CCSE questions on Driving and transport
Practice questions on Driving and transport for the CCSE. This topic belongs to task 5 (Spanish society).
At what age can you start driving a car in Spain?
- A16 años16 years
- B18 años18 years
- C21 años21 years
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✓ 18 años
The minimum age to drive a car is 18. Before that you can drive mopeds, from 15, and small motorbikes, from 16. To get a car driving licence you have to pass a theory exam and a practical exam. Remember the comparison: voting 18, driving a car 18, working 16.
Where is the driving licence managed?
- AEn la Seguridad SocialAt the Seguridad Social
- BEn el Registro CivilAt the Registro Civil
- CEn la Dirección General de Tráfico (DGT)At the Dirección General de Tráfico (DGT)
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✓ En la Dirección General de Tráfico (DGT)
The driving licence is managed by the Dirección General de Tráfico, the DGT (national traffic authority). Driving schools prepare students, but the exams and the issuing of the licence depend on the DGT, which is part of the Ministerio del Interior. The Registro Civil (civil registry) deals with births and marriages, and the Seguridad Social (social security) with pensions and benefits. Remember: DGT equals traffic and drivers.
To get a car driving licence, which exams do you have to pass?
- ASolo el teóricoOnly the theory exam
- BSolo el prácticoOnly the practical exam
- CEl teórico y el prácticoThe theory and the practical exam
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✓ El teórico y el práctico
To get a car driving licence you have to pass two exams: the theory exam, with multiple-choice questions about traffic rules, and the practical exam, which is a real driving test. First you pass the theory exam and then you do the practical one, usually with a driving school. Anyone who fails has to repeat it and pay the fees again.
12 practice questions on this topic
- At what age can you start driving a car in Spain?
- Where is the driving licence managed?
- To get a car driving licence, which exams do you have to pass?
- How many grams of alcohol per litre of blood can a driver have at most?
- What is the compulsory check that cars must pass called?
- Besides long-distance and medium-distance trains, which type of train network is there in Spain?
- What is compulsory for the owner of a car?
- In which city is the Adolfo Suárez airport?
- Who must wear a seat belt in a car?
- What is the maximum speed on a motorway?
- In which place is it shown that you must give up your seat to someone who has difficulty moving?
- Which means of transport has a green light on when it is free?
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Frequently asked questions
How many CCSE questions are about Driving and transport?
Driving and transport is part of task 5 (Spanish society), which has 7 of the 25 questions in the exam. Here are 12 original practice questions on this topic.
Are these the official CCSE questions?
No. They are original questions that test the same facts as the Instituto Cervantes' official 2026 manual, with our own explanations. The official manual can be downloaded free from the Instituto Cervantes website.
How do I practise this topic?
Read each question, pick an option and check the explanation. When you feel confident, take a timed 25-question mock test and see which task you miss most.