New Question Exam 3

Explanation:

To let motorcycles and bicycles wait ahead of other vehicles: Correct

The advance area (zona avanzada) is a marked space before the stop line at traffic lights, reserved for motorcycles and bicycles. Its goal is to improve the safety and visibility of these vulnerable road users in urban traffic. By waiting in front of cars, they avoid being stuck in congestion, reduce the risk of being overlooked in blind spots, and can start moving more smoothly when the light turns green

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The presence of a nearby danger reported by another user: Correct

Modern cars have onboard communication systems that can connect with DGT 3. If a driver encounters a hazard (e.g., accident, stopped vehicle, oil spill, fog, object on the road), their car system or the driver can send a warning to the DGT platform. Then DGT broadcasts them in real time to nearby connected vehicles approaching that area.
Your car receives the signal and shows the warning on the dashboard.

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Yes, but you cannot enter any intersection: Correct

If you cannot turn around, change direction to right or left, you can reverse to get out of the dead end street, and try to reverse as less as possible but it could be more than 15 meters. Do not enter an intersection using reversing manoeuver.

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No. I must obey the rules, especially at intersections: Correct

Even if you are carrying an injured person. You cannot disregard traffic regulations. Only emergency vehicles can (ambulances, police, fire trucks, etc.) When on DUTY. Certain exemptions from traffic rules. Even then they must always ensure safety. Specially at Intersections, where the risk of collision is higher.

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The airbag prevents impacts inside the vehicle: Correct

The airbag’s function is to cushion the occupants and prevent them from hitting the steering wheel, dashboard, or windshield in a crash. Whiplash (A) is mainly prevented by the headrest, not the airbag. The submarine effect (B) is when the body slides under the seatbelt during a collision; this is prevented by seatbelt design and pretensioners, not the airbag.

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All motor vehicles and mopeds: Correct

In Spain, all motor vehicles, including mopeds (ciclomotores), must have compulsory insurance to cover civil liability. Bicycles are also vehicles on public roads, but they don’t require insurance.

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Wait a few seconds before starting to drive: Correct

Diesel engines use glow plugs, Not Spark Plugs. Need a few seconds after starting to lubricate. Accelerating: wastes fuel, increases pollution, and can damage the engine. Driving Quickly: is also harmful, since the oil has not yet fully circulated.

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Ensure that the license plates do not present obstacles that prevent their reading: Correct

It is the driver’s responsibility to ensure that the vehicle’s license plates are always clean, visible, and easy to read. They must not be covered or damaged in any way, and at night the plate light must work properly. By law, the plates must be legible from at least 20 meters away.

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It warns of the danger of lighting a fire: Correct

The sign shows a burning match and flames near a tree, along with the text “PELIGRO de INCENDIO” (Spanish for “Danger of Fire”). This clearly indicates that the area is at risk of forest fires and that people must avoid any activity that could start a fire (like lighting matches, campfires, or smoking).

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No, both devices must be the same: Correct

A group of light sources connected to the same light source of a headlight will be considered a single source, so if one of the two halogen lights that make up the headlight fails, both must be replaced so that they illuminate equally, since both devices must be identical.

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Greater than when the road is dry: Correct

On wet roads, you must maintain a greater safety distance. Wet surfaces reduce tire traction and increase braking distance. You need more distance to stop safely and avoid collisions. Water can cause aquaplaning, where the vehicle loses contact with the pavement, making it harder to control. When roads are wet, always increase your following distance to allow for longer braking and reduced control due to slippery conditions.

Explanation:

Control brake: Correct

There are two types of braking systems in a car: drum brakes and disc brakes. More and more vehicles are using disc brakes because they are more compact. Therefore, there will be no pilot brakes in a vehicle. Control brake is not a recognized type of brake in standard automotive terminology.

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Turn right: Correct

The lane selection arrows indicate the direction we should travel if we remain in that lane. The articulated vehicle must turn right. Because the lane markings show a right-turn-only arrow for the right lane, the articulated vehicle is required to turn right.

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Regloscope: Correct

A tool called a regloscope is used to adjust a vehicle’s headlights. This adjustment should be performed regularly by a specialized technician to ensure they continue to illuminate correctly, thus helping to improve the driver’s visibility.

Explanation:

See and be seen: Correct

The fundamental principle of traffic that must be respected most at night is to see and be seen. Given the lack of light at night, vehicles will need to take special care to properly use their lighting systems to be clearly seen, and also pay attention to other vehicles on the road.

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Loses between 4 and 6 points on his or her driving license: Correct

When a driver tests positive for alcohol, they face a series of legal and administrative consequences. First, you are fined, which can be 500 or 1,000 euros, depending on the severity of the situation. This fine may vary if the driver has previously been fined for exceeding the permitted alcohol limit in the previous year, or if they drive with an alcohol level that exceeds twice the permitted limit. In addition to the fine, between 4 and 6 points will be removed from your driving license.

Explanation:

No: Correct

When an ambulance drives with its lights off, it is not indicating that it is in an emergency situation. In this case, it behaves like a normal vehicle and must follow the same traffic rules as other vehicles.

Ambulances, along with police, firefighting, and civil protection vehicles, are considered priority vehicles. This means they have the right of way when responding to emergencies. However, for these vehicles to exercise their priority, they must meet certain conditions. In particular, they must simultaneously use the light and acoustic signals that indicate they are traveling in an emergency situation.

Explanation:

A special vehicle, and the light indicates its position on the road: Correct

The V-2 light signal, which consists of a luminous device with one or more yellow auto-lights, indicates that the vehicle carrying it is a special vehicle. This light indicates the position of the vehicle on the road or in its vicinity.

Special vehicles use this signage when they are performing a service, activity, or work operation, whether stopped, parked, or traveling at a speed not exceeding 40 km/h.

In addition, this V-2 light signal is used by special transport vehicles and their pilot or escort vehicles, as well as by escort vehicles at sporting events, cycling races, and other similar events.

Explanation:

Slightly change the orientation of the rearview mirror: Correct

To avoid glare, we should replace the main beam headlights with dipped beam headlights when we anticipate dazzling other vehicles, and make sure the headlights are properly adjusted. We should also change the orientation of the rearview mirror.

During daylight hours, we should protect ourselves with sun visors and sunglasses.

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Yes, unless you have other authorized devices that are equally effective: Correct

The mandatory vertical sign R-412 that we see in the image indicates that we must use snow chains or other authorized devices if we want to continue driving.

This sign is especially important in snowy or icy conditions to ensure our vehicle has the necessary traction and thus avoid accidents.

In situations where we encounter this sign, we must stop and place chains on at least one wheel on each side of the vehicle’s drive axle.

Explanation:

Do not prolong driving times without eating: Correct

To combat the monotony of driving on the highway, we should stop at least every two hours to stretch our legs and eat a light meal, as we should avoid going too long without eating.

Explanation:

100 meters or a 4-second interval: Correct

When a driver is in a tunnel and does not intend to overtake the vehicle in front, it is crucial to maintain an adequate safety distance.
This distance is set at least 100 meters or a minimum interval of 4 seconds with respect to the preceding vehicle.
The main objective of this rule is to ensure safety in traffic situations inside the tunnel.
Maintaining an appropriate distance is essential for several reasons:
• It allows the driver enough time and space to react to any unexpected events, such as sudden braking by the vehicle in front.
• This is especially important in a closed environment like a tunnel, where conditions can change rapidly and visibility may be limited.

Explanation:

On the rear left side of the vehicle: Correct

The license plate must be clearly displayed on the rear left side of the vehicle, without obstructing visibility or covering any signage.

Explanation:

A special authorization: Correct

For a special vehicle to circulate on public and private roads, it must be registered with the Provincial Traffic Headquarters.
If the vehicle exceeds the maximum authorized mass or dimensions for ordinary vehicles, it must also carry a special authorization in addition to the basic documentation.

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No, if you do not have a “hands-free” device: Correct

Traffic regulations prohibit the use of mobile phones or any other communication devices while driving, unless:
• You are using a hands-free system (like Bluetooth, helmets with intercoms, or earbuds).
• The use is brief and does not distract you from driving.
Even if you are stopped at a traffic light or driving at low speed, you cannot manipulate your phone or any electronic device.

Explanation:

It is a special tire for mud and snow: Correct

The “M+S” designation on a tire indicates that it is specially designed to offer better performance in mud and snow conditions.
M+S is an abbreviation for “Mud and Snow,” which indicates that the tire has superior traction and grip on slippery or soft surfaces.
These tires are essential for ensuring safe driving in adverse weather conditions and on muddy terrain, where conventional tires may not provide sufficient traction, increasing the risk of skidding and accidents.

Explanation:

Obligation not to continue driving without special winter tires: Correct

These tires are commonly used in winter conditions but are not the same as true winter tires (those often also carry the 3PMSF symbol — the Three-Peak Mountain Snowflake mark — which certifies they’ve passed specific snow performance tests). The M+S marking alone simply indicates that the tire is better suited for off-road, mud, or snowy conditions than regular road tires.

Explanation:

Requires cycle users to continue on foot: Correct

This indicates that cyclists are not allowed to ride their bicycles in that area. Instead, they must dismount and walk with the bicycle by hand.
It is typically placed in areas such as pedestrian zones, crossings, or narrow passages where it is unsafe for cyclists to ride. If you are on a bicycle, you must continue on foot, pushing the bike. 🚲🚶

When you cede el paso (give way), the key rule is that the driver who has priority should be able to continue without being interrupted or forced to slow down or change direction suddenly. The law requires that you behave in such a way that the vehicle with priority does not have to take sudden action (brake or swerve). Giving way means letting the other driver pass as if you were not there at all.

Explanation:

Yes: Correct

Among the main risk factors for driving, the road factor, the human factor, and the vehicle factor are the most present in most traffic accidents. Within the road factor, there are several elements that can pose a driving risk: the design of the road, its surroundings, or the poor condition of the road surface.