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Speed and limits test — Permit B (Spain)

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About this test

Speed-limit questions in the DGT theory test for Permit B look simple at first — just memorise the numbers — until you find out that each road type has its own generic limit, that the limit changes by vehicle type (car, car towing a trailer, lorry or bus), and that special conditions override the obvious: urban streets capped at 30 km/h on single-lane-per-direction roads, motorways and expressways limited to 100 or 80 km/h in roadworks or bad weather, and conventional roads where the limit depends on whether there is a shoulder. Beyond the numbers, the exam asks about adequate speed — the speed that lets you stop within visible distance — and the penalties for exceeding limits. This quick test gathers up to ten practice questions from our exam-style question bank, aligned with the official 2026 DGT syllabus, covering generic limits, adequate speed, weather conditions and penalties. Every answer comes with an explanation; when you finish you'll see related topics worth revising too (speed signs, alcohol and drugs, traffic rules).

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Frequently asked questions

What is the generic maximum speed for a car on a motorway?

For a car without a trailer, 120 km/h on motorways and dual carriageways and 90 km/h on single-carriageway roads. Any vehicle towing a trailer: 90 km/h on motorways and dual carriageways and 80 km/h on single-carriageway roads (art. 48 of the General Traffic Regulations). Posted limits always override the generic limit.

What is the maximum urban speed in Spain in 2026?

Generally, on urban roads with a single lane per direction the maximum is 30 km/h, on roads with two or more lanes per direction 50 km/h, and on single-platform streets (no kerb separating pavement) 20 km/h. Local authorities may lower these limits with signage.

What is 'adequate speed'?

The speed that lets the driver stop their vehicle within the visible distance ahead, accounting for visibility, road condition, weather, traffic density and the vehicle itself. Even when the legal maximum is higher, driving above the adequate speed is an infraction.

When does excessive speed cost you your licence?

Penalties range from fine with point loss to criminal offence: exceeding the limit by 60 km/h on urban roads or by 80 km/h on inter-urban roads can constitute a criminal offence against road safety with possible prison sentence, fine, community service and licence withdrawal.

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