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#651Can the riding style of a motorcycle influence fuel consumption?

Driving style directly affects a motorcycle's fuel consumption.

#652Is it possible to save fuel by avoiding unnecessary gear changes?

Avoiding unnecessary gear changes reduces fuel consumption.

#653Which of the following circumstances causes an increase in fuel consumption?

Driving with a heavily loaded vehicle increases fuel consumption.

#654Do efficient driving techniques improve road safety?

Efficient driving improves road safety as it aligns with defensive driving techniques.

#655In the event of a fire inside a tunnel, what safety measure, among others, should the driver adopt?

In a tunnel fire, move your vehicle to the right to make way for emergency services.

#656When they are victims of being run over, the most serious injuries in cyclists, which can even cause death, are located in...

In collisions with cyclists, the most serious and fatal injuries are concentrated in the head.

#657If there is gravel on the road, what should you do to avoid breaking the windshield?

On gravel, increase the distance from the vehicle ahead to avoid impacts on your windshield.

#658If it starts snowing while driving your vehicle, should you take extra precautions and reduce speed?

In snow, reduce your speed and handle the brakes and accelerator smoothly and progressively.

#659If while driving you are surprised by torrential rain...

In torrential rain, park in a safe place and keep your position lights on.

#660Which vehicles are most affected by side wind?

Motorcycles and mopeds are the vehicles most vulnerable to crosswinds.

#661With rain, a layer of water forms that creates greater danger because of...

A layer of water reduces tire grip and can cause aquaplaning.

#662Should the safety distance be increased when there is fog?

In fog, increase your safety distance to have more reaction time.

#663The wind is blowing from the right side in gusts. When is it more dangerous?

Crosswinds are most dangerous when finishing overtaking a large vehicle due to the shielding effect.

#664When it rains or there is wind, why must you be more cautious with cyclists?

In rain or wind, cyclists easily lose stability; increase your safety distance.

#665In unfavourable weather or environmental conditions, what should the separation be from vehicles travelling in front?

In adverse conditions, increase your separation to gain time and reaction space.

#666In case of heavy rain, is it advisable to increase the safety distance and reduce speed?

In heavy rain, reduce speed and increase distance because braking takes longer.

#667For safety, what is the most advisable way to descend a mountain pass when there are patches of ice on the road?

Descend mountain passes with ice patches using the lowest possible gear to avoid braking.

#668When driving under adverse weather conditions...

Driving in adverse weather conditions requires resting more frequently.

#669There is ice on the road. What should you do?

With ice on the road, drive very slowly to avoid having to brake.

#670There is poor visibility due to fog. What should you do?

In fog, increase the safety distance from the vehicle ahead.

#671Can you lose points from your balance if you endanger a group of cyclists during an overtaking maneuver?

Endangering cyclists when overtaking costs 4 points on your license.

#672A passenger car with a trailer, is it mandatory to carry a spare wheel for the trailer?

A car trailer is not required to carry its own spare wheel.

#673When you have to get out of the vehicle to unload luggage, must you turn off the engine?

When getting out of the vehicle, turn off the engine and disconnect the starting or ignition system.

#674In a passenger car with five authorized seats, including the driver's, is it permitted to transport six people?

You can never exceed the authorized number of seats in the vehicle.

#675Once the state of alarm due to COVID-19 has ended and the new normal has been restored, are the occupants of a private vehicle circulating on public roads obliged to wear masks?

In the new normal, a mask is not required if the driver is travelling alone in their private vehicle.

#676In a passenger car with five authorized seats, can six people be transported?

You can never exceed the number of seats authorized in the vehicle registration.

#677In a passenger car with nine seats, including the driver's, can nine minors travel?

Minors occupy a seat just like adults; the authorized number can never be exceeded.

#678Is the driver obliged to ensure that the other passengers maintain an adequate position in the vehicle?

The driver is responsible for ensuring that all passengers maintain a proper position.

#679Of the following obligations, which corresponds to the driver of a vehicle?

The driver must ensure that the license plates are always legible and free from obstructions.

#680If a vehicle has undergone a major modification, must it undergo a technical inspection?

Any major modification to a vehicle requires a new technical inspection.

#681Motorcycles more than five years old must pass the periodic technical inspection (ITV)...

Motorcycles more than five years old must undergo the technical inspection every two years.

#682A newly registered passenger car for private use, when must it undergo its next vehicle technical inspection?

Private cars undergo their first technical inspection 4 years after registration.

#683A 5-year-old motorcycle, how often must it undergo the ITV?

Motorcycles undergo technical inspection every 2 years once they are more than 4 years old.

#684Must trailers and semi-trailers have a technical inspection card?

All trailers and semi-trailers must have their own technical inspection card.

#685If you sell your vehicle, must you notify the Traffic Authority?

The sale of a vehicle must be reported to the Traffic Authority within 10 days.

#686A privately used van dedicated to the transport of people, with capacity for nine seats including the driver, when must it undergo its first ITV?

Private vans with up to 9 seats undergo their first technical inspection at 4 years, just like cars.

#687With a class B license, what other vehicles can be driven, in addition to passenger cars?

The B license authorizes driving two-, three-, and four-wheeled mopeds from the first day.

#688What damages are not covered by the mandatory insurance for the person responsible for an accident?

Mandatory insurance does not cover personal injuries to the driver responsible for the accident.

#689What is the sanction for not having the mandatory vehicle insurance?

Driving without mandatory insurance leads to a fine and possible immobilization of the vehicle.

#690In an accident between two vehicles, what type of damages does the mandatory civil liability insurance cover?

Mandatory insurance covers the personal injuries and material damages of the non-at-fault vehicle.

#691To drive a passenger car, what documents are needed in any case, in addition to the driving license?

To drive, you need a driving license, the vehicle registration certificate, and the technical inspection card (ITV).

#692In a passenger car, how many reflective vests is it mandatory to carry?

Carrying a reflective vest in the car is mandatory.

#693Does the mandatory insurance cover the damages caused to the non-guilty driver of an accident?

Compulsory insurance covers personal and material damages of the non-at-fault driver.

#694Of the following, which is an obligation that corresponds to the vehicle owner?

The vehicle owner must identify to the Administration the driver who committed an infraction.

#695If your passenger car has favorably passed the first ITV, when must it pass the next inspection?

After the first ITV, cars must be inspected every 2 years until they are 10 years old.

#696Is it allowed to drive a vehicle whose license plates have obstacles that prevent or hinder their reading and identification?

License plates must always be clean, visible, and perfectly legible.

#697You have just bought a new passenger car; when must you present it for the first mandatory technical inspection?

The first ITV of a new car is carried out 4 years after its registration.

#698Which vehicles must have a Compulsory Insurance contracted?

All motor vehicles and mopeds must have compulsory insurance in place.

#699One of the passengers in the passenger car you are driving is not wearing the seat belt. If an authority agent reports the infraction, who is responsible?

Adult passengers are responsible for wearing their own seat belt.

#700If a driver refuses to perform alcohol detection tests, can traffic officers immobilize their vehicle?

Refusing the breathalyzer test is a crime and allows the vehicle to be immobilized.