Getting your licence
How to apply for a D or D1 driving licence
How to apply for D1 or D, including vehicle limits, age requirements and the passenger-transport CQC.
All guides
From registration to the test: documents, requirements, study and practical tests for an Italian driving licence.
Getting your licence
Driving school or private candidate: which route should you choose for category B?
Compare administration, support and verifiable costs before choosing how to obtain a category B licence.
How to study
How to study dashboard warning lights for your driving test
Learn to distinguish the main warning lights by colour and function, bearing in mind that symbols and procedures can vary between vehicles.
Theory test
Can you take the driving theory test in another language or with audio?
Official quiz translations are available in French and German; audio is available to eligible candidates who request it.
Foreign driving licences
How to convert a foreign driving licence in Italy
Countries eligible for conversion, residence, documents and application to the Motorisation Authority to convert a foreign driving licence.
How to study
Spaced review: a method for remembering road rules
Review topics at intervals, alternating explanations and quiz questions so you recall the rules instead of relying on short-term memory.
Driving test
Motorcycle test: what happens in the off-road area and on the road
The A-category test assesses motorcycle control, manoeuvres and road riding; the setup and requirements depend on the category.
Foreign driving licences
Albanian driving licence: when you can apply for conversion
The new dates for the Italy–Albania agreement and what to check before applying.
Getting your licence
Category AM licence: documents and application steps
Documents for an AM licence, age requirements and the steps from application and theory test to learner’s permit and practical test.
Getting your licence
How to apply for a C1 or C driving licence
Eligibility, documents, theory test and practical steps to apply for C1 or C through the Motor Vehicle Office.
How to study
How to organise a typical week of driving test study
A flexible plan alternates chapters, focused quizzes, practice tests and review without promising results by a fixed date.
Driving test
B96 test: what the practical test includes
Code 96 extends the combinations you can tow with category B through a specific practical test; it should not be confused with category BE.
Getting your licence
How to get a driving licence in Italy: every step
From application to licence: the process, documents and what to check at each stage.
Getting your licence
How to move from a category B to a category D licence
Age, requirements, documents and tests for obtaining category D after category B.
Getting your licence
Getting a category B licence as a private candidate: how it really works
What you handle directly with the Motor Vehicle Office and which steps still require assistance or certified lessons.
Learner’s permit (foglio rosa)
What certified driving lessons are required for a category B licence?
Compulsory driving practice must be completed with an instructor and certified; the number and modules depend on the rules applying to your learner's permit.
Documents and registration
Private candidate driving test: who provides the car?
How to arrange a car for a practical test as a private candidate and which requirements to check with the Motor Vehicle Office.
Requirements
Driving licences and learning disorders: which exam aids can you request?
Candidates with specific learning disorders can request audio questions and extra time for the theory test, with supporting documentation.
How to study
What to review the day before your driving test
Use the last day to review recurring mistakes, key concepts and logistics without starting a marathon of practice tests.
How to study
Can you study for your driving test without an internet connection?
You can study offline if the materials are already available on your device; check which features need a connection.