BOE-A-2026-1644 ·23 January 2026 ·Resolution Low impact
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Road safety instructors: one month to apply for the Driving School Director exam

The Directorate-General for Traffic (DGT) has announced a selective examination to obtain the certificate of aptitude for Driving School Directors (art. 1). Applicants must already hold a certificate as a Road Safety Instructor or a Private Driving School Instructor (art. 1). Applications must be submitted via electronic certificate within one month of the publication of this resolution (art. 2.1).

In 3 key points

  1. Application period of one month starting from the day following publication (art. 2.1). (art. 2.1)
  2. Requirement to hold a certificate as a Road Safety Instructor or a Private Driving School Instructor (art. 1). (art. 1)
  3. Mandatory use of an electronic certificate (cl@ve or DNIe) for signing and fee payment (art. 2.1 and 2.2). (art. 2.1)

How it affects those involved

For road safety training professionals, this call allows access to driving school management, provided they meet the prior qualification requirements (art. 1). The process requires the mandatory use of electronic means (cl@ve or DNIe) for application and the payment of fee 5.1 (art. 2.1 and 2.2). Candidates with qualifications from the EU or EEA must have their official recognition processed before the application deadline expires (art. 1).

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2026-01-23PublishedPublished in the BOE
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