Safe driving
How should I distribute trailer weight to reduce sway?
Load and secure the trailer within its payload, axle and hitch limits, following the vehicle maker’s instructions.
All guides
Clear guides to driving licences, road rules and everyday travel in Italy.
Licence categories
Category D practical test: how do I stop and move off in a bus?
Check vehicle dimensions and road users, stop smoothly and move off only when there is enough visibility and space.
Road signs
Can a local restriction keep a 125 cc motorcycle off a ring road?
A 125 may enter only if the road is an eligible type and no valid restriction applies to that section.
Licence categories
Category C at 18: when is it possible with goods CQC?
The ordinary minimum age for C is 21; the route can permit 18 with an ordinary initial goods-CQC course and exam.
Professional qualifications
Category C and dangerous goods: is the CQC enough?
No: certain dangerous-goods transport also requires an ADR certificate, in addition to the right licence and CQC if applicable.
Licence categories
Category B practical test: how do I make a safe U-turn?
Choose a legal, visible place, check approaching traffic, and do not force a turn without enough room.
Boating licence
Direct-injection outboard: which displacement limit applies?
For a direct-injection two-stroke, the updated threshold is 900 cc; also check power and the engine documents.
Professional qualifications
Foreign driving licence and CQC: how do I check recognition in Italy?
For a foreign CQC, check the issuing country, residence, validity and MIT procedure; the licence and CQC are separate documents.
Licence categories
DE practical test: what bus and trailer combination is required?
The DE test trailer must meet MIT mass, width, speed, load-space and actual-mass requirements.
Boating licence
Inboard diesel engine: when is a nautical licence required within six miles?
Aspirated diesel: over 2,000 cm³; turbocharged diesel: over 1,300 cm³. Both also require power above 30 kW.
Boating licence
Can a low-powered small boat go beyond six nautical miles?
Yes, but a boating licence is required beyond six miles regardless of the engine's low power or displacement.
Licence categories
BE practical test: how heavy must the exam trailer be?
MIT requires a trailer rated for at least 1,000 kg and presented with at least 800 kg actual mass.
Professional qualifications
Code 97 and CQC: does the code replace the qualification?
No. Code 97 limits C1 to vehicles outside tachograph rules; CQC is a separate professional qualification.
Licence categories
Which licence do I need to tow an agricultural trailer?
The answer depends on the towing tractor or vehicle and the authorised limits of the combination.
Foreign driving licences
Renting a 125cc scooter abroad: is an Italian category B licence enough?
Italy’s category B licence may include an A1 equivalence at home, but rental abroad depends on the destination country’s rules.
Licence categories
Reversing around a corner in the Category B practical test
Reverse slowly, keep the car in the correct position and observe around the vehicle throughout the manoeuvre.
Safety and rules
Does an experienced adult beside you cancel new-driver power limits?
Only a narrowly defined statutory exception may apply; an ordinary adult passenger does not remove the limits.
Licence categories
Learner permit B: what time counts as night driving practice?
Decree 294/2025 defines night vision by reference to sunset and sunrise; verify the exact time window and recording with your school.
Licence categories
For a 125 on the motorway, is a B licence enough or do you need A1?
Motorway access and the licence required for a 125 are separate checks: the vehicle, licence category and rider's age all matter.
Licence categories
Category A and a powerful tricycle: how does it differ from a motorcycle?
A tricycle over 15 kW requires category A and a specific minimum age, separate from the motorcycle power limits.