Exclusive content for the DGT theoretical exam focused on:

• adverse driving conditions

• efficient driving techniques

• vulnerable users

• common exam mistakes

1. ADVERSE CONDITIONS

Rain

Effects:

• reduces grip

• increases braking distance

• can cause aquaplaning

💡 DGT key point:

Increase safety distance and reduce speed.

Fog

Effects:

• reduces visibility

• makes it difficult to judge distances

Recommendations:

• reduce speed

• use appropriate lights

Snow and ice

Risks:

• loss of control

• skidding

Technique:

• smooth driving

• no sudden manoeuvres

Strong wind

Effects:

• vehicle deviation

• instability

Recommendations:

• hold the steering wheel firmly

• reduce speed

Night

Risks:

• lower visibility

• eye fatigue

• glare

Techniques:

• use lights correctly

• increase attention

Tunnels

Mandatory:

• dipped headlights

Forbidden:

• stopping without cause

2. EFFICIENT DRIVING

Basic principles

Efficient driving seeks to:

• reduce consumption

• reduce emissions

• increase safety

Gear shifting

Recommendations:

• shift at low revs

• avoid sudden accelerations

💡 Frequently asked:

Driving in high gears reduces consumption.

Acceleration

It should be:

• progressive

• smooth

Avoid:

• hard accelerations

Constant speed

Maintaining a uniform speed:

• reduces consumption

• improves safety

Braking

It should be:

• progressive

• anticipated

Avoid:

• sudden braking

Anticipation

Allows you to:

• avoid unnecessary accelerations

• reduce fuel consumption

Use of the engine

Recommendations:

• take advantage of the vehicle's inertia

• avoid unnecessary bursts of acceleration

Air conditioning

Efficient use:

• increases consumption if used excessively

Tyres

Importance:

• correct pressure reduces consumption

3. VULNERABLE USERS

Pedestrians

Characteristics:

• maximum vulnerability

• priority at pedestrian crossings

Cyclists

Risks:

• little protection

• poor visibility

Rules:

• maintain lateral distance

• respect priority

Motorcyclists

Risks:

• high exposure

• instability

Elderly people

Characteristics:

• slower reflexes

• longer reaction time

Children

Risks:

• unpredictable behaviour

• low visibility

Mandatory:

• child restraint systems

Driver behaviour

Must take extra precautions with vulnerable users:

• reduce speed

• increase distance

• constant anticipation

4. COMMON RISK SITUATIONS

Overtaking cyclists

You must leave:

• sufficient lateral distance

Crossings with pedestrians

Obligation:

• always give way

Urban areas

Higher risk of:

• pedestrians

• bicycles

5. COMMON EXAM MISTAKES

• not reducing speed in rain or fog

• thinking that efficient driving means going slow

• forgetting the distance to cyclists

• not giving way to pedestrians

• accelerating in adverse conditions

6. DGT TIPS

Adverse conditions

• rain → more distance

• fog → more attention

• ice → smooth driving

Efficient driving

• anticipate

• shift gears early

• avoid bursts of acceleration

Vulnerable users

• pedestrians always have priority

• cyclists require distance

ULTRA-QUICK SUMMARY

Adverse conditions

Reduce speed and increase caution.

Efficient driving

Smooth, anticipated and constant.

Vulnerable users

Maximum caution and priority.