Starting January 16, 2024, future drivers face unexpected changes in the procedure for taking the theoretical exam for obtaining a driving license. According to the update implemented by the Main Service Center of the Ministry of Internal Affairs (MIA), the answers to test questions will now be generated in random order.
Based on Order No. 3 dated January 10, 2024, the MSC of the MIA updated the traffic rules test questions, aiming to improve the level of driver knowledge and ensure an even higher degree of road safety. These changes appear to be a step forward toward creating a more responsible and informed driving community.
On October 25, 2023, significant changes to the Traffic Rules took effect in Ukraine. These changes aim to improve road safety and protect road users. One of the most important innovations is that from October 25, 2023, drivers of all motor vehicles outside of populated areas are required to turn on daytime running lights while driving. If the vehicle design does not include them — low beam headlights must be used.
Reinstating driving privileges after revocation is not just "picking up a document" but a procedure with clear conditions. One of the key requirements is a new medical certificate of fitness to drive, which can only be obtained after the revocation period has ended. Without this certificate, the MIA service center will not proceed with the reinstatement process.
January 6, 2026, 16:30
Code "78" in a driving license is an official restriction: it records that the practical exam was passed on a vehicle with an automatic transmission, meaning you can only drive vehicles with automatic transmission within the corresponding category. If you plan to switch to a manual, you need to complete training and pass the practical exam on a vehicle with a manual transmission to receive a license without this restriction.
December 12, 2025, 15:34
The mark indicating the need for vision correction in a driving license is an official safety requirement based on medical indicators. Code "01" with subcodes specifies the type of correction device and is a mandatory condition for operating a vehicle.
November 30, 2025, 10:00
As of January 6, 2026, there is no active law on "penalty points" in Ukraine, despite sensational media headlines. Instead, drivers are already feeling real changes: since January 1, 2026, excise taxes on fuel have increased, and the price thresholds for pension contributions upon first vehicle registration have changed due to the updated subsistence minimum of 3,328 UAH.
January 6, 2026, 13:00
Even brief interaction with a smartphone during the theoretical traffic rules exam can cost you an attempt: according to the MSC of the MIA of Ukraine, using a phone results in automatic annulment of the result, and a retake is possible no earlier than 10 calendar days later. We examine the logic behind this rule and practical steps to avoid unfortunate losses.
December 18, 2025, 11:26
In Kyiv, at the intersection of Volodymyrska Street and Taras Shevchenko Boulevard, a pilot project to implement a new "Greek Cross" traffic light signal launches on November 11, 2025. This is the first such initiative in Ukraine, borrowed from European experience, aimed at improving safety and signal clarity for drivers.
November 11, 2025, 16:30