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Key Facts: Patente D1 Exam
20
questions on official theory quiz
MIT Circolare protocollo 28828 del 19-09-2019
20 min
time limit for computerized theory test
MIT Circolare protocollo 28828 del 19-09-2019
2 errors
maximum allowed errors to pass
MIT Circolare protocollo 28828 del 19-09-2019
16
maximum passenger seats (excluding driver)
Codice della Strada Art. 116
8 m
maximum vehicle length for Category D1
Codice della Strada Art. 116
21 years
minimum age for Category D1 licence
Codice della Strada Art. 115
The Italy Patente D1 assessment has a 20-item computerized true/false theory test in 20 minutes with at most 2 errors, followed by a mandatory practical test. Category D1 covers passenger vehicles with up to 16 passenger seats and a maximum length of 8 metres. OpenExamPrep provides an independent English four-option MCQ study adaptation.
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1Under MIT Circolare protocollo 28828/2019, what is the official examination format for the Italy Category D1 computerized theory test?
2What is the maximum passenger capacity defined by the Codice della Strada for a motor vehicle requiring a Category D1 driving licence?
3What is the statutory maximum vehicle length permitted for a minibus operated under a Category D1 licence in Italy?
4What is the standard minimum age required in Italy to obtain a Category D1 driving licence?
5Which driving licence category must an applicant already hold before they are eligible to apply for Category D1?
6What is the maximum trailer weight (MAM) that may be coupled to a Category D1 minibus without requiring the additional Category D1E extension?
7A passenger vehicle has 14 passenger seats plus the driver's seat, but its overall measured length is 8.40 meters. Which driving licence category is required to operate it in Italy?
8For a Category M2 minibus subject to the mandatory speed-limitation device, what maximum speed must the limiter prevent the vehicle from exceeding?
9Absent a lower posted limit, what general road limit applies on a secondary extra-urban road to a Category D1 minibus whose maximum authorized mass does not exceed 8 tonnes?
10Under Article 142, what outside-built-up-areas speed ceiling applies to a bus or minibus whose maximum authorized mass exceeds 8 tonnes?
About the Patente D1 Exam
Italy's Category D1 driving licence authorizes passenger motor vehicles designed and constructed for not more than 16 passengers in addition to the driver, with a maximum length not exceeding 8 metres, plus a light trailer up to 750 kg MAM. MIT Circular 28828/2019 specifies 20 computerized true/false theory items in 20 minutes with at most 2 errors, followed by a mandatory practical driving test; the theory also includes D1E topics. Current official quiz materials are published in Italian, French, and German. This bank is an independent English-language four-option MCQ study adaptation, not an official translation or true/false format simulation.
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Assessment
Computerized ministerial theory quiz for Category D1/D1E: 20 true/false questions in 20 minutes with at most 2 errors, followed by a mandatory three-phase practical driving test whose on-road phase lasts 45 minutes.
Time Limit
20 minutes
Passing Score
Pass with at most 2 errors out of 20 questions (90% minimum score)
Exam / Certification Fees
PagoPA N067 EUR 26.40 rights + EUR 16.00 stamp duty for theory; PagoPA N019 EUR 16.00 stamp duty for practical test
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Exam Format, Attempts, and Fees
20 computerized questions, 20-minute time limit, maximum 2 errors allowed, theory and practical attempt windows under foglio rosa, and PagoPA N067 and N019 tariffs.
Vehicle Scope, Dimensions, and Speed Limits
Limits of 16 passengers plus driver, 8-metre maximum vehicle length, D1 vs D vs B comparisons, mass- and road-dependent speed rules, the 100 km/h M2/M3 speed limitation, and rear swing-out clearance.
Passenger Safety, Door Interlocks, and Emergency Systems
Passenger boarding safety, interlocked doors, sensitive anti-pinch edges, emergency windows, roof escape hatches, hammers, fire extinguishers, and first-aid kits.
Tachograph Rules, Rest Periods, and CQC Persone
Regulation (EC) 561/2006 driving time limits, mandatory 45-minute or split breaks, daily and weekly rest periods, digital tachograph operation, and conditions requiring CQC Persone.
Minibus Handling, Retarders, and D1E Towing
Weight distribution and rollover risk, pneumatic/hydraulic braking, retarders (rallentatore) on hills, Category D1E trailer towing over 750 kg, and emergency evacuation protocols.
Preparing for the Patente D1 Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: Pass with at most 2 errors out of 20 questions (90% minimum score)
- Assessment: Computerized ministerial theory quiz for Category D1/D1E: 20 true/false questions in 20 minutes with at most 2 errors, followed by a mandatory three-phase practical driving test whose on-road phase lasts 45 minutes.
- Time limit: 20 minutes
- Exam / certification fees: PagoPA N067 EUR 26.40 rights + EUR 16.00 stamp duty for theory; PagoPA N019 EUR 16.00 stamp duty for practical test Official sources
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many questions are on the Italy Patente D1 theory exam?
Under MIT Circolare protocollo 28828 del 19-09-2019, the Category D1 theory exam consists of 20 computerized true/false questions to be completed in 20 minutes.
How many errors are permitted to pass the Patente D1 exam?
A candidate can make at most 2 errors out of 20 questions (90% minimum score). A third error results in a failing score.
What is the maximum capacity and length of a Category D1 vehicle?
A Category D1 vehicle is a passenger motor vehicle designed and built for the transport of up to 16 passengers in addition to the driver, with an overall vehicle length not exceeding 8 meters.
What is the minimum age required to obtain Patente D1 in Italy?
The standard minimum age for Category D1 is 21 years old. Candidates must already hold a valid Category B driving licence.
When is CQC Persone required for driving a minibus?
CQC Persone is the additional qualification for professional passenger driving within its statutory scope. Activity-based exemptions exist, so operators should check the current CQC rules for the specific service rather than assume every paid or work-related movement is identical.
Does Patente D1 include trailer towing?
Patente D1 permits towing a light trailer with maximum authorized mass (MAM) not exceeding 750 kg. Towing a heavier trailer with MAM over 750 kg requires Category D1E.
What are the speed limits for a minibus in Italy?
The applicable limit depends on road class, posted signs, vehicle mass, and whether a trailer is attached. Article 142's special 80 km/h outside-built-up-areas and 100 km/h motorway limits apply to buses over 8 tonnes; lighter minibuses follow the general road limit but M2/M3 vehicles in scope are limited so they cannot exceed 100 km/h. Vehicle-trailer combinations are generally limited to 70 km/h outside built-up areas and 80 km/h on motorways.