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What does code 01 on an Italian driving licence mean?
Code 01 indicates a visual correction required for driving; any subcode and personal prescription specify which one.
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Renewals, documents and everyday questions: practical answers for drivers in Italy.
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Can I lend my powerful car to a novice driver?
Check the driver’s licence date and the registration plate first: an owner should not hand over a car the driver is not allowed to use.
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Simulazione quiz e scheda d’esame: che differenza c’è?
A practice simulation is an exercise; the exam sheet is the official record available through the Italian Motorist Portal.
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Quiz patente sui rimorchi: come distinguere B, B96 e BE
To choose between B, B96 and BE, compare the authorised maximum mass of the trailer and the whole combination.
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Category B practical test in Italy: which documents should I bring?
Bring valid identification, the receipts requested and proof of required driving practice; your Motor Vehicle Office may need other documents.
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When do you need a category D licence to drive a bus?
Category D covers buses designed for more than eight passengers besides the driver, except vehicles within the D1 limits.
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What speed limits apply to novice drivers on Italian motorways?
For three years after obtaining A2, A, B1 or B: up to 100 km/h on motorways and 90 on main extra-urban roads, subject to lower signs.
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Can every 125 motorcycle be ridden with an A1 licence?
No. Displacement, power and power-to-weight ratio must all be within the A1 limits at the same time.
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Which licence do you need to drive a minibus?
D1 covers minibuses with up to 16 passengers besides the driver and a maximum length of 8 metres; larger configurations may need D.
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Studying for an Italian AM licence: theory, quizzes and practical test
The Italian AM licence involves theory and a practical test; use quizzes for theory and practise riding with an instructor.
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Quiz patente sulle luci: anabbaglianti, abbaglianti e fendinebbia
Review when lights are required and when high beams may be used without confusing visibility, purpose and conditions.
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Do novice-driver speed limits also apply with an A licence?
Yes. Article 117 includes A2 and A: for three years after obtaining the relevant category, the limits are 100 km/h and 90 km/h on specified roads.
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Which countries require a Green Card for my car?
The answer depends on the vehicle's country of registration and destination; check the current Green Card system and your insurer's proof requirements.
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Are motorway lessons compulsory before the category B practical test?
Decree No. 294/2025 sets eight hours for regular category B, but takes effect with the subsequent director’s decree on the platform.
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Can you drive without a seat belt during pregnancy?
Seat belts remain compulsory; an exemption applies only with a gynaecologist’s certificate for specific risk conditions.
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Can I tow a caravan with an Italian category B licence?
Yes if the authorised total fits B or B96 and both the car and caravan stay within their technical limits.
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Motorhome: does category B still suffice after loading it?
The licence depends on maximum authorised mass; actual load must stay within total and axle limits.
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Can a microcar use an Italian motorway?
An AM light quadricycle cannot use a motorway: its technical limits and Article 175 exclude it from access.
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Italian category B road test: handling a reverse park
When reversing during the Italian B test, keep checking around the car and stop if you lose sight or a risk appears.
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Quanti errori si possono fare all’esame teorico della patente
Question count, duration and allowed errors vary by category; check the applicable Ministry schedule.