The DGT theory test in English: complete guide 🇬🇧
Quick answer: Yes: the common theory test for licence B can be taken in English, French or German, in addition to Spanish and the co-official languages (Catalan, Basque, Galician, Valencian in their regions). You request it when registering — through your driving school or by ticking the language on the independent application — and select the language on the exam computer before starting. The specific tests (AM, A1, A2, C, D…) are only available in Spanish and co-official languages.
Updated: 17/08/2026 · Sources: DGT, BOE and current regulations
Available languages by exam type (table)
| Exam | Languages |
|---|---|
| Common test, licence B | Spanish, Catalan*, Basque*, Galician*, Valencian*, English, French, German |
| Specific tests (AM, A1/A2, C, D, E…) | Spanish and co-official languages only* |
| Points-recovery courses | Spanish, co-official*, English, French, German |
*Co-official languages in the regions where they are official. Questions are the same official translations of the DGT's single national question bank, and sitting the exam in another language costs nothing extra.
How to request the exam in English
- Via driving school: state the language when enrolling or signing up for an exam session; the school notifies the Jefatura.
- Independently («por libre»): tick your chosen language on the exam application you submit at the Jefatura.
- On exam day: at offices with computer-based exams, the welcome screen lets you select the language version before starting.
How to prepare for the theory test in English
The biggest risk of sitting the exam in English is studying with hand-translated materials that don't match the official terminology. TraficoTest is one of the few platforms with everything in English: 3,000+ DGT-style questions, the complete illustrated theory and official-mode exams (30 questions / 30 minutes / max 3 mistakes). Start with the free demo tests in English, no sign-up needed.
Practical tips
- Confirm the language when registering, not on exam day.
- Learn road-sign names in both languages: in the practical exam and real life the reference will be Spanish.
- If unsure about a question, some exam systems let you view the Spanish version.
- The practical exam is conducted in Spanish (the examiner's instructions), so master basic driving vocabulary.
Frequently asked questions
Can you take the Spanish driving theory test in English?
Yes. The common licence B test is available in English, French and German. Request it when registering; no extra cost.
Can motorcycle or truck exams be taken in English?
No. The specific tests (AM, A1, A2, C, D, E) are only in Spanish and co-official languages.
Are the English questions the same as the Spanish ones?
Yes. They are official translations of the DGT's single national question bank.
Is the practical exam available in English too?
No: the examiner's instructions in the practical are given in Spanish.
