B licence vs A2 licence
Useful if you're choosing between car and motorcycle. B lets you drive cars up to 3,500 kg from age 18: the most general licence. A2 lets you ride motorcycles up to 35 kW from 18. Holding B for 3 years also entitles you to ride A1 (125 cc) bikes in Spain without a specific exam, which often resolves the dilemma.
| Feature | BB License - Car | A2A2 License - Motorcycle |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum age | 18 years | 18 years |
| Authorised vehicles | Passenger vehicles up to 3,500 kg and up to 8 passengers besides the driver. | Motorcycles up to 35 kW. |
| Exam questions | 30 | 20 |
| Exam time | 30 min | 20 min |
| Max errors | 3 | 2 |
| Options per question | 3 | 3 |
B License - Car
Passenger cars and light vehicles up to 3,500 kg.
See syllabus & testA2 License - Motorcycle
Motorcycles up to 35 kW.
See syllabus & testFrequently asked questions
What is the difference between the B and A2 licences?
Useful if you're choosing between car and motorcycle. B lets you drive cars up to 3,500 kg from age 18: the most general licence. A2 lets you ride motorcycles up to 35 kW from 18. Holding B for 3 years also entitles you to ride A1 (125 cc) bikes in Spain without a specific exam, which often resolves the dilemma.
What is the minimum age for each?
B licence: age 18. A2 licence: age 18.
How is the DGT theory exam in each case?
B: 30 questions, 30 minutes, max 3 errors. A2: 20 questions, 20 minutes, max 2 errors.
What vehicles can I drive with each licence?
B: Passenger vehicles up to 3,500 kg and up to 8 passengers besides the driver. A2: Motorcycles up to 35 kW.
Which one should I get first?
Both licences have the same minimum age (18), so the decision depends on which vehicles you'll actually drive and the cost of each training. Look at the comparison table above: the licence whose vehicles match your real use is the more efficient bet.
Can I step up from B to A2 without sitting a new full exam?
It depends on the category. Some permit pairs allow experience-based promotion with a simplified test (e.g. A1 → A2 after 2 years, or A2 → A after 2 years, with a short course and the specific tasa 2.3 fee of €28.87). Others, such as B → C or C → C+E, require full training and a specific exam even if you already hold the lower one. Check with your driving school or your Provincial Traffic Authority before enrolling.
How much time difference is there between passing one and the other?
Getting either takes 2 to 6 months if you study consistently and book sittings without delays. If you already hold the B and step up to the A2 by experience (when the promotion path is available), the time drops to 4–8 weeks. Going directly to both at separate moments adds the time of each: the wait for official DGT sittings is the longest factor, not training itself.
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