DGT Permiso B exam-day guide
DGT Permiso B · Prepare for the day ahead.
Your checklist
DNI or passport (original, valid)
Bring your original national identity document or passport, valid and unexpired. The name must match the name on your application exactly. A photocopy is not accepted. If your document is expired, damaged, or the details differ from your file, resolve it with the Jefatura Provincial de Tráfico before test day.
Appointment confirmation / proof of enrolment
Carry the appointment confirmation or proof of enrolment (justificante) you received when booking the theory or practical test. The exact document required can vary by province, so confirm with the provider (your driving school or the Jefatura Provincial de Tráfico) which proof you must show on the day.
Medical fitness certificate (aptitud psicofísica)
The practical test requires a valid report confirming your psychophysical fitness, normally issued through an authorised centre (centro de reconocimiento de conductores). Check that it is valid on test day and that the centre has transmitted it correctly. Confirm with the provider whether you must carry a copy.
Driving school coordination confirmed
If you are testing through a driving school, confirm the meeting point, time, and which vehicle will be used. Ask whether the school handles paperwork for you. If you are presenting yourself (por libre), confirm with the provider what you must bring and where to report.
Vehicle documents and insurance
The vehicle used for the practical test must be roadworthy, insured, and have valid ITV where required. If you supply the vehicle yourself, verify these documents in advance. If the school supplies it, confirm with the provider that the vehicle meets requirements.
Rest and realistic self-assessment
Sleep well the night before. Be honest about whether you can drive safely. If you are unwell, extremely anxious, or unfit to drive, discuss rescheduling with the provider rather than risk an unsafe test.
Arrive early at the meeting point
Plan to arrive with a margin before the appointed time. Traffic, parking, and document checks can delay you. Arriving late can mean losing your slot; confirm the provider's late-arrival policy in advance.
Comfortable clothing and footwear
Wear clothing that lets you operate the pedals and controls comfortably, and footwear with a firm sole that gives good pedal feel. Avoid thick boots or loose sandals that interfere with clutch, brake, and accelerator control.
Glasses or contact lenses if required
If your licence or medical report carries a corrective-lens condition, wear them. Testing without a required correction can affect your result or your licence conditions. Carry a spare pair or your lens case if practical.
Phone silenced and stowed
Switch your phone to silent and put it away before entering the vehicle. Do not use it during the test. Confirm with the provider whether phones must be left outside the vehicle entirely.
Review the key manoeuvres mentally
Before the test, mentally rehearse observation, signalling, speed control, and the manoeuvres you have practised. Focus on safe, smooth, legal driving rather than on impressing the examiner.
Know the scoring and stop conditions
Understand that the examiner assesses safety, legality, and control, and that a dangerous or illegal action can end the test. Ask the provider to explain how faults are recorded and what counts as an eliminatory fault, so you know what to prioritise.
Plan the day
Confirm logistics: appointment time, meeting point, vehicle, and which documents you must bring. Verify with the provider that your medical fitness report is valid and transmitted. Check that your ID is valid and matches your application. Do a few focused practice sessions on weak areas rather than cramming everything. Review observation habits, roundabouts, junctions, and parking manoeuvres. Get regular sleep and avoid last-minute changes to your routine.
Prepare your documents and clothing the night before: ID, appointment proof, medical report if required, glasses if needed, comfortable shoes. Charge your phone but plan not to use it during the test. Confirm transport to the meeting point and allow extra time. Do a light review of key rules and manoeuvres, then stop studying early. Eat normally, avoid alcohol, and get a full night's sleep. Re-read the provider's instructions about arrival time and late-arrival policy.
Eat a normal meal and stay hydrated. Arrive early at the meeting point. Present your documents when asked and follow the provider's instructions. Use the waiting time to calm yourself rather than to cram. If you feel unwell or unfit to drive, tell the provider before the test begins. Keep your phone silent and stowed. Listen carefully to the examiner's instructions.
Adjust the seat, mirrors, and head restraint before moving off. Fasten your seatbelt and check that others have done so. Signal and observe before pulling away. Drive smoothly and legally, respecting speed limits, signals, and priority rules. Use mirrors and blind-spot checks consistently. Narrate nothing unnecessarily; follow instructions precisely. If you make a mistake, stay calm and continue safely. Ask for clarification only if an instruction is genuinely unclear. Do not argue with the examiner; focus on safe driving until the test ends.
Rules to check
Carry your original, valid ID (DNI or passport) with details matching your application. A copy is not a substitute. If you are unsure which document is accepted, confirm with the provider.
Follow the examiner's instructions and drive legally and safely at all times. Dangerous or illegal actions can end the test. Do not attempt to negotiate or dispute instructions while driving.
Keep your phone silent and out of use during the test. Confirm with the provider whether it must be left outside the vehicle.
Wear any corrective lenses required by your licence or medical report. Testing without a required correction may affect your result or licence conditions.
Do not consume alcohol or impairing substances before the test. If you are unwell or unfit to drive, tell the provider rather than proceed unsafely.
Arrive at the appointed time and place. Late arrival may mean losing your slot; confirm the provider's policy in advance rather than assuming a grace period.
Breaks and waiting arrangements vary by test centre and schedule. Ask the provider what to expect, and do not leave the waiting area without informing staff.
Scoring is based on the examiner's assessment of safety, legality, and control. Ask the provider to explain how faults are recorded and what counts as an eliminatory fault; do not rely on unofficial accounts.