DGT Licensing & Legal Requirements 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: A foreign national with an EU driver's license moves to Spain. What must they do?
- Exchange it for a Spanish license within 2 years
- Retake the full driving exam immediately
- No action is required; the EU license is valid indefinitely (Correct answer)
- Apply for a temporary permit within 30 days
Correct answer: No action is required; the EU license is valid indefinitely
EU/EEA driving licenses are mutually recognized across member states, so no exchange or new exam is required to drive in Spain.
Question 2: What is the maximum speed a probationary driver (less than 2 years licensed) can travel on a Spanish motorway?
- 120 km/h
- 100 km/h (Correct answer)
- 110 km/h
- 90 km/h
Correct answer: 100 km/h
Drivers with less than 2 years of driving experience are limited to 100 km/h on Spanish motorways and dual carriageways.
Question 3: How many points can a driver earn back per year through voluntary road safety courses in Spain?
- 4 points
- 6 points
- 2 points (Correct answer)
- 3 points
Correct answer: 2 points
Drivers can recover up to 2 points per year by attending voluntary road safety awareness courses.
Question 4: What is the maximum number of points a fully licensed driver can accumulate in Spain?
- 15 points (Correct answer)
- 20 points
- 12 points
- 10 points
Correct answer: 15 points
A driver with a full license can accumulate a maximum of 15 points by maintaining a clean record over time.
Question 5: Which offense results in the loss of 6 points on a Spanish driver's license?
- Speeding 30 km/h over the limit
- Driving under the influence of alcohol above legal limits (Correct answer)
- Failure to wear a seatbelt
- Using a mobile phone while driving
Correct answer: Driving under the influence of alcohol above legal limits
Driving under the influence of alcohol above the legal limit is classified as a serious offense resulting in a 6-point deduction.
Question 6: In Spain, what is the legal blood alcohol limit for drivers with more than 2 years of driving experience?
- 0.5 g/L
- 0.25 mg/L in breath (0.5 g/L blood) (Correct answer)
- 0.3 g/L
- 0.8 g/L
Correct answer: 0.25 mg/L in breath (0.5 g/L blood)
The legal limit is 0.25 mg/L in exhaled air (equivalent to 0.5 g/L in blood) for experienced drivers.
Question 7: What is the alcohol limit for probationary drivers and professional drivers in Spain?
- 0.3 g/L (Correct answer)
- 0.2 g/L
- 0.1 g/L
- 0.0 g/L
Correct answer: 0.3 g/L
Probationary drivers (less than 2 years) and professional drivers are held to a stricter limit of 0.3 g/L in blood (0.15 mg/L in breath).
DGT Licensing & Legal Requirements 3
A foreign national with an EU driver's license moves to Spain.
What must they do?