If you’re moving from the US to Italy, you’ll need to get an Italian driver’s licence to drive here long term. AdvertisementIf you’re moving to Italy from the United States, you’ll likely need to resit your driving test to get a valid driving licence here. Barring some exceptions, Italy and the US don’t have a bilateral driving licence agreement, meaning you’ll have to resit both your theory and practical test in Italy if you want to continue driving after the 12 months are up. The costsSitting your driving test in the US costs an average of $10 to $50 depending on what state you live in, and the fee for the driving licence itself ranges from around $10 to $90. The practical driving testWhile the practical driving test in the US varies between states, it’s generally considered more straightforward to pass than in Italy.