MANOEUVRES

Question 1

Manoeuvring requires the following steps: O.S.M

Answer 1

Observe. Signal. Manœuvre

Question 2

Observe

Answer 2

*Directly using the car windows
*Rear-view mirrors

Question 3

Signal

Answer 3

Left-hand lane/turning left:
*From Vehicle: Left indicator
*With Arm: Straight out horizontally, palm face down

Right-hand lane/turning right:
*From Vehicle: Right indicator
*With Arm: Arm bent and palm facing forward

Reversing:
*From Vehicle: Reverse lights
*With Arm: Straight out horizontally and palm facing back

(In case of contradiction, arm signal prevails)

Question 4

Joining Traffic
(O.S.M)

Answer 4

Joining traffic from a private path, unpaved road or property building - you must drive at a speed allowing a complete stop to GIVE WAY to others approaching from the left or right.

Question 5

Joining Traffic
(O.S.M)

Answer 5

Joining traffic from Acceleration Lane:
1. Make sure you pose no danger at the BEGINNING OF THE LANE
2. GIVE WAY to all vehicles driving in the lane you wish to join. Be prepared to stop if necessary at the beginning of the lane
3. ACCELERATE to reach suitable speed at the end of the lane

Question 6

Overtaking
(P.S.M. - Rear View Mirror) Prepare, Signal, Manoeuvre

Answer 6

As a general rule you should overtake on the LEFT.

Overtaking on the right is allowed in 3 exceptions:
1. If the vehicle ahead is showing intentional to turn left or stop on the left side.
2. In urban areas - roads with more than one lane in the same direction of travel
3. Trams - you must overtake trams travelling at the centre on the rightt

Question 7

If you are being Overtaken

Answer 7

*Facilitate the manoeuvre
*Shift to the right nut NOT into the hard shoulder

Question 8

Lateral Movements

Answer 8

When you partially or fully invade another lane

Question 9

Lateral distance

Answer 9

It’s mandatory to leave a minimum (no less than) 1.5m when:
*overtaking 2 wheeld vehicle
*Pedestrians
*animals
*animal drawn vehicle
*vehicles immobilised on the road

It’s mandatory to leave a minimum (no less than) 1.5m when:
*Outside urban areas (interurban roads), when overtaking other vehicles if you are riding a two wheeled vehicle

Question 10

Lateral Distance - Bicycles

Answer 10

If overtaking a bicycle on a roadway with more than one lane in each direction you must completely invade the opposite lane

Otherwise overtake by partly or completely occupying the opposite lane keeping a width of at least 1.5m

Question 11

Overtaking at Level Crossings

Answer 11

Is forbidden unless you’re overtaking a 2-wheeled vehicle where visibility is not compromised

Question 12

Overtaking on Curves

Answer 12

Is Forbidden.

You CAN overtake on a curve if you do not occupy/invade/straddle the opposite lane/direction.

You can overtake a bicycle

Question 13

Overtaking at Pedestrian Crossings

Answer 13

Is FORBIDDEN unless you do so at such a slow speed it will allow you to stop in time should you need (and no pedestrians are crossing)

Question 14

Overtaking at Junctions/Crossroads

Answer 14

is FORBIDDEN except if overtaking:
*on the right - a car is turning left
*in junctions where you have priority
*2 wheeled vehicles
*in Roundabouts
-Urban Roads on the right or left
-Interurban Roads on the left only

Question 15

The continuous line may be crossed

Answer 15

In order to overtake fragile users (bicycles, pedestrians, animal traction vehicles) and pass obstacles

Question 16

Overtaking in Tunnels

Answer 16

Is FORBIDDEN unless there are two or more lanes that share the same direction

Question 17

Change Direction (Turn left or Right)
(O.S.M)

Answer 17

Move onto another lane, enter another road or exit a road.

Question 18

Change Direction - Manoeuvre
(O.S.M)

Answer 18

Turn right - stick to right hand kerb

Turn Left -
*One way roads - stick to left kerb
*Two way roads -
1. stick to the markings that separates the two directions - do not invade the opposite lane
2. With three lanes - use the central/middle lane to travel

Question 19

Change Direction - Bicycles or Mopeds

Answer 19

On interurban two way roads, cycles or mop ends must use the right hard shoulder to turn left

Question 20

U-TURN - Cambio de Direccion
(O.S.M)

Answer 20

*Only if you do not obstruct traffic
* the road marketing must be a broken line - if continuous you cannot u-turn
*Cannot reverse when making a U-turn
*If the road is narrow you can use the hard shoulder when making a U-turn

Question 21

Junctions, roundabouts, intersections

Answer 21

Their centre should be on your left (when making a left turn)

At a roundabout, the car on the right has priority

Question 22

Reversing (Marcha Atras)

Answer 22

As a general rule, reversing is for bitten on all roads

EXCEPT to; stop, park, join traffic, or roads closed to traffic where turning left, right and U-turns are not possible.

*You cannot exceed 15m when reversing (except at dead-end and you cannot turn left or right)
*You cannot invade a crossroad / junction (except exiting a dead-end)

FORBIDDEN to reverse on motorways and dual carriageways (highway)

Question 23

Stationary / Immobilised Vehicles
(Not a manoeuvre)

Answer 23

Not moving for emergency reasons, traffic congestions, road traffic rules or signs, breakdown, police office (AGENT)

Question 24

Stop and Parking

Answer 24

Stopping: Voluntary immobilisation of LESS THAN 2 mins. The driver CANNOT leave the vehicle. Ie loading and unloading

Parking: A voluntary immobilisation of 2 mins or MORE, not considered stopping.

Question 25

It is Forbidden to overtake in:

Answer 25

1. Places of Reduced visibility EXCEPT when lanes are marked with lines and overtaking is done without entertain lanes of the opposite direction
2. At level crossings unless 2-wheeled vehicles
3. Tunnels if there is only one lane for direction of vehicle
4. Pedestrian crossings EXCEPT overtaking 2 wheeled vehicles or overtaking at slow speed
5. At intersections EXCEPT if you have the right of way.
   If you don’t have the right of way, you can overtake
   - two wheeled vehicle
   -in a roundabout
   -changing direction to the left, pass on the right

Question 26

Overtaking rules for - Animals, pedestrians, cycles, vehicles for people with reduced mobility, mopeds and animal-drawn vehicles

Answer 26

You must enter the adjacent lane completely or partially, even if there is a solid line.

Question 27

Safe Distance - 3 types

Answer 27

1. Distance to not collide with the vehicle in front of you - allow driver behind to safely overtake (Interurban roads)
2. Distance to not collide with the vehicle in front of you in case of emergency braking
3. Distance of 50 metres from the vehicle in front of you ( applies to vehicles MORE THAN 10m long or MORE THAN 3500kg in weight)

*If speed is doubled, safety distance increases four times

Question 28

Turning Left

Answer 28

1. On roads with one lane for each direction, stay on the axis of the road without entering the opposite direction lane.
2. On 3-lane two-way roads, go to the middle lane.
3. On one-way streets, keep to the left side of the road.
4. At roundabouts, always go around them.
5. Bicycles and mopeds on inter-urban routes will turn from the hard shoulder if there is no designated place for the turn.
6. Turning left is prohibited in places where there is no visibility or where there is a no left turn sign.

Question 29

Changing Direction

Answer 29

1. On conventional roads, this can be done both at the same and at a different level.
2. On motorways and dual carriageways, it is done at a different level, through the exits.
3. It should be performed in a manoeuvre without reversing.
4. Places where it is prohibited:

Where there is no visibility
Level crossings and their vicinity
In sections of road with TUNNEL signage
Where overtaking is prohibited
At pedestrian crossings

Question 30

Immobilization

Answer 30

STOP: Voluntary immobilization that lasts LESS THAN 2 minutes and the driver does not abandon the vehicle (but may get out).

PARKING: Voluntary immobilization lasting 2 minutes OR MORE, or lasting less than 2 min and the driver ABANDONS the vehicle.

DETENTION: Involuntary immobilization (breakdown, buckling, jam, feeling unwell, etc.)

Question 31

STOP AND PARK Rules for Types of Routes

Answer 31

Motorways and dual carriageways: forbidden to stop and park except in designated places.

Conventional roads: you can stop and park off the roadway and onto the hard shoulder if it is passable. Always on the right side.

Urban roads and cross-town routes: you can stop and park if there is no rule that prohibits it:
-If the road is two-way: On the right side
-If the road is one-way: On both sides

Question 32

In Case of Emergency

Answer 32

1. Warning triangle: On two-way roads, place one in front and one behind. On one-way roads, place one behind. They are placed at least 50 metres from the vehicle and so that they are visible from at least 100 metres by other road users.
2. Turn on the hazard warning lights during the day and night.
3. Use emergency posts or call 112.
4. The vehicle should always be towed away on motorways and dual carriageways.