Vehicle documents
Used boat engine: where to find the data relevant to a licence?
Check declared power, displacement, cycle and installation in official engine documents, not only in a sales listing.
All guides
Clear guides to driving licences, road rules and everyday travel in Italy.
Licence categories
Motorcycle trailer: does the loaded motorcycle’s weight count for the licence?
Licence category uses the authorised maximum masses; safe towing also depends on actual load and the car’s towing limit.
Licence categories
Category A practical test: when are gear changes and acceleration assessed?
The test assesses motorcycle control and gear choice; practise on the vehicle and check any licence restrictions.
Fitness to drive and accessibility
Adapted car: how do you read restriction codes on a licence?
Harmonised codes record restrictions or adaptations; compare them with the controls fitted to the car before driving.
Licence categories
Motorcycle with a sidecar: which licence category do you need?
A sidecar does not create a separate licence category: check L4e approval and apply the A1, A2 or A motorcycle limits.
Boating licence
What licence is needed to command a recreational ship?
Commanding a recreational ship requires an unlimited-distance category B licence held for at least three years.
Road rules
May you walk along a motorway to reach an SOS phone?
Only on the emergency lane and to reach a help point; pedestrian travel on the motorway remains prohibited.
Road rules
Can a 6 kW electric motorcycle enter a motorway?
The threshold includes exactly 6 kW. The rider must also be an adult, hold the right licence and obey route restrictions.
Licence categories
Three-wheeled scooter: how can I tell whether it is a motorcycle or tricycle?
The licence for a three-wheeled scooter depends on its approved category and technical data, not its shape alone.
Licence categories
A2 practical test: what engine size and power must the motorcycle have?
The combustion motorcycle for the A2 test has no sidecar, at least 250 cc and 20–35 kW, with a maximum ratio of 0.2 kW/kg.
Licence categories
AM practical test: how do I demonstrate balance and moped control?
With an instructor, protective gear and gradual practice, maintain your path and control on the chosen vehicle.
Licence categories
Tow truck: which licence is needed even when it is empty?
The tow truck’s maximum authorised mass counts, not its current load; above 3,500 kg, category B is normally insufficient.
Road signs
How can you tell whether a ring road is a main extra-urban road?
The local name does not decide the class: check its official classification, features, signs and restrictions.
Boating licence
When do I need a nautical licence on inland waters?
On inland waters, a licence may be required for power above 30 kW or displacement above the engine-specific threshold.
Licence categories
Category B practical test: which mistakes compromise safety?
Risky conduct or loss of control can undermine the test; there is no universal automatic-fail list.
Professional qualifications
Taxi and bus: do you need passenger CQC or CAP KB?
Taxi/NCC services with B/B1 vehicles require CAP KB; professional buses require the right D category and CQC where applicable.
Licence categories
Category C practical test: how do I prepare to reverse a truck?
Use mirrors and blind-spot checks, move slowly and stop if visibility is lost.
Licence categories
Minibus with 16 passengers: D1 or D licence?
D1 may cover 16 passengers besides the driver if the vehicle is no longer than 8 metres; check approved seats and length.
Licence categories
Category B practical test: which vehicle checks may be requested?
Be ready to check tyres, steering, brakes, fluids, lights, indicators and warning equipment before the drive.
Licence categories
Category B practical test: is it always held on a motorway?
No: motorway practice is required training, while the actual test route depends on the local office.