Driver and Vehicle Documentation and Permits β 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
π‘ 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
π‘ 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
π‘ 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
π‘ 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)
π‘ 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.