DGT Test in English: Practise Real Questions Before Your Exam
The official DGT test can be taken in English — but the practice material most learners find online is either badly translated or gives no explanations. Here's how to practise the DGT test in English properly and walk into the exam confident.
What the DGT test covers
The DGT theory exam draws from a large official question bank covering road signs, priority and right of way, speed limits, overtaking, safety distances, alcohol and drugs, documentation, the environment, mechanics and first aid. The Permiso B exam is 30 questions with a maximum of 3 mistakes.
Practise in English the smart way
- Start with the Top 50 most-failed questions — these account for a large share of exam failures.
- Move to category practice (signs, priority, speed) to find your weak areas.
- Finish with full mock exams at 30 questions / 30 minutes / 3 mistakes.
- Always read the explanation — understanding beats memorising.
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English vs Spanish — which should you study in?
Study in both. Take your practice questions in English so you understand the rules, but learn the handful of key Spanish terms (calzada = roadway, vía = road, arcén = hard shoulder, glorieta = roundabout). On exam day, if an English question is ambiguous, recognising the Spanish term often makes the meaning obvious.
Common DGT test topics that catch foreigners out
- Roundabout priority — vehicles already on the roundabout have priority.
- Urban speed limits — 30 km/h on most single-lane-per-direction city streets.
- Hard shoulder (arcén) rules — when you may and may not use it.
- Alcohol limits — stricter for new and professional drivers.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a free DGT test in English?
Yes — Coche Test lets you take the 50 most-failed questions and practice tests in English for free, with explanations for every answer.
Are the practice questions the same as the real exam?
Practice questions mirror the official DGT question bank in style, topics and difficulty so you're fully prepared, but the exact exam questions are set by the DGT on the day.
How many practice questions should I do before the exam?
Aim to pass several full 30-question mock exams comfortably (under 3 mistakes) before booking your real test.