Driving license category . B

Test Category B (Car) - DGT theory exam practice

Questions
30
Duration
30'
Pass mark
27/30
Bank
1421+

English-speaking residents

Most expats in Spain take Permiso B. Read our full guide to driving in Spain - licence exchange, road rules, English exam - before you start.

Driving in Spain - expat guide

About the Category B (Car) exam

The Permiso B (Class B) is Spain's standard car driving licence, covering vehicles up to 3,500 kg and up to 8 passenger seats. It is the most common category and the one most learners in Spain - including English-speaking expats - need to obtain.

The DGT theory exam consists of 30 multiple-choice questions with three options each, in 30 minutes. You need at least 27 correct answers to pass. Topics span traffic signs, right-of-way rules, basic mechanics, first aid, and eco-driving.

The most effective preparation strategy is to work through the official DGT question bank repeatedly until you consistently score above 95 %. DGTTestPro gives you topic-based practice sets and full exam simulations in the exact real-exam format, in both English and Spanish, so you are fully prepared on test day.

How to prepare

  1. 1

    Learn the question bank

    The DGT draws exam questions from a published bank. Practicing every question category is more effective than cramming theory alone.

  2. 2

    Drill your weak topics

    After each practice session, review the questions you got wrong. Targeted repetition on weak areas is the fastest way to close gaps.

  3. 3

    Simulate the real exam

    Run timed full-length simulations once you are consistently passing practice sets. The time pressure of the real exam is a skill of its own.

  4. 4

    Target 95 %+ before booking

    Candidates who consistently score 95 % or higher on practice tests have the best first-attempt pass rates. Book the exam when you are consistently above that threshold.

Not affiliated with the DGT. DGTTestPro is an independent practice platform. Official exam registration is done through your driving school or directly at sede.dgt.gob.es.

Topics covered for the Category B (Car) exam

Vehicle Types
Use of Public Roads
Speed
Manoeuvres
Right of Way
Transport of People and Goods
Lighting and Optical Signals
Traffic Signs
Driver Licence
Physical Condition of the Driver
Other Users
Visibility and Road Hazards
Traction, Tyres and Brakes
Safe and Economical Driving
Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS)
Accidents and First Aid
Vehicle Maintenance
Passive Safety