Driver and Vehicle Documentation and Permits – DGT Summary

Exclusive content for the DGT theoretical exam focused on:

  • mandatory documentation of the driver

  • vehicle documentation

  • driving permits

  • administrative authorizations

  • common mistakes in the exam


1. DRIVER DOCUMENTATION

Driving Permit

Mandatory document that certifies:

  • that the driver is authorized to drive

  • the category of vehicles they can drive

πŸ’‘ Frequently asked:

Driving without a valid permit is a serious offense.


Types of Permit

The driving permit indicates:

  • type of authorized vehicles

  • minimum age met

  • training completed

Examples:

  • AM β†’ mopeds

  • A1 / A2 / A β†’ motorcycles

  • B β†’ cars and light vehicles


Validity of the Permit

It must be:

  • in force

  • renewed within the deadline


Obligation to Carry It

The driver must carry:

  • a valid driving permit

  • identification document if required


2. VEHICLE DOCUMENTATION

Circulation Permit

Mandatory document of the vehicle.

Certifies:

  • that the vehicle is registered

  • that it can legally circulate

πŸ’‘ Frequently asked:

Without a circulation permit, you cannot drive.


ITV Card

Technical document of the vehicle.

Includes:

  • technical characteristics

  • inspection history

Mandatory:

  • ITV in force


Mandatory Insurance

Every vehicle must have:

  • civil liability insurance

πŸ’‘ DGT Key:

Driving without insurance is a very serious offense.


License Plate

Identifies the vehicle.

It must be:

  • visible

  • legible

  • approved

Prohibited:

  • manipulating it

  • hiding it


3. AUTHORIZATIONS AND PERMITS

Administrative Authorization of the Vehicle

Allows:

  • legal circulation

Requires:

  • compliance with technical conditions


Registration

Mandatory process for:

  • vehicle registration

Without registration:

  • it cannot circulate


Vehicle Deregistration

Can be:

  • temporary

  • definitive

During deregistration:

  • you cannot circulate


Changes of Ownership

Must be communicated:

  • sale of the vehicle

  • transfer

πŸ’‘ Frequently asked:

The owner must notify the sale.


Temporary Permits

Allow provisional circulation:

  • vehicles without definitive registration


4. MANDATORY DOCUMENTATION IN CIRCULATION

The driver must always carry:

  • driving permit

  • circulation permit

  • ITV card

  • mandatory insurance (recommended proof)

πŸ’‘ Frequently asked:

Not carrying documentation can result in a penalty.


5. CONTROL AND VERIFICATION

Traffic Agents

Can request:

  • driver documentation

  • vehicle documentation


Inspection

Can verify:

  • ITV

  • insurance

  • license plate


6. COMMON MISTAKES IN THE EXAM

  • confusing driving permit with circulation permit

  • thinking that insurance is not mandatory

  • forgetting the mandatory ITV

  • believing that you can drive without a license plate

  • not distinguishing between driver vs vehicle


7. DGT TRICKS

Driver

Must carry a valid driving permit.

Vehicle

Must have:

  • circulation permit

  • ITV in force

  • mandatory insurance

Key Rule

Without valid documentation β†’ you cannot drive.


ULTRA FAST SUMMARY

Driver

Mandatory driving permit.

Vehicle

Circulation permit + ITV + insurance.

General Rule

Without documentation β†’ penalty or immobilization.