Car license (B) initial issuance
To get a car license (category B) you must be 18 years old and you do not need to have another driver's license.By obtaining a car license (category B), you have the right to drive:
Passenger cars with a maximum gross weight of 3,500 kg, designed and constructed to carry a maximum of eight (8) passengers,
Passenger cars of the above category combined with a trailer (trailer), whose maximum gross weight does not exceed 750 kg, provided that the maximum gross weight of the car together with the trailer (trailer) does not exceed 3,500 kg.
Training and examination
Theoretical training:
Twenty (20) compulsory theoretical courses in a Theoretical Training Center for Candidate Drivers.
Theoretical examination
Multiple choice test of thirty (30) questions in questionnaire 1 (car), with three (3) suggested answers, of which only one (1) is correct, on a computer. You are entitled to one (1) mistake. The duration of this examination is thirty five (35) minutes.
Practical training
Practical examination
Practical examination of five (5) minutes for group A tests and twenty-five (25) minutes for group B and C tests.
Car diploma (B) extension by motorcycle (A)
If you have a motorcycle license, you are exempt from medical examinations and theoretical training and examination.However, the 18-year age limit applies.
By obtaining a car license (category B), you have the right to drive:
Passenger cars with a maximum light weight of 3,500 kg, designed and constructed to carry a maximum of eight (8) passengers,
Passenger cars of the above category combined with a trailer (trailer), whose maximum gross weight does not exceed 750 kg, provided that the maximum gross weight of the car together with the trailer (trailer) does not exceed 3,500 kg.
Training and examination
Theoretical training
There is no obligation for theoretical courses.
Theoretical examination
There is no obligation for theoretical examinations.
Practical training
Eighteen (18) practical lessons of forty five (45) minutes in a category B vehicle.
Practical examination
Practical examination of five (5) minutes for group A tests and twenty-five (25) minutes for group B and C tests.
Car (B) and motorcycle (A) license at the same time
You can apply for a car and motorcycle license at the same time. In this case you have the following benefits:- You give the same day theoretical exams for car and motorcycle.
- The diploma is printed once with both categories, saving a fee of 30 €.
- After passing the practical exams in one category, the compulsory practical training hours in the other category are reduced to:
18 of 25 for the car license and
12 out of 14 for the motorcycle license.
You can choose one of the four (4) categories of motorcycle AM, A1 or A1 automatic, A2 or A2 automatic and A. Access to a motorcycle category depends on the age of the candidate.
Training and examination
Theoretical training
Twenty (20) compulsory theoretical courses for the car category at a Theoretical Training Center for Candidate Drivers.
Ten (10) compulsory theoretical courses for the motorcycle category at a Theoretical Training Center for Candidate Drivers.
Theoretical examination
Multiple choice test of thirty (30) questions in questionnaire 1 (car), with three (3) suggested answers, of which only one (1) is correct, on a computer. You are entitled to one (1) mistake. The duration of this examination is (35) minutes.
Multiple choice test of ten (10) questions in questionnaire 2 (motorcycle), with three (3) suggested answers, of which only one (1) is correct, on a computer. You are entitled to one (1) mistake. The duration of this examination is fifteen (15) minutes.
Practical training
Practical examination
Practical examination of five (5) minutes for the tests of group A and twenty-five (25) minutes for the tests of group B and C, for the car category.
Practical examination of ten (10) minutes for the tests of group A and twenty-five (25) minutes for the tests of group B and C for the motorcycle category.
Car license with automatic transmission
You have the option of obtaining a car license with an automatic transmission. The procedure is the same, just the training and examination is done in a car with automatic transmission and you are entitled to drive only a car with automatic transmission since your diploma will have in column 12 the restriction code 78.To get a car license (category B) with automatic transmission you must be 18 years old and you do not need to have another driver's license.
By obtaining a car license (category B), you have the right to drive:
Passenger cars with automatic transmission, with a maximum light weight of 3,500 kg, designed and constructed to carry a maximum of eight (8) passengers,
Passenger cars with automatic transmission, of the above category combined with a trailer (trailer), whose maximum gross weight does not exceed 750 kg, provided that the maximum gross weight of the car together with the trailer (trailer) does not exceed 3,500 kg.
Training and examination
Theoretical training:
Twenty (20) compulsory theoretical courses in a Theoretical Training Center for Candidate Drivers.
Theoretical examination
Multiple choice test of thirty (30) questions in questionnaire 1 (car), with three (3) suggested answers, of which only one (1) is correct, on a computer. You are entitled to one (1) mistake. The duration of this examination is thirty five (35) minutes.
Practical training
Practical examination
Practical examination of five (5) minutes for group A tests and twenty-five (25) minutes for group B and C tests.
Car license with adaptation for people with mobility problems
The process of issuing a diploma for people with disabilities is no different. Like everyone who is getting a diploma for the first time, the applicant must first be judged competent, after a medical examination.
The medical examination is performed by doctors of state hospitals and state health centers in the context of their all-day operation (afternoon appointments) or by private doctors contracted with the Transport and Communication Services of the Regional Units of the country. Prospective drivers, in order to proceed with any procedure that involves a driving license and requires a medical examination, must be examined by a physician and ophthalmologist, presenting:
- 2 passport type photographs (similar to those to be used in the diploma).- The disease booklet.
- The ID.
- Any medical certificate, examinations, opinions, can help the doctor.
Each doctor must issue a medical certificate for the ability, the way of driving, the adaptations and the restrictions, depending on the mobility problem of the candidate.
The doctor may need (most likely) refer you to a doctor of another specialty depending on the mobility problem, who will give an opinion on the above.
By obtaining a car license (category B), you have the right to drive:Passenger cars with a maximum light weight of 3,500 kg, equipped with the corresponding adaptations, designed and constructed to carry a maximum of eight (8) passengers,
Passenger cars equipped with the corresponding adaptations, combined with a trailer (trailer), whose maximum gross weight does not exceed 750 kg, provided that the maximum gross weight of the car together with the trailer (trailer) does not exceed 3,500 kg.
Training and examination
Theoretical training:
Twenty (20) compulsory theoretical courses in a Theoretical Training Center for Candidate Drivers.
Theoretical examination
Multiple choice test of thirty (30) questions in questionnaire 1 (car), with three (3) suggested answers, of which only one (1) is correct, on a computer. You are entitled to one (1) mistake. The duration of this examination is thirty five (35) minutes.
Practical training
Practical examination
Practical examination of five (5) minutes for group A tests and twenty-five (25) minutes for group B and C tests.
Alternatively, the interested party can, instead of doctors in his area of residence, visit the INIOCHOS center.
The responsibilities of the Independent Driving Assessment Department (INIOCHOS) are defined as follows:
a. The assessment of driving skills of candidate drivers, who present with mobility problems or amputation of limbs - limbs or mixed type (orthopedic - neurological) problems, using special adaptations.
b. The indication and recording of the required coded adaptations (adaptations) and driving aids of the above categories of drivers.
INIOCHOS is located at the National Rehabilitation Center on Spyrou Theologou 1 & L. Tribe 8th stop, 13122 Ilion, CALL CENTER: 2132015109 - 2132015110.
Re-issuance of a diploma with a modified vehicle, for people with mobility problems
The procedure for re-issuing a diploma for people with mobility problems is simple, since the person concerned has previously been deemed competent, after a medical examination.
The medical examination is performed by doctors of state hospitals and state health centers in the context of their all-day operation (afternoon appointments) or by private doctors contracted with the Transport and Communication Services of the Regional Units of the country. Prospective drivers, in order to proceed with any procedure that involves a driving license and requires a medical examination, must be examined by a physician and ophthalmologist, presenting:
- driving license revocation form- 2 passport type photographs (similar to those to be used in the diploma).
- The disease booklet.
- The ID.
- Any medical certificate, examinations, opinions, can help the doctor.
Each doctor must issue a medical certificate for the ability, the way of driving, the adaptations and the restrictions, depending on the problem of the candidate.
The doctor may need (most likely) refer you to a doctor of another specialty depending on the disability, who will give an opinion on the above.
By obtaining a car license (category B), you have the right to drive:Passenger cars with a maximum light weight of 3,500 kg, equipped with the corresponding adaptations, designed and constructed to carry a maximum of eight (8) passengers,
Passenger cars equipped with the corresponding adaptations, combined with a trailer (trailer), whose maximum gross weight does not exceed 750 kg, provided that the maximum gross weight of the car together with the trailer (trailer) does not exceed 3,500 kg.
Training and examination
Theoretical training
There is no obligation for theoretical courses.
Theoretical examination
There is no obligation for theoretical examinations.
Practical training
Practical examination
Practical examination with a modified vehicle for the use of the adaptations, five (5) minutes for the Group A tests and twenty-five (25) minutes for the Group B and C tests.
Alternatively, the interested party can, instead of doctors in his area of residence, visit the INIOCHOS center.
The responsibilities of the Independent Driving Assessment Department (INIOCHOS) are defined as follows:
a. The assessment of driving skills of candidate drivers, who present with mobility problems or amputation of limbs - limbs or mixed type (orthopedic - neurological) problems, using special adaptations.
b. The indication and recording of the required coded adaptations (adaptations) and driving aids of the above categories of drivers.
INIOCHOS is located at the National Rehabilitation Center on Spyrou Theologou 1 & L. Tribe 8th stop, 13122 Ilion, CALL CENTER: 2132015109 - 2132015110.
Extension of diploma from B automatic (code 78) to B with speeds
If you have a car license with code 78 (automatic), and you want to delete the code, you are exempt from medical examinations and theoretical training and examination.You are required to take practical exams
Training and examination
Theoretical training
There is no obligation for theoretical courses.
Theoretical examination
There is no obligation for theoretical examinations.
Practical training
Two (2) practical lessons of forty five (45) minutes in a vehicle with manual transmission
Practical examination
Practical test with a manual gearbox, five (5) minutes for the Group A tests and twenty-five (25) minutes for the Group B and C tests.
Re-granting of a B category diploma due to removal from S.E.S.O.
The process of re-granting a diploma due to removal from S.E.S.O. (Driver Behavior Control System), is performed after the removal period is completed
The re-issuance of the driving license takes place after successful theoretical and practical examinations.
Training and examination
Theoretical training
Ten (10) compulsory theoretical courses at the Center for Theoretical Training of Candidate Drivers.
Theoretical examination
Multiple choice test of thirty (30) questions in questionnaire 1 (car), with three (3) suggested answers of which only one (1) is correct on a computer. You are entitled to one (1) mistake. The duration of this examination is thirty five (35) minutes
Practical training
There is no obligation for practical training
Practical examination
Practical examination of five (5) minutes for group A tests and twenty-five (25) minutes for group B and C tests,
Add a code 96
Code 96 can be added to the category B diploma without exams and only with theoretical and practical coursesBy adding code 96 you are entitled to drive a Class B car combined with a trailer with a maximum permissible mass exceeding 750 kg, provided that the mass of the combination exceeds 3,500 kg and the maximum permissible mass of the combination does not exceed 4,250 kg.
Training and examination
Theoretical training
One (1) theoretical course of forty five (45) minutes at the Center for Theoretical Training of Candidate Drivers.
Theoretical examination
There is no obligation for theoretical examinations.
Practical training
Practical examination
There is no obligation for a practical examination.
Extension from B to BE category
Category BE can be obtained by anyone who has a category B license and is concerned with driving a couple of vehicles, consisting of a Class B towing vehicle and a trailer or semi-trailer, where the maximum permissible mass of the trailer or semi-trailer is not more than 3.5 kg and total mass of trailer and trailer exceeds 4,250 kg.
The extension of the driving license from B to BE category takes place after successful practical examinations.
Training and examination
Theoretical training
There is no obligation for theoretical training.
Theoretical examination
There is no obligation for theoretical examinations.
Practical training
Practical examination
Practical examination in a trailer vehicle, five (5) minutes for the Group A tests and twenty-five (25) minutes for the Group B and C tests,