Provincial office · Santander
Driving theory exam in Santander: 2026 guide
Everything you need for the theory in Santander (Cantabria): official format, current fee and a plan to practice free.
The exam in Santander, in figures
Official exam venue for the province of Santander
Provincial office
Santander Provincial Traffic Office
Exam center: Provincial Traffic Headquarters (C/ Vargas, 53)
Public transit directions: TUS bus lines 1, 2, 3, 12 (Calle Vargas stop)
30 Questions
Theory Exam
Maximum 3 mistakes.
94,05 €
Official fee 2.1
Maximum 3 mistakes. Format per the DGT
Valid for 2 exam sittings. Fees on the DGT e-office
Topics with the most questions in our bank
Our own bank’s distribution, not official DGT figures (it publishes none).
Your plan in Santander, free
Recommended strategy to pass the first time
- 1
(10 questions, no signup).
- 2
Practice 1 free exam a day in exam mode
: 30 questions and 30 minutes, like exam day.
- 3
Review only what you miss in topic theory
Lock in key concepts before your official exam day.
Frequently asked questions
What is the theory exam like in Santander?
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.
Where is the exam taken in Santander?
At the Santander Provincial Traffic Office. Your driving school (or the DGT if you go por libre) assigns your venue and date when you register.