Driving test pass rates in Basilicata

In Basilicata the share of category B theory tests passed is 60.2% in 2025, across 8,247 tests sat. That ranks the region 9 of 20 Italian regions. Source: Ministero delle Infrastrutture e dei Trasporti (MIT).

Which provinces of Basilicata rank highest?

Category B in Basilicata, 2025 results by province. Source: Ministero delle Infrastrutture e dei Trasporti (MIT). Data as of 2026-09-07.
ProvinceCodeTheoryTestsPractical
Potenza PZ 61.0% 4,733 92.4%
Matera MT 59.2% 3,514 89.1%

How does Basilicata compare with Italy?

Basilicata against the national figure, category B, 2025. Source: Ministero delle Infrastrutture e dei Trasporti (MIT).
MeasureBasilicataItaly
Theory pass rate60.2%60.3%
Practical pass rate91.0%83.8%
Theory tests sat8,247919,868
Theory change on 2024+0.03 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 Basilicata

What is the driving theory pass rate in Basilicata?

In Basilicata the share of category B theory tests passed is 60.2% in 2025, across 8,247 tests sat. That ranks the region 9 of 20 Italian regions. Source: Ministero delle Infrastrutture e dei Trasporti (MIT).

Which province of Basilicata has the highest rate?

Potenza, at 61.0% in 2025 across 4,733 tests.

Which has the lowest?

Matera, at 59.2% in 2025 across 3,514 tests.

Is the exam harder in Basilicata?

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).