Driving test pass rates in Puglia
In Puglia the share of category B theory tests passed is 62.8% in 2025, across 54,156 tests sat. That ranks the region 3 of 20 Italian regions. Source: Ministero delle Infrastrutture e dei Trasporti (MIT).
The figure covers 5 of 6 provinces. The MIT reports by Motorizzazione office and some provinces have no row of their own, so they are excluded from the regional total. Nothing has been estimated.
Which provinces of Puglia rank highest?
| Province | Code | Theory | Tests | Practical |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taranto | TA | 67.3% | 6,799 | 96.1% |
| Lecce | LE | 64.0% | 9,866 | 94.0% |
| Brindisi | BR | 62.5% | 4,855 | 95.7% |
| Bari | BA | 62.0% | 21,851 | 94.6% |
| Foggia | FG | 60.8% | 10,785 | 91.8% |
| Barletta-Andria-Trani | BT | n/a | n/a | n/a |
How does Puglia compare with Italy?
| Measure | Puglia | Italy |
|---|---|---|
| Theory pass rate | 62.8% | 60.3% |
| Practical pass rate | 94.3% | 83.8% |
| Theory tests sat | 54,156 | 919,868 |
| Theory change on 2024 | +0.14 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 Puglia
What is the driving theory pass rate in Puglia?
In Puglia the share of category B theory tests passed is 62.8% in 2025, across 54,156 tests sat. That ranks the region 3 of 20 Italian regions. Source: Ministero delle Infrastrutture e dei Trasporti (MIT).
Which province of Puglia has the highest rate?
Taranto, at 67.3% in 2025 across 6,799 tests.
Which has the lowest?
Foggia, at 60.8% in 2025 across 10,785 tests.
Is the exam harder in Puglia?
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).