Patente B in Bologna — Motorizzazione, Autoscuole & Exam Guide
Everything you need to get your Italian driving licence in Bologna: office addresses, exam booking, privatista process, and costs.
Autoscuole in Bologna
Bologna's student population makes it a competitive market for autoscuole. Many offer English-friendly services.
As a privatista, you can skip the autoscuola's theory course and apply for the theory exam directly at the Motorizzazione Civile office. Before the practical exam you must complete compulsory driving lessons at an autoscuola (driving school), with a qualified instructor. The new decree DM 294/2025 sets them at 8 hours in four modules: 2 hours of vehicle and safety basics, 3 hours of urban driving, 2 hours on motorways or extra-urban roads and 1 hour of night driving. It is not applied in practice yet: it applies only once the implementing decree of the Ministry is in force, and only to learners whose foglio rosa is issued after that. Until then the previous rule (at least 6 hours, including motorway or extra-urban roads and night driving) still applies, and some autoscuole still accept 6 hours. Ask your autoscuola which rule applies to you.
Getting Your Patente B in Bologna — Step by Step
Cost Breakdown in Bologna
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Theory study (Driving Freedom app) | €0–€120 |
| Medical certificate | €20–€50 |
| Theory exam fee | ~€16 |
| Practical lessons (8 h under DM 294/2025; some autoscuole still accept 6) | €180–€450 |
| Practical exam | ~€80 |
| Licence issue | ~€30 |
| Total | €300–€800 |
FAQ — Patente B in Bologna
Where is the Motorizzazione Civile office in Bologna?
Via Marco Emilio Lepido 196, Bologna
How long do I have to wait for a theory exam in Bologna?
Exam slots typically available within 2–3 weeks.
Can I take the Patente B theory exam independently (privatista) in Bologna?
Yes. As a privatista, you can apply for the theory exam directly at the Motorizzazione Civile office in Bologna without taking an autoscuola theory course. Before the practical exam you must complete compulsory driving lessons at an autoscuola (driving school), with a qualified instructor. The new decree DM 294/2025 sets them at 8 hours in four modules: 2 hours of vehicle and safety basics, 3 hours of urban driving, 2 hours on motorways or extra-urban roads and 1 hour of night driving. It is not applied in practice yet: it applies only once the implementing decree of the Ministry is in force, and only to learners whose foglio rosa is issued after that. Until then the previous rule (at least 6 hours, including motorway or extra-urban roads and night driving) still applies, and some autoscuole still accept 6 hours. Ask your autoscuola which rule applies to you.
How much does it cost to get a Patente B in Bologna?
Total cost ranges from €300–€800. Theory exam fee at Motorizzazione is ~€16. Practical driving (8 compulsory hours under DM 294/2025, not yet applied in practice; some autoscuole still accept 6) costs €180–€450. Bologna's student population makes it a competitive market for autoscuole. Many offer English-friendly services.
Is the Patente B theory exam in Italian?
Yes. The official exam is only available in Italian (or French/German in border regions). However, you can prepare in your native language using apps like Driving Freedom, which teaches the Codice della Strada in English, Persian and Arabic.
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