Manoeuvres
Study all Manoeuvres questions for the Spanish DGT theory test.
Reviewed on 9 Oct 2026
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- Overtaking is forbidden…
- When overtaking a cyclist, we must keep a minimum lateral distance of…
- Before reversing, you must make sure that…
- U-turns are forbidden…
- To change lanes on a motorway you must…
- When is overtaking on the right permitted in Spain?
- If the driver ahead activates the right indicator in a roundabout, you should understand that…
- Which of the following actions is considered a manoeuvre?
- A complete manoeuvre to reverse the direction of travel is called:
- What is the correct order of the RSM safety rule before performing any manoeuvre?
- During the observation phase of a manoeuvre, what does a complete observation include?
- How should the signals warning of a manoeuvre be given?
- If there is a contradiction between the indicator lights and the driver's hand signals, which take priority?
- When is the use of the horn or acoustic signal permitted?
- What can light flashes (flashing the headlights) replace, especially in the city?
- When joining traffic from a parking area or private property, the driver must:
- What is the purpose of acceleration lanes when joining a fast road?
- When joining traffic, even if the movement is straight into the traffic, the driver:
- When a bus intends to leave its stop to rejoin traffic, other drivers must:
- Before changing lanes, in addition to checking the mirrors, what must the driver check?
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- Overtaking is forbidden…
- On crests and curves with limited visibility You may not overtake on crests with limited visibility, dangerous curves, level crossings and other low-visibility stretches.
- When overtaking a cyclist, we must keep a minimum lateral distance of…
- 1.5 metres The minimum lateral distance when overtaking a cyclist is 1.5 metres. If the carriageway has more than one lane in each direction, you must change lanes completely. Outside built-up areas you must also slow to at least 20 km/h below the speed limit for the whole overtake (RGC Art. 85.4).
- Before reversing, you must make sure that…
- The manoeuvre does not endanger other road users Reversing is only allowed when it poses no danger to other road users and only for the shortest distance necessary.
- U-turns are forbidden…
- On motorways, dual carriageways, crests and dangerous curves U-turns are forbidden on motorways and dual carriageways, on crests, on low-visibility curves and wherever signs prohibit it.
- To change lanes on a motorway you must…
- Check mirror and blind spot, signal and change safely Before changing lanes, check the mirror and blind spot, signal with the indicator and only then make the change.