Exam 20اِگزیم

The seat should be placed almost at a right angle, never too far back, as this position will favour the appearance of the underwater effect and cause the belt to choke in the event of an accident. This is why the position of the seat will greatly influence the efficiency of the seat belt.

The vertical sign S-355 that we see in the image, indicates the place in which the exit branch begins and the directions that will be reached by the immediate exit to a highway or motorway.

The Vehicle Regulations state that passenger cars, as well as mixed adaptive and goods vehicles, the latter two with a mass not exceeding 3,500 kg, must be fitted with the following accessories: two portable hazard pre-signalling devices, a high-visibility reflective vest and a complete spare wheel. Buses, as well as mixed vehicles and cars intended for the transport of goods exceeding 3,500 kg will be required to carry approved fire-fighting equipment, suitable and in working order.

Distractions tend to appear more easily, provided that while driving we check that the road environment is monotonous and that we are in conditions with little traffic, since it is the changing environment that makes us alert, thus avoiding distractions and the onset of drowsiness.

Traffic regulations state that all drivers travelling on public roads are required to warn the other road users of the manoeuvres they intend to make with their vehicles. As a general rule, these warnings are made using the vehicle’s light signals, or, failing that, with the arm.

The maximum speed limit road marking shown in the image will establish the speed in kilometers per hour that no vehicle circulating on that road may exceed, even if the generic maximum speed of the road is higher.

If the figure is also located in a lane delimited by longitudinal lines, the maximum speed indication will only be applicable to vehicles traveling in that lane exclusively.

Thus, in this case, even if the generic maximum speed of the road is 90 km/hour, in this specific section we shall not exceed 80 km/hour.

When driving on a road with snow or ice on the roadway, you should always do it in the highest gear possible, accelerating gently and evenly. It is not advisable to change gears at high speeds, since this can cause the vehicle’s wheels to slide.

Excessive ambient roadway noises and those produced by vehicles when, for example, they honk their horns, adversely affect all pedestrians and especially elderly ones as they may prevent them from hearing and perceiving when a vehicle is approaching them.

Human costs of traffic accidents include the lost of productive capacity, the years of potential life lost and the physical and mental suffering. It won’t include for example increase of rehabilitation capacity.

Traffic regulations state that new drivers of any vehicle may not exceed a blood alcohol concentration of 0.3 grams per liter or of 0.15 milligrams per liter of exhaled air during the first two years after obtaining their first driving permit or license.

The function of the vehicle’s body as a passive safety system is to absorb energy in case of an impact, thus protecting the occupants of the vehicle in case of an accident. Also, in the case of a frontal impact, the body will accommodate the engine and other elements so that they do not enter the cabin.

According to the Spanish Traffic Regulations, reckless driving is considered a very serious offense and involves a fine of 500 euros, the withdrawal of six points from the driver’s license and even imprisonment.

When driving your vehicle on a road with many fallen leaves on the roadway, you should always adapt your speed to the conditions because the leaves will reduce the adherence of the tires on the pavement and can even obscure road markings, negatively affecting driving.

The vertical end of prohibition or restriction sign R-501 that we see in the image, establishes the place from which a previous maximum permitted speed sign will no longer be applicable.

This means that from this sign onwards it will no longer be compulsory to drive at a maximum speed of 60 kilometers per hour.

The vertical prohibition sign R-114 shown in the image prohibits entry of cycles and bicycles on the road where this sign is located. It does not prohibit entry of other vehicles, with or without a motor.

If a driver is pushing a moped on the shoulder he must travel on the right. If there is not shoulder or this is not enough, he must travel on the essential part of the roadway. Anyway he must travel on the right and never on the left.

Drivers of any type of vehicle cannot exceed a blood alcohol level of 0.3 grams per litre, or of 0.15 milligrams per litre of exhaled air, during the first two years after obtaining their first driver’s license or permit that allows them to drive.

If the driver of a vehicle looks in the rear view mirror while driving, even if just for a few seconds, the risk of accident will increase because during the time they are looking in the mirror, their eyes are not on the road or potential obstacles that might be encountered there, both during the day and at night.

Drivers who are taking medication should always consult their doctor or pharmacist about possible side effects before getting behind the wheel of a vehicle and bear in mind that some drugs and active ingredients reduce the driver’s attention and increase his reaction time.

The driver of a vehicle stopped or parked on a road or coming from the access roads to the same or from an adjacent parking lot as in this case, who intends to enter the traffic must first make sure, even following the instructions of another person if necessary, that he can do so without danger to other users, giving way to other vehicles and taking into account their position, trajectory and speed, warning them with the obligatory signs.

When you find different signs at an intersection that contradict each other and you don’t know which to obey, you should follow this priority order: First, obey the signals and orders given by traffic officers, then situational signage such as barricades, then traffic lights, then vertical signs, and lastly road markings. Therefore, in this case, you would obey the signals made by the traffic officer.

Children riding in a vehicle must use an approved child restraint system until they are more than 1.35 meters tall, and should always ride in the back seat except when the vehicle doesn’t have back seats or when all the back seats are already occupied by child restraint systems, in which case children may ride in the front with an approved car seat. If the child is taller than 1.35 meters, regardless of age, they should also ride in the back seat but only with the seat belt fastened.

The blue vertical sign S-7 in the image, when it accompanies a vertical clanger warning sign such as the triangular sign at the top, indicates that in the section where the danger is located, it is not advisable to exceed the maximum speed indicated on the sign.
Thus, in this dangerous stretch frequented by children, it is recommended that we do not drive faster than 30 kilometers per hour.

Although the traffic law requires that vehicles traveling in a VAO lane carry a minimum of two occupants, there is an exception in which only one passenger is allowed to circulate.

In the case of vehicles destined for handicapped persons displaying the V-15 sign (which refers to physically handicapped drivers and you can see in the image), and for 2-wheel motorcycles, which may also circulate in the BUS-VAO even if they do not carry a passenger.

When a road is undergoing construction or roadworks, in addition to traffic officers, traffic may be regulated by authorized construction personnel, and drivers and road users must follow their instructions because they are in charge of regulating the passage of vehicles while construction is underway.

Traffic accident statistics show that, among the diverse factors that can influence an accident, the most significant factors are the human factor (the driver), the condition of the road and the condition of the vehicle. So, we can say that these are the three causes most commonly attributed to traffic accidents.

Starting, consulting or adjusting the GPS navigation in your vehicle may cause a distraction at the wheel because the driver takes their eyes off the road. Even if it is just for a few seconds, this is incompatible with the attention that the driver must pay to the road.

It is important that the motorcycles signal all manoeuvres in time. The rider must make sure that other riders have seen him or her, as smaller vehicles can sometimes appear unexpectedly to others.

When experiencing a lighting fault that necessitates the use of dipped lights, a driver must reduce their speed to ensure they can stop safely in a well-lit area. This precaution allows the driver to maintain visibility and control, preventing accidents and ensuring safety in low-visibility conditions.

A traffic officer with arms crossed obliges all road users approaching the officer from directions that cut the direction indicated by their arms, regardless of their direction of travel, to stop. These users must remain stopped until the officer makes another type of signal that nullifies the previous one.