OFFICIAL DGT CENTER 2026 · TRAFFIC HEADQUARTERS
DGT theory exam 2026: the honest guide
No fluff: how the exam works, what it costs and where to practice free by city. Official data linked; never anyone else’s bank figures.
Rules and reforms
The rules that affect your exam, updated to October 2026.
RD 518/2026: the traffic reform
Age 15 for VMP, mandatory helmet, overtaking cyclists with 1.5 m and 20 km/h less, gloves and closed footwear on motorcycles. All of that is already on the exam.
Connected V-16 beacon (DGT 3.0)
The homologated luminous beacon with geolocation that replaces triangles. From October 1 2026; triangles stop being valid on January 1 2027.
Check the full rules in the official DGT guides.
The exam in figures
Official parameters audited according to Traffic Central Headquarters regulations
30 Questions
Official Format
94,05 €
DGT fee 2.1
Official sourcesMaximum 3 allowed mistakes (90% accuracy). Format per the DGT
Valid for 2 exam sittings. Fees on the DGT e-office
Verified: October 2026
Prepare the theory in your city
DGT exam in Madrid
Madrid region · Provincial office
DGT exam in Barcelona
Catalonia · Provincial office
DGT exam in Valencia
Valencian Community · Provincial office
DGT exam in Sevilla
Andalusia · Provincial office
DGT exam in Málaga
Andalusia · Provincial office
Frequently asked questions
What is the theory exam like?
30 multiple-choice questions and you may miss up to 3. Metruta's exam mode mirrors that format with 30 minutes per test so you practice under real pressure.
How much does sitting the theory exam cost?
The DGT 2.1 fee is 94,05 € (October 2026) and covers two sittings. It excludes driving-school charges — going por libre you skip them.
How many questions do I need to practice?
There is no official number: the DGT does not publish its bank. Our honest advice is to practice until you chain several mocks under 3 misses across varied topics, not to memorize a fixed number of tests.
Does Metruta work if I go por libre, without a driving school?
Yes: the free plan (3 exams a day) plus topic theory covers theory prep. You pay the exam fee directly to the DGT.