How many questions does the C+E licence theory exam have?

The C+E licence theory exam has 20 multiple-choice questions taken at an official DGT test centre.

How many errors are allowed in the C+E licence theory exam?

A maximum of 2 errors are allowed to pass the C+E licence theory exam. From 3 wrong answers the exam is failed.

How long is the C+E licence theory exam?

You have 20 minutes to answer the 20 questions of the C+E licence theory exam. You can flag questions and review them before submitting.

How much does the C+E licence theory exam cost?

The official DGT fee (tasa 2.1) for the C+E 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.

C+E License Syllabus

C+E

C vehicle combinations with trailer or semi-trailer.

20 questions

Max 2 errors

20 minutes

5 topics

Normativa de conjuntos pesados

En Permiso C+E - Camion articulado se estudian conjuntos de mercancias articulados o con remolque pesado: autorizacion correcta, acoplamiento, limitaciones por masa y longitud, y comportamiento dinamico mucho mas exigente que en un vehiculo rigido.

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.

Tecnicas de conjuntos

La tecnica con conjuntos pesados exige controlar espejo, angulo, inercia y espacio lateral y trasero. La suavidad es una condicion de seguridad, no un estilo opcional, porque una correccion tardia puede terminar en tijera, arrastre de bordillo o invasion de carriles.

Dispositivos de seguridad

Los conjuntos pesados dependen de dispositivos de seguridad que deben revisarse siempre: acoplamiento, conexiones, frenado, alumbrado, señalizacion y elementos de inmovilizacion o apoyo cuando procedan. Un fallo pequeno en el remolcado deja de ser pequeno cuando compromete toda la estabilidad del conjunto.

Mecanica y mantenimiento

El mantenimiento preventivo de conjuntos pesados de mercancias forma parte de la seguridad vial: evita averias, reduce distancia de frenado, mejora estabilidad y disminuye errores en examen y circulacion real.

Everything about the C+E license in Spain

The C+E license is a professional permit for driving trucks over 3,500 kg with trailer. The theory exam includes a common test and a specific test. Topics cover goods transport regulations, driving and rest times, tachograph, and load safety.

Frequently asked questions about the C+E licence

How many questions does the C+E licence theory exam have?: The C+E licence theory exam has 20 multiple-choice questions taken at an official DGT test centre.
How many errors are allowed in the C+E licence theory exam?: A maximum of 2 errors are allowed to pass the C+E licence theory exam. From 3 wrong answers the exam is failed.
How long is the C+E licence theory exam?: You have 20 minutes to answer the 20 questions of the C+E licence theory exam. You can flag questions and review them before submitting.
What vehicles can you drive with the C+E licence?: C vehicle combinations with trailer or semi-trailer.
How much does the C+E licence theory exam cost?: The official DGT fee (tasa 2.1) for the C+E 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.

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