Here you will find a list of complete and very practical answers.
Is it possible to take the class A ( Motorcycles ) or C ( Trucks ) driving test in English?
No, it is possible to take only the class B driving test in English.
Can I start my training when I am seventeen?
You can start learning for the theory test, but you cannot take any tests until you are eighteen as this is the minimum age for driving in Spain on a class B driving licence.
What is required for me to take driving test in English?
The first step is to visit the “Jefatura Provincial de Tráfico” of the town where you reside, requesting an appointment at the following link: Appoinment
If you don’t know where to find the official body of your town where you have to take the exam, consult the following link: List of DGT in all provinces
- Spanish Residency or NIE Number
- Medical Certificate
- 2 passport-sized photos
- Traffic fees to take the exam in 2024: 94.05€
REMEMBER: It’s essential to have Spanish residence or NIE Number at the time when you request your appointment. Otherwise, it won’t be possible to apply.
I passed my theory test in the UK, is it valid in Spain?
No, Spain does not recognise the UK theory test.
Which classes of driving permits can be taken in English?
The DGT only allows you to take the driving exam for the Class B (cars) permit in English. All other driving permits, such as the Class A (motorcycles) or C Class (trucks) must be done in Spanish.
I hold a UK provisional licence; is it valid in Spain?
Unfortunately not. You’ll need to obtain a Spanish driving licence, since the Spanish state doesn’t accept the UK driving licence or any non-EU permits as valid to drive in Spain.
Is it mandatory to attend the on-site theoretical classes at a driving school to pass my official exam?
No, it’s not mandatory. You can get your driving licence without the requirement of going to a physical driving school by practising with our online tests, studying the driver’s theoretical book and submitting the required documentation to the Dirección General de Tráfico (DGT).
How soon after passing my theory test can I take the practical test?
Almost immediately.
I am ready for my theory test. What should I do now?
Once you are ready for the exam, you must book your theory test in English directly at your local DGT office.
The theoretical exam cannot be taken online. It is a paper test.
Is it mandatory to attend the on-site theoretical classes at a driving school to pass my official exam?
No, it’s not mandatory. You can get your driving licence without the requirement of going to a physical driving school by practising with our online tests, studying the driver’s theoretical book and submitting the required documentation to the Dirección General de Tráfico (DGT).
Will the questions on this site be the same ones that I will find on DGT’s official theoretical exam?
Yes. All the questions located in our site have been extracted from real DGT theoretical tests. DGT has more than 10,000 possible questions and we add the most updated ones periodically to provide you the best materials to get your spanish driving licence in English.
Once I have passed my theory test, how can I take the practical driving exam?
You must go to a driving school of your choice and take driving lessons in order to be able to take the practical driving exam.
Will I know on the day that I take the theory exam whether I have passed?
No, your result will be published on the
DGT website at around noon on the following day. If you take the exam on a Friday, you will have to wait till Monday.
Will I have to go to a DGT office in order to apply for my exam?
Yes, you must go to a DGT office and apply for your exam personally.
The tests are updated in this webpage?
We upload exam questions daily once they have been published by DGT. That way, you can be sure that all our materials are fully up to date.
Can I make theory exam online?
No, it’s not possible. You can practise with all our online tests, the same as the one that you’ll find on exam day, but for the exam you must go to the Jefatura Provincial de Tráfico office of your town on-site and sit the test either on paper or their computer.
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