Signs, markings & right of way
Names of signs and lines, and who gives way to whom.
Words in this module
in 376 questionsseñalsign, signalExam example¿Está permitido utilizar el carril sobre el que está la señal de velocidad mínima?
Are you allowed to use the lane with the minimum speed sign above it?
in 41 questionssemáforotraffic light
in 30 questionspreferenciapriority
in 18 questionsmarca vialroad marking
in 15 questionsprioridad de pasoright of way
in 13 questionsluz rojared light
in 9 questions TrapstopSTOP — full stopRequires a mandatory full wheel stop even on an empty road.
in 9 questions Trapseñales acústicashorn signalsIn built-up areas, the horn is only allowed to prevent an accident.
in 7 questionsseñal verticalroad sign
in 7 questions Trapcarril VAOhigh-occupancy (HOV) laneVAO = Vehículos de Alta Ocupación (High-Occupancy Vehicles). Motorcycles and vehicles with a ZERO environmental sticker are usually allowed with just the driver.
in 6 questions Traplínea continuasolid lineCrossing a solid line is permitted to safely overtake cyclists, mopeds, and pedestrians.
in 6 questions Trapceda el pasogive way (sign)Does not require a mandatory complete stop if the road is clear, unlike a STOP sign.
in 5 questionslínea discontinuabroken line
in 5 questionspaso de peatonespedestrian crossing- in 5 questionsindicarto indicate
in 4 questionscarril reversiblereversible lane
in 3 questions Trapluz amarillaamber lightA steady amber light (fija) obliges you to stop if it is safe to do so.
in 3 questionsseñal de peligrowarning sign
in 3 questionsbalizamientobeacons, delineation
in 3 questionsseñalizaciónroad signage
in 1 questionsseñal de prohibiciónprohibition sign
in 1 questionszona de cebreadohatched area
señal de obligaciónmandatory sign
panel complementarioadditional panel
Traporden del agenteofficer’s instructionTraffic officer signals have the highest priority in the DGT sign hierarchy.