Overview
- In October–December 2025, 27,354 people took the knowledge check and 11,716 passed, a 42.8% rate, according to the National Police Agency.
- The knowledge test was expanded from 10 true/false items to 50 questions requiring at least 45 correct answers.
- The on-site driving assessment added specific confirmation points such as checks at crosswalks and railroad crossings, and its pass rate was about 13% in the period.
- The 2024 knowledge check pass rate was 92.5%, highlighting the steep decline under the stricter rules.
- The figures, released on March 2, detail the immediate impact of the October 2025 revisions on applicants seeking to convert foreign licenses.