Chapter 2 Insights

General rules of conduct · 120 insights

#101In a built-up area, when there is no space reserved for pedestrians, where will they walk?

In built-up areas without pedestrian zones, walk according to road conditions.

#102In case of contradiction between the signals made by a driver with their arm and those of the direction indicators of their vehicle, which shall prevail?

Arm signals from drivers take precedence over vehicle indicators.

#103May we use a mobile phone without a hands-free device?

Using a mobile phone while driving is prohibited unless hands-free.

#104How should we act when we encounter an animal on the road?

Moderate speed and stop if necessary when encountering animals on the road.

#105What distance shall we keep from the vehicle in front of us when driving through a tunnel?

Maintain at least 100 meters distance from the vehicle ahead in a tunnel.

#106If when arriving at a level crossing we find that the barriers are coming down and the traffic light is still off, may we cross?

Do not cross level crossings with lowering barriers or traffic lights on.

#107What should we do if we are travelling on a conventional road and when turning right to enter a dirt track we find pedestrians walking on the shoulder?

Give way to pedestrians when turning onto a dirt track.

#108If we are following a medical treatment, must we take it into account when driving?

Always check medication side effects before driving.

#109Can we use headphones to listen to music while driving?

Using headphones while driving is prohibited.

#110Will the holder of a vehicle be obliged to provide the data of the driver of the vehicle when required to do so by the competent authority?

Vehicle holders must provide driver information when requested by authorities.

#111If due to traffic congestion we have to stop inside a tunnel, we must...

If stopped in a tunnel due to traffic, stay inside, turn off engine, keep position and hazard lights on.

#112When driving through a tunnel, if you do not intend to overtake the vehicle in front of you, what safety distance must you maintain?

In tunnels, keep at least 100 metres (or 4 seconds) from the vehicle ahead; 150 metres for vehicles over 3,500 kg.

#113When we notice the presence of an ambulance circulating on an emergency call, how must we act?

Always yield to emergency vehicles on call, adapting your manoeuvre to the circumstances of the moment.

#114Must we obey the instructions given by the personnel of a roadworks site?

Roadworks personnel signals must be obeyed just like those of traffic officers.

#115In the situation in the image, do the animals have right of way?

Animals only have right of way on signposted livestock routes; otherwise slow down and stop if needed.

#116A pedestrian walking during the day on the shoulder of an interurban road, must they wear a reflective vest?

Pedestrians need reflective vests on interurban roads only at night or in low-visibility conditions.

#117Can competitions be held on an urban circuit?

Competitions on public roads require authorisation and run between a red-flag lead vehicle and a green-flag closing vehicle.

#118If due to traffic conditions your vehicle becomes stopped in an underpass, you must...

Immobilised in an underpass: stay inside, engine off, hazard lights on, position lights on.

#119How should pedestrians cross a roundabout?

Pedestrians must walk around roundabouts and squares, never cross them via the roadway.

#120What will be the maximum alcohol level in exhaled air for a driver during the 2 years following the obtaining of their first licence?

Novice (first 2 years) and professional drivers' alcohol limit is 0.15 mg/l in exhaled air.