DGT Cheat Sheet 2026

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1. What is the foundation of professional ethics in Directorate-General for Traffic Test? → Acting with integrity, honesty, and accountability
2. How many points are deducted from a Spanish driver's license for using a handheld mobile phone while driving? → 4 points
3. You are driving on a divided highway and realize you missed your exit. You should: → Continue to the next exit and turn around
4. What is the correct hand signal for a right turn? → Left arm bent upward at a 90-degree angle
5. What does a flashing red traffic light mean? → Stop completely and proceed when safe.
6. You notice your vehicle's windshield fogging up from the inside during rain. What is the most effective solution? → Use the air conditioning or defrost setting with outside air intake
7. Which road design feature is specifically intended to reduce stormwater runoff and allow rainwater to recharge groundwater? → Permeable or porous pavement
8. When is it appropriate to use your vehicle's horn as a defensive driving tool? → To alert another driver who appears about to enter your path due to inattention
9. When driving in strong crosswinds, which vehicles are at greatest risk? → High-profile vehicles such as trucks, RVs, and SUVs
10. What should you do if you miss your highway exit? → Continue to the next exit and turn around safely
11. How long should a driver wait at a stop for passengers with disabilities who need extra time to board? → A reasonable amount of time consistent with ADA or local accessibility requirements
12. Which of the following best describes 'implied consent' in the context of DUI law? → By driving on public roads, drivers consent to chemical BAC testing if lawfully stopped
13. Statistics show that impaired driving crashes peak during which time period? → Late night and early morning hours, especially on weekends
14. What is a fundamental principle of Environmental Awareness & Conservation in Directorate-General for Traffic Test practice? → Following established standards and best practices
15. After stabilizing a crash scene, what information should you record (or remember) to give police? → Details of vehicles, number of casualties, time, and sequence of events
16. Which technique best helps a driver maintain awareness of vehicles in blind spots? → Making frequent head-check glances over the shoulder before lane changes
17. If a crash victim is suspected of having a spinal injury, you should: → Keep them still and avoid moving them unless there is immediate danger
18. How does aggressive braking at traffic lights contribute to environmental harm? → Both A and C
19. What is the correct action when an emergency vehicle with lights and sirens approaches from behind? → Pull to the right and stop
20. A horn on a vehicle is primarily considered which type of road communication? → An auditory warning signal
21. Which of the following is a correct action when your vehicle begins to hydroplane? → Ease off the gas and steer straight
22. What does a yellow diamond-shaped sign indicate? → A warning of a potential hazard ahead
23. In Directorate-General for Traffic Test practice, what should a professional do when facing a conflict of interest? → Disclose the conflict and recuse if necessary
24. If a bridge has a posted weight limit of 10 tons and your loaded vehicle weighs 9.5 tons, you should: → Find an alternate route rated for higher weight
25. A passenger complains of chest pain mid-route. Which is the FIRST thing the driver should do? → Pull over safely and call emergency services (911)
26. What does a solid white line on the right edge of a highway indicate? → The edge of the travel lane
27. When is it allowed to use a mobile phone while driving? → Only when using a hands-free system.
28. When approaching a railroad crossing with no signals or gates, what must a driver do? → Slow down and be prepared to stop if a train is approaching
29. When using a fire extinguisher on a vehicle engine fire, you should aim the nozzle at: → The base of the fire
30. What does a dashed center line on a two-lane road indicate for navigation purposes? → Overtaking is permitted when it is safe to do so