Accompanied Driving at 17 in Greece: Requirements, Supervisor Rules and Exams
How to get a provisional Category B car license at age 17 in Greece (Law 4850/2021): who qualifies as an accompanying driver, geographical limits, and what happens when you turn 18.
Key takeaways at a glance
- Once you turn 17 (with written parental consent), you can complete theory and practical lessons and take the official Category B exams.
- 17-year-old candidates take the exact same 825-question theory exam (30 questions, 29/30 pass mark).
- Until you turn 18, you may drive only with a registered accompanying driver in the front passenger seat, a special "Σ" sign on the car, and within your home Regional Unit (or across the Attica Region).
- When you turn 18, you do not retake any exam: your provisional license converts into a standard Category B license.
1. How the provisional license at age 17 works (Law 4850/2021)
Under Greek Law 4850/2021, candidates who have turned 17 can apply for a provisional Category B car driving license with written consent from their parents or legal guardians.
You complete the full 21 hours of theory training and 25 hours of practical lessons, and pass both the 30-question Ministry theory exam and the practical road test. Once you turn 18, your provisional license becomes a regular license without retaking any exam.
2. Requirements for the accompanying driver (up to 3 supervisors)
Up to three accompanying drivers can be named on your provisional license. Each supervisor must meet all of the following conditions:
| Supervisor Criterion | Legal Requirement |
|---|---|
| Minimum age | At least 25 years old |
| Category B driving experience | Held a valid Category B license for at least 5 years |
| Penalty point record | Clean point-system record (no active penalty points) |
| In-car obligation | Must sit in the front passenger seat, carry their physical license, and be alcohol-free |
3. Geographical limits, alcohol rules and the "Σ" badge
- Geographical boundary: Driving is permitted within the candidate’s home Regional Unit (or throughout the entire Region of Attica for Athens residents).
- Special "Σ" badge: The vehicle must display the "Σ" (Accompanied Driving) badge on the front and rear windscreens.
- Strict alcohol rules: Both the 17-year-old driver and the front-seat supervisor must remain sober.
Frequently asked questions
Do I have to retake the driving test when I turn 18?
No. Because you already passed the official theory and practical exams at 17, your provisional permit converts into a full Category B license once you turn 18.
Can a 17-year-old drive on motorways outside their Regional Unit?
No, accompanied driving is restricted to the Regional Unit of residence (or the Region of Attica if based in Attica) until the driver turns 18.
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