Basic concepts

Basic concepts is one of the topics in the General rules block of the Spanish DGT theory. Defines who the traffic rules apply to and where, the basic definitions and the principles behind the whole theory. Understanding this section well helps you answer the theory-exam questions on this topic with confidence.

In simple terms, this point of the DGT theory establishes that 3. Professional driver.

The exam often asks where and to whom these rules apply; read the options carefully, as they frequently change a single word.

📜 Reference legal text — Legislación consolidada. Anexo I. Conceptos básicos
  • Professional driver. A person with the corresponding administrative driving license whose main work activity is driving motor vehicles used for the transport of goods or passengers. This must be certified by a certificate issued by the company for which they work, accompanied by the corresponding documentation proving their Social Security contributions as an employee of said company.

If the entrepreneur is self-employed, the certification referred to in the previous paragraph will be replaced by a declaration from the entrepreneur himself.

This concept will only apply to the points-based driving license system.

🔗 Read the official text on the BOE (Spanish General Traffic Regulations)

❓ Frequently asked questions

What is basic concepts?
Basic concepts is a DGT theory topic within the «General rules» block, governed by Legislación consolidada. Anexo I. Conceptos básicos of the Spanish General Traffic Regulations. Above you will find a simple explanation and the reference legal text.
Does this topic appear in the DGT theory exam?
Yes. Every section of the General Traffic Regulations can appear in the theory exam. To practise with real questions, go to the TraficoTest platform.
Where is it regulated (Legislación consolidada. Anexo I. Conceptos básicos)?
This content comes from Legislación consolidada. Anexo I. Conceptos básicos of the Spanish traffic regulations. You can read the official text on the BOE.

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