The laws, guides and leaflets the exam is based on, straight from IMT and the Diário da República. They're in Portuguese, so each one has an English note on what it covers and how to use it. Our lessons and questions explain the same rules in English.
The Highway Code
The law the whole theory exam is based on: definitions, general traffic rules, speed, priority, overtaking, stopping and parking, lights, documents, fines and the points system. On the official page, open the consolidated version (versão consolidada) to read the law as it stands today, with every later change included.
Open official pageRoad Signs Regulation
Every road sign, road marking, traffic light and police signal in Portugal, with pictures and what each one means. The 2019 revision added new signs, in force since April 2020. Use it alongside our sign library when you study signs.
Open PDFRoad Signs Regulation – official record
The official Diário da República record of the Road Signs Regulation, where you can also find the later amendments.
Open official pageDriver legislation list
IMT's list of the laws that cover driving licences: changes to the Highway Code, the driver register, licence revalidation and more. Useful if you want to check which version is current.
Open official pageDriving Licence Manual
IMT's guide to getting a licence: the requirements and documents for each category, how driving-school training works, and what happens in the theory and practical exams.
Open PDFThe Safe Driver leaflet
A short leaflet on the main risks when driving (alcohol, fatigue, speed, distraction), how to check yourself, and what to do after a crash. Quick to read and good revision for the safety questions.
Open PDFOfficial exam question lists
IMT publishes the questions used in the theory exam, grouped by licence category and topic. IMT doesn't publish the answers; GoCodigo's question bank translates these into English and explains the answers.
Open official pageHow driving exams work
IMT's page on the theory and practical exams: how to book, where they take place and what to bring.
Open official pageExam pass rates
Official pass rates by age, licence category and exam centre.
Open official pageLinks open the official publishers' sites. Laws can change: the Diário da República always has the current text. GoCodigo isn't affiliated with IMT.