Driving test pass rates in Emilia-Romagna
In Emilia-Romagna the share of category B theory tests passed is 61.9% in 2025, across 69,126 tests sat. That ranks the region 5 of 20 Italian regions. Source: Ministero delle Infrastrutture e dei Trasporti (MIT).
Which provinces of Emilia-Romagna rank highest?
| Province | Code | Theory | Tests | Practical |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bologna | BO | 64.0% | 14,588 | 82.9% |
| Modena | MO | 63.8% | 11,623 | 86.1% |
| Parma | PR | 63.1% | 7,212 | 78.9% |
| Reggio nell'Emilia | RE | 61.6% | 8,398 | 87.8% |
| Ferrara | FE | 61.1% | 5,304 | 74.9% |
| Forli-Cesena | FC | 60.7% | 6,556 | 73.4% |
| Rimini | RN | 60.4% | 4,599 | 86.3% |
| Ravenna | RA | 60.1% | 5,680 | 61.8% |
| Piacenza | PC | 55.2% | 5,166 | 73.9% |
How does Emilia-Romagna compare with Italy?
| Measure | Emilia-Romagna | Italy |
|---|---|---|
| Theory pass rate | 61.9% | 60.3% |
| Practical pass rate | 79.4% | 83.8% |
| Theory tests sat | 69,126 | 919,868 |
| Theory change on 2024 | +0.53 pt | +0.04 pt |
The practical pass rate is much higher than the theory rate everywhere in Italy, because only candidates who have already passed the theory ever sit it. The two figures are not comparable as measures of difficulty.
Frequently asked questions about Emilia-Romagna
What is the driving theory pass rate in Emilia-Romagna?
In Emilia-Romagna the share of category B theory tests passed is 61.9% in 2025, across 69,126 tests sat. That ranks the region 5 of 20 Italian regions. Source: Ministero delle Infrastrutture e dei Trasporti (MIT).
Which province of Emilia-Romagna has the highest rate?
Bologna, at 64.0% in 2025 across 14,588 tests.
Which has the lowest?
Piacenza, at 55.2% in 2025 across 5,166 tests.
Is the exam harder in Emilia-Romagna?
No. The test is identical across Italy and the questions come from one ministry archive. Differences reflect candidate preparation and mix, not the difficulty of the test.
How these percentages are calculated
Data as of . Source: Ministero delle Infrastrutture e dei Trasporti (MIT).