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42 Spanish Phrases for Taking an Exam and Getting a Driver's License
42 Spanish phrases for getting a driver's license: driving school enrollment, theory exam, practical lessons, instructor commands, fees, and license pickup.
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Driving school signup
- 01
Quiero apuntarme a la autoescuela.
I want to sign up for driving school.
- 02
¿Qué documentos necesito?
What documents do I need?
- 03
¿Cuánto cuesta la matrícula?
How much does enrollment cost?
- 04
Necesito clases por la tarde.
I need lessons in the afternoon.
- 05
¿Incluye tasas de examen?
Does it include exam fees?
- 06
Quiero empezar esta semana.
I want to start this week.
- 07
¿Hay clases en inglés?
Are there classes in English?
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Theory exam
- 08
Tengo examen teórico el lunes.
I have the theory exam on Monday.
- 09
Quiero practicar más preguntas.
I want to practice more questions.
- 10
No entiendo esta señal.
I do not understand this sign.
- 11
¿Cuántos fallos se permiten?
How many mistakes are allowed?
- 12
Aprobé el teórico.
I passed the theory exam.
- 13
Suspendí por un fallo.
I failed because of one mistake.
- 14
Necesito nueva fecha.
I need a new date.
Practical lessons
- 15
Quiero reservar una práctica.
I want to book a driving lesson.
- 16
Prefiero conducir por ciudad.
I prefer driving in the city.
- 17
Me cuesta aparcar.
Parking is hard for me.
- 18
Necesito practicar rotondas.
I need to practice roundabouts.
- 19
¿Puedo cambiar de profesor?
Can I change instructors?
- 20
El coche se cala.
The car stalls.
- 21
Estoy listo para examinarme.
I am ready to take the exam.
Instructor commands
- 22
Gire a la derecha.
Turn right.
- 23
Siga todo recto.
Go straight ahead.
- 24
Cambie al carril izquierdo.
Change to the left lane.
- 25
Reduzca la velocidad.
Reduce your speed.
- 26
Mire los espejos.
Check the mirrors.
- 27
Pare en el semáforo.
Stop at the traffic light.
- 28
Aparque marcha atrás.
Park in reverse.
Practical exam
- 29
Tengo examen práctico mañana.
I have the practical exam tomorrow.
- 30
Estoy nervioso, pero preparado.
I am nervous, but ready.
- 31
¿Dónde empieza el examen?
Where does the exam start?
- 32
¿Qué documentos llevo?
What documents should I bring?
- 33
El examinador habló rápido.
The examiner spoke quickly.
- 34
Cometí un error leve.
I made a minor mistake.
- 35
Aprobé a la primera.
I passed on the first try.
License paperwork
- 36
Necesito el certificado médico.
I need the medical certificate.
- 37
¿Dónde pago las tasas?
Where do I pay the fees?
- 38
Traje una foto reciente.
I brought a recent photo.
- 39
¿Cuándo llega el permiso?
When does the license arrive?
- 40
Quiero recoger mi licencia.
I want to pick up my license.
- 41
Mi nombre está mal escrito.
My name is spelled wrong.
- 42
¿Puedo conducir con provisional?
Can I drive with a temporary license?
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