Free Practice Test — Patente B

Italian Driving Test PracticeQuiz Patente B — Esame di Teoria

30 true/false questions drawn at random from our 90-question bank, modeled on the real Italian theory exam — same format, same rules, same trick wording. Each question is shown in authentic exam Italian first — exactly as you'll face it — with an English translation underneath. Retake it as many times as you need: every attempt is a different test.

Real Exam Format
30 Questions · Max 3 Errors
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English + Exam Italian
20-Minute Timer
Every Answer Explained
New Test Every Retake
30
True/False Questions
3
Errors Allowed — the 4th Fails You
20min
Time Limit on the Real Exam
0
English Versions — the Real Exam Is Italian Only
For US License Holders

The Road to Your Patente Americans can't convert a US license — here's the path

Paperwork Theory Behind the Wheel
1 · Residency
Register at the Anagrafe. Your US license is valid for only 12 months from that date.
2 · Medical
Certificato anamnestico from a doctor, then the official medical exam.
3 · Theory
30 true/false questions, in Italian. Max 3 errors. Two attempts in 6 months.
4 · Foglio Rosa
Learner's permit: valid 12 months, up to 3 attempts at the road test.
5 · Lessons
Mandatory certified hours with an autoscuola: night, highway, and extra-urban driving.
6 · Road Test
Pass the esame pratico and the patente B is yours. In bocca al lupo!
Read Before Starting

Exam Rules Regole d'esame

This practice test follows the real exam's rules. Answer every question — on the real exam, a blank answer counts as an error.

  1. Answer all 30 questions. Each is a statement — decide if it's VERO (true) or FALSO (false). Unanswered questions count as errors on the real exam.
  2. You can miss 3. Score 27/30 or better (90%+) and you pass — promosso. A 4th error fails you, exactly like the real thing.
  3. Watch the trick wording. The exam is famous for trabocchetti — words like "always" and "only" that flip the answer. Read every statement twice.
  4. Read the Italian first. Each question is shown in authentic exam Italian — the exact language you'll face on the real thing — with an English translation underneath to check yourself against.
  5. Learn from your misses. After you submit, every question is shown with the correct answer and the rule explained. Each retake draws a fresh 30 questions from our 90-question bank — keep going until you pass consistently.
Begin Exam Simulation

Italian Driving Test (Patente B)Simulazione d'esame — quiz ministeriale

30 questions drawn from a 90-question bank · 20 minutes · max 3 errors · a different test every attempt

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The real exam gives you 20 minutes — so does this one.


Car driving on an Italian country road past a 90 km/h speed limit sign

Italian Driving Test Practice (Patente B)

Free 30-question true/false practice test modeled on the real Italian patente B theory exam. Pass with 3 errors or fewer.

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Category: Patente — Signs

I segnali di divieto hanno generalmente forma circolare, con bordo rosso su fondo bianco.

Prohibition signs (segnali di divieto) are generally circular with a red border on a white background.

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Category: Patente — Signs

La luce gialla lampeggiante del semaforo dà diritto di precedenza sui veicoli provenienti dalle altre strade.

A flashing yellow traffic light (giallo lampeggiante) gives you the right of way over vehicles coming from the other roads.

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Category: Patente — Signs

Il segnale circolare bianco attraversato da una banda nera (VIA LIBERA) indica la fine di tutte le prescrizioni precedentemente imposte, come il limite di velocità o il divieto di sorpasso.

A white circular sign crossed by a black diagonal band (via libera) indicates the end of all previously imposed prohibitions, such as a speed limit or a no-overtaking zone.

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Category: Patente — Signs

In Italia i segnali di indicazione autostradali hanno fondo blu, mentre quelli delle strade extraurbane ordinarie hanno fondo verde.

In Italy, direction and route signs on the motorway (autostrada) have a blue background, while ordinary roads outside built-up areas use a green background.

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Category: Patente — Signs

Il segnale CROCE DI SANT'ANDREA preavvisa un passaggio a livello con barriere.

The St. Andrew's cross sign (croce di Sant'Andrea) announces a level crossing equipped with barriers.

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Category: Patente — Signs

È vietato oltrepassare o cavalcare la striscia longitudinale continua della carreggiata.

A continuous white longitudinal line (striscia continua) on the carriageway must not be crossed or straddled.

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Category: Patente — Right of Way

Sulle strade di montagna a forte pendenza, quando l'incrocio tra veicoli è difficoltoso, il veicolo che sale deve fare retromarcia per consentire il passaggio a quello che scende.

On steep mountain roads where two vehicles cannot pass each other easily, the vehicle traveling uphill must reverse to allow the descending vehicle to pass.

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Category: Patente — Right of Way

Le segnalazioni del semaforo prevalgono sulle indicazioni date dagli agenti del traffico.

Where a police officer (agente del traffico) is directing traffic at an intersection, the traffic light signals prevail over the officer's instructions.

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Category: Patente — Right of Way

Il conducente che gode della precedenza deve comunque impegnare l'intersezione con prudenza.

Even when you have the right of way, you must approach and cross an intersection with caution.

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Category: Patente — Right of Way

In una rotatoria il conducente deve segnalare l'uscita azionando l'indicatore di direzione destro.

When leaving a roundabout (rotatoria), you must signal your exit using the right turn indicator.

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Category: Patente — Speed Limits

In caso di pioggia, il limite massimo di velocità in autostrada è di 100 km/h.

When it rains, the maximum speed limit on the autostrada drops to 100 km/h.

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Category: Patente — Speed Limits

Il conducente deve ridurre la velocità in prossimità delle scuole, specialmente nelle ore di entrata e di uscita degli alunni, e in caso di scarsa visibilità.

Drivers must reduce their speed when passing near schools at student exit times and in conditions of poor visibility.

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Category: Patente — Speed Limits

In condizioni ottimali di traffico e di meteo, il limite massimo di velocità per le autovetture in autostrada è di 130 km/h, salvo diversa segnalazione.

In good weather and traffic conditions, the maximum speed limit for cars on the autostrada is 130 km/h, unless lower limits are posted.

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Category: Patente — Speed Limits

Le autovetture che trainano un rimorchio, ad esempio un caravan, possono raggiungere in autostrada la velocità di 130 km/h.

A car towing a trailer or caravan may travel at up to 130 km/h on the autostrada.

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Category: Patente — Overtaking & Distance

È vietato il sorpasso in prossimità o in corrispondenza dei passaggi a livello senza barriere, salvo che la circolazione sia regolata da semafori.

Overtaking is prohibited near and at level crossings without barriers (passaggi a livello senza barriere), unless traffic is regulated by traffic lights.

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Category: Patente — Overtaking & Distance

È consentito iniziare il sorpasso anche quando il conducente che segue ha già iniziato a sorpassare, purché si disponga di un veicolo più veloce.

You may begin an overtaking maneuver even if the driver behind you has already started to overtake your vehicle, provided your car is faster.

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Category: Patente — Overtaking & Distance

In caso di nebbia fitta è consentito il sorpasso, purché si azionino i proiettori fendinebbia.

In thick fog, overtaking is permitted as long as you switch on your fog lights (fendinebbia).

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Category: Patente — Alcohol & Fitness

La guida con un tasso alcolemico compreso tra 0,8 e 1,5 g/l costituisce reato ed è punita con l'ammenda, l'arresto e la sospensione della patente.

Driving with a blood alcohol level between 0.8 and 1.5 g/l is a criminal offense (reato), punished with a fine, possible arrest, and license suspension.

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Category: Patente — Alcohol & Fitness

Per i neopatentati nei primi tre anni dal conseguimento della patente e per i conducenti di età inferiore a 21 anni il tasso alcolemico deve essere pari a zero.

For new drivers (neopatentati) in their first 3 years and for drivers under 21, the blood alcohol limit is zero.

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Category: Patente — Alcohol & Fitness

Il conducente condannato per guida con tasso alcolemico superiore a 0,8 g/l è obbligato a installare il dispositivo alcolock e a guidare con tasso pari a zero: per due anni se il tasso era compreso tra 0,8 e 1,5 g/l, per tre anni se superiore a 1,5 g/l.

A driver convicted of driving with a BAC above 0.8 g/l must have an alcolock device installed and drive only with zero alcohol: for 2 years if the level was 0.8-1.5 g/l, for 3 years if it exceeded 1.5 g/l.

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Category: Patente — Lights & Motorway

In autostrada la corsia più a sinistra è destinata al sorpasso e non alla marcia continuativa.

On the autostrada, the leftmost lane is intended for overtaking, not for continuous cruising.

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Category: Patente — Lights & Motorway

Nei centri abitati è consentito l'uso dei proiettori abbaglianti, purché vengano disinseriti all'incrocio con veicoli provenienti in senso opposto.

Inside built-up areas, you may use your high beams (abbaglianti), provided you switch them off when meeting oncoming vehicles.

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Category: Patente — Lights & Motorway

La segnalazione luminosa di pericolo (quattro frecce) deve essere inserita quando il veicolo rimane fermo sulla carreggiata per avaria.

The hazard warning lights (segnalazione luminosa di pericolo, 'quattro frecce') must be switched on when the vehicle is stopped on the carriageway because of a breakdown.

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Category: Patente — Documents & Points

Per i titolari di età inferiore a 50 anni, la patente di categoria B ha validità di dieci anni e deve essere rinnovata previa visita medica.

For holders under 50 years of age, the patente B is valid for 10 years and must then be renewed with a medical examination.

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Category: Patente — Documents & Points

Le autovetture devono essere sottoposte a revisione periodica ogni anno, a partire dalla prima immatricolazione.

A new car must undergo its periodic inspection (revisione) every year, starting from the year of first registration.

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Category: Patente — Documents & Points

Durante i dodici mesi di validità dell'autorizzazione per l'esercitazione alla guida (foglio rosa) è possibile sostenere la prova pratica fino a tre volte.

During the 12-month validity of the learner's permit (foglio rosa), up to three attempts at the practical driving test are allowed.

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Category: Patente — Safety

L'accesso non autorizzato in una zona a traffico limitato (ZTL) costituisce violazione, generalmente accertata mediante telecamere poste ai varchi di ingresso.

Entering a restricted traffic zone (ZTL, zona a traffico limitato) without authorization is a violation, generally detected automatically by cameras placed at the entry gates.

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Category: Patente — Safety

Le cinture di sicurezza devono essere allacciate da tutti gli occupanti del veicolo, sia sui sedili anteriori sia su quelli posteriori.

Seatbelts (cinture di sicurezza) are mandatory for all occupants, in both the front and the rear seats.

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Category: Patente — Safety

In caso di incidente, al motociclista rimasto ferito bisogna togliere subito il casco per farlo respirare meglio.

If a motorcyclist is injured in a crash, you should immediately remove their helmet so they can breathe more easily.

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Category: Patente — Safety

Durante la guida è consentito usare il telefono cellulare tenendolo in mano, purché si mantenga saldamente una mano sul volante.

While driving, you may use a handheld mobile phone as long as you keep one hand firmly on the steering wheel.

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The Catch

The Real Exam Is Only in Italian

Italy dropped the English version of the theory exam back in 2011. Today the quiz is offered in Italian (with German and French for the autonomous regions) — and the United States has no license-reciprocity agreement with Italy, so Americans who become residents can't convert their US license. After 12 months of residency, the only way to drive legally is to pass both exams like any Italian 18-year-old.

Nearly 40% of candidates fail the theory exam — and driving schools blame the famous domande trabocchetto, trick-worded questions written in dense bureaucratic Italian. Knowing the rules isn't enough; you need to read them the way the exam writes them.

That's the reason this practice test exists: master the rules in English first, then move the vocabulary into Italian. Our native Italian tutors coach students through the patente every year — the road terms, the trick wording, and the conversational Italian you'll need at the Motorizzazione counter.

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