Provisional / learner licence are only valid in the Country of issue. Only Cyprus residents can apply for a Cyprus provisional / learner licence and therefore take a Cyprus Driving Test.
There is currently no official Cyprus Highway Code. There is one in the pipeline which has been agreed by Parliament and should be published at the end of 2008. 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 T.O.M. 25A is obtainable from the DoRT - but only available in Greek. For a printable translation in PDF format
click 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, 31 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.
Taking the driving test in your own vehicle
You will be required to produce:
- Your driving Licence.
- Insurance cover note 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 Car Driving Test:
Consists of a short theory test of about 7 or 8 questions on the Highway Code.
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 Motorcycle Test:
Consists of a short theory test of about 7 or 8 questions on the Highway Code.
The new practical motorcycle test has been introduced and involves the examiner following the pupil on a road route. Communication is via helmet headsets. The ride itself takes about half an hour.
Motor scooters are either motorcycles or mopeds depending on their engine size and specification.
Motor scooter used by the examiner carrying out the new motorcycle test
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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