Test practice

Test practice 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 if the result of the test performed shows a degree of alcohol impregnation greater than 0.5 grams of alcohol per litre of blood or 0.25 milligrams of alcohol per litre of exhaled air, or that provided for certain drivers in article 20 or, even without reaching these limits, the person tested presents obvious symptoms of being under the influence of…

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 — Article 23 (1)

If the result of the test performed shows a degree of alcohol impregnation greater than 0.5 grams of alcohol per litre of blood or 0.25 milligrams of alcohol per litre of exhaled air, or that provided for certain drivers in article 20 or, even without reaching these limits, the person tested presents obvious symptoms of being under the influence of alcoholic beverages, the officer shall subject the interested party, for greater assurance and contrast purposes, to a second alcohol detection test by exhaled air, using a procedure similar to that used to perform the first test, of which he must inform him beforehand.

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

❓ Frequently asked questions

What is test practice?
Test practice is a DGT theory topic within the «General rules» block, governed by Artículo 23 (1) 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 (Article 23 (1))?
This content comes from Article 23 (1) of the Spanish traffic regulations. You can read the official text on the BOE.

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