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Spain DGT Driving Theory Test (Permiso B) 2026

Practise for the Spanish car theory test (examen teórico) set by the DGT, the Directorate-General for Traffic. The real test has 30 questions, each with three possible answers, including at least one question based on a video of a risk situation. These original questions in English cover Spanish licence rules, the points licence, speed and alcohol limits, the 2026 traffic reform and the road signs used across continental Europe.

  • Körkort
  • Spanien
  • 250 frågor
  • Kontrollerad 11 oktober 2026

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Det officiella provet har 30 frågor. Ansvarig: Dirección General de Tráfico (DGT). Lägsta ålder: 18 for a category B licence; you can take your first exam up to 3 months before your 18th birthday. Accompanied driving at 17 is not yet in force in Spain. Öva gratis här med 250 frågor, alla med svar och förklaring. Kontrollerad mot officiella källor den 11 oktober 2026.

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  1. Fråga 1 av 25

    How many questions does the Spanish car theory test (examen teórico) have?
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    Svar: C. 30

    The DGT theory test is a set of 30 multiple-choice questions.

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    How many answer options does each question in the Spanish theory test have?
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    Svar: C. Three, with one correct

    Each of the 30 questions in the DGT test has three possible answers.

  3. Fråga 3 av 25

    What new type of question has the DGT added to the theory test?
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    Svar: B. A video showing a risk situation, followed by a question

    The DGT added a video question about risk situations such as roundabouts, merging and overtaking. You can watch the video before the question appears.

  4. Fråga 4 av 25

    How long does the DGT keep a test that you have passed (for example the theory test)?
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    Svar: D. 2 years

    A passed test is kept for two years. If you do not get the licence in that time, you must take all the tests again.

  5. Fråga 5 av 25

    How many exam sittings (convocatorias) does one licence application fee cover?
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    Svar: D. Two

    The fee covers two sittings. If you fail twice, you must apply again and pay a new fee.

  6. Fråga 6 av 25

    You fail the theory test twice on the same application. What must you do?
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    Svar: C. Make a new application and pay a new fee

    Two fails, in the same test or in different tests, end the application. You must apply again and pay the fee again.

  7. Fråga 7 av 25

    What is the minimum age for a category B car licence (permiso B) in Spain?
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    Svar: C. 18

    The DGT sets the minimum age for the B licence at 18 years.

  8. Fråga 8 av 25

    How early can you take your first DGT exam before reaching the minimum age for the licence?
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    Svar: A. Up to 3 months before

    You can sit the first exam from three months before you reach the minimum age for that licence.

  9. Fråga 9 av 25

    Accompanied driving at 17 for the B licence comes from an EU directive. What is its status in Spain?
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    Svar: C. Not yet in force: Spain must first put it into national law

    EU Directive 2025/2205 allows a B licence at 17 with a companion. Spain must transpose it by 26 November 2028, so it is not yet in force.

  10. Fråga 10 av 25

    What is the heaviest car (maximum authorised mass) you can drive with a B licence, without a trailer?
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    Svar: D. 3,500 kg

    The B licence covers cars with a maximum authorised mass of up to 3,500 kg.

  11. Fråga 11 av 25

    With a B licence, how many passengers may the vehicle be designed to carry, besides the driver?
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    Svar: B. Up to 8

    The B licence covers vehicles built to carry no more than 8 passengers plus the driver.

  12. Fråga 12 av 25

    With a normal B licence, what trailer can you tow without extra tests?
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    Svar: C. A trailer with a maximum authorised mass up to 750 kg

    A light trailer of up to 750 kg can be towed with a B licence. Heavier combinations need extra manoeuvre tests or the B+E licence.

  13. Fråga 13 av 25

    How long is a B licence valid for a driver under 65?
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    Svar: B. 10 years

    The B licence is valid for 10 years until age 65. From 65 it is renewed every 5 years.

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    Where do you get the medical fitness report (informe de aptitud psicofísica) for a licence?
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    Svar: A. At an authorised driver medical centre (CRC)

    The report comes from an authorised Centro de Reconocimiento de Conductores (CRC).

  15. Fråga 15 av 25

    How long is the medical fitness report valid for your licence application?
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    Svar: B. 90 days

    The psychophysical fitness report is valid for 90 days, so apply for the exam before it runs out.

  16. Fråga 16 av 25

    After you pass the last test, what lets you drive until your plastic card arrives?
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    Svar: A. A provisional licence valid in Spain for 3 months

    You get a provisional licence that lets you drive in Spain for 3 months. It is not valid abroad.

  17. Fråga 17 av 25

    What is a basic requirement to apply for a Spanish driving licence?
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    Svar: A. You must live in Spain

    Applicants must reside in Spain and have the right age and medical fitness for the licence.

  18. Fråga 18 av 25

    How many points does a new driver start with on a first Spanish licence?
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    Svar: B. 8

    Most drivers have 12 points, but new drivers and drivers who got their licence back start with 8.

  19. Fråga 19 av 25

    How many points does an experienced driver normally have?
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    Svar: C. 12

    The general starting balance of the points licence is 12 points.

  20. Fråga 20 av 25

    What is the maximum number of points a Spanish driver can have?
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    Svar: A. 15

    Good drivers can build up to a maximum of 15 points.

  21. Fråga 21 av 25

    A new driver with 8 points commits no offence that costs points for 2 years. What happens?
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    Svar: C. The balance rises to 12 points

    New drivers reach 12 points after two years without losing any points.

  22. Fråga 22 av 25

    A driver with 12 points has no point-losing offences for 3 years. What is the new balance?
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    Svar: B. 14 points

    After 3 years without offences, a 12-point balance rises by 2 to 14. Three more clean years bring it to 15.

  23. Fråga 23 av 25

    What kind of offence makes you lose points?
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    Svar: B. A serious (grave) or very serious (muy grave) offence

    Points are lost only when you are sanctioned for a serious or very serious offence, usually 2 to 6 points.

  24. Fråga 24 av 25

    Normally, what is the most points you can lose in one day?
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    Svar: B. 8

    The general limit is 8 points in a day. Some very serious offences, such as drink-driving, are an exception.

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    How many points do you lose for holding a mobile phone in your hand while driving?
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    Svar: D. 6

    Holding a phone in your hand while driving costs 6 points.

Bra att veta före provet

  • The DGT theory test has 30 questions, each with three possible answers. At least one question is based on a short video of a risk situation, which you watch before you see the question.
  • Because of the video question the test is taken on a computer. If your local exam point has no computer room, you can take the test at your provincial DGT office (Jefatura).
  • One application fee covers two exam sittings. If you fail twice, in the same test or in different tests, you must apply again and pay a new fee.
  • A test you have passed is kept for 2 years. If you do not get the licence in that time, you must take all the tests again.
  • To apply you must live in Spain and have a medical fitness report from an authorised driver medical centre (CRC). The report is valid for 90 days.
  • The minimum age for a B licence is 18. You can take your first exam up to 3 months before you reach that age.
  • New drivers start with 8 points instead of 12, and for 2 years their alcohol limit is 0.3 g/l in blood (0.15 mg/l in breath).
  • When you pass the last test you get a provisional licence that lets you drive in Spain for 3 months, until your card arrives. It is not valid abroad.

Vanliga frågor

How many questions are on the Spanish DGT theory test?

There are 30 questions, each with three possible answers and one correct. At least one question shows a video of a risk situation, such as a roundabout, merging or overtaking, before the question appears.

What is the pass mark and how long do I have?

The DGT pages we checked confirm 30 questions but do not state the pass mark or the time limit, and they say the time is extended to allow for the video. Our mock exam asks for 27 correct answers out of 30, a high target, and is not timed. Check the exact rules with your driving school or the DGT.

What happens if I fail the theory test?

One application fee covers two sittings. If you fail twice, you must make a new application and pay the fee again.

Can I learn to drive at 17 in Spain?

Not yet. A 2025 EU directive allows a B licence at 17 with an experienced companion, but Spain must first put it into national law, which it has until 26 November 2028. Until then the minimum age is 18.

Can I exchange my foreign licence instead of taking the test?

If you live in Spain and your licence comes from a country that has an exchange agreement with Spain, you can usually exchange it at the DGT. Your original licence is then withdrawn. If there is no agreement, you must take the Spanish tests.

What is the V-16 light I must carry?

Since 1 January 2026 a connected V-16 warning light is the only legal way to warn traffic that your car is stopped on the road. It flashes and sends its location to the DGT 3.0 platform. The DGT recommends putting it on the roof.

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