Requirements for the btp card

Fulfilling the requirements for the btp card will give you the opportunity to possess a driver's license that will expand your chances of getting a job. Thus, this card is the one needed to drive urgent service vehicles such as ambulances or public transport, such as taxis. In addition, it is mandatory to have this permit for certain oppositions, such as those of the National Police. So that you have all the information at your fingertips, in .com we explain all the requirements for the btp card in Spain.

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First of all, clarify that this btp permit is valid throughout Spain and allows you to drive the following vehicles with a maximum mass of 3, 500 kilos and a maximum of 9 seats:

• The priority when they circulate in urgent service.
• School transport vehicles.
• Passenger public transport cars.

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The first requirement for the btp card is to be 18 years old.

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Also, to obtain the btp card you already have to have permission B. This card is the regular, which allows you to drive a car, which has no more than 9 seats and does not exceed 3, 500 kilos. But not only you have to have permission b, but you also have to have an experience of at least 1 year with it.

In case you do not have this year of experience, you can take a course and complete a specific training in a center authorized by the DGT. However, these classes are not offered in all the autonomous communities, so you may have to move.

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Other requirements for the btp card, which are actually common to all the permits granted by the DGT, are:

• Have the residence in Spain or, if you are a student, prove that you are in this country for 6 months.
• Not be deprived of the right to drive motor vehicles or mopeds or have any card intervened or suspended.
• Collect psychophysical skills.

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If you meet all these requirements for the btp card, you can apply to the test that the DGT establishes for you to be considered suitable in this permit and that consists of a theoretical exam on mechanics and road safety, something more complete than that of B.

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It is important to point out that if you are a professional driver and have a Type C or D permit, you do not need to attend the btp tests, as it is granted directly when you exceed these permits.

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If you meet the requirements for the btp card and pass the exam, you will have more possibilities to access new job offers, such as firefighter, police, taxi driver or ambulance driver.