Vehicle and documents test in English: Spanish driving licence

Question 1

When must a privately used car have its first ITV (roadworthiness test)?

Accepted Answer

After four years

Answer

One year after registration

Answer

After two years

Question 2

What is the legal minimum tread depth for a car's tyres?

Accepted Answer

1.6 mm

Answer

1 mm

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3 mm

Question 3

How often must a 12-year-old private car have its ITV?

Accepted Answer

Every year

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Every 2 years

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Every 6 months

Question 4

How often must a 6-year-old private car have its ITV?

Accepted Answer

Every 2 years

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Every year

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Every 4 years

Question 5

When should you check the tyre pressure?

Accepted Answer

With the tyres cold

Answer

Right after a long journey

Answer

It does not matter

Question 6

What does driving with tyres below the recommended pressure cause?

Accepted Answer

Higher consumption and more wear on the edges of the tyre

Answer

Lower consumption

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Better grip in bends

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

A fault or danger that requires you to stop as soon as it is safe

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Just an information notice

Answer

That an exterior light is on

Question 8

What does the anti-lock braking system (ABS) allow you to do?

Accepted Answer

Keep steering control during hard braking

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Always stop in a shorter distance

Answer

Drive without a safety distance

Question 9

What is electronic stability control (ESP) for?

Accepted Answer

To help prevent skids and leaving your line

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To reduce fuel consumption

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To park automatically

Question 10

What does compulsory motor insurance cover?

Accepted Answer

Damage caused to third parties

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Damage to your own vehicle

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Theft of the vehicle

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

Blue

Answer

Green

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Yellow

Question 12

How do you check the engine oil level correctly?

Accepted Answer

With the engine stopped and the vehicle on level ground

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With the engine running

Answer

Right after driving at high speed

Question 13

If you only change two tyres, where is it recommended to fit the new ones?

Accepted Answer

On the rear axle

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Always on the front axle

Answer

It does not matter

Question 14

May tyres of different types or sizes be fitted on the same axle?

Accepted Answer

No, tyres on the same axle must be the same

Answer

Yes, no problem

Answer

Only in winter

Question 15

At what speed may you drive with a temporary spare wheel?

Accepted Answer

The speed shown on the wheel itself, usually 80 km/h at most

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The road's speed limit

Answer

Always 30 km/h at most

Question 16

On which wheels are snow chains fitted?

Accepted Answer

On the driving wheels

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Always on all four wheels

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Always on the rear wheels

Question 17

Why should you not open the coolant reservoir when the engine is hot?

Accepted Answer

Because the liquid is under pressure and can cause burns

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Because the liquid evaporates

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It can be opened without any problem

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

A fine and immobilisation of the vehicle

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Nothing, if there is no accident

Answer

Only a warning

Question 19

Which environmental label do non-plug-in hybrid vehicles usually carry?

Accepted Answer

ECO

Answer

Zero emissions

Answer

B

Question 20

You have made a major modification to your vehicle. What must you do?

Accepted Answer

Get it legalised and pass an ITV inspection

Answer

Nothing, if a garage did it

Answer

Tell only your insurance company

Question 21

A tyre is wearing more on one side than the other. What could this indicate?

Accepted Answer

A wheel alignment problem

Answer

That the pressure is correct

Answer

Nothing, it is normal

Question 22

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 23

A sign requires snow chains. May you drive with winter tyres instead of chains?

Accepted Answer

Yes, winter tyres are accepted

Answer

No, chains are always needed

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Only if they are new

Question 24

What is the vehicle registration certificate (permiso de circulación)?

Accepted Answer

The document that identifies the vehicle and its owner

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The document showing the driver is allowed to drive

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Proof of insurance

Question 25

How does severe cold affect the battery?

Accepted Answer

It reduces its capacity and can make starting difficult

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It increases its capacity

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It does not affect it

Question 26

When is it time to replace the wiper blades?

Accepted Answer

When they leave strips uncleaned or make noise

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Only when they break

Answer

Every 10 years

Question 27

What does the letter of a tyre's speed rating (for example, H or V) show?

Accepted Answer

The maximum speed the tyre can withstand

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The manufacturer's brand

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The recommended pressure

Question 28

How can you tell when a tyre was made?

Accepted Answer

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

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By the colour of the tread

Answer

You cannot tell

Question 29

You notice that the brake pedal goes down further than normal or feels spongy. What should you do?

Accepted Answer

Take the vehicle to a garage as soon as possible

Answer

Nothing, it is normal with use

Answer

Brake with the handbrake

Question 30

Does the brake fluid need changing?

Accepted Answer

Yes, periodically, as the manufacturer specifies

Answer

No, it lasts the life of the vehicle

Answer

Only after an accident

Question 31

Is it correct to drive with your foot resting on the clutch pedal?

Accepted Answer

No, it wears the clutch

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Yes, to change gear faster

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Yes, in town

Question 32

You notice vibration in the steering wheel at a certain speed. What could this indicate?

Accepted Answer

That the wheels are badly balanced

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That the engine is running well

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That the battery is low

Question 33

What happens if the shock absorbers are badly worn?

Accepted Answer

The braking distance increases and stability gets worse

Answer

The vehicle stops sooner

Answer

It only affects comfort

Question 34

To permanently deregister a vehicle at the end of its useful life, where must it be handed in?

Accepted Answer

At an authorised vehicle treatment facility

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At any garage

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At the town hall

Question 35

What condition must number plates be in?

Accepted Answer

Clean, legible and unmodified

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They may have decorative stickers

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They may be partly covered by a bike rack without repeating the plate

Question 36

The ITV result is unfavourable. What must you do?

Accepted Answer

Repair the faults and return for inspection within two months

Answer

Nothing, you can drive for another year

Answer

Deregister the vehicle

Question 37

The ITV result is negative because of very serious faults. May you drive the vehicle?

Accepted Answer

Only to take it to the garage or the ITV, by suitable means

Answer

Yes, for two months

Answer

Yes, without restrictions

Question 38

Where is it best to keep the reflective vest?

Accepted Answer

Within reach from your seat, so you can put it on before getting out

Answer

At the bottom of the boot

Answer

There is no need to carry it

Question 39

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 40

Why is it important to change the timing belt when the manufacturer says?

Accepted Answer

Because if it breaks it can cause serious engine damage

Answer

Because it improves the radio

Answer

It is not important

Question 41

What is the antifreeze in the cooling system for?

Accepted Answer

To stop the liquid freezing in the cold and to protect the engine

Answer

To clean the windscreen

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To make the engine use less fuel

Question 42

Is a tyre with plenty of tread but very old safe?

Accepted Answer

It may not be, because the rubber hardens over the years and grips less

Answer

Yes, what matters is the tread

Answer

Yes, if there are no visible cracks in the tread

Question 43

You are going on a journey with the vehicle heavily loaded. What should you do with the tyre pressure?

Accepted Answer

Set it to the manufacturer's figure for a full load

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Lower it for more comfort

Answer

Keep the normal pressure

Question 44

A seat belt is frayed. What should you do?

Accepted Answer

Replace it, because it may not protect you in a crash

Answer

Nothing, as long as it fastens

Answer

Cut it and knot it

Question 45

The red oil pressure warning light comes on. What should you do?

Accepted Answer

Stop as soon as it is safe and switch off the engine

Answer

Carry on to the next garage

Answer

Rev the engine to raise the pressure

Question 46

You are selling your vehicle. What must you do?

Accepted Answer

Notify the DGT of the transfer

Answer

Nothing, the buyer will do it if they want

Answer

Just hand over the keys

Question 47

Which symbol identifies a winter tyre approved for snow?

Accepted Answer

A three-peaked mountain with a snowflake

Answer

A drop of water

Answer

A sun

Question 48

A tyre bursts while you are driving. What should you do?

Accepted Answer

Hold the steering wheel firmly, not brake suddenly and slow down gradually

Answer

Brake hard

Answer

Swerve sharply towards the hard shoulder

Question 49

The engine temperature warning light comes on. What should you do?

Accepted Answer

Stop in a safe place and let the engine cool down

Answer

Rev the engine to cool it

Answer

Carry on to your destination

Question 50

Is it a good idea to check the vehicle's lights regularly?

Accepted Answer

Yes, to check they all work

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No, the instrument panel always warns you

Answer

Only before the ITV

Question 51

In winter, what should you add to the screenwash water?

Accepted Answer

A specific antifreeze product

Answer

Oil

Answer

Nothing

Question 52

The brakes squeal when braking. What could this indicate?

Accepted Answer

That the pads are worn

Answer

That the brakes are new

Answer

Nothing important

Question 53

If the power steering fails, what will you notice?

Accepted Answer

That the steering wheel becomes very heavy

Answer

That the vehicle does not brake

Answer

That the engine stops

Question 54

Must a vehicle that is not used and is parked on the public road have compulsory insurance?

Accepted Answer

Yes

Answer

No, only if it is driven

Answer

Only if it is more than ten years old

Question 55

What does the M+S marking on a tyre mean?

Accepted Answer

That it is designed for mud and snow

Answer

That it is for motorcycles

Answer

That it is for temporary use

Question 56

Should you check the spare wheel's pressure as well?

Accepted Answer

Yes, so that it can be used when needed

Answer

No, it is not used

Answer

Only before the ITV