What is the minimum age for the AM moped licence?

The minimum age for the Spanish AM (moped) licence is 15 — the earliest driving licence in the Spanish system. You can enrol at a driving school and start studying before turning 15, but the official exam only takes place once you turn 15. The AM authorises mopeds up to 50 cc with a max speed of 45 km/h, plus light tricycles and quadricycles.

How many questions does the AM theory exam have?

The AM theory exam is 20 multiple-choice questions — not 30 like other permits. You have 20 minutes and can have a maximum of 2 wrong answers to pass. This is the only different format in the DGT system: every other licence (B, A1, A2, C, D) uses the common 30 questions / 3 errors / 30 minutes format. The pass-rate proportion is the same (90 % accuracy required) but the test is shorter because the moped-specific syllabus is narrower.

What is the AM practical test like?

The AM practical is exclusively closed-circuit — there is no on-road test, unlike the A1 or A2. In the circuit you do slow-speed manoeuvres: balance on a straight line, figure-of-eight inside a rectangle, slalom between cones, braking and hill-start. The test lasts about 10–15 minutes. Some Spanish regions add an optional higher-speed track test but in most it is not mandatory.

How much does the AM licence cost in Spain?

The total cost of the AM in Spain is usually €300–€600 — significantly cheaper than B or A1 because training is shorter. Includes the DGT fee (€94.05, tasa 4.6 — covers theory and practical), the medical/psychotechnical certificate (€35–€60), driving-school enrolment (€50–€150) and 3–6 moped lessons (€15–€25 each).

Can my 15-year-old ride a moped with the AM licence?

Yes. The AM is the licence specifically designed for riders aged 15 and up. With the AM they can ride mopeds up to 50 cc / 45 km/h on any road open to traffic — urban streets and most secondary roads. They cannot enter motorways or expressways (universal moped restriction). Under 18 they cannot carry a passenger. From age 16 they can sit the A1 (up to 125 cc) if they want to step up.

Do I need AM if I already have a B (car) licence?

No. The B licence directly authorises moped (AM) riding in Spain from the day the B is obtained, no extra exam. The same applies to any higher licence (A1, A2, A, C, D and their trailer variants). AM only makes sense for someone who doesn't yet hold the B and wants to ride a moped before age 18.

How many practice tests should I do before the real AM exam?

Aim for at least 10–12 full 20-question simulations (the exact AM exam format). In your last 4 in a row you should miss 0 or 1 question at most — the objective "you're ready" signal. The syllabus is shorter than the B's, so preparation can be completed in 2–3 weeks with 20–30-minute daily sessions.

How long does it take to get the AM?

The average is 1–2 months from enrolment. The theory can be prepared in 2–3 weeks with daily practice. Circuit lessons are quick (3–6 sessions of 30–45 minutes usually suffice). The biggest time-add is the wait for the official sitting, which depends on your Provincial Authority.

How to pass the Spanish AM moped test (age 15) 2026

AM moped licence	Official DGT figure
Minimum age	15
Vehicles authorised	Moped ≤ 50 cc, ≤ 45 km/h
Theory questions	20
Max wrong answers	2
Duration	20 minutes
Practical exam	Closed-circuit only
Official fee	94,05 €
Average total cost	300 € – 600 €

AM is the only exam with a different format

Every DGT driving licence shares the same theory format: 30 questions, 3 errors max, 30 minutes. There is ONE exception: AM (moped), which has 20 questions, 2 errors max and 20 minutes. The reason is that the moped-specific syllabus is narrower (no professional transport, tachograph, heavy trailers, etc.) and the minimum candidate age (15) makes the exam shorter by design.

Practical implication: when you practise, make sure the simulation is set to AM format. Doing 30-question simulations trains you for a longer exam than the one you'll actually take, and time-management dynamics change (in 20 minutes for 20 questions you have 1 minute per question — same as the B — but with less margin for final review).

Study plan for the AM theory

The AM syllabus covers: basic traffic rules, vertical and horizontal signage, right of way, speed and safe distance, moped-specific rules (engine size, max speed, allowed roads, motorway prohibition), mandatory protective gear (homologated helmet) and basic moped mechanics and maintenance.

Efficient plan: 2–3 weeks at 20–30 minutes daily. Week 1: study the topic blocks in order (basic rules → signage → priority → moped-specific). Week 2: start 20-question simulations at one per day, alternating with weak-block revision. Week 3: full simulations only. When you string 4 simulations with 0–1 wrong, book the sitting.

The AM practical exam (circuit only)

Unlike A1 and A2, the AM does not include an on-road exam. All practice is closed-circuit and lasts 10–15 minutes. Standard manoeuvres: hill-start and stop without rolling back, balance on a straight line at very low speed, figure-of-eight inside a cone-marked rectangle, slalom between 5 cones in a line and braking before a simulated obstacle.

The two most common circuit errors: losing balance in the slalom and putting the left foot down (eliminating fail in some regions), and lurching starts from poor throttle control (fixable with 2–3 extra lessons). Some regions add an optional higher-speed track test but the universal core is the slow-speed test.

What the AM costs (much less than the B)

Typical total cost: €300–€600. It is the cheapest licence in the system because practical training is very short (circuit only, no on-road lessons) and the theory syllabus is narrower. The DGT fee is the same as other permits (€94.05), but everything else is proportionally smaller. Full breakdown in how much a Spanish driving licence costs in 2026.

Information for parents: safety and limits

The AM allows a 15-year-old to ride a moped on roads open to traffic, with a homologated helmet mandatory. Under 18 they CANNOT carry a passenger (national rule). They CANNOT enter motorways or expressways (universal moped rule). The vehicle's max speed is mechanically limited to 45 km/h and tampering to exceed it is an offence that voids insurance.

Practical recommendation: extra protective gear advised (armored jacket, gloves, closed footwear), mandatory third-party insurance (≈ €150–€300 a year for young riders), and check the moped passes the ITV inspection when due (from 3 years after registration). Riding without a licence or insurance carries a €500–€1,500 fine and vehicle impoundment.

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Frequently asked questions about the AM

What is the minimum age for the AM moped licence?: The minimum age for the Spanish AM (moped) licence is 15 — the earliest driving licence in the Spanish system. You can enrol at a driving school and start studying before turning 15, but the official exam only takes place once you turn 15. The AM authorises mopeds up to 50 cc with a max speed of 45 km/h, plus light tricycles and quadricycles.
How many questions does the AM theory exam have?: The AM theory exam is 20 multiple-choice questions — not 30 like other permits. You have 20 minutes and can have a maximum of 2 wrong answers to pass. This is the only different format in the DGT system: every other licence (B, A1, A2, C, D) uses the common 30 questions / 3 errors / 30 minutes format. The pass-rate proportion is the same (90 % accuracy required) but the test is shorter because the moped-specific syllabus is narrower.
What is the AM practical test like?: The AM practical is exclusively closed-circuit — there is no on-road test, unlike the A1 or A2. In the circuit you do slow-speed manoeuvres: balance on a straight line, figure-of-eight inside a rectangle, slalom between cones, braking and hill-start. The test lasts about 10–15 minutes. Some Spanish regions add an optional higher-speed track test but in most it is not mandatory.
How much does the AM licence cost in Spain?: The total cost of the AM in Spain is usually €300–€600 — significantly cheaper than B or A1 because training is shorter. Includes the DGT fee (€94.05, tasa 4.6 — covers theory and practical), the medical/psychotechnical certificate (€35–€60), driving-school enrolment (€50–€150) and 3–6 moped lessons (€15–€25 each).
Can my 15-year-old ride a moped with the AM licence?: Yes. The AM is the licence specifically designed for riders aged 15 and up. With the AM they can ride mopeds up to 50 cc / 45 km/h on any road open to traffic — urban streets and most secondary roads. They cannot enter motorways or expressways (universal moped restriction). Under 18 they cannot carry a passenger. From age 16 they can sit the A1 (up to 125 cc) if they want to step up.
Do I need AM if I already have a B (car) licence?: No. The B licence directly authorises moped (AM) riding in Spain from the day the B is obtained, no extra exam. The same applies to any higher licence (A1, A2, A, C, D and their trailer variants). AM only makes sense for someone who doesn't yet hold the B and wants to ride a moped before age 18.
How many practice tests should I do before the real AM exam?: Aim for at least 10–12 full 20-question simulations (the exact AM exam format). In your last 4 in a row you should miss 0 or 1 question at most — the objective "you're ready" signal. The syllabus is shorter than the B's, so preparation can be completed in 2–3 weeks with 20–30-minute daily sessions.
How long does it take to get the AM?: The average is 1–2 months from enrolment. The theory can be prepared in 2–3 weeks with daily practice. Circuit lessons are quick (3–6 sessions of 30–45 minutes usually suffice). The biggest time-add is the wait for the official sitting, which depends on your Provincial Authority.