Spain DGT Driving Theory Test (Permiso B) 2026: Practice test 5

Practice test 5 of 8 for the Spain DGT Driving Theory Test (Permiso B): 25 more questions with answers and explanations.

Driving
Spain
250 questions
Checked October 11, 2026

Question 1 of 25
Which road users are NOT allowed on a motorway?
- Pedestrians and cyclists
- Coaches
- Cars with trailers
- Motorcycles
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Answer: A. Pedestrians and cyclists
Motorways are for fast motor vehicles only. Pedestrians may never walk on them and bicycles are banned.
Question 2 of 25
You are on a road with two lanes in your direction. Which lane should you normally drive in?
- Whichever lane has less traffic
- The right-hand lane, using the left lane only to overtake
- The lane in the middle of the road
- The left-hand lane, because it is faster
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Answer: B. The right-hand lane, using the left lane only to overtake
In right-hand traffic you keep to the right-hand lane when it is free and use the lanes to the left for overtaking.
Question 3 of 25
Your total stopping distance is made up of which two parts?
- Reaction distance and braking distance
- Engine braking and gear changing
- Reaction distance and following distance
- Braking distance and parking distance
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Answer: A. Reaction distance and braking distance
First you travel while you react, then while the brakes slow the car. Both grow with speed.
Question 4 of 25
What does this sign mean?
- Pedestrian zone
- Children may be on or near the road, for example near a school
- Pedestrian crossing with lights
- Playground with no traffic
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Answer: B. Children may be on or near the road, for example near a school
This warning sign means children may suddenly step out. Slow down and be ready to stop.
Question 5 of 25
You travel on a tourist coach that has seat belts. Must you wear one?
- Only on mountain roads
- Only children must wear them
- No, belts are only for cars
- Yes, if seat belts are fitted you must wear them
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Answer: D. Yes, if seat belts are fitted you must wear them
In the EU you must wear a seat belt in all vehicles where one is fitted, including coaches and minibuses.
Question 6 of 25
What does this sign mean?
- Stop at the line in all cases
- Road narrows ahead
- Give way to traffic on the road you are joining
- You have priority at the next junction
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Answer: C. Give way to traffic on the road you are joining
The upside-down triangle means give way. Stop only if you need to let traffic on the other road pass.
Question 7 of 25
What does this sign mean?
- No overtaking
- Give way to oncoming traffic on the narrow section ahead
- You have priority over oncoming traffic
- Road for two-way traffic begins
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Answer: B. Give way to oncoming traffic on the narrow section ahead
The red arrow is your direction. You must let oncoming vehicles pass through the narrow section first.
Question 8 of 25
What does this sign mean?
- Pedestrian zone: no vehicles
- Footpath ends
- This marks a pedestrian crossing
- Underpass for pedestrians
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Answer: C. This marks a pedestrian crossing
The blue sign stands at the crossing itself. Give way to people who are crossing or clearly about to cross.
Question 9 of 25
What number can you call for emergency services anywhere in the EU?
- 112
- 110 only
- 911
- 999 only
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Answer: A. 112
112 is the European emergency number. It is free from mobile and landline phones in every EU country.
Question 10 of 25
What does this sign mean?
- Distance to the next junction is 30 m
- Minimum speed 30 km/h
- Recommended speed 30 km/h
- Maximum speed 30 km/h
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Answer: D. Maximum speed 30 km/h
A number in a red ring is a maximum speed limit in km/h.
Question 11 of 25
What does this sign mean?
- End of priority road
- Danger: road works
- You are on a priority road
- Give way at the next junction
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Answer: C. You are on a priority road
The yellow diamond tells you that you have priority at junctions along this road until the sign ends it.
Question 12 of 25
Why is even a small amount of alcohol risky for drivers?
- It makes people think they can still drive safely when they cannot
- It makes people drive too slowly
- It improves concentration for a short time
- It only affects night vision
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Answer: A. It makes people think they can still drive safely when they cannot
Alcohol weakens self-control: even a little makes people more likely to think they are fine to drive.
Question 13 of 25
Why should you remove an empty roof rack when you do not need it?
- It blocks the rear window
- It increases air resistance and fuel use
- It makes the car too light
- It is always illegal
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Answer: B. It increases air resistance and fuel use
Even an empty roof rack creates drag. With luggage on it, fuel use rises a lot.
Question 14 of 25
The car in front of you stops just before a pedestrian crossing. What should you do?
- Pass it on the right
- Sound your horn and wait
- Overtake it carefully
- Stop as well, because someone may be crossing in front of it
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Answer: D. Stop as well, because someone may be crossing in front of it
A vehicle stopped at a crossing may be letting a pedestrian cross whom you cannot see. Never overtake it there.
Question 15 of 25
What does this sign mean?
- Parking zone ends
- Pedestrians must not cross
- Start of a 30 zone
- End of the residential zone
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Answer: D. End of the residential zone
The red stripe cancels the residential zone. Normal road rules apply again.
Question 16 of 25
What does this sign mean?
- Overtaking allowed on the right only
- Two-way traffic ahead
- You must not overtake other motor vehicles
- Car parking area
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Answer: C. You must not overtake other motor vehicles
The red car on the left shows the forbidden overtaking move. The ban lasts until a sign ends it.
Question 17 of 25
Your car breaks down on a motorway. What should you do first?
- Switch on hazard lights and stop as far to the right as possible, on the hard shoulder if you can
- Stop where you are in the lane and open the bonnet
- Walk to the next exit to find help
- Reverse to the last exit
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Answer: A. Switch on hazard lights and stop as far to the right as possible, on the hard shoulder if you can
Get the car out of the traffic lanes, switch on the hazard lights and make yourself visible.
Question 18 of 25
Traffic jams on a motorway with two lanes in your direction, in a country that requires an emergency corridor. You are in the left lane. Where do you move?
- Onto the hard shoulder
- To the right
- As far to the left as possible
- Stay in the middle of your lane
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Answer: C. As far to the left as possible
Vehicles in the far-left lane move left; all other lanes move right. This opens a corridor between them.
Question 19 of 25
What does this sign mean?
- Parking for 30 minutes
- 30 km/h only on the next 30 metres
- You are entering an area where the speed limit is 30 km/h on all streets
- Minimum speed in this area is 30 km/h
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Answer: C. You are entering an area where the speed limit is 30 km/h on all streets
A zone sign applies to every street in the area until you pass the end-of-zone sign.
Question 20 of 25
When may you pass a vehicle on its right on a normal road?
- When it has signalled and moved towards the centre to turn left
- Whenever it is driving slower than the limit
- Never under any circumstances
- When it flashes its headlights at you
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Answer: A. When it has signalled and moved towards the centre to turn left
You may pass on the right when the vehicle ahead has clearly signalled and moved over to turn left, leaving room on its right.
Question 21 of 25
Does the 112 emergency number work in Switzerland?
- Only for police
- Only from landlines
- Yes, 112 also works in some non-EU countries such as Switzerland
- No, only in EU countries
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Answer: C. Yes, 112 also works in some non-EU countries such as Switzerland
112 works everywhere in the EU and in some other countries, including Switzerland.
Question 22 of 25
What does this sign mean?
- Information point
- Speed camera
- Other danger; a plate below often explains it
- Accident blackspot: road closed
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Answer: C. Other danger; a plate below often explains it
The exclamation mark warns of a danger that has no symbol of its own. Read the extra plate if there is one.
Question 23 of 25
A bus has stopped at a bus stop on your side of the road. What should you watch for?
- Passengers stepping out from in front of or behind the bus
- The bus reversing
- Nothing; buses always wait for traffic
- Cyclists using the bus stop
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Answer: A. Passengers stepping out from in front of or behind the bus
People getting off a bus may cross the road suddenly. Slow down and be ready to stop.
Question 24 of 25
What does this sign mean?
- No entry for vehicles in this direction
- No stopping
- Road closed to pedestrians
- End of all restrictions
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Answer: A. No entry for vehicles in this direction
The red disc with a white bar means you must not drive into the road from this side. It is often at the exit end of a one-way road.
Question 25 of 25
An elderly pedestrian is crossing slowly in front of you. What should you do?
- Rev your engine
- Drive around them
- Sound your horn to hurry them
- Wait patiently and give them time to cross
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Answer: D. Wait patiently and give them time to cross
Older pedestrians may need more time to cross and may not see or hear you well.

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