How many questions does the D licence theory exam have?

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

How many errors are allowed in the D licence theory exam?

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

How long is the D licence theory exam?

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

How much does the D licence theory exam cost?

The official DGT fee (tasa 4.6) for the D 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.

D License Syllabus

Vehicles for more than 8 passengers besides the driver.

20 questions

Max 2 errors

20 minutes

6 topics

Normativa de viajeros

En Permiso D - Autobus debes dominar la normativa de transporte de viajeros: ambito del permiso, seguridad de pasajeros, paradas, puertas, equipaje y margen extra de prudencia por dimensiones y responsabilidad del vehiculo.

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.

Técnicas de autobús

Conducir un autobus exige suavidad, observacion amplia, control del balanceo, lectura larga del entorno y respeto a la zona barrida en giros y aproximaciones a parada. El pasaje siente cada error antes incluso de que aparezca el peligro externo.

Tiempos de conducción y descanso

Los tiempos de conduccion y descanso en viajeros comparten la base del Reglamento (CE) 561/2006, pero en autobus y microbus conviene estudiarlos con mentalidad de servicio: no solo limitan horas, tambien condicionan seguridad del pasaje, planificacion de ruta y decisiones exam-safe cuando aparecen retrasos o cansancio.

Transporte de viajeros

El transporte de viajeros exige tecnica, normativa y trato seguro del pasaje: acceso, equipaje, informacion, atencion a colectivos vulnerables y reaccion correcta ante incidencias.

Mecánica y mantenimiento

El mantenimiento preventivo de autobuses y microbuses 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 D license in Spain

The D license allows driving buses with more than 9 seats. The theory exam includes a common and specific test. Topics include passenger transport regulations, passenger evacuation, accessibility, and bus safety.

Frequently asked questions about the D licence

How many questions does the D licence theory exam have?: The D licence theory exam has 20 multiple-choice questions taken at an official DGT test centre.
How many errors are allowed in the D licence theory exam?: A maximum of 2 errors are allowed to pass the D licence theory exam. From 3 wrong answers the exam is failed.
How long is the D licence theory exam?: You have 20 minutes to answer the 20 questions of the D licence theory exam. You can flag questions and review them before submitting.
What vehicles can you drive with the D licence?: Vehicles for more than 8 passengers besides the driver.
How much does the D licence theory exam cost?: The official DGT fee (tasa 4.6) for the D 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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