Vehicle Types — DGT theory test questions

Vehicle Types 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.

33 questions

• Who is considered a "driver" according to traffic law?
• Which of the following is considered a pedestrian? (multiple answers may be correct)
• What are the main obligations of a vehicle owner?
• What is the definition of a "vehicle" according to traffic regulations?
• Which of these is NOT classified as a motor vehicle?
• What distinguishes a "special vehicle" from a regular motor vehicle?
• What does vehicle category "M" refer to?
• What does vehicle category "N" refer to?
• What does vehicle category "O" refer to?
• What is the maximum design speed of a moped?
• What is the maximum engine displacement of a moped?
• What is a semi-trailer?
• What is a caravan?
• How is a "cycle" defined?
• What is the maximum number of occupants (including the driver) in a passenger car ("Turismo")?
• What is the maximum unladen weight of a passenger motor quadricycle?
• What is the maximum unladen weight of a goods motor quadricycle?
• What differentiates a bus from a coach?
• What engine size distinguishes a two-wheeled motorcycle from a moped?
• What characterises a "derived from passenger car" vehicle?
• What is the primary function of a tractor unit?
• What is a "road train"?
• What is an "articulated vehicle"?
• Why do vehicle combinations require additional driving skill?
• Which of the following is a self-propelled service machine? (multiple answers may be correct)
• What is a "tourist train"?
• How many axles does a self-propelled construction machine have at minimum?
• What is the "tare weight" (unladen mass) of a vehicle?
• How is the "tare weight in motion" of a vehicle calculated?
• What does "Maximum Authorised Mass (MAM)" mean?
• What is the "gross vehicle weight" (GVW) of a vehicle?
• What does "axle load" refer to?
• What is the "maximum authorised mass of the combination" for a vehicle combination?