Which European country has the hardest driving test?

The most difficult driving test has to go to the tiny European country of Finland, where it takes 3 years to get a full license. Getting the initial license requires a minimum of 37 hours of driving, a computerized test, and a city traffic test.

What is full EU driving Licence?

The European driving licence is a driving licence issued by the member states of the European Economic Area (EEA); all 27 EU member states and three EFTA member states; Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway, which give shared features the various driving licence styles formerly in use.

Which EU country has the easiest driving test?

Latvia is the European country where it is easiest to learn to drive, and it is the third easiest country in the world to get behind the wheel. A test in Latvia only costs £26, which is cheaper than Mexico and Qatar, but their minimum driving age is older at 16.

Can I drive in Europe after Brexit?

You don’t need an IDP to drive in the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein if you have a UK photocard driving licence. But you might need an IDP to drive in some EU countries and Norway if you have either: A paper driving licence, or. A licence issued in Gibraltar, Guernsey, Jersey or the Isle of Man.

Can I have a UK and EU driving licence?

UK photocard driving licences will continue to be valid while driving in the EU, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland. Those who live in an EU country – or in Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway or Switzerland – and are currently using a UK driving licence, will have to exchange it for a local one.

Can I drive in Spain in 2021?

Most drivers will not need an International Driving Permit (IDP) to drive in all EU countries such as France and Spain after 1 January 2021.

Will my EU driving Licence be valid after Brexit?

EU licence-holders visiting the UK can continue to drive using their EU licence without needing an International Driving Permit. This means an EU licence must be changed to a UK licence at the age of 70, or three years after the driver becomes resident, whichever is later.

What is a European driving licence?

European driving licence. The European driving licence is a driving licence replacing the many driving licence styles already in use in the member states of the European Economic Area (EEA) (all 28 EU member states as well as 3 EFTA member states; Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway ).

What is an EEA driving licence?

European driving licence. A driving licence issued by a member state of the EEA, is recognised throughout the EEA and can be used as long as it is valid, the driver is old enough to drive a vehicle of the equivalent category, and the licence is not suspended or restricted and has not been revoked in the issuing country.

What is the difference between a Swiss and EU driving licence?

Switzerland is instead linked to the EU by a series of bilateral agreements and has generally adopted much of the harmonised EU legislation with regard to driving licences. Switzerland has used the EU system of vehicle categories since the 2000s, and Swiss driving licences are EEA-style credit-card licences.

When did the EEC Driving Licence directive come into effect?

On 29 July 1991, the Council of Ministers adopted the Council of the European Union Directive 91/439/EEC on driving licences. The directive required EU Member States to adopt laws implementing the directive before 1 July 1994, which took effect on 1 July 1996.