Converting a UK Driving License to and Italian One

You should get this one - Patente B: it allows you to drive any car, small trucks up to 3.5tonnes, vehicles carrying up to eight passengers, tractors and motorcycles under 125cc.  You can tow a trailer if the car is heavier than the trailer (but beware - there are rules not related to the driving licence about trailers).  Basically the categories are now the same as in the UK. I don't think the Italians have any equivalent of an 'automatic car only' licence, and if you had one of these it could create problems. If you had a full bike licence (A) in the UK you've probably lost it. This is a common occurrence when changing to an Italian one unless you are very clear when you make your application. Here's a link to the catergorys - (obviously you don't have to pass a test if converting from a UK or EU licence.) http://www.lapatenteonline.com/webportal/modules.php?name=Sections&op=viewarticle&artid=24             

You passed your driving test on a car before 1 Jan 97.  At that time, passing a car test allowed you to tow a trailer E, drive a minibus D1, and drive a small truck between 3.5t and 7.5t - C1. If you took your licence today, you would only get B and the other categories would need additional training and tests.  In UK, the 'grandfather' rights allow you to continue to have these categories.  I do not know the Italian licence rules and it possible you will lose these categories and entitlements. Although not strictly legal, it is not uncommon to put your licence at a family member address.