Drivers Testing

Welcome to Drivers Testing and Training

To drive in Italy, U.S. personnel must have a valid stateside driver's license and obtain a SETAF driver's license. The driving age is 18 and above in most European countries. To drive a motorcycle overseas, Soldiers need an MFC Certificate and motorcycle endorsement on their U.S. license while dependents only need the endorsement.

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. The course is held on the second floor of the Central Processing Facility and is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Course Hours:

Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.

Step #2: Driver's Test

Personnel and dependent must pass the driving exam unless transferring from another European command. Driving exams are held at the Central Processing Facility, and are first-come, first-served, although first-time testers have priority over those who are retaking the exam after failing. The test is a written exam covering traffic laws and signs. Get the Drivers Testing Manual here.

Test hours: All ID Card holders - Mon-Wed from 9:30-10:30 a.m. (sign-in begins as 8:30); Military only - Thursday from 9-10 a.m. (sign-in begins at 8 a.m.)

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: BLDG 393, 2nd Floor, Caserma Ederle

Phone: CIV: 0444-61-7634/7633/7699/ DSN: 637-7634/7699/7633

Hours: M,T,W,F 0800-1130/1300-1600 Th 1300-1600
Livorno DTTS

Location: BLDG 703, Camp Darby

Hours: M-F 0700-1230/1330-1600

Phone: DSN 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