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DGT Test: New Questions and Topics Introduced in 2026
The RD 518/2026 reform introduced new official questions: e-scooters, cyclists, motorcycle gear, and V-16 beacons. Here are the exact questions and how to practice them.
New Official DGT Exam Topics in 2026
The RD 518/2026 regulatory reform is in full effect across all provincial traffic headquarters in Spain. The DGT test question bank has been updated with several new question clusters that never appeared on older exams.
Topic 1: Personal Mobility Vehicles (E-Scooters)
Minimum age of 15 years, mandatory certified helmet, reflective clothing visible from 150 m, mandatory reflective vest for commercial delivery riders, strictly forbidden on motorways and dual carriageways.
Common exam questions: Minimum driving age, mandatory protective gear, forbidden roads and pavements.
Topic 2: Overtaking Cyclists Safely
Mandatory helmet on interurban roads without exception, maintaining a minimum lateral safety distance of 1.5 meters, reducing vehicle speed by at least 20 km/h below the road's posted speed limit before overtaking.
Common exam questions: The 1.5-meter distance rule and the 20 km/h speed reduction rule are among the most frequently tested questions.
Topic 3: Motorcyclist Protective Gear
Certified protective gloves mandatory on interurban roads for both driver and passenger (fines up to €200), closed footwear completely covering the foot mandatory on all roads.
Common exam questions: Mandatory nature of certified gloves and closed footwear requirements.
Topic 4: Connected V-16 Emergency Beacon
Definition of the device, when to activate it, placement location on the vehicle roof, how the DGT 3.0 platform operates, and the deadline when emergency triangles become obsolete (January 1, 2027).
Common exam questions: Placement on the vehicle roof within reach of the driver, activation from inside the cabin without stepping onto the roadway, and phase-out dates for reflective triangles.
How to Practice These Questions
Metruta's official exam simulator replicates the exact DGT exam format (30 questions, 30 minutes, maximum 3 allowed errors) and fully integrates these updated questions. Try the free 10-question demo without signing up, and practice until you achieve consistent passing scores across all new topic areas.