How many questions are on the bus theory test?

20 specific questions, 20 minutes and up to 2 mistakes, for both D and D1.

At what age can you get Permit D?

D1 at 21 and D at 24. With the CAP and the driver qualification card you can obtain it at a younger age.

Do you need a car licence?

Yes. You must hold Permit B. The common 30-question test is not taken again if it is still within its two-year validity.

In which languages can you take it?

In Spanish, a co-official language, English and French.

Permits D and D1 · bus

How the bus exam works

The passenger-vehicle theory exam is a specific 20-question test. You must already hold Permit B to sit it.

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Practice tests for this licence are in Spanish. This guide explains the official exam in English.

Specific questions: 20
Time: 20 min
Max mistakes: 2
Age D1 / D: 21 / 24

The theory test

20 specific questions, 20 minutes and a maximum of 2 mistakes. A blank answer counts as a fail.
You must hold Permit B. The common test is not repeated if it is still valid.
D1 can be obtained at 21 and D at 24, or earlier if you have the CAP and the driver qualification card.

After the theory test

Next come a closed-circuit manoeuvres test and an on-road circulation test.
A trailer over 750 kg requires permit D1+E or D+E.

On-road practical fault codes are in the fault guide.

Languages

Spanish, the co-official language of your region, English and French. For these permits the theory test does not include German or easy-read format.

Co-official languages are requested in their region: Catalan in Catalonia and the Balearic Islands, Basque in the Basque Country and Navarre, Galician in Galicia and Valencian in the Valencian Community.

According to the DGT form 04.

Before you sit the exam

Medical check

The psychophysical fitness report is valid for 90 days. It expires before the exam if you get it too early.

Fee

The DGT fee covers two sittings. If you fail both, you must submit a new application.

Validity

A passed test is kept for two years. If you do not get the licence in that time, you must sit it again.

Preparation

You can prepare independently or at a driving school. DentroTest practises the theory test: it does not file the application or teach on-road lessons.

Requirements, fees and application are on the DGT website.

Exam questions

How many questions are on the bus theory test?: 20 specific questions, 20 minutes and up to 2 mistakes, for both D and D1.
At what age can you get Permit D?: D1 at 21 and D at 24. With the CAP and the driver qualification card you can obtain it at a younger age.
Do you need a car licence?: Yes. You must hold Permit B. The common 30-question test is not taken again if it is still within its two-year validity.
In which languages can you take it?: In Spanish, a co-official language, English and French.

Review by topic

The full mock exam is in the tests for Permiso D y D1. If one block keeps showing up in your mistakes, go straight to that topic.