DGT Licensing & Legal Requirements 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Under DGT regulations, how many points does a new driver start with on a probationary license?
- 8 points (Correct answer)
- 12 points
- 15 points
- 6 points
Correct answer: 8 points
New drivers in Spain start with 8 points on a probationary license, which can increase to 12 after two years of infraction-free driving.
Question 2: What is the minimum age to apply for a Class B driver's license in Spain?
- 17 years old
- 16 years old
- 18 years old (Correct answer)
- 21 years old
Correct answer: 18 years old
The minimum age to obtain a Class B (standard car) driver's license in Spain is 18 years old.
Question 3: Which document must a driver always carry when operating a vehicle in Spain?
- Vehicle registration only
- Driver's license and vehicle documentation (Correct answer)
- Insurance card only
- Passport and license
Correct answer: Driver's license and vehicle documentation
Drivers must carry their driver's license and the vehicle's documentation (permiso de circulación and ITV card) at all times.
Question 4: How long is the probationary period for a new driver in Spain before receiving a full 12-point license?
- 1 year
- 3 years
- 2 years (Correct answer)
- 5 years
Correct answer: 2 years
New drivers must complete a 2-year probationary period without serious infractions to receive the full 12-point license.
Question 5: What happens when a driver in Spain loses all points on their license?
- They receive a warning letter
- The license is automatically suspended for 30 days
- The license is revoked and they must retake the exam (Correct answer)
- They are fined €500
Correct answer: The license is revoked and they must retake the exam
When all points are lost, the driver's license is revoked and they must complete a re-education course and pass the exam again to get a new license.
Question 6: Which class of license is required to drive a motorcycle with an engine displacement over 125cc in Spain?
- Class AM
- Class A1
- Class A2 or A (Correct answer)
- Class B1
Correct answer: Class A2 or A
Motorcycles over 125cc require at least a Class A2 license (up to 35kW) or a full Class A license for unlimited power.
Question 7: In Spain, how many hours of mandatory driving practice are required before taking the practical driving exam for a Class B license?
- No minimum is required (Correct answer)
- A minimum of 10 hours
- A minimum of 20 hours
- A minimum of 40 hours
Correct answer: No minimum is required
Spain does not mandate a specific minimum number of driving hours before taking the practical exam, unlike some other European countries.
DGT Licensing & Legal Requirements 2
Under DGT regulations, how many points does a new driver start with on a probationary license?