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Free DGT practice test 2026: test your knowledge

10 exam-style questions on the rules that come up most in 2026. Tap an answer to see if you're right and why.

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What is the speed limit for a car on a motorway (autopista/autovía)?

Correct answer: b) 120 km/h. The general limit for cars and motorcycles on motorways and dual carriageways is 120 km/h.

In a built-up area, what is the limit on a street with one lane in each direction?

Correct answer: b) 30 km/h. Since 2021: 30 km/h on urban streets with one lane per direction, 20 km/h on single-level streets and 50 km/h on streets with two or more lanes per direction.

What is the general alcohol limit in exhaled air?

Correct answer: b) 0.25 mg/l. The general limit is 0.25 mg/l in exhaled air (0.5 g/l in blood).

And for a new driver with less than two years' experience?

Correct answer: b) 0.15 mg/l. New and professional drivers have a limit of 0.15 mg/l in exhaled air (0.3 g/l in blood).

Since 1 January 2026, how must you signal a broken-down vehicle on the road?

Correct answer: b) With a connected V-16 beacon. The connected V-16 beacon has been mandatory since 2026 and replaces triangles. You place it without walking onto the road.

A police officer signals you to stop, but the light is green. What do you do?

Correct answer: b) Stop. Police officers' instructions override all other signals, including traffic lights.

Below what height must a child use a child restraint system?

Correct answer: b) 135 cm. Children under 135 cm must use a child restraint suited to their height and weight.

How many points do you lose for driving while holding a mobile phone?

Correct answer: c) 6 points. Since 2022, holding a mobile phone while driving costs 6 points.

What is the speed limit for a car on a conventional road?

Correct answer: a) 90 km/h. Since 2019 the general limit for cars and motorcycles on conventional roads is 90 km/h.

How many points does a new driver start with?

Correct answer: a) 8 points. New drivers start with 8 points and go up to 12 if they lose none in two years.

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Frequently asked questions

Are these questions like the real DGT exam?

They use the same format: three options with one correct answer. The real exam has 30 questions and you pass with 3 mistakes at most.

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Sources

Based on the Spanish General Traffic Regulations (Reglamento General de Circulación), the General Drivers Regulations (Reglamento General de Conductores) and official information from the DGT. Rules and procedures can change, so always check the official DGT website before starting any application.

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