Overview
- From 1 November, examiner compensation becomes a flat €275 per practical exam session (€100 expenses, €175 overtime) replacing distance-based reimbursements.
- Each session typically covers 6–7 candidates, translating to roughly €39–€40 per person before other vehicle and logistics costs, according to Il Sole 24 Ore.
- The minimum practical instruction to sit the test increases from six to eight hours with motorway, night and extra‑urban driving required.
- Autoscuole representatives diverge on impacts: Unasca’s Alfredo Boenzi expects limited cost effects as many learners already exceed six hours, while Confarca’s Paolo Colangelo argues eight hours are insufficient and favors twelve.
- Immediate per‑candidate price rises are estimated at about €10–€15, with an additional increase expected in early 2026 when Motorizzazione fees are updated, taking the total increase to at least €20 compared with today.