If you're an American moving to Italy and want to continue driving here, you'll eventually have to retake your driver's test. These are a few of the main differences between the two countries you should be aware of.
Miranda Mullings - news@thelocal.it
Updated: Thu 23 Jul 2026 12:07 CET
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From language barriers to expenses, there are several hurdles to getting your Italian driver's license. Photo by Ahmet Ölçüm on Unsplash
If you're an American moving to Italy and want to continue driving here, you'll eventually have to retake your driver's test. These are a few of the main differences between the two countries you should be aware of.
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