Transport of People and Goods — DGT theory test questions

Transport of People and Goods is one of the topics tested on the official Spanish DGT theory exam. Work through the questions below in English — each one shows the correct answer and a clear explanation of the rule behind it — then take a full topic test to check you are ready.

29 questions

• What is the maximum number of passengers a vehicle may carry?
• The combined weight of passengers and their luggage must not exceed:
• Is it permitted to carry people in the cargo compartment of a vehicle?
• A vehicle carrying both passengers and goods at the same time must have:
• Who is required to wear the seat belt in a vehicle fitted with one?
• In which of these situations is the driver exempt from wearing the seat belt?
• Which of the following drivers may be exempt from wearing the seat belt in an urban area?
• Children under 3 years of age must travel:
• If a rear-facing child seat is placed in the front passenger seat, what must be done with the front airbag?
• As a general rule, where must children shorter than 135 cm travel?
• A child measuring between 135 cm and 150 cm may travel:
• From which side must the occupants enter and exit the vehicle?
• Under what condition may a motorcycle or moped carry two people?
• From what age may a child travel as a passenger on a motorcycle, accompanied and sitting astride?
• Up to what age may a child be carried on a bicycle in an approved rear seat?
• For which vehicles is an approved helmet mandatory for both driver and passenger?
• If a motorcycle helmet has no visor or screen, the rider must:
• When goods must be loaded or unloaded on the road, it must be done:
• What is an essential requirement when transporting a load?
• A vehicle's load must not compromise:
• What is the maximum rear overhang permitted for an ordinary load?
• For an indivisible load, up to what percentage of the vehicle's length may it overhang at the rear?
• As a general rule, may the load project laterally beyond the width of the vehicle?
• With which sign must a load that protrudes from the vehicle be marked?
• At night or in poor visibility, a protruding load must additionally be marked with:
• To which of these vehicles do special traffic restrictions apply because of their load?
• Who is responsible for ensuring the load is properly secured and does not exceed weight or size limits?
• Before starting a journey with a load, the driver must:
• What type of signs restrict vehicle access based on the type of load?