Spain's Driving Test Gets a Video Makeover: Assessing Risk Perception

Spain Updates Driving Theory Test with Video-Based Questions Spain is modernizing its driving theory test, incorporating video-based questions to assess candidates' risk perception. The change, announced recently, replaces the previous format of 30 multiple choice questions with a new system incorporating short video clips of real driving scenarios. The aim is to better evaluate how candidates react to and understand potential hazards on the road. "Until now, the test was solely based on multiple choice questions," explains Raúl, a popular educational content creator on social media. "But now, they're including videos of risky situations to see how well you perceive and react to them." This change is expected to improve road safety by ensuring that newly licensed drivers are better prepared for real-world driving challenges. The new test is expected to be rolled out across Spain in the coming months. The exact implementation details and timeline are still being finalized by the relevant authorities. The change has been met with a generally positive response from driving instructors and prospective drivers alike, who see the addition of video questions as a more realistic and effective way of assessing driving competence.