Spanish driving theory test 12 in English

Question 1

A lorry is blocking your view of oncoming traffic. Should you overtake?

Accepted Answer

No, not until you have enough visibility

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Yes, edging out to have a look

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Yes, if you sound the horn

Question 2

May you park in front of a signposted emergency exit?

Accepted Answer

No

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Yes, at night

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Yes, if you leave a note with your phone number

Question 3

May a police vehicle on an urgent call with its lights and siren on go through a red light?

Accepted Answer

Yes, with care and without endangering anyone

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No, never

Answer

Only if there is nobody at the junction

Question 4

Outside a built-up area, you are going to overtake a pedestrian walking on the hard shoulder. What is the minimum sideways gap you must leave?

Accepted Answer

1.5 metres

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50 centimetres

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3 metres

Question 5

In a van, why is it a good idea to have a grille or net between the load and the seats?

Accepted Answer

So the load does not shift towards the occupants under braking

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So the load cannot be seen

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To gain space

Question 6

What are the SOS posts on motorways and dual carriageways for?

Accepted Answer

To call for help, because they tell the control centre where you are

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To pay the toll

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To charge your mobile phone

Question 7

You are going to overtake a long lorry. What should you bear in mind?

Accepted Answer

That you will need more distance and time to complete the overtaking

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That it is enough to accelerate as hard as possible

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That you can pull back in as soon as you pass the cab

Question 8

What does this sign mean?

Accepted Answer

Road reserved for cycles

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Hazard: cyclists present

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No cycling

Question 9

A person has a burn from a corrosive liquid. What should you do?

Accepted Answer

Wash the area with plenty of water for several minutes

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Apply a greasy ointment

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Cover it without washing it

Question 10

When parallel parking next to the pavement, how should you leave the vehicle?

Accepted Answer

Parallel and as close to the kerb as possible

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One metre away from the kerb

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With one wheel on the pavement

Question 11

May pedestrians walk on a motorway?

Accepted Answer

No, it is prohibited

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Yes, on the hard shoulder

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Yes, during the day

Question 12

You see this sign. Who must you give way to at the next junction?

Accepted Answer

Vehicles approaching from your right

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Those approaching from your left

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Nobody, you have priority

Question 13

You are going to leave the vehicle parked and walk away from it. What should you do?

Accepted Answer

Stop the engine, apply the parking brake and lock it

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Leave it running if you will be back soon

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Leave the keys in it

Question 14

Going uphill, the engine is labouring and losing speed in a high gear. What should you do?

Accepted Answer

Change down to a lower gear

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Floor the accelerator without changing gear

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Put it in neutral

Question 15

If it is essential to move an injured person, what must be kept in line?

Accepted Answer

The head, neck and trunk

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Only the arms

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The legs

Question 16

May you stop in a tunnel?

Accepted Answer

No, except in an emergency or in the lay-bys

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Yes, next to the right-hand edge

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Yes, if there are two lanes

Question 17

What does this sign mean?

Accepted Answer

Hazard: place frequented by pedestrians ahead

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Pedestrian street, closed to vehicles

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Compulsory path for pedestrians

Question 18

Why must you pay special attention to motorcyclists?

Accepted Answer

Because they are harder to see and can be in your blind spot

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Because they always ride more slowly

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Because they always have priority

Question 19

Does a rear passenger without a seat belt put the front occupants at risk?

Accepted Answer

Yes, in a crash they can be thrown against them

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No, they only put themselves at risk

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Only if the vehicle rolls over

Question 20

Why should you not park on a corner?

Accepted Answer

Because it reduces visibility and makes turning harder for other vehicles

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Because it is more expensive

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There is no reason

Question 21

How should the driver's seat back be set?

Accepted Answer

Almost upright, with your back resting against it

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Well reclined

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Leaning forward

Question 22

An injured person is trapped inside their vehicle, with no fire or other danger. What should you do?

Accepted Answer

Not try to get them out and wait for the emergency services, helping them as you can

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Get them out however you can

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Move their head so they can breathe better

Question 23

You see a hazard warning sign. What should you do about your speed?

Accepted Answer

Adapt it to the hazard the sign warns of

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Keep it, because it is not a prohibition

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Increase it to get out of the stretch sooner

Question 24

What is the order of precedence of signals, from highest to lowest?

Accepted Answer

Officers, temporary signs, traffic lights, vertical signs and road markings

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Traffic lights, officers, vertical signs and road markings

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Road markings, vertical signs, traffic lights and officers

Question 25

What does this sign mean?

Accepted Answer

The start of a dual carriageway (autovía)

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The start of a motorway

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A two-way road

Question 26

From when does the risk of an accident start to increase when you drink alcohol?

Accepted Answer

From the first drink

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Only when you exceed the legal limit

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Only with spirits

Question 27

What does this sign mean?

Accepted Answer

Hazard: dip ahead

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Hazard: hump ahead

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Dangerous bend

Question 28

You are driving at night on main beam and come to a blind bend. What should you bear in mind?

Accepted Answer

Switch to dipped beam if you could dazzle an oncoming vehicle

Answer

Always keep main beam on in bends

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Switch the lights off

Question 29

Is it dangerous for the front passenger to put their feet on the dashboard?

Accepted Answer

Yes, in a crash the airbag can cause them serious injuries

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No, it is a comfortable position

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Only if they are not wearing a seat belt

Question 30

What does this sign mean?

Accepted Answer

The end of a road reserved for motor vehicles

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No entry for cars

Answer

End of car park