Pass the DGT theory in 1 month: the week-by-week plan 📅
Quick answer: A month is plenty for the theory if you study with a system: 20–30 minutes a day is enough (it works perfectly at night after work). Structure: week 1 — theory by topic + that topic's tests; week 2 — finish the syllabus and attack the most-failed topics (speed, priority, overtaking); week 3 — daily official-mode mocks; week 4 — polish mistakes and book only at a stable 90%.
Updated: 17/08/2026 · Sources: DGT, BOE and current regulations
The plan, week by week (table)
| Week | What to do | Time/day |
|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | Theory by topic: signs, priority, speed. After each topic, its tests | 20–30 min |
| Week 2 | Rest of the syllabus + double sessions on the most-failed topics | 20–30 min |
| Week 3 | 1 daily official mock (30 questions / 30 min) + mistake review | 30–40 min |
| Week 4 | 2 daily mocks until a stable 90%+; the day before the exam: rest | 30–40 min |
Consistency beats volume: 25 minutes every night beats 3 hours on Sunday, because rule memory consolidates with spaced repetition.
Studying at night: making it sustainable
- Same time every day — habit removes willpower from the equation.
- Phone or tablet: sofa tests count the same as desk tests; use an ad-free app to keep focus.
- Tired: illustrated theory; fresh: mocks — match the task to your energy.
- Every mistake, its explanation, right away — tomorrow you won't remember it.
How to know you're ready (without fooling yourself)
The only reliable indicator is full official-mode mocks passed at 90%+ several times in a row. On TraficoTest you can set your exam date and the platform spreads the daily plan automatically, showing your real pass probability every day — and if at 90%+ you don't pass first time, the refund guarantee applies. Full method: how to pass first try.
Frequently asked questions
Can you pass the DGT theory studying for just one month?
Yes — with 20–30 min daily and a system: theory by topic first, mocks after.
How many total hours does the theory take?
Usually 15–25 effective hours — consistency matters more than the total.
What if I can only study at night after work?
It works perfectly — short sessions at the same time, matching the task to your energy.
What if the month ends and I'm not at 90%?
Postpone 1–2 weeks and attack weak topics — sitting it at 80–85% is the main cause of failure.
