Patentino AM: the Italian theory exam and how to prepare

Practice for the Italian AM theory exam: thirty true-or-false statements in twenty-five minutes.

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Last updated: 30 October 2026

The patentino AM theory exam at a glance
Number of questions30 questions
Time25 minutes
Pass markat least 27 of 30 correct

The Italian Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport (MIT) sets the rules of the exam; examiners of the Motorizzazione administer it. Always check the current format on mit.gov.it.

The exam in brief

Patentino AM: the theory exam has 30 statements. For each one you answer Vero (true) or Falso (false), with 25 minutes in total. You pass with at least 27 correct answers. The exam is in Italian. You find the rules of the exam on mit.gov.it.

Which licences you find on PatenteInTasca

You can practise for patente A and B, which have the same theory exam (A1 and A2 too), for the AM licence (patentino), for the higher licences C, C1, D and D1 and for the CQC for goods and passengers. Each licence has its own programme, with its own exam format and packages.

How you practise

For every licence that is available you have three modes:

  • Practise (Esercitazione). After each answer you see straight away whether it was right and why.

  • Train (Allenamento). The clock runs and the explanations come at the end.

  • Exam (Esame). A timed practice exam in the format of the exam, without help. At the end you see whether you would have passed.

Chapter explanations and the Codice della strada

For patente A and B the explanations are split into chapters on the topics of the theory exam: signs, right of way (precedenza), speed, overtaking (sorpasso), parking, documents and much more. You can read them or listen to them in Italian, with a synthetic voice. The explanation of every statement names the rule of the Codice della strada it comes from. Under the statements you find help in English, Turkish, Romanian, Albanian, Arabic and Ukrainian, with the Italian term in brackets.

How to prepare for the exam

Four habits that help:

  • One topic at a time. Read the chapter and answer the statements on that topic straight away.

  • Read every word. A word such as sempre (always), solo (only) or mai (never) can turn the answer from Vero to Falso.

  • Go over your mistakes. Return to the topics where you make the most mistakes until you understand them.

  • Simulate the exam. Take timed practice exams until you pass them with a margin several times in a row.

Chapters

  1. 1. Pannelli integrativi, segnali di indicazione, luminosi, orizzontali

    I pannelli integrativi, i segnali di indicazione, i segnali luminosi e la segnaletica orizzontale.

    8 lessons

  2. 2. Norme sulla precedenza

    Le regole di precedenza agli incroci e sulla strada.

    12 lessons

  3. 3. Segnali di pericolo

    I segnali che avvisano di un pericolo e come comportarsi.

    15 lessons

  4. 4. Segnali di divieto, obbligo e precedenza

    I segnali di divieto, di obbligo e di precedenza.

    12 lessons

  5. 5. Velocità, distanza, sorpasso, svolta, cambio di corsia

    La velocità, la distanza di sicurezza, il sorpasso, la svolta e il cambio di corsia.

    14 lessons

  6. 6. Fermata, sosta, definizioni

    Fermata e sosta, e le definizioni del Codice della strada.

    9 lessons

  7. 7. Cause di incidenti, assicurazione

    Le cause più comuni di incidente e l'assicurazione obbligatoria.

    8 lessons

  8. 8. Elementi del ciclomotore, casco

    Le parti del ciclomotore, la manutenzione e l'uso del casco.

    8 lessons

  9. 9. Comportamenti alla guida del ciclomotore

    Come si guida un ciclomotore in sicurezza nel traffico.

    7 lessons

  10. 10. Educazione alla legalità

    Il rispetto delle regole e la convivenza civile sulla strada.

    7 lessons

Packages

Lite

7 days of access, 3 practice exams

€6.99€1.00 per day

Refresh everything quickly just before your exam.

  • Full course(included)
  • 3 practice modes(included)
  • Sign trainer(not included)
  • Cheat sheet(not included)
  • Learning coach(not included)
  • Progress radar(not included)
  • Pause once(not included)
  • Streak bonus(not included)

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€11.99€0.57 per day

Learn calmly, with enough time and practice exams.

  • Full course(included)
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  • Sign trainer(included)
  • Cheat sheet(included)
  • Learning coach(included)
  • Progress radar(included)
  • Pause once(not included)
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31 days of access, 20 practice exams

€15.99€0.52 per day

Everything included: the most complete preparation and the most practice exams.

  • Full course(included)
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  • Sign trainer(included)
  • Cheat sheet(included)
  • Learning coach(included)
  • Progress radar(included)
  • Pause once(included)
  • Streak bonus(included)

Learn calmly, with enough time and practice exams.

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  • 3 practice modes(included)
  • Sign trainer(included)
  • Cheat sheet(included)
  • Learning coach(included)
  • Progress radar(included)
  • Pause once(not included)
  • Streak bonus(not included)
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Frequently asked questions

How many correct answers do I need to pass the theory exam?

Patentino AM: you need at least 27 correct answers out of 30 statements, in 25 minutes. Every statement is Vero (true) or Falso (false).

Can I practise by topic?

Yes, for the licences that are available. Every chapter has its own explanations and statements, and you can practise one chapter at a time. That way you go over exactly the topics where you make the most mistakes.

Are the statements the questions of the exam?

No. We write them ourselves, on the topics of the exam and in its format, with the help of artificial intelligence, and we check them against the Codice della strada. They are not the questions of the exam, and we do not guarantee that you will pass.

Which licences can I prepare for here?

Patente A and B, the AM licence (patentino), the higher licences C, C1, D and D1 and the CQC for goods and passengers. Each programme has its own explanations, quizzes and practice exams, and a package is for one licence.

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