Estimated cost
800–1400 €
Full B licence (DGT fee, medical, school + practical)
Capital
Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Provincial Traffic Office
How to choose a driving school in Santa Cruz de Tenerife
- Ask the first-attempt pass rate. A good school has numbers and shows them — if not, red flag.
- Check the total price, not just enrolment. The advertised price often covers only theory. Ask the per-lesson price and how many are usually needed.
- Ask the average wait for the practical exam. In Santa Cruz de Tenerife it varies a lot. There's a difference between 'having lessons' and 'having an exam date'.
- Check what 'second-chance' covers. Some schools give a free retake if you fail; others don't.
- Read recent reviews (Google + local forums). Stale reviews often mean the school has changed hands or quality.
Start the theory free online while you choose a school
You don't need to be enrolled to practise. Arriving at a school with the theory already started saves you weeks.
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does the driving licence cost in Santa Cruz de Tenerife in 2026?
- The total cost of a B licence in Santa Cruz de Tenerife province usually falls between €800 and €1400. It includes the DGT fee (€94.05 — fee 4.6), the medical certificate (€35-60), driving-school materials and practical lessons. The theory exam can be prepared free online with no extra cost.
- Where do I sit the DGT exam in Santa Cruz de Tenerife?
- Both the theory and practical exams are taken at the Provincial Traffic Office (Jefatura Provincial de Tráfico) in Santa Cruz de Tenerife or its delegated centres. Your driving school handles enrolment and tells you the exact location. Practical-exam wait times vary widely per province — ask before signing up at a school.
- Can I take the exam without a driving school in Santa Cruz de Tenerife?
- Yes for the theory exam — you can sit it independently without enrolling at a driving school. The practical exam requires registration through an authorised driving school, so it can't be 100% self-study. You can save by combining theory-on-your-own with the minimum practical lessons at a school.
- Can I take the DGT exam in English in Santa Cruz de Tenerife?
- Yes. The DGT offers the B-licence theory exam in Spanish, Catalan, Galician, Basque, French, German and English. You must request the language when registering for the exam. At sacatelcarnet you can practise in Spanish or English with the official questions.