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Test your knowledge with our multiple-choice quiz. Learn from each answer and improve your understanding of the traffic rules and road signs of Spain.

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True/false 17 Spain 34 Car controls 109 Dashboard lights 40 Priority rules 9 Pedestrians 19 Cyclists 20 Driving licence 40 Show all 641
What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

251. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

Emergency braking.
Rear fog lights.
Brake warning.
✓ Hazard warning lights.

This symbol indicates the hazard warning lights. When activated, all direction indicators flash simultaneously to warn other road users of a hazard or unusual situation.

Hazard warning light symbol on the dashboard
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You should signal before turning or changing lanes.

252. You should signal before turning or changing lanes.

False.
✓ True.

A clear signal helps other road users understand your intentions, but you must still check that the manoeuvre can be made safely.

Vehicle signalling before a turn
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Why should you be especially alert for wild animals at dawn and dusk?

253. Why should you be especially alert for wild animals at dawn and dusk?

Wild animals avoid roads during the rest of the day.
Speed limits change automatically at dawn and dusk.
Road signs are harder for animals to recognise.
✓ Many animals are more active at these times.

Many wild animals are most active around dawn and dusk, when visibility may also be reduced.

Wild animal beside a road in low light
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What is the general motorway speed limit for cars in Spain?

254. What is the general motorway speed limit for cars in Spain?

100 km/h.
✓ 120 km/h.
Other speed limit.
130 km/h.

The general motorway speed limit for cars in Spain is 120 km/h, unless signs indicate otherwise.

Motorway speed limits for cars
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What is the purpose of cruise control?

255. What is the purpose of cruise control?

✓ To maintain a selected speed without continuous accelerator use.
To prevent the vehicle from exceeding any speed limit.
To steer the vehicle automatically.
To keep a fixed distance from the vehicle ahead.

Cruise control can maintain a selected speed without the driver continuously pressing the accelerator. The driver must remain attentive and ready to brake or take control when necessary.

Vehicle cruise-control buttons and symbol
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What should you do if an unusual vibration develops in the steering wheel?

256. What should you do if an unusual vibration develops in the steering wheel?

Increase speed until the vibration becomes less noticeable.
✓ Reduce speed and have the tyres, wheels, and steering checked.
Reduce the tyre pressure slightly to smooth the ride.
Keep driving if the vehicle still steers normally.

An unusual vibration may indicate tyre damage, wheel imbalance, loose components, or another mechanical fault. Reduce speed and arrange an inspection.

Driver experiencing vibration through the steering wheel
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What should you do when driving in strong wind?

257. What should you do when driving in strong wind?

Use main beam to make your vehicle more visible.
Drive close behind large vehicles for protection from the wind.
Open the windows to improve aerodynamics.
✓ Hold the steering wheel firmly and reduce speed if needed.

Strong wind can affect vehicle control, especially near open areas, bridges, large vehicles, cyclists, and motorcyclists.

Driver controlling a vehicle in strong wind
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Which side do people drive on in Spain?

258. Which side do people drive on in Spain?

Left-hand side.
✓ Right-hand side.

Traffic drives on the right-hand side of the road in Spain.

Road traffic and the designated driving side
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Why should you reduce speed when approaching roadworks?

259. Why should you reduce speed when approaching roadworks?

✓ Road workers, narrow lanes, and unexpected hazards may be present.
You should not reduce speed near roadworks.
To reduce exhaust gases near construction sites.
To keep construction dust off the windscreen.

Roadworks can involve workers, machinery, changing lane layouts, and uneven surfaces. Lower speed gives you more time to react.

Vehicle approaching a roadworks area
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Why is a larger following distance needed at motorway speeds?

260. Why is a larger following distance needed at motorway speeds?

It prevents the tyres from becoming too warm.
It makes the vehicle easier to steer.
It reduces the effect of crosswinds.
✓ You need more distance to react and stop safely.

At higher speeds, you travel farther during your reaction time and need more distance to brake. A larger gap gives you more time and space to stop safely.

Following distance between vehicles on a motorway
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What should you do when traffic lights change to amber as you approach?

261. What should you do when traffic lights change to amber as you approach?

Treat it like a green light until it turns red.
Accelerate to pass before the light turns red.
Stop even if this requires sudden harsh braking.
✓ Stop if you can do so safely.

An amber light warns that the signal is changing. Stop if it is safe, but avoid sudden braking that could cause danger behind you.

Vehicle approaching an amber traffic light
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What should you normally do after completing an overtake?

262. What should you normally do after completing an overtake?

Remain in the overtaking lane until another vehicle approaches.
Slow down before returning to the normal lane.
✓ Return to the normal driving lane when it is safe.
Stay beside the vehicle until there is another reason to change lanes.

After overtaking, return to the normal driving lane when you have passed the other vehicle by a safe distance. Check your mirrors, signal when appropriate, and avoid moving back too soon.

Vehicle returning to its lane after overtaking
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Should the legal alcohol limit be treated as a safe target?

263. Should the legal alcohol limit be treated as a safe target?

Yes, because impairment begins only above the limit.
Yes, if you feel completely sober.
✓ No, impairment can begin before the legal limit is reached.
Yes, if you know exactly how much you have drunk.

A legal limit is an enforcement threshold, not a recommended drinking level. Even a small amount of alcohol can affect driving performance.

Alcohol consumption and the limits of safe driving
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What should you do when walking near a driveway?

264. What should you do when walking near a driveway?

Cross the driveway quickly without checking.
✓ Watch for vehicles entering or leaving.
Assume vehicles will stop before crossing your path.
Rely on engine noise to warn you of vehicles.

Vehicles may enter or leave driveways suddenly. Stay alert and check for moving vehicles.

Pedestrian passing a driveway entrance
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What should you do if your windscreen becomes covered with mud or spray?

265. What should you do if your windscreen becomes covered with mud or spray?

✓ Slow down and use the washers and wipers to restore clear vision.
Increase speed so the airflow clears the windscreen.
Continue driving and wait for the spray to clear.
Use the demister instead of the washers.

Clear visibility is essential. Slow down safely and use your washers and wipers until you can see the road clearly again.

Mud and spray obscuring a vehicle's windscreen
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What should you do before changing lanes?

266. What should you do before changing lanes?

✓ Check your mirrors and blind spot.
Rely on your mirrors without checking the blind spot.
Speed up and move over before nearby traffic catches up.
Check the blind spot only after starting to move.

Always check your mirrors, look over your shoulder if necessary, and make sure it is safe before changing lanes.

Driver checking surrounding traffic before changing lanes
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What is the minimum licence for a goods vehicle over 7,500 kg maximum authorised mass?

267. What is the minimum licence for a goods vehicle over 7,500 kg maximum authorised mass?

Licence D.
Licence C1.
Licence C1E.
✓ Licence C.

Category C1 is limited to vehicles with a maximum authorised mass not exceeding 7,500 kg. A goods vehicle above this limit requires category C.

Goods vehicle above 7,500 kg maximum authorised mass
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What should you normally do with the accelerator when changing to a higher gear?

268. What should you normally do with the accelerator when changing to a higher gear?

✓ Ease off it while pressing the clutch.
Press it fully while pressing the clutch.
Keep it pressed at the same position.
Press the brake pedal instead.

When changing to a higher gear, ease off the accelerator as you press the clutch and select the next gear. Release the clutch smoothly and then apply the accelerator progressively.

Changing to a higher gear in a manual vehicle
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What should you do if a motorcycle's drive chain is too loose?

269. What should you do if a motorcycle's drive chain is too loose?

Lubricate it and ignore the loose tension.
✓ Adjust it correctly or have it checked before riding.
Increase speed to keep the chain under tension.
Tighten it as much as possible.

A loose drive chain can affect power transmission, damage components, or come off the sprockets. The chain should have the correct tension and lubrication specified by the motorcycle manufacturer. A chain that is too tight can also cause damage.

Loose drive chain on a motorcycle
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Why should you not use water on a fire involving live electrical equipment?

270. Why should you not use water on a fire involving live electrical equipment?

Water prevents the power supply from switching off.
Water makes electrical cables harder to disconnect.
✓ Water can conduct electricity and create an electric-shock hazard.
Water can make the electrical equipment restart.

Do not use water on a fire involving energised electrical equipment, because water can conduct electricity and create a serious electric-shock hazard. Keep clear, disconnect the power only if it is safe to do so, and call the emergency services. Use only a suitable fire extinguisher if it is safe and you know how to use it.

Fire involving live electrical equipment
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What should you do if the windscreen wipers stop working during heavy rain?

271. What should you do if the windscreen wipers stop working during heavy rain?

✓ Reduce speed and stop in a safe place as soon as possible.
Continue slowly using the hazard lights.
Open a side window and continue driving carefully.
Use the washer fluid repeatedly to clear the windscreen.

Do not continue when you cannot see clearly. Slow down smoothly and stop somewhere protected from traffic.

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What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

272. What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

Mirror adjustment.
✓ Seat adjustment.
Seat heating.
Steering-wheel adjustment.

This control adjusts the position of the seat. Depending on the vehicle, it may move the seat forwards or backwards, raise or lower it, or change the backrest angle.

Control for adjusting the driver's seat
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It is safe to look at your phone briefly while driving.

273. It is safe to look at your phone briefly while driving.

True.
✓ False.

Using your phone while driving is distracting and dangerous, even for a very short moment.

Driver glancing at a phone while driving
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You should stay focused on the road and avoid unnecessary distractions.

274. You should stay focused on the road and avoid unnecessary distractions.

False.
✓ True.

Distractions reduce awareness and reaction time, making driving more dangerous.

Driver keeping attention on the road ahead
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Why should hard braking be avoided while a motorcycle is leaning in a bend?

275. Why should hard braking be avoided while a motorcycle is leaning in a bend?

It makes the motorcycle turn more sharply.
It increases tyre pressure immediately.
It prevents the suspension from working.
✓ It can reduce stability and available tyre grip.

When a motorcycle is leaning, the tyres are already using grip to turn. Hard braking can demand additional grip and may reduce stability. Whenever possible, adjust speed before the bend and use smooth, controlled inputs while cornering.

Motorcycle leaning while travelling through a bend
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Speed limits only apply when there is heavy traffic.

276. Speed limits only apply when there is heavy traffic.

True.
✓ False.

Speed limits apply at all times unless a different limit is clearly indicated.

Speed-limit sign beside a road
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Why should you not ignore temporary speed limits?

277. Why should you not ignore temporary speed limits?

They apply only to road workers.
✓ They are used to protect people and manage hazards.
They apply only when traffic is congested.
They are recommendations rather than limits.

Temporary speed limits may be used near roadworks, accidents, events, or dangerous conditions. They help keep traffic safe.

Temporary speed-limit sign at roadworks
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What should you do before opening your car door near traffic?

278. What should you do before opening your car door near traffic?

Open the door slowly and expect traffic to avoid you.
✓ Check for cyclists, pedestrians, and vehicles.
Check only for vehicles, not cyclists or pedestrians.
Check only the mirror before opening the door.

Before opening a car door, check carefully for cyclists, pedestrians, and vehicles to avoid causing a collision.

Checking for passing road users before opening a car door
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How should a cyclist react to a pothole?

279. How should a cyclist react to a pothole?

Brake hard just before reaching the pothole.
✓ Check surroundings, reduce speed, and avoid it smoothly.
Swerve around it as soon as you notice it.
Focus only on the pothole and not the traffic around you.

Sudden swerving can place you in the path of traffic. Check your surroundings and change direction gradually.

Cyclist approaching a pothole
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You do not need to look for cyclists when opening your car door.

280. You do not need to look for cyclists when opening your car door.

True.
✓ False.

You should always check for cyclists, motorcyclists, and other road users before opening a door.

Cyclist near the door of a parked car
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What should you do around a damaged electric or hybrid vehicle?

281. What should you do around a damaged electric or hybrid vehicle?

✓ Keep clear of damaged high-voltage components and call trained assistance.
Assume the system is safe once the vehicle is switched off.
Inspect damaged cables closely before calling for help.
Disconnect exposed electrical components yourself.

Electric and hybrid vehicles can contain dangerous high-voltage systems. Do not touch damaged cables, batteries, or electrical components.

Damaged electric vehicle and high-voltage safety risks
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Which vehicle type is mainly associated with driving licence AM?

282. Which vehicle type is mainly associated with driving licence AM?

Car.
✓ Moped.
Bus.
Motorcycle.

Driving licence AM is mainly associated with mopeds. Category AM covers mopeds with a design speed above 25 km/h and up to 45 km/h.

Driving licence card for category AM
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What should you do when approaching a curve with poor visibility?

283. What should you do when approaching a curve with poor visibility?

Maintain your speed if the road ahead appears clear.
Follow the vehicle ahead closely through the curve.
Brake only after entering the curve if necessary.
✓ Slow down and stay in your lane.

A curve can hide oncoming traffic, obstacles, cyclists, or pedestrians. Reduce speed and keep a safe position.

Road bend with a restricted view ahead
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When should you select reverse gear in a manual vehicle?

284. When should you select reverse gear in a manual vehicle?

While the vehicle is still moving forward slowly.
Before pressing the clutch pedal.
✓ After the vehicle has come to a complete stop.
Whenever you want to reduce speed.

Select reverse gear only after the vehicle has come to a complete stop. Press the clutch fully before selecting reverse to avoid unnecessary wear or damage to the transmission.

Selecting reverse gear in a stationary manual vehicle
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What should cyclists do before turning or changing position on the road?

285. What should cyclists do before turning or changing position on the road?

Signal only when a vehicle is close behind.
Look behind only after starting the turn.
Move first, then signal to traffic behind.
✓ Look behind, signal clearly, and move only when safe.

Checking behind and signalling gives other road users time to understand what you intend to do.

Cyclist preparing to turn or change road position
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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

286. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

Oil-pressure warning.
Engine-temperature warning.
Diesel particulate filter warning.
✓ Engine-management warning.

This symbol indicates a fault detected by the engine-management or emissions-control system. If it remains illuminated while driving, the vehicle should be checked according to the manufacturer's instructions.

Engine-management warning symbol on the dashboard
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Why should you avoid using a phone while driving?

287. Why should you avoid using a phone while driving?

Because phone signals can interfere with vehicle electronics.
✓ Because it distracts you from the road.
Because it can make your reactions faster.
Because it can cause road rage.

Using a phone while driving reduces attention, reaction time, and control of the vehicle. A hands-free system may reduce the need to handle the phone, but the conversation itself can still be distracting.

Phone distracting a driver from the road
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What should you do if a friend who has been drinking wants to drive?

288. What should you do if a friend who has been drinking wants to drive?

✓ Encourage them not to drive and arrange safe transport.
Follow them home in another vehicle.
Let them drive if they say they feel sober.
Give them coffee and wait a short while.

Preventing an impaired person from driving can protect them, their passengers, and other road users. Arrange a sober driver, taxi, public transport, or accommodation.

Friends discussing safe transport after drinking
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Where should you go after safely leaving a disabled vehicle in a tunnel?

289. Where should you go after safely leaving a disabled vehicle in a tunnel?

✓ To a protected emergency area or exit away from traffic.
Wait directly behind the vehicle where drivers can see you.
Remain beside the vehicle and wait for assistance.
Stay close to the vehicle until traffic starts moving.

Move away from live traffic and use a marked emergency exit, refuge area, or protected walkway where available.

Leaving a disabled vehicle for a tunnel emergency area
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You should adjust your mirrors before you start driving.

290. You should adjust your mirrors before you start driving.

✓ True.
False.

Properly adjusted mirrors improve visibility and help you monitor traffic around your vehicle.

Driver adjusting a mirror before setting off
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Why should you avoid wearing dark clothing at night?

291. Why should you avoid wearing dark clothing at night?

Dark clothing reflects more light from vehicles.
✓ Drivers may have difficulty seeing you.
Street lighting makes dark clothing easy to see.
Clothing colour matters only on unlit roads.

Dark clothing makes pedestrians harder to see in low-light conditions. Bright or reflective clothing improves visibility.

Pedestrian wearing dark clothing at night
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What should you check shortly after securing a load?

292. What should you check shortly after securing a load?

Increase speed briefly to test the restraints.
✓ Stop safely and check that the restraints are still tight.
Assume the load is secure once the journey has started.
Check the load only when you reach your destination.

Loads and straps may settle or loosen after the journey begins. Recheck them at a safe stopping place.

Rechecking straps securing a vehicle's load
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Who should always wear a seat belt?

293. Who should always wear a seat belt?

✓ Everyone in the vehicle.
Only the driver.
Only people in seats without airbags.
Only people in the front seats.

Seat belts greatly reduce the risk of serious injury in a crash and should be worn by everyone in the vehicle.

Vehicle occupants wearing seat belts
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What should cyclists do after a collision or hard fall?

294. What should cyclists do after a collision or hard fall?

Check only the parts that were directly involved in the fall.
Check only the bicycle and ignore minor injuries.
Test the bicycle by riding it before checking for damage.
✓ Check yourself and inspect the bicycle before riding again.

A fall can damage the brakes, wheels, frame, handlebars, or helmet. Injuries may also not be immediately obvious.

Checking a bicycle after a fall or collision
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What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

295. What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

Heated steering wheel.
Seat ventilation.
✓ Seat heating.
Air conditioning.

This control activates the seat heating, which warms the seat cushion and, on many vehicles, the backrest. Several heat levels may be available.

Heated-seat control and symbol
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Why should you keep your windscreen clean?

296. Why should you keep your windscreen clean?

✓ To see the road clearly.
To make the headlights brighter.
To improve engine cooling.
To reduce fuel consumption.

A clean windscreen gives you a clear view of the road, signs, pedestrians, cyclists, and other vehicles.

Cleaning a windscreen to improve the driver's view
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What should you do when approaching stationary or slow-moving traffic on a motorway?

297. What should you do when approaching stationary or slow-moving traffic on a motorway?

✓ Reduce speed early and be prepared to stop.
Maintain speed until you are close to the queue.
Follow the vehicle ahead closely to keep traffic moving.
Change lanes immediately to avoid slowing down.

Motorway queues can appear suddenly. Early braking gives following traffic more time to react.

Slow-moving traffic ahead on a motorway
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What should you do if the engine-temperature warning shows overheating?

298. What should you do if the engine-temperature warning shows overheating?

Open the coolant cap immediately to release heat.
Increase engine speed to improve coolant circulation.
✓ Stop safely, switch off the engine, and allow it to cool.
Continue driving slowly until the warning disappears.

Continuing to drive an overheating vehicle can cause severe damage. Allow the engine to cool and follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Engine-overheating warning on the dashboard
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Why should unnecessary engine idling be avoided?

299. Why should unnecessary engine idling be avoided?

It immediately damages the brakes.
It prevents the battery from charging.
✓ It uses fuel without moving the vehicle.
It always causes the engine to overheat.

An idling combustion engine uses fuel while the vehicle is stationary. Avoid unnecessary idling where it is safe and appropriate to switch the engine off, taking account of the vehicle manufacturer's instructions and local rules.

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Why should you slow down before a sharp bend?

300. Why should you slow down before a sharp bend?

✓ To keep control of the vehicle.
To make the steering feel lighter.
To reduce fuel consumption.
To prevent other vehicles from overtaking.

Sharp bends reduce your view and can make the vehicle harder to control, so you should slow down before entering the bend.

Vehicle approaching a sharp bend
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