What is DGT English test? It is a driver’s license test in English organized by Spanish government in order to get a permanent Spanish driving license. To get the Spanish driving license one must successfully pass the DGT test in English. The regional transport Authority of Spain conducts it.
Take the DGT exams as a test
You can practice DGT test in English free simulator on Driving School Barcelona website. The DGT has question-and-answer tests available. In the exams section you can find them. Hopefully, you will also be able to take these test exams at your driving school since, in some of them, there are computers available with all the DGT exams for you to practice when you go.
With these tests in English offered by the DGT, you will be better able to get a better idea of whether you are ready to take the theoretical driving test or if you still need to study a little more.
Once you feel ready, you can take the theoretical driving test at DGT.
Normally, the exams are carried out in an evaluation center of the DGT. The cost of the transfer to the exam will most likely be included in the fee you have paid.
The test consists of 30 questions of which, at least, you must get 27 right. With 4 failures the DGT theoretical exam is suspended, but you can repeat it one more time without any additional cost. In case of failing the theoretical driving test twice, then you will have to pay the fees again.
| Exam Name | Spain Driving License DGT Test in English |
| Authority | Directorate-General for Traffic (DGT), Government of Spain |
| Total Questions | 30 |
| Passing Marks | 90% |
| Exam Language | English, Spanish |
| Fees | 12 – 60 euros |
| Minimum age for international drivers permit | 18 years |
Frequently Asked Questions on the DGT test:
1. What are some of the important road traffic safety signs/symbols in Spain?
- DGT Mandatory Symbols
- DGT Cautionary Symbols
- DGT Informatory Symbols
2. What is the latest pattern of Drivers License (DGT) test in English?
– The computer-based test consists of multiple-choice questions. Learners’ license (Spain) will be issued after passing the theory test.
3. How to schedule a slot for the DGT test in English online?
– Driving license slot can be booked on the official website of the DGT Test (Spain).
4. Can I drive in the UK with a original Spanish licence?
– Yes, until it expires.
5. Do I need to exchange my Spanish Driving Licence or retake driving test for driving in European Economic Community (EEC)?
– No.
6. How hard is the dgt english driving test?
– The test is simple test with 30 multiple choice questions.
7. What’s the passing score?
– Minimum 90% marks.
8. How long does it take to get a Spanish driving license?
– The process can take from 1 to 6 months.
9. What do I need to get a Spanish driving Licence?
- Passport or valid national ID card
- Application form
- Proof of Spanish residence (NIE or empadronamiento)
- Original driver’s license
- Photographs
Spanish Driving License
The first thing that must be taken into account to obtain a class B drivers license in Spain are the minimum requirements necessary to be able to start the processing of your license. Once you meet the requirements you can start the process of Spanish driving test in English.
Requirements to process the class B driving license:
– Be a Spanish resident.
– Be of the required age (the minimum age to obtain the card is 18 years old; however, at 17 years old you can start the process with theoretical and practical classes and, three months before turning 18 years old, it is possible to take the exam driving theory of the DGT).
– Have the required psychophysical skills.
– Be declared fit by the Provincial Traffic Headquarters of the town where it is examined in the theoretical and practical tests.
It is important to know that the total process to obtain a Spanish drivers license will take approximately 6-7 months and the average cost (depending on the region) will be about 720 euros. So you have to prepare financially as well as have enough time for preparation.
Manuals, books, videos or online tutorials to study are not enough to learn the whole theory. Before deciding to take the driving test, it is recommended to do at least one full cycle of theory classes. This means that it does not matter to start with an agenda that is already halfway through. You can start your classes with an agenda that has already been started and continue the entire cycle until you reach the same point where you started.
The DGT allows the theoretical test to be taken in English. To be able to take the driving theory in English you will need to have foreign nationality, preferably from an Anglo-Saxon speaking country.
