Spanish driving theory test 13 in English

Question 1

As a general rule, when must you switch on your vehicle's lights?

Accepted Answer

Between sunset and sunrise and whenever visibility is poor

Answer

Only in complete darkness

Answer

Only on interurban roads

Question 2

A moped is riding on the hard shoulder. When passing it outside a built-up area, what sideways gap must you leave?

Accepted Answer

At least 1.5 metres

Answer

None, because it is on the hard shoulder

Answer

Half a metre

Question 3

What does this sign mean?

Accepted Answer

A recommended maximum speed of 60 km/h

Answer

A compulsory maximum speed of 60 km/h

Answer

A minimum speed of 60 km/h

Question 4

How many points can you add with a safe and efficient driving course?

Accepted Answer

2 points, up to a maximum of 15

Answer

4 points, up to a maximum of 12

Answer

None

Question 5

What does this sign mean?

Accepted Answer

The end of the motorway

Answer

Motorway closed

Answer

No driving on the motorway

Question 6

How does excessive heat inside the vehicle affect driving?

Accepted Answer

It encourages tiredness and drowsiness

Answer

It improves attention

Answer

It makes no difference

Question 7

You are going to overtake a group of cyclists. What should you bear in mind?

Accepted Answer

The length of the whole group, which needs more room and time

Answer

That you can pull back in between the cyclists

Answer

That no sideways gap is needed

Question 8

Roadworks narrow the road and there is no sign or traffic light. An oncoming vehicle has already entered the narrowing. What should you do?

Accepted Answer

Wait for it to come out

Answer

Go in as well, because you are driving on the right

Answer

Flash your headlights so it backs up

Question 9

May you put stickers or films on the windscreen that reduce visibility?

Accepted Answer

No, except compulsory or authorised ones

Answer

Yes, if they are small

Answer

Yes, at the bottom

Question 10

What is the maximum design speed of a personal mobility vehicle, such as an electric scooter?

Accepted Answer

25 km/h

Answer

45 km/h

Answer

10 km/h

Question 11

What does this sign prohibit?

Accepted Answer

Turning right

Answer

Driving in the right lane

Answer

Overtaking on the right

Question 12

What does this sign mean?

Accepted Answer

End of no overtaking for lorries

Answer

End of no overtaking for all vehicles

Answer

No overtaking for lorries

Question 13

What does this sign mean?

Accepted Answer

Road narrows on the left

Answer

Road narrows on the right

Answer

Diversion to the left

Question 14

May you use the front fog lights in heavy rain?

Accepted Answer

Yes

Answer

No, only in fog

Answer

Only on urban roads

Question 15

You are stopped at a red light. May you use your mobile phone by hand?

Accepted Answer

No, you are still driving

Answer

Yes, because the vehicle is stopped

Answer

Yes, if it is to look at the satnav

Question 16

What colour is the background of direction signs on conventional roads?

Accepted Answer

White

Answer

Blue

Answer

Green

Question 17

You see a pedestrian wearing earphones about to cross. What should you assume?

Accepted Answer

That they may not hear your vehicle and may cross without looking

Answer

That they have seen you

Answer

That they are not going to cross

Question 18

In heavy traffic on a dual carriageway, vehicles in the right lane are moving slightly faster than those in the left. Are they overtaking on the right?

Accepted Answer

No, in heavy traffic moving in parallel lanes it does not count as overtaking

Answer

Yes, and it is prohibited

Answer

Yes, but it is allowed

Question 19

May you stop on a cycle crossing?

Accepted Answer

No, it is prohibited

Answer

Yes, for less than 2 minutes

Answer

Yes, if there are no cyclists

Question 20

The vehicle in the lane next to you has stopped at a pedestrian crossing. May you pass it without stopping?

Accepted Answer

No, there may be a pedestrian crossing whom you cannot see

Answer

Yes, if your lane is clear

Answer

Yes, sounding the horn

Question 21

What does this sign mean?

Accepted Answer

No sounding the horn, except to avoid an accident

Answer

No use of the radio

Answer

Quiet zone because of roadworks

Question 22

You are passing a school at going-home time. What should you do?

Accepted Answer

Take extra care and slow right down

Answer

Keep your speed if you have priority

Answer

Sound the horn as a warning

Question 23

The saliva drug test is positive. What happens next?

Accepted Answer

Another sample is taken for laboratory analysis

Answer

Your licence is withdrawn on the spot for ever

Answer

Nothing happens if you have not had an accident

Question 24

Why can routine journeys be dangerous?

Accepted Answer

Because familiarity makes you pay less attention

Answer

Because they have more signs

Answer

They are not dangerous

Question 25

Your driving licence has been stolen. What should you do?

Accepted Answer

Apply for a duplicate from the DGT

Answer

Nothing, you can drive without it

Answer

Retake the test

Question 26

What must a car carry for a puncture?

Accepted Answer

A spare wheel or a puncture repair kit

Answer

Nothing, calling a tow truck is enough

Answer

Two spare wheels

Question 27

Must a person with a medical exemption certificate for the seat belt carry it with them?

Accepted Answer

Yes, to show it if an officer asks

Answer

No, saying so is enough

Answer

No, because such exemptions do not exist

Question 28

You see this sign before a narrow passage and a vehicle is coming towards you. What should you do?

Accepted Answer

Wait and let the oncoming vehicle through

Answer

Go first, because the red arrow shows your priority

Answer

Go through at the same time, carefully

Question 29

How can you tell when a tyre was made?

Accepted Answer

By a four-digit code on the sidewall: week and year

Answer

By the colour of the tread

Answer

You cannot tell

Question 30

May you drive with a door of the vehicle open?

Accepted Answer

No

Answer

Yes, at low speed

Answer

Yes, on urban roads