How to Get a Category D1E Driving Licence in Moldova?

Moldova lets D1E holders drive BE-category combinations too, provided they also hold Category B, a genuinely useful cross-category bonus most applicants don't expect. This piece covers what D1E authorizes, the exact requirements, and how it connects to Moldova's wider license category system.

What Category D1E covers

D1E authorizes a combination formed from a D1-category tractor vehicle and a trailer whose maximum authorized mass exceeds 750 kg, provided the combination's total mass doesn't exceed 12,000 kg, and the trailer's mass doesn't exceed the towing vehicle's own unladen weight.

Minimum age

You need to be 21 to hold D1E, which matches D1, C, CE, and the specialized categories F and I.

You need D1 first

D1E requires you to already hold a valid D1 license.

D1E also brings BE-category rights

This is genuinely useful to know. If you hold both D1E and Category B, you're automatically entitled to drive BE-category combinations too, a car with a heavier trailer attached.

Documents you'll need

• Your identity card, valid for at least three more months
• A narcological opinion (form 092-1/e)
• A medical certificate (form 083/e)
• Your existing D1 license
• Two photographs, 3.5 x 4.5 cm

Starting your training early

You can begin attending driving school up to 12 months before reaching the minimum age for D1E, though practical training only starts two weeks after the theoretical course begins.

Diplomatic personnel can also apply

Members of diplomatic missions, representations of international organizations, and foreign consular offices accredited in Moldova, along with their family members, can be examined for D1E under the same procedure that applies to Moldovan citizens.

Speed limits for new drivers

Vehicles operated by drivers with under a year of experience, or by candidates still completing practical training, are subject to a speed limit 20 km/h below the standard limit for their category outside built-up areas.

Registering for your exam

Once you've completed your driving school course, you register for the exam online through programaredl.asp.gov.md, or by phone.

Automatic transmission

As with other EU-aligned systems, testing on an automatic-transmission vehicle typically restricts the resulting license to automatic vehicles only.

What full Category D also lets you drive

Holding full Category D also entitles you to drive Category F vehicles (forestry and agricultural machinery), provided you demonstrate special training at a relevant institution.

What DE requires, for comparison

DE, the full-size equivalent of D1E, requires you to already hold full Category D, and is also valid for vehicles in specific related categories depending on what else you hold.

What D1E is genuinely useful for

D1E suits operators running smaller passenger transport who also need a heavier trailer for luggage or equipment, as well as tour operators, sports clubs, and school groups traveling with substantial gear.

Where D1E sits in Moldova's licensing system

D1E sits above standalone D1, specifically for heavier trailer combinations, following the standard EU-aligned category structure Moldova has adopted through HG181/2022.

Unlimited exam attempts

As with other categories in Moldova, you can attempt the D1E exam an unlimited number of times throughout the year if needed.

Validity

A national Moldovan driving license, including D1E, is valid for 10 years from the date of issue, unless a shorter restriction applies to the specific holder.

Tips that actually help

• Gather your narcological and medical certificates early, since both are required documents.
• If you hold Category B as well, remember that D1E automatically includes BE-category rights.
• Take advantage of the unlimited exam attempts if you don't pass the first time.
• Make sure your identity card has at least 3 months' validity remaining before your exam date.

Where this fits going forward

D1E in Moldova offers a genuine, well-regulated route for D1 holders who need greater trailer capacity, with a useful bundled BE entitlement for Category B holders. If your plans extend toward professional driving down the line, take a look at the driver section, browse current vacancies, or see who's hiring among employers on FastDriver.eu, as well as our broader job guides. Our driving license in Moldova and license eligibility pages provide the broader picture.

Declaration

This article is provided for general information only and does not constitute legal or professional advice. Fees, training requirements, and administrative rules can change and may vary by driving school in Moldova. Always confirm current requirements with official Moldovan sources before making decisions, such as the Agenția Servicii Publice (ASP). FastDriver.eu accepts no liability for decisions made based on this information.