Facing the driving test is not a dish of good taste for anyone: a lot of time invested, nerves… And although it is the practical one that generates the most fear among applicants, the theoretical one is also a real “massacre”: these are the 10 questions that more fail the driving test.
Pons Seguridad Vial has analyzed more than 750,000 online tests and has drawn up a list of the 10 questions that cause the most headaches in students. Do you think you would be able to hit them?
1. A tractor pulling a trailer, what maximum speed should not be exceeded outside of town?
- A. 25km/h
- B. 40km/h
- c.70km/h
Correct answer: A. Special vehicles, which can be driven with license B, can travel up to 40 km/h, but their maximum speed is lowered to 25 km/h if they have a trailer
2. A bike sign on a gray background…
- A. Indicates a route reserved exclusively for cycles
- B. Indicates a lane reserved for pedestrians and cycles
- C. Prohibits bicycles from circulating on the road
Correct answer: B. It marks a path for pedestrians and cycles, segregated from motorized traffic. If the background were blue, it would be exclusive for cycles.
3. When backing out of a parking lot with your vehicle, which has the cross traffic alert system, you should know that this system…
- A. It will help the driver by avoiding the obstacle at the same time it is detected
- B. It will take control of the vehicle stopping it immediately when it detects an approaching vehicle
- C. It will emit an audible and/or visual warning when it detects a vehicle approaching
Correct answer: C
4. The vehicle derived from tourism is destined to…
- A. Transportation of people
- B. Simultaneous transportation or not, of people and goods
- C. Services or exclusive transportation of goods
Correct answer: C. The General Vehicle Regulations define the derivative of tourism as a car intended for services or the exclusive transport of goods.
5. What is the penalty for hand-holding a mobile phone while at a red light?
- A. Loss of 6 points and 500 euros
- B. Loss of 6 points and 200 euros
- C. Loss of 3 points and 200 euros
Correct answer: B. This action is considered a serious infraction and its sanction has been increased.
6. Can the personal mobility vehicle have a seat?
- A. No because it would no longer be considered a personal mobility vehicle
- b. yes
- C. Yes, if it is equipped with a self-balancing system
Correct answer: C.
7. If the variable message panels indicate that passenger cars with environmental label B can drive in an HOV lane, what minimum occupancy must the vehicle have?
- A. Two occupants, including the driver
- B. An occupant
- C. Two occupants, not including the driver
Correct answer: B. The indication of the panel eliminates the obligation that at least two people go in the car.
8. From a mountain pass sign with its upper section in red, at what maximum speed can passenger cars and motorcycles circulate?
- A. At 60 km/h
- B. At 50km/h
- C. At 30 km/h
Correct answer: C. The sign indicates that the use of chains or special tires is mandatory at a maximum speed of 30 km/h.
9. At what maximum speed can a motorcycle overtake on a conventional intercity highway?
- A. At 100km/h
- B. At 90km/h
- C. At 110 km/h
Correct answer: B. The changes in the regulations make it illegal to overtake to exceed the maximum speed allowed on the road.
10. What is the maximum speed allowed for a car on an urban road with a single platform of road and sidewalk?
- a.45km/h
- b.50km/h
- c.20km/h
Correct answer: C. Also in the latest changes in the regulations this stricter speed limit has come into force.