Greece driving test FAQ

The Greece driving theory test has 30 questions. You need 29/30 (97%) to pass. The test duration is 35 minutes.

To pass the Greece driving theory test, you need 29/30 (97%). This means you can make a maximum of 1 mistakes.

The Greece driving theory test lasts 35 minutes. During this time, you must answer 30 questions. This gives you approximately 70 seconds per question.

The Υπουργείο Υποδομών και Μεταφορών decides which languages the Greece theory test can be taken in, so check the current options with them before you book. You can practise for the test in English on AutoviaTest.

Fee for the Greece driving test: €80-120. Fees change, so check the current amount with the MoIT before you book.

The minimum age for a car driving licence in Greece is 18.

What you need for the Greece driving test: Identity card or passport; Medical certificate; First aid certificate; Tax registration number (AFM); 4 passport photos. Check the current list with the Υπουργείο Υποδομών και Μεταφορών before your appointment.

A Greece driving licence is valid for 15 years. After that it must be renewed.

Alcohol limit for driving in Greece: 0.50 g/L (0.20 g/L for novice and professional drivers).

Speed limits for cars in Greece: towns 50 km/h, rural roads 90 km/h, highways 130 km/h. Signs can set a different limit.

In Greece, you drive on the RIGHT side of the road. The steering wheel is on the left side of the vehicle. This is important to remember if you're visiting from a country that drives on the opposite side.

The Greece driving theory test consists of 30 multiple-choice questions. You have 35 minutes to complete the test. The test is administered by MoIT (Υπουργείο Υποδομών και Μεταφορών).

Driving rules specific to Greece: Mandatory fire extinguisher in vehicle. Spare prescription glasses required if driver wears corrective lenses. Horn usage recommended on blind mountain curves (common practice). New 30 km/h speed limit on single-lane urban roads (from January 2026). Dipped headlights required outside built-up areas. Reflective vest recommended (not legally required but advisable).

Yes. AutoviaTest has practice tests for the Greece driving theory test, written to Greece's traffic rules. The first two tests are free; the rest need a subscription.

The emergency number in Greece is 112. In case of a road accident, call this number immediately. Keep your location details ready and follow the operator's instructions.