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All driving documents have an expiration date, and when it is reached the driver must renew it by taking an aptitude test (similar to that taken when first obtaining it) to test that they are still physically fit to drive.
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Application form and application fee (Note: Official information states that these forms are available on the DGT website however this is not the case. Forms should be collected and filled in before the application process
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and passing a two-stage test, the theory test and road test. Primary school diploma is also required to obtain valid driver's licence.
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The driving license is subdivided into classes. The class regulates the type of vehicle that the licence holder can drive:
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