DGT Mock Exam in English: 30 Questions

A DGT mock exam in English recreates the real theory test exactly: 30 questions, 30 minutes, and a maximum of 3 mistakes to pass. Sitting full mock exams under the clock is the single most effective way to get ready, because it trains you for the real conditions, not just the content. Here is how to use them.

What is a DGT mock exam?

A mock exam is a full practice test that matches the official format: 30 official-style questions pulled from all the DGT topics, answered in one timed session. Unlike topic practice, where you drill one subject at a time, a mock mixes everything together the way the real exam does. You can run full mock exams in English whenever you want.

Why mock exams work

• They train timing. 30 questions in 30 minutes is one minute each. Practising under that clock stops you from panicking on exam day.
• They mix topics. The real exam jumps between signs, priority, speed and safety. Mocks build the mental switching you need.
• They give a true score. A mock tells you whether you would pass today, with the same 3-mistake limit as the real test.
• They reduce nerves. By the time you have sat several mocks, the real exam feels familiar.

How to use mock exams

Do not start with mocks. Learn the topics first, then use mocks to test yourself. A simple plan that works:

• Practise by topic until each area feels steady. The practice topics page lets you focus on signs, priority, speed and the rest.
• Sit a full mock exam under the clock. Do not look anything up.
• Review every wrong answer and read the explanation. Write down the topic.
• Go back to topic practice for your weak areas, then sit another mock.
• Repeat until you pass several mocks in a row with fewer than 3 mistakes.

Practise the exact category you will sit, which for English speakers is the Permiso B test.

When are you ready for the real exam?

A good rule: when you pass several mock exams in a row comfortably, with a mistake or two rather than right on the 3-mistake limit, you are ready to book. If you are scraping through or failing, keep practising. It is cheaper to sit more mocks than to retake the official exam.

Free and unlimited practice

You can start with a free sample test to feel the format. For unlimited mock exams and every 2026 question, see the pricing. New to the whole thing? Begin with the complete guide to the DGT theory test in English.

Frequently asked questions

How many questions is a DGT mock exam?

30 questions in 30 minutes, the same as the official exam. You pass with a maximum of 3 mistakes.

Are mock exams in English?

Yes. The questions and explanations are in English, matching the Permiso B exam you can sit in English.

How many mock exams should I do before the real one?

There is no fixed number. Keep sitting mocks until you pass several in a row with fewer than 3 mistakes.

Is a mock exam the same as the official test?

It uses the same format and topics, but the official exam is taken in person at a DGT office. Mocks prepare you for it.

Sources

• Reglamento General de Conductores (Real Decreto 818/2009).

Last updated: August 2026.