Drivers Testing

How to obtain a SETAF driver's license

Step #1: Driver's Orientation

Personnel and dependents must complete a mandatory two-hour driver’s orientation course. The course provides an overview of driving laws in Italy, traffic patterns what to do in case of an accident and more. All US personal assigned to Italy, military and civilian personnel and their Family members need to complete this training: https://www.dvidshub.net/video/755370/drivers-orientation

Course Hours: Tuesday thru Thursday, start time 1400 to 1530 Orientation is by Appointment only

Step #2: Driver's Test

Personnel and dependent must pass the driving exam unless transferring from another European command.

Written Test DTTS by appointments only or Joint Knowledge Online (JKO) Driver Training Program Test (Common Access Cardholders only). Individuals are required to complete the testing process using only one of the available testing options. Mixing of the testing options is not permitted. Persons who begin testing at local community DTTS locations must complete the requirements there and may not switch to the online testing option. Driver’s handbook to use when studying for this test: www.afsbeurope.army.mil/Portals/30/drivers_guide_Italy.pdf?ver=2019-01-02-062300-720

(a) The pamphlet includes a sample written test and all international road signs that will be in the test.

Test Hours: Daily start time 0830 for testing/begin in-processing Testing is by Appointment only

Obtaining a Motorcycle Endorsement:

To obtain a motorcycle endorsement to a U.S. Armed Forces in Italy certificate of license or be issued a motorcycle certificate of license, all Civilian personnel and Family members must have a motorcycle license or endorsement issued by a U.S. State or territory of the United States.

All service members must have a motorcycle license or endorsement issued by a U.S. State or territory of the United States and a Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF) Basic Rider Course (BRC) training card. The MSF BRC card does not expire. Additionally, Service Members must have either an Experienced Rider Course (ERC), a MSF BRC-II, Military Sport Bike Riders Course (MSRC) or a MSF Advanced Rider Course (ARC) card in order to receive their license. These advanced requirements for Service Members are valid for 5-years and the location of the training is immaterial to the issuance. All training cards presented to meet these requirements must be legible, unaltered in appearance, and its validity is subject to verification. Speak with the Driver's Testing center or the Garrison Safety Office for more details on the various courses and their offered locations.

Our Locations

Vicenza DTTS

Location: Building 393, Caserma Ederle, Vicenza, Italy

Phone: DSN: 646-2431/2430/2433 CIV: 0444-71-2431/2430/2433

Contact Information:
Make an appointment E-mail usarmy.usag-italy.405-afsb.mbx.lrc-driver-testing@mail.mil

Hours of Operation:

Customer Service Monday thru Friday - Walk-in 1300 to 1545

(Replacement License, Renewal, TMP Requests or Issues, Out-processing)

Closed on Federal Holidays
Livorno DTTS

Location: Building 703, Camp Darby

Hours: Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 11:45 p.m. / 1 - 3:45 p.m.

Phone: DSN 314-633-8161

Helpful Information

Operating Military Vehicles

A SETAF POV driver’s license or a civilian POV driver’s license is not valid for the operation of a military vehicle, either Tactical or Non-Tactical (NTV). Standard Form 46 (SF 46) or Optional Form 346 (OE 346) is required to operate a military vehicle and must be validated for each type of military vehicle one is authorized to operate. To operate an IFMS vehicle, operators must possess either SETAF POV license or Host Nation driving permit.

Speed limits for Military vehicles may be different than those for a POV. Speed limits for military sedans on the Autostrada is 74 MPH and in cities 31 MPH. The speed for all vehicles (POV) on the Autostrada is 130 kph and 50 kph in cities and communities.
Drivers' Manual
TMP License

Personnel must have a valid SETAF Driver’s License Accident Avoidance Certificate and Winter Safety Training Certificate.

Course is available at the Army Learning System

To access course:

Log on with your AKO credentials.

Type “traffic” in the Catalog Search space and click “Go”.

Click “Register” for the course and the system requirements sections and follow the procedures to begin your training.

Click “Launch Content”.

Click “Army POV 1-3"

Provide training certificate and completed TMP license request form to DTTS.
Box Truck/Bus License

Personnel must be 21 years of age of older, possess a valid TMP license, have appointment orders to obtain a Box Truck/Bus license. For more contact the DTTS at

Phone:

Vicenza: CIV0444-61-7634/7633/7699// DSN: 637-7634/7633/7699

Livorno CIV: 050-54-8161/ DSN 633-8161

or email.
Remedial Drivers Training

In conjunction with the PMO, the DTS provides a Remedial Drivers Course for personnel who have accumulate five or more points in traffic violations in a 12 month period, have been recommended by their commander/supervisor to attend, or for any other traffic violation as determined by the Military Police or Local authorities. Personnel must report back to the PMO to be removed them from the RDT list and date of completion recorded.

NOTE: Personnel must report back to the PMO to be removed them from the RDT list and date of completion recorded Failure to attend the session will result in suspense of the license pending a passing RDT course.

Offered every third Friday of the month, from 8:30-9:30 a.m.

Outside of Italy

SETAF driver’s licenses are only valid in Italy and other NATO countries. However, not all NATO countries recognize SETAF licenses. If you plan to travel outside of Italy, you’ll need one of the following:
Italian Driver’s License

Apply once you arrive in Italy at the Driver’s License Office on the 2nd floor of the CPF building. Email completed form.

Cost: 216€, valid for 10 years
International Driving Permit

If you’re overseas already, you must apply or renew your IDP by mail. For an application and mailing instructions, click here.

Cost: $20, renewed yearly