The Cyprus driving test for cars and motorcycles and driving test preparation "how to" video clips link.

The Cyprus Driving Test.

Only Cyprus residents who can prove they have lived in the country for six months are eligible to apply for a Cyprus provisional / learner driving licence and take a Cyprus Driving Test. This to comply with EU Directives.

Provisional / learner licence are only valid in the Country of issue.

There is currently no official Cyprus Highway Code. There is one in the pipeline which has been agreed by Parliament but it is unlikely to be published before 2011. It will be similar to and have the same legal standing as the UK publication in that it will not in itself be an offence to contravene it, but can be used to assist a prosecution.

If you drive according to the UK Highway Code you won't go far wrong.

The driving test application form is T.O.M. 25A available from the DoRT and a translation can be downloaded from here.

The test fee is €10.25.

It is possible to pay an extra €34.17 to take the test sooner. This is to pay the examiner to work overtime. The test will be in the afternoon, after normal working hours. However, 21 days must elapse between the issue of a provisional licence and the test.

If you fail the test an interval of 30 days must elapse before it can be retaken.

You may also book your test online. Download the website details and instructions here (The instructions and the site are currently in Greek Only)

Taking the driving test in your own, or non driving school, vehicle.
You will be required to produce:

Driving Licence.
Insurance certificate. This is an extra insurance which specifically covers your use of the vehicle on the day of the test and for the purpose of taking the driving test.
MOT (if required).
The vehicle must display L plates front and rear.

The Cyprus Driving Test:
Consists of a short verbal theory test of about 15 or more questions on traffic signs and the highway code, similar to that taken when applying for a provisional licence.
The practical test takes about 35 minutes and consists of a drive on the local roads and includes some maneuvering for example parallel parking.
The result is given at the end of the test.

If you take your test in an automatic car and pass, you will only be able to drive automatics on your full licence. A pass in a car with a manual gearbox will enable you to drive both types of vehicle.

The waiting list for a test is currently between three and four months.

The Cyprus Motorcycle Test:

Consists of a short verbal theory test of about 15 or more questions on traffic signs and the highway code, similar to that taken when applying for a provisional licence.

A practical motorcycle riding test has been introduced. It is similar to that in the UK and involves the examiner following the pupil on a road route. The type of motor scooter used by the examiner carrying out the new motorcycle test is pictured left. Communication is by radio link via helmet headsets. The ride itself takes about half an hour.

However it is possible that if the weather is inclement or they are particularly busy, the road test may be substituted by the old test. This involves driving in the confines of the driving test centre, slowly around a circuit of cones. You will be expected to carry out an emergency stop.

The test is specific to the power of the motorcycle on which the test is taken. If the test is taken on a motorcycle with a power output of 35kw and over it is valid for the largest category of motorcycle and any motorcycle with a smaller output engine. If the test is passed on a smaller category motorcycle, a separate test must be taken to obtain a full licence for a larger powered motorcycle.

Note: EU Directives state that if you pass your test on a motorcycle that has a power output of over 25kw but under 35kw you will only pass the test for the lower category of motorcycle.

Hiring a motorcycle for learner rider training or the motorcycle test.
To take the motorcycle test you must be in possession or have use of a suitable motorcycle. I am not aware of any hire company that will hire a bike to a learner licence holder.
If you are aware of anyone who will, please let me know.

Motor scooters are either motorcycles or mopeds depending on their engine size and specification.

Download driving test pass rates by category and by province from 1-1-2007 to 31-12-2007.

Changes to the Theory Test
The Department of Transport have put out to tender for the supply of computers required for adopting a UK style driving theory test for Cyprus.

To prepare yourself for the test you will find some very useful information on driving techniques, including "how to" video clips on this site.

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