Exclusive content for the DGT theory exam focused on:

• mandatory driver documentation

• vehicle documentation

• driving licences

• administrative authorisations

• common exam mistakes

1. DRIVER DOCUMENTATION

Driving licence

Mandatory document that proves:

• that the driver is authorised to drive

• the category of vehicles they may drive

💡 Frequently asked:

Driving without a valid licence is a serious offence.

Types of licence

The driving licence indicates:

• type of vehicles authorised

• minimum age met

• training completed

Examples:

• AM → mopeds

• A1 / A2 / A → motorcycles

• B → cars and light vehicles

Validity of the licence

It must be:

• in force

• renewed within the deadline

Obligation to carry it

The driver must carry:

• valid driving licence

• identification document if required

2. VEHICLE DOCUMENTATION

Registration certificate

Mandatory document for the vehicle.

Proves:

• that the vehicle is registered

• that it may circulate legally

💡 Frequently asked:

Without a registration certificate you cannot drive.

ITV card

Technical document of the vehicle.

Includes:

• technical characteristics

• inspection history

Mandatory:

• ITV in force

Compulsory insurance

Every vehicle must have:

• third-party liability insurance

💡 DGT key point:

Driving without insurance is a very serious offence.

Number plate

Identifies the vehicle.

It must be:

• visible

• legible

• approved

Prohibited:

• tampering with it

• concealing it

3. AUTHORISATIONS AND PERMITS

Administrative authorisation of the vehicle

Allows:

• legal circulation

Requires:

• compliance with technical conditions

Registration

Mandatory process for:

• vehicle registration

Without registration:

• it cannot circulate

Deregistration of the vehicle

It may be:

• temporary

• permanent

During deregistration:

• the vehicle cannot be driven

Changes of ownership

The following must be reported:

• sale of the vehicle

• transfer

💡 Frequently asked:

The owner must notify the sale.

Temporary permits

Allow provisional circulation:

• vehicles without definitive registration

4. MANDATORY DOCUMENTATION WHEN DRIVING

The driver must always carry:

• driving licence

• registration certificate

• ITV card

• compulsory insurance (proof recommended)

💡 Frequently asked:

Not carrying documentation may result in a penalty.

5. CONTROL AND VERIFICATION

Traffic officers

They may request:

• driver documentation

• vehicle documentation

Inspection

The following may be verified:

• ITV

• insurance

• number plate

6. COMMON EXAM MISTAKES

• confusing the driving licence with the registration certificate

• thinking that insurance is not mandatory

• forgetting the mandatory ITV

• believing you can drive without a number plate

• not distinguishing driver vs vehicle

7. DGT TIPS

Driver

Must carry a valid driving licence.

Vehicle

Must have:

• registration certificate

• ITV in force

• compulsory insurance

Key rule

Without valid documentation → you cannot drive.

ULTRA-QUICK SUMMARY

Driver

Driving licence mandatory.

Vehicle

Registration certificate + ITV + insurance.

General rule

Without documentation → penalty or immobilisation.