Youth
Driving age is the age at which a person can apply for a driver's license. Countries with the lowest driving ages (below 17) are Australia, Canada, El Salvador, Iceland, Israel, Estonia, Macedonia, Malaysia, New Zealand, Norway, the Philippines, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Slovenia, Sweden, the United Kingdom (Mainland) and United States. The Canadian province of Alberta and several U.S. states permit youth driving as low as 14. Niger has the highest minimum driving age in the world at 23. In India, driving is legal after getting a license at the age of 18.
Learner's permit
In Italy, any person aged 18 or above can apply for a driving license ("patente di guida"). The learner has to perform a theory test which tests their knowledge of traffic situations, road signs, insurance, sanctions, etc. Upon passing this test (the learner has two possibilities to pass it), the learner will receive a learner's permit ("foglio rosa", literally pink sheet, given its color) which allows them to drive on the road, if accompanied by a driver which had their license for more than ten years. There are no restrictions on the horsepower of the car (there will be during the first year of full license). The learner can drive on motorways and must display 'P' (standing for "Principiante", beginner) stickers, both in the front and in the back of the vehicle. After receiving the "foglio rosa", they have 6 months to perform road test to obtain the full license; should the learner be uncapable to pass the road test in 6 months (two possibilities to pass it, spaced one month apart), they have to pay for another "foglio rosa."