Spanish driving theory test 1 in English

Question 1

How does carrying unnecessary weight in the boot affect things?

Accepted Answer

It increases consumption

Answer

It reduces consumption

Answer

It makes no difference

Question 2

Your vehicle catches fire and you cannot control it. What should you do?

Accepted Answer

Move a safe distance away with the occupants and call 112

Answer

Stay inside until help arrives

Answer

Try to get the luggage out first

Question 3

What can happen if you drive a vehicle without compulsory insurance?

Accepted Answer

A fine and immobilisation of the vehicle

Answer

Nothing, if there is no accident

Answer

Only a warning

Question 4

How many points do you lose for not wearing a seat belt?

Accepted Answer

4 points

Answer

2 points

Answer

6 points

Question 5

What are side lights for?

Accepted Answer

To show the vehicle's presence and width

Answer

To light up the road

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For driving in fog

Question 6

Why is the road especially slippery when it starts to rain?

Accepted Answer

Because the water mixes with dust and traces of oil and rubber

Answer

Because the water is cold

Answer

It is no more slippery than in heavy rain

Question 7

Up to what height must children use an approved child restraint system?

Accepted Answer

Up to 135 cm

Answer

Up to 150 cm

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Up to 120 cm

Question 8

What colour is the DGT's Zero emissions environmental label?

Accepted Answer

Blue

Answer

Green

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Yellow

Question 9

What is the acceleration lane for?

Accepted Answer

For matching your speed to that of the road you are joining

Answer

For overtaking

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For stopping to wait for a gap

Question 10

When should you switch on the hazard warning lights?

Accepted Answer

When the vehicle is stopped by a breakdown or accident, or to warn of a hazard

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When double-parking

Answer

Whenever it rains

Question 11

How often must a 70-year-old driver renew their B licence?

Accepted Answer

Every 5 years

Answer

Every 10 years

Answer

Every year

Question 12

What does this sign mean?

Accepted Answer

Traffic lights ahead

Answer

Level crossing

Answer

Obligation to stop

Question 13

What happens to the driver's field of vision as speed increases?

Accepted Answer

It narrows

Answer

It widens

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It does not change

Question 14

On an urban road with a single lane in each direction, what is the general speed limit?

Accepted Answer

30 km/h

Answer

50 km/h

Answer

40 km/h

Question 15

May you stop on a pedestrian crossing?

Accepted Answer

No, it is prohibited

Answer

Yes, if it is for less than 2 minutes

Answer

Only to drop off a passenger

Question 16

How do you check the engine oil level correctly?

Accepted Answer

With the engine stopped and the vehicle on level ground

Answer

With the engine running

Answer

Right after driving at high speed

Question 17

What does a solid yellow line painted on or next to the kerb prohibit?

Accepted Answer

Stopping and parking

Answer

Only parking

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Driving in that lane

Question 18

Before overtaking, what should you check?

Accepted Answer

That nobody behind has started to overtake you and that there is enough room and visibility

Answer

Only that no vehicles are coming towards you

Answer

That the vehicle in front is going slowly

Question 19

May you park on a level crossing?

Accepted Answer

No, it is prohibited

Answer

Yes, if the barriers are up

Answer

Yes, for less than 2 minutes

Question 20

You are driving on a dual carriageway in thick fog. At what speed should you drive?

Accepted Answer

One that lets you stop within the distance you can see

Answer

120 km/h, if no sign limits it

Answer

Exactly 60 km/h

Question 21

In a signposted residential street, who has priority?

Accepted Answer

Pedestrians

Answer

Vehicles

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Cyclists

Question 22

A red cross lights up above a lane. What does it mean?

Accepted Answer

That driving in that lane is prohibited

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That the lane is a toll lane

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That you may drive in it with care

Question 23

At high speeds, what effect does driving with the windows down have?

Accepted Answer

It increases consumption because of air resistance

Answer

It reduces consumption

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It makes no difference

Question 24

Must you wear a seat belt while reversing to park?

Accepted Answer

No, the driver is exempt during that manoeuvre

Answer

Yes, always

Answer

Only on interurban roads

Question 25

How should a dog travel in a car?

Accepted Answer

Restrained with a suitable system, without interfering with driving

Answer

Loose on the front seat

Answer

In the driver's arms

Question 26

As a general rule, what is the maximum distance you may reverse?

Accepted Answer

15 metres, without entering a junction

Answer

50 metres

Answer

As far as necessary

Question 27

A yellow or orange warning light comes on in the instrument panel. In general, what does it mean?

Accepted Answer

A warning: the system shown must be checked as soon as possible

Answer

That you must stop immediately

Answer

That everything is working properly

Question 28

What does this sign require you to do?

Accepted Answer

Give way to vehicles on the road you are approaching

Answer

Always stop

Answer

Slow down to 30 km/h

Question 29

A cyclist is riding at night on an interurban road. What must they wear as well as having lights?

Accepted Answer

A reflective garment

Answer

A full-face helmet

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Nothing else

Question 30

May you use main beam (full headlights) on a well-lit urban road?

Accepted Answer

No

Answer

Yes, at night

Answer

Yes, if there are no other vehicles