The car & maintenance
Tyres, brakes, oil, battery and the ITV inspection — the mechanics in the test.
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in 62 questions TrapmarchagearMarcha is a gear. Marcha atrás is reverse.
in 25 questionsmotorengine
in 17 questionsneumáticotyre
in 16 questionsfrenobrake
in 12 questions TrapITVvehicle inspection (MOT)The ITV inspection sticker must be affixed to the top right corner inside the windscreen.
Exam example¿Quién es el responsable de mantener en vigor la tarjeta ITV?
Who is responsible for keeping the ITV card valid?
in 9 questionsvolantesteering wheel
in 8 questionscarburantefuel
in 6 questionsaceiteoilExam example¿Por qué es aconsejable cambiar periódicamente el aceite lubricante?
Why is it advisable to change the engine oil regularly?
- in 6 questionshomologadoapproved, type-approved
in 5 questions Traprueda de repuestospare wheelIn Spain, a spare tire (full-size or temporary space-saver) or a puncture repair kit is mandatory.
Exam exampleUn turismo con remolque, ¿es obligatorio que lleve una rueda de repuesto del remolque?
Must a car towing a trailer carry a spare wheel for the trailer?
in 5 questionsbateríabatteryExam exampleCuando una batería necesita líquido, ¿qué líquido se debe poner?
When a battery needs fluid, which fluid should you add?
in 4 questionsparabrisaswindscreen
in 4 questions Trapdirecciónsteering; directionTwo meanings: the steering system and the direction you turn.
in 3 questionsamortiguadorshock absorberExam example¿Puede perder el control del vehículo si circula con los amortiguadores en mal estado?
Can you lose control of the vehicle if the shock absorbers are in poor condition?
in 3 questionstubo de escapeexhaust pipeExam exampleUna motocicleta, ¿puede circular sin tubo de escape?
May a motorcycle be ridden without an exhaust pipe?
in 3 questions Trapbacaroof rackDo not confuse with maletero (boot/trunk): baca specifically refers to the roof rack or crossbars.
in 3 questionsasientoseat
in 2 questionsfreno de manohandbrake
in 2 questionsABSanti-lock braking system (ABS)
in 2 questionslimpiaparabrisaswindscreen wipers
in 2 questions Trapgálibovehicle clearance (width, height)Clearance lights (luces de gálibo) are mandatory for vehicles wider than 2.10 m.
in 2 questionssidecarsidecarExam exampleEl titular de un permiso A, ¿puede conducir motocicletas con sidecar?
May the holder of an A licence ride motorcycles with a sidecar?
in 1 questionslíquido de frenosbrake fluid
in 1 questionslíquido refrigerantecoolant
in 1 questionsembragueclutch
in 1 questions Trappunto muertoneutralCoasting in neutral downhill is dangerous and forbidden by examiners.
in 1 questionsdirección asistidapower steering
in 1 questions Traprepostarto refuelBefore refuelling, you must turn off the engine, switch off the lights, and turn off mobile phones.
in 1 questionsmaleteroboot, trunkExam example¿Está permitido llevar las puertas o el maletero abiertos para aumentar la capacidad de carga?
Are you allowed to drive with the doors or boot open to carry more load?
in 1 questionscarroceríabodywork
in 1 questionsejeaxle
in 1 questions TrapclaxonhornIn built-up areas, using the horn is only permitted to prevent an accident.
Trappresión de los neumáticostyre pressurePressure must always be checked when tyres are cold (en frío), not after driving.
banda de rodamientotread
TrapcochecarIn official DGT test questions, the legal term "turismo" is usually used instead of "coche".