dgt test in English
Any foreigner that possesses a national driving license from their home country can legally drive in Spain during the first 6 months (non-EU nationalities) or the first 2 years (EU/EEA nationalities) counting from the date they receive their official Spanish residence permit. However, it is important to remember that they should always carry a valid International Driving Permit with them while they are driving in Spain. URL
Where to Take the DGT Test in English
For expats that need to exchange their license in order to drive in Spain, the DGT (Direccion General de Trafico) offers a possibility to take the driving theory test in English. This is a 30 questions exam format in which you can only get up to 3 wrong answers at the most.
Once you pass the medical and written test you can take your dgt test in English. Your driving school will book the test for you once they are confident that you are ready. They will also give you a lift to and from the DGT test center.
There are a lot of companies offering online study material to help you pass the DGT theory test in English. My advice is that if you decide to choose this route you make sure they are a reputable company and that they include all the necessary study materials in their packages. Also, if they include practice tests and mock exams you can save yourself a lot of time and effort by studying with them.
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