DGT driving theory test in English
Spanish driving theory test, in English. Free, no signup. No excuses.
sacatelcarnet is a free DGT test in English: prepare for Spain's driving theory exam with online practice, with exam-style questions translated into English. The B (car) theory exam has 30 multiple-choice questions, allows up to 3 wrong answers, lasts 30 minutes and costs an official fee of €94.05. Start with a 10-question test in English, or browse the DGT question bank, where every question shows the correct answer and an explanation. Practise road signs, priority rules and road safety with the questions available for your chosen licence category — free, no signup.
🇬🇧 How to take the official DGT exam in English →Question of the day
Sunday 13 September
With a side wind and a D1+E or D+E combination, the prudent action is to:
- AReduce speed and keep firm control
- BRelease part of your control to balance better
- CAccelerate to get through the area sooner
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Correct answer · A
Reduce speed and keep firm control
A side wind can destabilize the vehicle, so speed should be reduced and control maintained.
B License - Car
AM License - Moped
A2 License - Motorcycle
A1 License - 125 cc Motorcycle
C License - Truck
C+E License - Articulated Truck
C1 License - Light Truck
C1+E License - Light Truck with Trailer
D License - Bus
D1 License - Minibus
D+E License - Bus with Trailer
D1+E License - Minibus with Trailer
B+E License - Car with Trailer
LCM License - Reduced Mobility Vehicle
LVA License - Agricultural Vehicle
The Spanish driving test in English, online and free
sacatelcarnet is an independent platform for practising the Spanish driving theory test. You can study by licence category and topic with practice questions and explanations in English. B licence simulations have 30 questions, 30 minutes and a maximum of 3 errors.
We cover every permit and license: AM (moped), A1 and A2 (motorcycle), B (car), C and C1 (truck), D and D1 (bus), B+E, C+E, D+E (trailer), LCM and LVA (special vehicles). For each category you will find exam-style simulations, topic-based tests, full syllabus study, and quick 10-question sprints.
Our smart review system detects your weak points and generates personalized practice sessions to improve where you fail most. For a step-by-step plan, see our guide to passing the DGT test first time.
You can practise whether you study at a driving school or prepare independently. Our exercises are independent preparation material; they are not an official DGT exam. See how the Spanish driving-school test works and what enrolment costs to decide what fits you best.
No signup is needed to start practicing. Choose your permit, select a practice mode, and begin. You can use sacatelcarnet from your phone, tablet, or computer. Practice is available in Spanish and English; the questions and materials available vary by language.
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DGT test in English — frequently asked questions
- Can I take the DGT theory test in English?
- Yes. The Spanish DGT runs the B licence theory exam in several languages, English among them (also French and German). You choose the language when you register for the exam and it is confirmed on your appointment; no English certificate is required and there is no extra fee. The format is the same as the Spanish version: 30 questions, 30 minutes, up to 3 wrong answers.
- Is the DGT test in English free here?
- Yes. Every practice test on sacatelcarnet is free, with no signup and no payment: exam-style simulations, topic tests and 10-question sprints, all available in English and repeatable as often as you like. The only official cost is the DGT's own fee 2.1 (€94.05), which you pay when you register for the real exam at a DGT test centre.
- How many questions does the DGT theory test have?
- The B (car) licence theory exam has 30 multiple-choice questions and lasts 30 minutes; up to 3 wrong answers are allowed. The AM (moped) exam has 20 questions in 20 minutes with a limit of 2 errors. The exam is taken at an official DGT test centre.
- Can I change an automatic licence to manual in Spain?
- Yes. Passing the practical test in a vehicle without a clutch pedal leads to code 78, which limits the licence to vehicles without a clutch pedal. DGT has a current code-78 instruction governing removal of that restriction; confirm the applicable procedure and fee with DGT before starting.
- How many errors are allowed on the DGT theory test?
- For the B (car) licence you can have up to 3 wrong answers out of 30 questions. For the AM (moped) licence the limit is 2 errors over 20 questions. One more wrong answer above the limit and you fail.
- How much does it cost to get a driving licence in Spain?
- The total cost of a Spanish B licence usually falls between €700 and €1,500. It includes the DGT fee (€94.05 — fee 2.1), the medical certificate (€35–€60), study materials and practical lessons at a driving school. The theory exam can be prepared free online at sacatelcarnet.
- How long is the DGT theory test?
- The B licence theory test lasts 30 minutes for 30 questions. You can answer in any order and flag questions to review before submitting. The AM (moped) licence test is 20 minutes for 20 questions.
- What is the minimum age to get a B (car) licence in Spain?
- The minimum age to obtain the B (car) licence in Spain is 18. For AM (moped up to 50 cc) the minimum age is 15, for A1 (motorcycle up to 125 cc) 16, and for A2 (motorcycle up to 35 kW) 18.