Italian Drivers License

Member since 09 February 2022

andreaeisentowerNew member27 March 2022 13:54:11

Hello all,

Any persons having difficulties in obtaining an Italian Drivers License, issues with the Drivers License or any related complications,
Reach out to me for directives on how to go about the solution under respective administrative programs.

This will be particularly helpful for persons who have difficulties speaking and understanding Italian

Thanks

MGould Member

Member since 19 September 2021

MGouldMember27 March 2022 14:19:50

What are the rumours about the progress being made in the agreement between Italy and the UK about being able to exchange your licence rather than having to take a test? And when you do have to take a test, do the new driver rules apply to you even if you have been driving for decades? Thanks!

Frank and Ora New member

Member since 09 September 2015

Frank and OraNew member18 April 2022 12:41:44

Have you something new or different to add to this ongoing issue. If so, I'm interested to learn more.
If not, thanks anyway.
FJM

GuestPoster2796 Guest

GuestPoster2796Guest23 April 2022 18:48:58

@andreaeisentower

H Andrea, I have a U.S. driver's license and need to start the process of obtaining an Italian driver's license this fall.聽 I've heard that it's possible to take the exam in French or German, which may be easier for me than Italian.聽 That being said, I welcome any information you're able to share!

Kindly,

Robert

hovigA Member

Member since 14 May 2022

hovigAMember14 May 2022 14:41:06

Hello Andrea

I will be in Italy from June of 2022

I have a US DL which will expire in a year

Would I be able to drive in Italy with this for the next year? And if so, how long?

(Also - are licenses specific to manual vs automatic? No idea!)

Thank you

-Hovig

hovigA Member

Member since 14 May 2022

hovigAMember28 February 2023 17:48:28

Hello again

Is it possible to take the DL written test in English?

I am currently driving with my US license which will expire by May and would like to renew - but it will be impossible for me to take a test in Italian at this point in time

Thank you

-H

Carel L Member

Member since 27 October 2022

Carel LMember28 February 2023 19:38:30

Hi. Unfortunately Italian, French and German are the only languages for the test.

annemonma Member

Member since 20 November 2021

annemonmaMember01 March 2023 15:09:08

@hovigA

I'm afraid you have to take the test in Italian. After all, all the roadsigns are in Italian. It's not that challenging linguistically but, there are a lot of signs/symbols to learn.

Good luck!

laninpk2 Member

Member since 07 March 2023

laninpk2Member07 March 2023 19:29:24

@andreaeisentower Hello there.

How easy or difficult is it to get an Italian driver's license and if you don't know the language well enough how can you pass the theoretical exam?

I moved from Los Angeles and am now a resident here in Pisa and have an international driver's license which will expire as of June 2nd. My US driver's license however is still valid. Please let me know. Thanks,

Laura Angino

laninpk2 Member

Member since 07 March 2023

laninpk2Member07 March 2023 19:35:02

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@andreaeisentower

Hello there, I moved to Tirrenia, Pisa last June and now I'm a resident here. My international driver's license will expire as of June 2023. My US driver's license is valid until 2026.

Do I need to get an Italian driver's license to drive in Italy now that i have residency here in Pisa?

If one is not fluent in Italian, how can one pass the written theoretical exam for the Italian driver's license.

Please let me know how US American expats living in Italy can drive in Italy and get car insurance.

Thanks so much for your anticipated guidance and advice.

Laura Angino

Huckleberry2025 New member

Member since 10 April 2025

Huckleberry2025New memberYesterday 04:26:04

#11

@laninpk2

Hi Laura. Did you ever find an answer to this? We are trying to decide between two countries right now and the driver's license is the sticking point for Italy. Thank you.

8bucksagallon Member

Member since 08 February 2024

8bucksagallonMemberYesterday 09:20:50

#12

I was eligible to exchange my UK licence for the Italian equivalent and started the process. It took so long that my eligibility expired! Have you considered obtaining an EU licence from another member state? It鈥檚 what I did as the Italian process and licence, when granted restricted me to certain vehicles ,(low powered) for the first year, which was impractical as I already owned a vehicle. I used a company In Bologna