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Key Facts: Patente D Exam

40

D/DE Theory Questions

Il Portale dell'Automobilista

40 minutes

D/DE Time Limit

Il Portale dell'Automobilista

Max 4 errors

D/DE Passing Standard

Il Portale dell'Automobilista

24

General Minimum Age for Category D

MIT

2 in 6 months

Theory Attempts Listed by MIT

MIT

For 2026, study D/DE as a Patenti Superiori bus theory exam: 40 computerized questions, 40 minutes, and a maximum of 4 errors. MIT distinguishes D from D1 by passenger capacity and length, and distinguishes DE by the trailer over 750 kg. Professional passenger transport generally needs CQC in addition to the licence, so this bank teaches the Patente D/DE theory topics while keeping CQC as a separate qualification.

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1What is the current official D/DE theory test format listed for Italy's Patenti Superiori?
A.40 computerized quiz questions in 40 minutes, with no more than 4 errors
B.30 questions in 20 minutes, with no more than 3 errors
C.20 questions in 20 minutes, with no more than 2 errors
D.An oral-only test with no fixed number of questions
Explanation: The current Portale format table lists D/DE as 40 questions, 4 allowed errors, and a 40-minute time limit.
2How many errors can a D/DE theory candidate make and still pass?
A.No more than 4 errors
B.No more than 2 errors
C.No more than 3 errors
D.No errors at all
Explanation: D/DE is passed with a maximum of 4 errors out of 40 questions.
3Which statement best describes the D1/D1E theory format compared with D/DE?
A.D1/D1E is listed as 20 questions in 20 minutes with no more than 2 errors
B.D1/D1E uses the same 40-question D/DE sheet in every case
C.D1/D1E has 30 questions and a 25-minute time limit
D.D1/D1E candidates take only a practical exam and no theory
Explanation: The Portale table separates D1/D1E from D/DE: D1/D1E is 20 questions, 2 errors, and 20 minutes.
4Under current MIT guidance, what is true about a D theory exam passed from 2 March 2015 onward?
A.It also counts for the corresponding DE theory requirement
B.It must always be repeated for DE
C.It counts only for CQC and not for DE
D.It replaces the practical driving test
Explanation: MIT states that theory for D passed from 2 March 2015 also counts for the corresponding DE theory requirement.
5How many D/D1 theory attempts does MIT list within the first 6 months from application?
A.2 attempts
B.1 attempt
C.3 attempts
D.Unlimited attempts
Explanation: MIT lists 2 theory attempts in 6 months from the date the application is presented.
6When is the foglio rosa issued in the MIT D/D1 procedure?
A.Only after the theory exam is passed
B.Before any theory attempt is taken
C.Only after the CQC exam is passed in every case
D.Only after buying or leasing a bus
Explanation: MIT states that the foglio rosa is released only after the theory exam has been passed.
7Which vehicles are within the basic scope of category D according to MIT?
A.Vehicles for transporting more than 8 passengers in addition to the driver, with a trailer up to 750 kg
B.Vehicles for no more than 8 passengers including the driver
C.Only goods vehicles over 3.5 tonnes
D.Only buses with no trailer under any circumstances
Explanation: MIT lists category D for vehicles intended to carry more than 8 passengers besides the driver, including those towing a trailer up to 750 kg.
8How does MIT define category D1 compared with D?
A.D1 is limited to vehicles carrying no more than 16 passengers beyond the driver and no longer than 8 metres
B.D1 covers every bus regardless of passenger count and length
C.D1 is only for goods transport with a trailer
D.D1 is a CQC card and not a driving licence category
Explanation: MIT lists D1 for vehicles carrying up to 16 passengers in addition to the driver and no more than 8 metres long.
9What is the key trailer distinction for category DE?
A.DE covers passenger-transport combinations with a trailer over 750 kg
B.DE is for a D bus with no trailer at all
C.DE is only for trailers under 750 kg
D.DE is a goods-vehicle category unrelated to buses
Explanation: MIT describes DE as passenger-transport combinations involving a D-category bus and a trailer over 750 kg.
10What is the general minimum age for category D in Italy under MIT guidance?
A.24 years, with a 21-year CQC-related path described by MIT
B.18 years in every case
C.16 years if the bus is empty
D.21 years with no extra condition for full D
Explanation: MIT lists category D at 24 years, or 21 when the candidate follows and completes the passenger CQC path before the practical exam.

About the Patente D Exam

The Italian category D licence covers motor vehicles for transporting more than 8 passengers in addition to the driver, including those vehicles towing a trailer up to 750 kg. Category DE covers larger passenger-transport combinations with a trailer over 750 kg. The current D/DE theory format is a computerized Patenti Superiori quiz of 40 questions in 40 minutes with no more than 4 errors. The official pool includes higher-category topics such as bus signals, passenger comfort and safety, vehicle mass and dimensions, braking, tachograph and limiter duties, dangerous conditions, tunnels, level crossings, documents, and the professional context of CQC without replacing the separate CQC exam.

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Assessment

Computerized ministerial Patenti Superiori D/DE theory quiz. The current Portale table lists D/DE as 40 questions, 4 allowed errors, and 40 minutes; D1/D1E and extensions from D1/D1E to D/DE are listed separately as 20-question formats.

Time Limit

40 minutes

Passing Score

No more than 4 errors out of 40 questions

Exam / Certification Fees

PagoPA N067: EUR 26.40 rights + EUR 16.00 stamp duty for the theory application; PagoPA N019: EUR 16.00 stamp duty for the practical exam reservation. Medical, autoscuola, and CQC costs are separate.

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MIT / Portale procedure

Exam Format and Licence Scope

D/DE logistics, D versus D1 scope, DE trailer rules, age rules, application attempts, foglio rosa, fees, and theory validity for matching E categories.

Official Patenti Superiori pool area

Passenger Safety and Bus Operation

Boarding, alighting, doors, emergency exits, luggage, capacity, standing passengers, passenger comfort, school and vulnerable users, and evacuation.

Official Patenti Superiori pool area

Vehicle Systems and Checks

ABS, brakes, retarder, tachograph, speed limiter, tyres, lights, mirrors, steering, documents, dimensions, mass awareness, and practical bus-readiness checks.

Codice della Strada and superior-category topics

Road Conduct, Speed, and Hazards

Bus speed limits, stopping distance, descents, bends, shoulder collapse, tunnels, level crossings, motorway conduct, intersections, signs, and adverse weather.

Higher-category professional context

Tachograph, Rest, Impairment, and CQC Distinction

Driver-card use, basic driving/rest rules, fatigue, alcohol, drugs, medication, professional passenger transport obligations, and the separation between Patente D and CQC.

Preparing for the Patente D Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: No more than 4 errors out of 40 questions
  • Assessment: Computerized ministerial Patenti Superiori D/DE theory quiz. The current Portale table lists D/DE as 40 questions, 4 allowed errors, and 40 minutes; D1/D1E and extensions from D1/D1E to D/DE are listed separately as 20-question formats.
  • Time limit: 40 minutes
  • Exam / certification fees: PagoPA N067: EUR 26.40 rights + EUR 16.00 stamp duty for the theory application; PagoPA N019: EUR 16.00 stamp duty for the practical exam reservation. Medical, autoscuola, and CQC costs are separate. Official sources

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Patente D: Suggested Study Strategy

1Keep D/DE logistics separate from D1/D1E: D/DE is 40 questions, 40 minutes, and maximum 4 errors; D1/D1E is listed as 20 questions, 20 minutes, and maximum 2 errors.
2Memorize category scope early: D is more than 8 passengers plus the driver with a trailer up to 750 kg; DE adds a heavier trailer or passenger-transport combination.
3Treat passenger comfort as a safety topic: smooth steering, braking, acceleration, and cornering protect standing passengers and reduce falls.
4Review bus-specific signs and signals, including signals for vehicles in public passenger service and restrictions that apply to goods vehicles but not buses.
5Practice braking and descent scenarios until you can explain why lower gears, retarder use, and cooling the service brakes matter on heavy vehicles.
6Know the CQC distinction: it can affect age and professional work, but the D/DE licence theory test is not the CQC exam.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many questions are on the Italy Patente D/DE theory exam?

The current Portale exam-format table lists D/DE as 40 computerized quiz questions.

How many errors are allowed on Patente D/DE theory?

A D/DE candidate passes with no more than 4 errors out of 40 questions.

How long is the Patente D/DE theory test?

The current D/DE time limit is 40 minutes. D1/D1E is listed separately as a 20-question, 20-minute format.

Does category D theory also cover DE?

MIT states that theory for D passed from 2 March 2015 also counts for the corresponding DE theory requirement, except for older cases that may require an oral integration.

What can I drive with category D?

MIT lists category D for vehicles used to transport more than 8 passengers in addition to the driver, including those vehicles towing a trailer up to 750 kg.

What is the difference between Patente D and CQC?

Patente D is the driving licence category. CQC is a separate professional qualification generally required for professional passenger transport, such as bus, coach, NCC, or public-line service work.

What are the official application fees listed by MIT?

MIT lists PagoPA N067 for the theory application as EUR 26.40 rights plus EUR 16.00 stamp duty, and PagoPA N019 as EUR 16.00 stamp duty for the practical exam reservation.