023.
Youngest Driving Age in the World
16.5 years old: Australia.
With 45 fatal crashes per 100,000 people per year, Namibia is the worst place in the world for drivers. The roads in Namibia are known for their unpredictability. If you are not familiar with the road conditions in Namibia, it is easy to find yourself in a troublesome situation.
Norway ranked the safest place to drive in the world. Are we surprised at this? Not quite. The Nordic country gets many things right – and driving is one of them.
The minimum learner licence age is 16 years. Learner drivers have to pass a hazard perception test before they can upgrade their learner licence. Learners can attempt the hazard perception test after they have held their learner licence for 6 months.
Countries with the lowest driving ages (17 and below) are Australia, The Bahamas, Canada, Malaysia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom (mainland), United States, and Zimbabwe.
Alaska and Arkansas have the lowest minimum driving age, allowing individuals to start driving at 14 years old. On the other hand, New Jersey and Pennsylvania have the highest minimum driving age, requiring individuals to be 16 years old before obtaining a driver's license.
Japan is home to the world's best drivers
It's official: the world's safest drivers can be found in Japan! Blood alcohol limit levels are quite low, at 0.03g/dl, similar to the likes of Chile, and the Czech Republic, and it has the highest positive sentiment on social media for driving-related terms, at 33.4%.
Worldwide, 60% of respondents told us they're happy behind the wheel, with Brazilian and Mexican drivers taking top honors as the happiest overall. A lot of them may feel good because they're driving: More than 66% say they would rather be in the driver's seat than next to it.
Seven of the top 10 states with the best drivers are in the East Coast area, including Washington, D.C., Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, New Hampshire, New York and Rhode Island.
Countries with the best roads
Singapore has by far the highest overall road score, as it is the only nation to score higher than 9/10. It has the best road quality, as well as the fewest road traffic deaths, 1.69 per 100,000 people.
The safest roads in the world can be found in Norway.
Honduras. This is a country located in Central America. If you have given enough driving tests and are struggling to get one then maybe it's time for you to move to Honduras. This place has no driving tests, whatsoever- the only thing they want is that you should have crossed the age requirement i.e 18 years.
The legal minimum age for driving is 18 years. Drinking and driving is prohibited. Road signs and rules follow international standards, and most signs on major roads are in Japanese and English. Vehicles have to come to a full stop before crossing any railway tracks.
The minimum age for a "full license" or "unrestricted license" varies between 16 and 18 years, depending on the state. However, new drivers have the option of obtaining a restricted license or learner's permit beforehand. The minimum age for a learner's permit is 14 to 16 years, depending on the state.
Many European countries recognise Australian licences, but you'll need an International Driving Permit for Austria, Greece, France, Italy, Belgium, Spain, Turkey, Armenia, Bulgaria, Slovenia, the Czech Republic, Poland and Romania.
Driving. To get learner permits or licences (Ls) to drive cars, children must be 16 years old, except in the Australian Capital Territory, where it's 15 years and 9 months.
Learners must have a supervisor present when driving. The supervisor must hold a full Australian driver licence and sit next to the learner. Learners can drive with passengers in the car.
Memphis, Tenn., is the most dangerous for drivers
Memphis tops the list of riskiest cities for U.S. drivers, according to our analysis. It ranks No. 1 when it comes to fatal car accidents per capita and No. 1 for people involved in fatal crashes per capita.
Going on a drive lets you create some much needed temporary distance so you can have a quiet moment to think. The scenery you may find while out on the open road can provide a refreshing change and help you mull over the problem more productively.