Requirements
D1E: which trailer can a minibus tow?
D1E extends D1 to combinations with a D1 towing vehicle and a trailer over 750 kg, subject to the vehicle's technical limits.
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From registration to the test: documents, requirements, study and practical tests for an Italian driving licence.
Professional qualifications
CQC and driving licence: how to distinguish the two qualifications
The driving licence identifies the vehicles you may drive; a CQC documents a professional qualification for specified transport.
Special cases
Learner permit and temporary permit: are they the same?
No. A learner permit follows a passed theory test; a temporary permit applies to specific CML renewal procedures.
Documents and registration
B1 licence as a minor: who signs the application
At 16 or 17, a B1 candidate is still a minor. Check application signatures and a parent or guardian’s documents with the licensing office.
Driving test
Category B with automatic transmission: what code 78 means
Taking the B test in an automatic car may result in code 78, which restricts driving to automatic vehicles in that category.
Requirements
A1 licence: minimum age and motorcycle limits
You can obtain A1 from age 16. A motorcycle must meet all three limits: 125 cc, 11 kW and 0.1 kW/kg.
Requirements
B96 licence: towing limits and how to obtain it
Code 96 extends B to combinations over 3,500 kg and up to 4,250 kg authorised maximum mass after a practical test.
Requirements
D1 or D: which licence does a minibus need?
To choose between D1 and D, compare approved passenger capacity and length, then check the trailer and intended use.
Professional qualifications
Category D and passenger CQC: when do you need both?
D covers the passenger vehicle; a passenger CQC may also be required to carry out professional transport.
Requirements
New drivers and alcohol: when does the zero limit apply?
The zero-alcohol rule applies to drivers under 21 and during the first three years after obtaining a B licence.
Requirements
Motorway: are reversing and turning around always prohibited?
Reversing and turning around are prohibited on motorway carriageways, ramps and access roads, even if you miss your exit.
Requirements
High-visibility vest: when must you wear one after a breakdown?
Outside built-up areas, wear a reflective vest or braces when leaving the vehicle in situations covered by the Code.
Special cases
Licence points: when do you receive the no-offence bonus?
After two years without a points deduction, your balance may increase or return to 20 depending on how many points you have.
Driving test
B96 test: how to practise reversing with a trailer
Reversing is one manoeuvre in the B96 test. Learn what to watch and how to practise with an instructor.
Documents and registration
AM licence as a minor: who signs the application and which documents are needed
An AM application for a minor also needs a parent’s or guardian’s signature, along with the documents listed by MIT.
Requirements
An eight-tonne truck: do you need C1 or C?
C1 reaches 7,500 kg maximum authorised mass; a vehicle above that limit is assessed under category C.
Requirements
Category B and operating machinery: which limits to check
Category B may cover non-exceptional operating machinery, but check the machine’s classification, mass and use.
Documents and registration
Can a family member submit your licence application for you?
A delegate may file an application at the counter with a signed authorisation and the identity documents listed by the MIT.
Requirements
Who can carry out the licence medical examination?
The examination must be done by a doctor authorised by the MIT or, where required, the Local Medical Commission.
Requirements
Licence codes: how to read a glasses requirement
Code 01 concerns vision correction or protection: follow the subcode and the prescription printed on your licence.