B License Syllabus
BPassenger cars and light vehicles up to 3,500 kg.
Normativa y circulación
Tema base del permiso B: normas generales de circulacion, prioridad, velocidad, posicion en la via, maniobras, documentacion esencial y conductas sancionables que mas se preguntan en examen.
Señales
Domina la jerarquia entre agentes, senalizacion circunstancial, semaforos, senales verticales y marcas viales, y estudia el catalogo oficial vigente con atencion a las actualizaciones mas recientes y a su aplicacion real en examen.
Seguridad vial
La seguridad vial combina prevencion, proteccion de ocupantes y reaccion correcta ante una emergencia. En el examen teorico, la DGT suele mezclar estos tres planos en una misma pregunta.
Everything about the B license in Spain
The B licence is the most requested in Spain: it allows driving cars up to 3,500 kg GVW with up to 9 seats, with or without a light trailer up to 750 kg GVW. With the B you can also ride mopeds (AM class) without an additional permit and, after 3 years' seniority, motorcycles up to 125 cc / 11 kW (A1) on Spanish territory. The minimum age is 18.
The theory exam has 30 multiple-choice questions with 3 answer options and a 30-minute time limit. You may have up to 3 errors to pass — one more wrong and the exam is failed. The official DGT fee (fee 4.6) is €94.05 and covers two theory attempts, two practical attempts and licence issuance if you pass. The extra fee for each additional sitting from the third attempt onwards is around €35–€40.
The full process for the B licence has four steps: 1) medical/psychotechnical exam (€35–€60) at an authorised centre; 2) DGT theory test, which you can prepare online independently or with a driving school; 3) practical road test in a dual-control car, almost always through a driving school; 4) provisional licence issued the same day the practical is passed, with the final card mailed in 2–4 weeks. According to DGT data, the theory pass rate is around 65% and the practical pass rate is about 55%.
The blocks with the most failures in the theory test are vertical and horizontal signage, priority (especially at unsignalled intersections and roundabouts), maximum speed by road type, and the regulations on alcohol, drugs and medical conditions. Total estimated cost for the B licence in Spain is usually €700–€1,500 covering everything (school enrolment, fees, medical, theory materials or course, lessons). The theory can be prepared free online if you go independently; if you need the exam in English, the DGT offers it at no extra cost — see our dedicated guide for details.
Frequently asked questions about the B licence
- How many questions does the B licence theory exam have?
- The B licence theory exam has 30 multiple-choice questions taken at an official DGT test centre.
- How many errors are allowed in the B licence theory exam?
- A maximum of 3 errors are allowed to pass the B licence theory exam. From 4 wrong answers the exam is failed.
- How long is the B licence theory exam?
- You have 30 minutes to answer the 30 questions of the B licence theory exam. You can flag questions and review them before submitting.
- What vehicles can you drive with the B licence?
- Passenger cars and light vehicles up to 3,500 kg.
- How much does the B licence theory exam cost?
- The official DGT fee (tasa 4.6) for the B licence is €94.05. This fee covers both the theory and practical exams as well as each retake. Add the medical certificate (€35–€60) and, if you train with a driving school, practical lessons.