Spanish driving licence guides
Pick a guide by what you need: pass the exam, choose a licence, work out the cost or sort out paperwork.
Theory exam
- How the DGT theory exam works
Learn about the knowledge test for a Spanish driving licence.
- How to pass the DGT test
Organise topic revision, practice exams and reviews of your mistakes.
- 7-day theory study plan
Organise your final week with a diagnostic, topic revision and a final practice session.
- 2026 theory exam changes
Review changes to the road sign catalogue and compare your study material with the official text.
- Taking the theory exam without a driving school
Check the documents and ways to submit your exam application independently.
- Taking the theory exam in English
Find out how to request English for your theory exam and prepare for it.
- Most common exam mistakes
Review topics that commonly cause mistakes and open their practice tests.
- Hardest questions
Review theory questions that often cause difficulty and read their explanations.
- Question index by topic
Browse practice questions by licence and topic to read their explanations.
- Theory by topic
Revise summaries by licence and topic with references to official regulations.
Practical exam and test centres
- DGT practical driving test
Learn how the on-road test works and how driving faults are classified.
- DGT traffic offices by province
Look up traffic office addresses by province or autonomous city.
- Driving school directory
Find driving schools in Spain by city, province or location on the map.
- Medical and aptitude check
Find out what the medical and aptitude check includes and where to take it.
Licence types and age
- Compare licence types
Compare driving licence categories and the vehicles they cover.
- Which licence at 14
Check the licences available for your age and the requirements for each category.
- Which licence at 15
Check the licences available for your age and the requirements for each category.
- Which licence at 16
Check the licences available for your age and the requirements for each category.
- Which licence at 17
Check the licences available for your age and the requirements for each category.
- Which licence at 18
Check the licences available for your age and the requirements for each category.
- CPC for lorry and bus drivers
Find out what the Spanish CAP certificate is, who needs it and how training is organised.
- How to pass the AM theory test
Review how to prepare for the moped theory test and which tests you need to pass.
- How to pass the A1 theory test
Plan your preparation for the light motorcycle theory and practical tests.
- How to pass the A2 theory test
Review motorcycle theory preparation, manoeuvres and the on-road test.
- How to pass the C theory test
Review lorry licence requirements and the theory and practical tests.
- How to pass the D theory test
Check bus licence requirements and the tests you need to prepare for.
Licence costs
- How much a licence costs
Review the items in a driving school quote and compare offers on the same basis.
- Licence cost calculator
Use the prices in your own quote to calculate the total and compare offers.
Points and paperwork
- Check your licence points
Find out how to check your points through miDGT or in person and how to identify yourself.
- Recover licence points
Review ways to recover points and the courses available according to your remaining balance.
- Vehicle registration certificate
Distinguish the vehicle certificate from other paperwork and review changes of registered keeper.
Road rules
- Speed limits in Spain
Check the maximum speed for each vehicle by type of road, with the article behind it.
- Drink-driving limits in Spain
Review the alcohol limits for each driver and what happens if you exceed them.
- Overtaking rules in Spain
How and on which side to overtake, and the places where overtaking is prohibited.
- Car lights: when to use each one
Sidelights, dipped beam, main beam and fog lights: when each one is required.
- ITV: how often you need it
How often each type of vehicle needs the ITV by age, and what each result means.
- Seat belts, helmets and child seats
Who must wear a seat belt, a helmet or a child restraint, and the exemptions.
Blog guides
Motorcycles
- AM license in Spain: what you can drive, minimum age, and exam
Complete guide to the AM moped license: requirements, minimum age, theory exam, and what vehicles you can drive.
Truck
- C license in Spain: truck, requirements, minimum age, and exam
Everything about the C truck license in Spain: requirements, minimum age, specific theory test, and what vehicles you can drive.
- C1 license in Spain: light truck, requirements, and exam
Guide to the C1 light-truck license: what you can drive, minimum age, and how the theory exam works.
- C1+E license in Spain: light truck with trailer and exam
Guide to the C1+E license for light-truck and trailer combinations: requirements, age, and theory exam.
- C+E license in Spain: articulated truck, trailer, and requirements
Everything important about the C+E license for articulated trucks and trailers: theory exam, age, and vehicles.
Bus
- D license in Spain: bus, requirements, age, and exam
Complete guide to the D bus license in Spain: minimum age 24, theory exam structure, requirements, and which vehicles you can drive professionally.
- D1 license in Spain: minibus, requirements, and exam
Complete guide to the D1 minibus license in Spain: 16-passenger limit, minimum age, passenger-transport theory exam, and requirements explained.
- D1+E license in Spain: minibus with trailer and requirements
Everything about the D1+E license for minibuses with trailers: age, theory exam, and allowed combinations.
- D+E license in Spain: bus with trailer, requirements, and exam
Guide to the D+E license for buses with trailers: what you can drive, minimum age, and specific theory.
Licenses
- LCM license in Spain: reduced mobility, requirements, and exam
Complete guide to the LCM license in Spain for reduced-mobility vehicles: who needs it, requirements, theory exam format, and authorized vehicle types.
- LVA license in Spain: agricultural vehicle, requirements, and exam
Complete guide to the LVA agricultural-vehicle license: minimum age, requirements, and specific theory test.
Tips
- How to pass the driving theory exam on your first try
Practical study plan and DGT theory-exam tips to pass on your first attempt: review routines, practice tests, and how to spot weak areas fast.
- The 10 most common mistakes in the theory exam
The most frequent DGT theory-exam mistakes: speed-reading questions, relying on driver intuition, and skipping mistake review. How to avoid each one.
- How to study for the driving exam with little time
How to prepare for the DGT theory exam in 2 weeks with only 15-20 minutes a day: routine, session structure, and exactly what to focus on first.
News
- DGT exam changes for 2026
What changes in the DGT theory exam for 2026: emphasis areas, newer question patterns, urban-mobility focus, and how to adapt your study plan fast.
Pricing
- Driving license price in Spain in 2026: what it really costs
What a driving license really costs in Spain: DGT fees (€94.05), driving school, medical check (€35-60), and lessons (€30-50 each).
Fees
- DGT driving license fees in Spain in 2026
The three DGT driving license fees: fee 2.1 (€94.05), fee 2.2 (€44.58), and fee 2.3 (€28.87). What each covers and how many exam attempts they include.
Renewal
- Renewing a driving license in Spain in 2026: price, timing, and centers
Renewing your driving license in Spain in 2026: timing, the medical check, and which authorised centres can process it.
Exchange
- Foreign driving license exchange in Spain: countries, fees, and exams
Exchanging a foreign driving licence in Spain: how to check the agreement, category, tests and applicable official route.
- Exchanging a Colombian driving license in Spain
If you hold a Colombian license and live in Spain, here is what you need to know about the exchange: fees, exams, and the key steps at the DGT.
- Exchanging an Argentinian driving license in Spain
If you hold an Argentinian license and live in Spain, here is how the exchange works: fees, category differences, and common mistakes to avoid.
- Exchanging a Peruvian driving license in Spain
If you hold a Peruvian license and live in Spain, here is how the exchange works: fees, exams, and the right order for the process.
- Exchanging an Ecuadorian driving license in Spain
If you hold an Ecuadorian license and live in Spain, here are the key details on the exchange: fees, tests, and how to avoid common mistakes.
Cities
- Getting a driving license in Madrid: driving school, price, and exam
A practical guide to getting your B license in Madrid — what it really costs, how to pick a school, and how to prepare for the exam.
- Driving school for the B license in Barcelona: how to choose well
Practical tips for picking a B-license driving school in Barcelona — what to ask, what it really costs, and how to avoid surprises.
- DGT tests in Valencia for the B license: how to prepare the theory exam better
Preparing for the B-license theory exam in Valencia? Here is how to structure your DGT practice tests and pass with fewer attempts.
- Driving license in Seville: price, driving school, and study plan
Living in Seville and planning to get your license? Here is how to organize theory, practical lessons, and your budget without guesswork.
- Driving license in Málaga: real price and how to choose a driving school
Everything you need to know about getting your licence in Málaga: how to compare schools properly and keep the cost from spiralling.
- Driving license in Zaragoza: price, driving school, and how to compare well
Living in Zaragoza and looking to get your license? Here is how to compare driving schools properly and keep the total cost under control.
- Driving school for the B license in Bilbao: real price, lessons, and method
Living in Bilbao and looking for a B-license school? Here is how to pick one based on what actually matters, not just the headline price.
Professional
- CAP in Spain: what it is and when you need it for truck or bus work
The Spanish CAP for goods and passenger transport: when it is required, what permits it affects (C, C+E, D, D+E), and how initial (140-280 h) and ongoing (35 h/5 years) training works.
Careers
- Jobs with C, C+E, or D licenses in Spain: permits, CAP, and career paths
Truck or bus jobs in Spain: which permits you need (C, C+E, D), when CAP is required, and how to plan your professional driving career.