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CHAPTER 1 - DEFINITIONS

1 Driver is the person who:

a) Drives or guides the vehicle


b) Riding in the rear seat of the vehicle
c) Riding in the right front seat

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2 A pedestrian is a person who travels on foot on public roads. Among others, the following are
also considered pedestrians:

a) Persons in wheelchairs or persons pushing or dragging a stroller on the road


b) Persons riding on an animal c) Persons riding on a bicycle

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3 According to the classification of vehicles choose the correct answer of vehicles without engine:

a) Moped
b) Nurse
c) Van

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4 Vehicle is:

a) A machine powered by human strength


b) A means of transporting people or goods from one place to another.
c) A device for agricultural work

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5 Automobile is a light vehicle that normally serves to:

a) Transportation of persons and goods


b) Transporting anything
c) For transporting only persons

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6.- Trailer is:

a) A self-driving vehicle
b) A device for transporting people
c) Anon-self-propelled vehicle, designed and intended to be towed by a motor vehicle.

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7 Nurse is

a) A trailer or semi-trailer, designed and equipped for various activities, such as mobile
housing, allowing the use of its passenger compartment when the vehicle is parked.
b) Part of the body, trailer or semi-trailer designed for the transport of assembled or assembled
vehicles
c) A trailer for transporting cargo

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8 Bicycle is a.:

a) Self-driven vehicle
b) Two-wheeled, human-powered vehicle.
c) Three-wheeled vehicle

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9 Motorcycle is:

a) A two-wheel vehicle equipped with an engine of a cylinder capacity not exceeding 50 cm3
and a maximum design speed not exceeding 45 km/h.

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One passenger car

c) A two-wheeled vehicle equipped with an engine with a cylinder capacity of more than 50 cm3
and a speed capacity of more than 45 km/h.

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10.- Pickup truck is a vehicle intended for:

a) Transport cargo and passengers, with a capacity of up to 3,500 kg.


b) Transporting passengers only
c) Transporting flammable materials

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11. - Station Wagon is:

a) An exclusive vehicle for cargo transportation


b) A motor vehicle derived from an automobile in which, when the rear seats are folded down,
a larger volume of luggage is visible.
c) A vehicle for sports competitions

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12 Trolleybus is:

a) An electric vehicle
b) A fuel-powered vehicle
c) An electric and fuel-powered vehicle

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13 Articulated bus is a vehicle used for mass passenger transportation:

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a) Yes
b) No
c) Only during peak hours

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14 A bus is a two-axle vehicle specially designed for passenger transportation:

a) No
b) Yes
c) Only in large cities

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15 An omnibus is:

a) A low-capacity vehicle for interprovincial passenger transportation b) A high-capacity vehicle


for interprovincial passenger transportation c) An articulated vehicle for passenger transportation

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16 A truck is a vehicle specially built for the transportation of cargo, with a capacity of more
than 3,500 kg.

a) No b) Yes
c) Yes, but only for vehicles intended for commercial transportation.

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17 A head is:

a) A vehicle for transporting light loads


b) A vehicle for transporting passengers
c) A vehicle designed to tow and support the load transmitted to it by a semi-trailer through an
appropriate coupling.

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18 A tow truck is a special vehicle used to transport or tow vehicles:

a) No
b) No, it is a vehicle for transporting any type of cargo.
c) c) If

19 A tanker truck is:

a) A vehicle for transporting liquid cargo


b) A medium-capacity vehicle
c) A light vehicle

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20 A dump truck is:


a) A vehicle for agricultural work
b) A vehicle for transporting construction materials
c) A light vehicle

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21 A van is:
a) Light public passenger transportation vehicle
b) Cargo vehicle, with closed structure
c) Mass transit vehicle

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22 Van is:
a) A heavy vehicle for passenger transportation
b) An animal-drawn vehicle
c) A passenger transport vehicle with up to 16 seats or cargo up to 3,500 kg.

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23 Hopper truck en:


a) Police service, fire department and ambulance services
b) Those who provide passenger service at night
c) Those that provide cement and/or asphalt loading services.

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24 Concrete Truck en:

a) Automobile for ready-mixed concrete transportation


b) Motor vehicle for transporting cement cargo
c) Answers a and b are correct

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25 A mixed truck is equipped for:


a) Only for carrying cargo
b) Vehicle for transporting passengers and cargo
c) Vehicle conditioned to carry passengers only.

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CHAPTER 2 - DOCUMENTATION

26 To drive motor vehicles is required:

a) Be Ecuadorian and have obtained the title of professional or non-professional driver and the
respective driver's license.
b) Be in full enjoyment of the rights of citizenship and have obtained the registration of the
vehicle.

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the title of professional or non-professional driver and the respective driver's license.

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27 Driver's licenses are issued by:

a) The Ministry of Transportation and Public Works


b) Decentralized Autonomous Governments
c) The National Agency of Land Transportation, Transit and Road Safety or its Units.

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28 Psychosensometric tests assess:

a) Thephysical and psychosensory capabilitiesthat an individual must have to drive vehicles.


b) Theoretical knowledge of road safety
c) Practical driving knowledge

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29 Non-professional driver's licenses are valid from the date of issuance for a period of:

a) 4 years
b) 3 years
c) 5 years

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30 A person driving a vehicle. Should you always carry your driver's license with you?

a) Only if you want to


b) No
c) Yes

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31 A learner's driving license is granted to:

a) A person who owns a vehicle


b) One person under 16 years of age
c) A person who is learning to drive in a driving school

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32 Non-professional driver's license. Does it allow the driving of public passenger


transportation service vehicles?

a) No
b) Yes
c) Yes, but no more than 12 passengers

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33 Does the type C professional driver's license allow driving articulated vehicles?

a) No
b) Yes
c) Yes, but only at night

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34 A learner's permit is:

a) Document granted for one time only, to learn to drive in a training school, with a responsible
instructor.
b) Driver's license
c) Document granted for three times, to learn to drive in a training school, with a responsible
instructor.

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35 How often do vehicle license plates have to be renewed?

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a) Every 2 years b) Every 5 years
c) Each year

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36 Complete: In order to be able to transit within the national territory, all motor vehicles
without restrictions of any nature, whether public or private property, must be insured in the
Public System for Payment of Traffic Accidents (SPPAT), this value will be paid each year with
the ........

a) Driver's license
b) Vehicle Technical Inspection
c) Vehicle registration

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37 Vehicle Identification Plates are manufactured and administered by:

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a) The National Agency of Land Transportation, Transit and Road Safety.
b) Decentralized Autonomous Governments
c) The Mancomunidades

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38 The red vehicle identification plates to which service they belong.

a) Private Service
b) Public or Commercial Service
c) Diplomatic Service
d) None of the above

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39 Are International Driving Licenses valid for driving in the country of issue?

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a) Yes
b) No
c) Yes, but only for three months

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40 Blue vehicle identification plates to which service they belong.

a) Private Service
b) Public or Commercial Service
c) Diplomatic Service
d) None of the above

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41 Persons who have obtained a type F driver's license may drive:

a) Cabs
b) Vans
c) Vehicles with special mechanisms adapted for use by disabled persons

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42 Type B license allows a person to drive:

a) Heavy vehicles only


b) Any kind of vehicle
c) Light vehicles only

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43 To drive agricultural vehicles such as: seeders, harvesters, tractors, etc., what kind of
driver's license is required?

a) Type A License
b) Type E License
c) Type G license

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44 Type A1 licenses, which type of vehicles are allowed to drive:
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a) Motorcycle cabs and tricycles


b) Ambulances, municipal and state
c) Cabs and vehicles with up to 26 seats

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45 The driver's certificate can replace the driver's license.

a. Yes, within an established period


b. Only within the city of residence
c. Cannot replace a driver's license

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CHAPTER 3 - ROAD SAFETY EDUCATION

46 There are 3 main factors involved in the traffic and transportation system: Road Factor, Vehicle
Factor. What is the third factor?

a) Environmental factor
b) Animal factor
c) Human factor

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47 Reaction time is:

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a) The time that elapses from the moment a driver's sight or hearing receives a stimulus until the
brain recognizes and interprets the signal and decides what action to take.
b) The time from the moment the driver starts braking until the vehicle comes to a stop
c) The time that elapses from the time the driver observes a hazard until the vehicle stops

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48 Is the reaction time of a driver constant?

a) Yes
b) No
c) Yes, if the driver is experienced

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49 The distance a vehicle travels from the time its driver perceives an unforeseen obstacle on the
roadway until it stops is called the distance it travels:

a) Total following distance


b) Total stopping distance (braking)
c) Safety distance

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50 Under normal conditions of a driver, the reaction time can vary between:

a) 0.5 seconds to 1.5 seconds


b) 0.1 second to 1 second
c) 2 seconds to three seconds

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51 Does the stopping distance depend on the speed of the vehicle?

a) No

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b) Depends on the existing climate


c) If

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52 Which of the following senses is the most important for safe driving?

a) The ear
b) Touch
c) The view

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53 Choose one effect of fatigue on our organism:

a) Feeling of tiredness
b) Lack of precision in movements
c) Misperception of distances and shapes
d) All of the above

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54 To avoid being dazzled by the headlights of a vehicle when driving at night, what action is
recommended?

a) Failure to look at the headlights of oncoming traffic


b) Direct your eyes towards the driver of the other vehicle.
c) Increase speed to pass immediately
d) All of the above

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55 What are the factors related to the vehicle that cause driver fatigue?

a) Traffic jams
b) Excess heating
c) Poorly positioned driver
d) All of the above

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56 To avoid fatigue, it is advisable to make frequent stops at least once a week:

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a) 2 hours
b) 5 hours
c) 1 hour

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57If you feel sleepy when you are driving. What should I do?

a) Turn on the radio and set the volume


to high
b) Heating the vehicle
c) Stop, rest, and if possible change drivers.

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58On what conditions do the effects of alcohol depend?

a) Age and sex


b) Habits and physical
constitution
c) Answers a and b are correct
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59With a blood alcohol level of 1 g/l, could you drive your vehicle?

a) Yes, without any problem


b) Yes, I could drive since it is below the permitted limit c) No, since this level in the blood causes
lack of perception.

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60 What does alcohol do to our vision?

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a) Reduction of the visual field and the angle of vision on the sides decreases
b) Increases responsiveness
c) Increases the field of vision

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61 Before driving a vehicle or motorcycle, it is best to:

a) Drinking only one glass of liquor


b) Drink a 285 ml glass of light beer.
c) Do not drink any kind of alcohol

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62 Choose an effect if you are found to have 0.3 g/l blood alcohol concentration.

a) Loss of attention
b) Cannot maintain balance
c) Cannot make decisions

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63 Choose an effect if you are found to have 1g/l blood alcohol concentration.

a. Cannot make decisions


b. Can drive without any problem c. Reflexes are increased.

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64 If you take medicines and alcohol:

a) Alcohol will have less effect


b) May have particularly detrimental effects on your ability to drive.
c) Your ability to react to emergencies will improve

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65 Drinking 1 or 2 alcoholic beverages before driving:

a) Improve your driving skills

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b) It will affect your reactions and judgments
c) It has no effect on your ability to drive

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66 Drinking a 285 ml glass of beer is the same as drinking a 30 ml glass of whiskey.

a) It is not the same since whiskey has a higher alcohol concentration.


b) It is not the same since there is more alcohol in beer.
c) Yes, it is the same, so we must be careful when drinking large quantities of beer.

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67 Alcohol is a depressant; this means:

a) Your brain works faster, so you can drive better.


b) You drive more calmly, so youdrive more quietly
c) Slow down the speed at which your brain works

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68 Drinking a 60 ml glass of strong wine is the same as drinking a 30 ml glass of whiskey.

a) It is not the same since whiskey has a higher alcohol concentration.


b) It is not the same since there is more alcohol in beer.
c) Yes, it is the same, so we must be careful when drinking large quantities of wine.

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69 The effects of alcohol depend on:


a) The physical constitution of the person
b) Of the place of consumption of alcoholic beverages c) Of the time of taking the
beverages

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70 The BAC rate is defined as:


a) The amount or concentration of alcohol in the blood
b) The type of alcohol drunk

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c) Time of alcohol consumption

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71 Choose the correct answer: The person who drives a motor vehicle while intoxicated or
under the influence of narcotic or psychotropic substances or preparations containing them and
causes a traffic accident resulting in the death of one or more persons, shall be sanctioned with
the following penalties: ______________________________________________

a) Imprisonment from eight to ten years, definitive revocation of the license to drive vehicles.
b) Imprisonment from ten to twelve years, loss of 3 license points.
c) Imprisonmentfrom ten to twelve years, definitive revocation of the driver' s license.

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72 Choose the correct answer: If the alcohol level per liter of blood is 0.3 to 0.8 grams, what fine
would be applied according to the COIP?

a) Fine of one unified basic salary of the worker in general , loss of five points in the driver's
license and five days of deprivation of liberty.
b) Fine of two unified basic salaries of the worker in general, loss of five points in the driver's
license and five days of deprivation of liberty.
c) Fine of one unified basic salary of the worker in general, loss of ten points in the driver's license
and five days of deprivation of liberty.

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73 Choose the correct answer: If the alcohol level per liter of blood is 0.8 to 1.2 grams, what fine
would be applied according to the COIP?

a) Fine of one unified basic salary of the worker in general, loss of five points in the driver's license
and five days of deprivation of liberty.
b) A fine of two basic unified salaries of the worker in
In general, loss of ten points on the driver's license and fifteen days of deprivation of liberty.
c) A fine of one basic unified salary of the worker in general, loss of ten points in
driver's license and five days deprivation of liberty.

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74 Choose the correct answer: If the alcohol level per liter of blood is more than 1.2 grams, what
fine would be applied according to the COIP?

a) Fine of one unified basic salary of the worker in general, loss of five points in the driver's
license and five days of deprivation of liberty.

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b) Fine of two basic unified salaries of the worker in general, loss of
ten points in the driver's license and fifteen days of deprivation of liberty.
c) Fine of three basic unified salaries of the worker in general , suspension of the driver's license
for sixty days and thirty days of deprivation of liberty.

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75 If you are taking any kind of medicine, you should:

a) Only drive during the day after taking the medicine.


b) Ask your doctor or pharmacist if the medicine you are taking will affect your driving safety.
c) Only drive light vehicles and not heavy vehicles.

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76 If you have used drugs, you should:

a) Do not drive

b) Can drive only on roads with little traffic


c) Driving 10 to 15 km/h less than the maximum speed allowed

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77 You want to drive your vehicle but you have a severe headache; a friend recommends tablets
that he takes for the headache. What should you do before taking the tablets offered?
a) Read the indications on the tablets and make sure that they have no adverse effects on driving b)
Take, without any other considerations
c) Drink a large glass of milk, as this reduces the adverse effects of medicines and drugs.

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78 If before driving we have a strong emotional change due to an argument, the most prudent
thing to do is to:

a) Desist from driving


b) Driving while listening to loud music
c) Driving at high speeds

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79 Inadequate nutrition before driving could produce:

a) A decrease in driving concentration b) An increase in driving concentration c) Increased safety


for night driving

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80 When buying a vehicle, what characteristics should we take into account?

a) Active and passive safety elements of the vehicle


b) Vehicle model
c) Vehicle comfort

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81 What is the Active Safety of a vehicle?

a) It is the one that prevents a traffic accident from occurring , i.e. it reduces the probability of the driver
being involved in an incident.
b) It is the one that acts after a traffic accident.
c) It is the one that prevents a traffic accident from occurring, i.e. it acts during a crash.

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82 Choose an active safety system of a vehicle.
a) Rearview mirrors
b) Safety Belt
c) Bumper

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83 What is the mission of ABS brakes within active safety?

BRAKES

a) Generate wheel locking


b) Prevent wheels from locking

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c) Loss of lateral grip

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84 What does the Electronic Stability Program (ESP) contribute to the driver?

a) Corrects the loss of vehicle trajectory acting only on the vehicle's brakes
b) Corrects the loss of vehicle trajectory acting solely on engine power
c) Corrects the loss of vehicle trajectory acting by means of an elective braking son every one of
The motor power is restricted by means of a power cut.

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85 If the tire nomenclature is 175/65 R14, what are its characteristics?

a) 175 mm wide with a 65% profile, R for radial and diameter for a 14-inch vehicle rim.
b) 175 inches wide with a 65% profile, R for radial and diameter for a 14-inch vehicle rim.
c) 175 mm wide with a 65 mm profile, R for radial and diameter for a 14-inch vehicle rim.

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86 A tire should be replaced when its tread or also called grooves


of the cover have at least: _____________________________

a) 1 millimeter working depth


b) 1.6 millimeters of working depth
c) 4 millimeters of working depth

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87 The suspension system, in addition to dampening the
How does it contribute to Active Safety?

a) Helps to reduce vehicle speed


b) Contact with the vehicle's engine
c) Contributes to vehicle stability

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88 Choose the dual function of the lighting system within active safety.
a) On the one hand, it allows the driver to be seen in poordaylight conditions and on the other
hand, it allows the driver to be seen by other road users, warning them of his presence.
b) On the one hand, it allows the driver to be seen in poor daylight conditions and on the other
hand, it warns of changes in the driver's driving style.
c) On the one hand, it allows the driver to see in poor daylight conditions and on the other hand, it
helps with bright lights.

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88.- In order for the driver to hold the steering wheel comfortably, what angle should he/she
form with the elbows bent?

a) 80 degrees
b) 90 degrees
c) 45 degrees

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89 What is the Passive Safety of a vehicle?

a) It is the one that prevents a traffic accident from occurring, i.e. it reduces the probability of
the driver being involved in an incident.
b) It is the one that acts after a traffic accident.
c) It is the action taken when a traffic accident has occurred, with the main objective of
reducing the mortality rate inside the vehicle.

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90 Choose a passive safety system of a vehicle.

a) Supports Heads
b) Safety Belt
c) Bumper
d) All of the above

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91 In addition to the vehicle occupants being ejected from the vehicle, what do seat belts
contribute to?

a) It distributes the impact of a collision overa wider and stronger


area of the body, reducing impacts to safer levels.

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b) It distributes the impact of a collision over a smaller area thus
reducing injuries.
c) It places the impact of a collision on a specific part of the body, reducing the person from
being struck.

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92 If a parent wants to buy a baby seat and his child weighs 20 kilograms, which seat is the
most advisable for the child?

a) Group 0
b) Group 2
c) Group 3

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93 While airbags are an effective method of reducing fatalities and serious injuries in traffic
crashes, what is the risk zone for drivers in the airbag inflation path?

a) Between 8 and 11 centimeters


b) Between 11 and 18 centimeters
c) Between 5 and 7,5 centimeters

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94 What is the adequate safety margin between the driver and the center of the steering
wheel?

a) 25 centimeters
b) 10 centimeters
c) 20 centimeters

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95 Regarding the height of the headrest, what is recommended?

a) Match the neck to the strongest part of the headrest.


b) The center of gravity of the head (eye height) should coincide with the strongest part of the
headrest.
c) As low as possible from the headrest adjustment.

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96 What is the function of a vehicle body?

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a) Withstand hard knocks
b) Not to be deformed after an accident
c) To form an integrated structure, deforming in a controlled manner in the event of a collision
and preserving a survival space for the occupants.

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97 How does the Road Factor contribute to the safety of people in traffic?

a) In its design (straight lines, curves, wide gradients)


b) In its maintenance
c) In vertical signaling, traffic lights and horizontal signaling
d) All of the above

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CHAPTER 4 - ACCOMMODATION AND CONDUCTION

98 For safe driving it is necessary to:

a) The driver adopts a correct seating position.


b) The driver adjusts the seat as far back as possible
c) The driver adjusts the seat as far forward as possible

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99 In order to drive, every driver must adopt a correct position that allows him to have:

a) Maximum forward, rearward and side visibility from the vehicle


b) A maximum visibility only to the front and rear c) A maximum visibility only to the sides

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100 The seat adjustment should be such that:

a) Good visibility is available above the steering wheel and not through the steering wheel.
b) As high as possible for better forward vision c) As far forward as possible for better
acceleration

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101 Rear-view mirrors should be adjusted:

a) With the vehicle in motion


b) With the vehicle stopped on straight and level tracks
c) With the vehicle stopped on a slope

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102 If we are already driving our vehicle and we observe that the rear-view mirrors are not
properly adjusted. What should we do?

a) We must stop the vehicle as soon as possible in a safe and flat place where it can be adjusted
to your needs.
b) Look to the rear using the rearview mirrors and turn your head to ensure that there is no
danger.
c) Continue our march until we reach our destination and then adjust the mirrors.

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103 If the rearview mirror lenses are convex, the images seen to the rear will be convex:

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a) Farther away from what is really being looked at
b) In a more realistic position
c) Closer than you look

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104 What is a blind spot?

a) It is the space without visibility on both sides of the vehicle.


b) It is the space with good visibility that remains on both sides of the vehicle c) It is the space
without visibility that remains in heavy vehicles.

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105 Seat belts are the most effective preventative devices to avoid injuries when used by:

a) Passengers on a long trip


b) The person driving the vehicle
c) Passengers and driver all the time they are in a moving vehicle.

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106 The clutch pedal "A" must be operated exclusively by:

a) The right foot


b) The left foot
c) Any of the two

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107 The brake and accelerator pedals "B" and "C" must be operated exclusively by the
following:

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a) The right foot


b) The left foot
c) Either of the two

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108 When we are driving down steep slopes and for long periods of time, we should:

a) Continuous use of the pedal brake


b) Use a high gear to increase driving speed
c) Use low gear (engine brake), to avoid overheating of the wheel braking devices

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109 A skid is:

a) The loss of adhesion of the vehicle's tires on the road.


b) Driving at high speeds in curves
c) Loss of control of vehicle brakes

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110 One of the causes that can produce a skid is:

a) Driving at high speeds onstraight and level roads


b) Driving at high speeds in curves
c) Driving at high speeds on straight and paved roads

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111 If your vehicle is front wheel drive and a rear skid occurs, how should it be corrected?

a) Turn the steering wheel to where the rear wheels skid and accelerate gently until the correct
trajectory is regained.
b) Turn the steering wheel to where the front wheels skid and accelerate gently until the correct
trajectory is restored.

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c) Never turn the steering wheel to where the rear wheels are skidding or accelerate until the
correct trajectory is regained.

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112 The proper and safe position to hold the steering wheel with your hands is the equivalent
of the clockwise position:

a) 08:20 a.m.
b) 20 minutes to 5 o'clock
c) 10 minutes to 2 o'clock

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113 How should the steering wheel be held for proper driving?

a) On the outside of the vehicle, never on the inside as we can easily lose control of the vehicle.
b) Firmly but not too tightly to allow freedom of maneuvering
c) Do not cross your hands when turning, even when cornering sharply, as you may lose
steering control.
d) All of the above

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114 The parking brake (parking brake) acts on:

a) Rear wheels
b) Front wheels
c) The four wheels

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115 To operate the gearshift lever to more than stop accelerating we must:

a) Press the brake


b) Press the brake and clutch simultaneously

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c) Press the clutch

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116 Directional flashing lights. What are they used for?

a) Right or left turns


b) Detention
c) Answers a and b are correct

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117 What were daytime running lights or DRL created for?

a) It is a system implemented for illumination of vehicles that will allow them to be more
visible to other drivers even when there is sufficient light.
b) It is a non-standard accessory for high-end vehicle lighting that allows to stylize the lines.
c) It is a system implemented for illumination of vehicles that does not allow them to be more
visible to other drivers.

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118 In order to have a safe driving, it is necessary to have a good visibility, so choose the right
actions to contribute to this.

a) Always maintain all vehicle glass, especially the windshield and rear glass.
b) Adjust the lights well
c) Do not tinted or replace the factory glass with which the vehicle is supplied.
d) All of the above

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119 How does the windshield defroster work?

a) It is provided with an electrical system, which is made up of a number of very low voltage
power lines that cross the windshield.
b) It works with the vehicle's air conditioning or heating system, where the ducts generated by
the manufacturer distribute the air to the windshield.

c) Answers a and b are correct

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CHAPTER 5 - OTHER ROAD USERS

120 Choose the set of road users

a) Pedestrians, animals, drivers, traffic signals, motorcyclists, etc.


b) Cyclists, traffic lights, horse riders, pedestrians, animals, etc.
c) Pedestrians, drivers, motorcyclists, bicyclists, horse riders

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121 Choose the rules of collaboration between users.

a) Understand, do not disturb and do not surprise


b) Not understanding, annoying and surprising
c) Understanding, annoying and not surprising

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122 Which of the following actions are considered dangerous behaviors?

a) Driving at the speed limit


b) Produce excessive environmental or noise pollution
c) Driving a vehicle more than 20 years old

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127.- Uncertainty area is:

a) The area in front of the moving vehicle.


b) The area behind the moving vehicle.
c) The area surrounding other road users, where movements and reactions are unpredictable.
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Minimum safety clearance


a) 1 meter
b) 2 meters
c) 1.5 meters

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124 For safe driving you must:

a) Be attentive, observe, anticipate and act


b) Observe and accelerate
c) Be attentive, observe and accelerate

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125 Why is anticipation important in driving?

a) Helps us to anticipate the movements and actions of others in areas of uncertainty

b) We can anticipate events to be able to react appropriately and thus avoid dangerous
situations.
c) Answers a and b are correct

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126 While driving we must all the time:

a) Be alert
b) Conversation with the passenger
c) Look only to the sides of the vehicle

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127 The most vulnerable road users are:

a) Automobile drivers
b) Bus drivers
c) Pedestrians

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128 Which are the group of pedestrians that require special considerations by the driver?

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a) Children, animals, elderly, bicyclists, blind and blind people


b) People with disabilities, people who work on the road, children, elderly, blind c) People with
disabilities, animals, people who work on the road, bicyclists, children

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129 Why do children deserve special attention from drivers?

a) Because its field of vision is reduced


b) Because they could confuse distance and height
c) Answers a and b are correct

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130 What percentage probability does a pedestrian have of being killed if he/she is run over
at 50 km/h in an urban area?

a) 50%
b) 25%
c) 90%

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131 Do pedestrians have the obligation to walk on the sidewalks if they exist?

a) No
b) Only if they wish to
c) Yes

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132 Choose a pedestrian obligation

a) Respect traffic lights and signals that affect them.


b) Walking on any part of the track
c) Cross the road wherever they wish

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133 On streets where there are no crosswalks, where should pedestrians cross?

a) Must cross in the middle of the road


b) They can cross wherever they wish

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c) They must cross at the corners

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Pedestrians should cross the roadway perpendicularly or at right angles and not diagonally, because in
this way they will be able to cross the roadway more quickly and will be in less danger:

a) No
b) Yes
c) No, if I cross quickly I can do it either way.

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135 What does this sign mean?

a) Crosswalk ahead, slow down and be ready to stop


b) Raised crosswalk ahead
c) Exercisers ahead, drive with caution

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136 Where are you most likely to see this sign?

a) On approach to highways
b) Approaching rural areas
c) Answers a and b are correct

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137 What does this sign mean?

a) Approach to school zone

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c) Further ahead hospital, reduce speed and proceed with caution.

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138 Is this signal?


a) Informative, it warns us that there are sporty people ahead

b) Preventive, if we want to give way to pedestrians crossing the roadway


c) Preventive, obligation to stop and yield to pedestrians at a zebra crossing
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139 On rural roads or in places where there are no sidewalks, pedestrians must walk on:

a) The side of the road that carries little traffic


b) The same side of the road on which traffic is moving (right side)
c) The left side of the road, observing oncoming traffic

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140 Drivers are obliged to yield to pedestrians at:

a) At zebra crosswalks duly signaled horizontally and vertically

b) When turning to enter another road and there are pedestrians crossing, even if there is no
demarcated crossing for them.
c) When exiting a garage or parking lot and pedestrians are walking on the sidewalk
d) All of the above

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141 Is it allowed to pass a vehicle that stops before a crosswalk?

a)
Yes
b) No
c) Yes, but only at night

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142.- What action should a cyclist take into account?

a) Driving on sidewalks
b) They should not obey traffic signals since they only direct vehicle traffic c) Drive on the
bicycle lane or the right side of the roadway.

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143 All bicycles, in order to circulate safely at night, must have:

a) Headlights only
b) Front and rear lights, and retro-reflective elements
c) Rear lights only

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144 Cyclists and accompanying persons when riding bicycles. Do they have to wear protective
helmets?

a) Yes
b) No
c) Only on rural roads

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145 When approaching extra large vehicles, we must:

a) Take into account that they needmore room to maneuver, especially vehicles with trailers.
b) Continuedriving normally
c) Drive very close for better observation

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146 When we are driving and we meet animals on the road. What should we do?

a) Increase speed to passquickly


b) Slow down and pay attention
c) Whistle to alert the animal

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vehicle and an

a) The same that would leave with a vehicle


b) 4 meters
c) Answer a and b are correct

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148 Choose two emergency vehicles

a) Police patrols and motorcycle pumps


b) Electric Company cranes and vehicles
c) Answers a and b are correct

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149 Emergency vehicles have the right of way provided that:


a) Are with more than three occupants in its interior

b) Circulate warning of their presence by means of light and acoustic signals.


c) Are circulating on avenues

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150 Emergency vehicles in the exercise of their special functions may:

a) Circulating by colliding with private vehicles


b) Driving faster than the established speed and encroaching on the roadway
c) Answers a and b are correct

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151 If while driving we perceive the special signals that
announce the approach of an emergency vehicle. What should we do?

a) Accelerate to get away as fast as possible from this kind of vehicles.


b) Safely take whatever action is necessary to yield to the emergency vehicle
c) Stopping abruptly to yield the right of way

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152 Can any driver in a private vehicle provide emergency services?

a) No
b) Yes, as long as it is necessary to do so due to an emergency.
c) Yes, all the time

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153 Drivers of a private vehicle that is going to provide an emergency service, how should
they warn of this special situation?

a) Using the whistle intermittently, changingthe lights from intense to medium intermittently
and placing a white handkerchief.
b) Using the whistle intermittently, abruptly accelerating the vehicle, and placing a white
handkerchief
c) Using the whistle intermittently, accelerating the vehicle and for this occasion may disobey
the traffic signals.

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154 If a special vehicle is on duty with yellow or amber flashing lights on. Do you have
priority over other vehicles?

a) No
b) Yes
c) Yes, only on highways

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155 Special vehicles when on work duties must:
a) Use the special light signals both during the day and at night.
b) Use special light signals only at night.
c) Use special light signals only during the daytime

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156 Special vehicles when on work duties must travel at a speed that does not exceed:

a) 10 kilometers per hour b) 40 kilometers per hour


c) 100 kilometers per hour

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CHAPTER 6 - ACTIVE AND PASSIVE ROAD SAFETY

157 Choose the correct active track safety components.

a) Vertical signaling, traffic lights, horizontal signaling and street lighting


b) Vertical signage, speed bumps, traffic lights and impact buffers
c) Horizontal signage, safety fences, street lighting, speed bumps and vertical signage

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158 Choose a function of the traffic signals

a) Controlling, directing and ordering traffic


b) Preventing road hazards
c) Provide road users with information on destinations, routes, distances and services found on
the road.
d) All of the above

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159 All road users are obliged to:

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a) Obey the traffic signs installed on the roads.
b) Modify traffic signals according to our needs c) Driving without taking into account
certain traffic signals

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160 What is the order of priority among traffic signals?

a) First the orders and signalsof the traffic officers, then the traffic control devices.
traffic installed on the road
b) First the traffic lights, then the traffic officers' orders and signals c) First the light signals,
then the vertical signals, then the horizontal signals

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161 Drivers approaching a stop sign shall:


a) Mandatorilystop and yield to any turning or crossing vehicle or pedestrian

b) Beep and continue through the intersection.


c) Reduce speed and yield only to vehicles approaching from the right.

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162 Drivers approaching a yield sign must:

a) Stop, observe and continue


b) Slow down, be ready to stop and yield to any other vehicle or pedestrian.
c) Reduce speed and be ready to stop if there is danger of collision with other traffic coming
from the right.

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163 When you observe this sign. What should you do?

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a) Do not turn left
b) Watch out for turning traffic
c) Failure to turn completely and return in the opposite direction to the road you were traveling
on.

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164 What does this sign mean?

a) Left turn allowed


b) Yielding to traffic coming from the left
c) Prohibited left turn

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165 When you are driving and you see this sign, what does it indicate?

a) Do not exceed
b) Lane narrowing
c) No lane change

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166 When you are driving and you see this sign, what does it indicate?

a) Do not exceed
b) Lane narrowing
c) No lane change

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167 When you are driving and you see this sign, what does it indicate?

a) Whatare approaching lanes for exclusive usefromvehicles heavy


b) Whatare approaching lanes for exclusive usefrom vehicles high occupancy
c) Whatare approaching lanes for exclusive usefromBuses

168 What does this sign mean?

a) You can go faster than 50 km/h


b) You should not exceed 50 km/h
c) You are on route number 50

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169 Speed limit signs. What do they tell drivers?

a) The maximum speed at which you can drive under favorable conditions.

b) The minimum speed at which you may drive under favorable conditions c) The
recommended speed at which you may always drive

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170 What does this sign mean?

a) You may not park from the place where the sign is located and in the direction indicated by
the arrow.

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b) You can park but only for 10 minutes.
c) You may momentarily stop along the sidewalk, only if you are taking or leaving
passengers or cargo

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171 You are approaching a road where there is this sign, what should you do?

a) Wait for a bus to pass and follow it.


b) Start moving slowly on the road.
c) I can't travel there because it is a bus-only road.

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169.- When you are driving and you see this sign, what does it indicate?

a) Maximum width b) Maximum weight c) Maximum height

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170 When you are driving and you see this sign, what does it indicate?

a) No parking and/or stopping


b) No parking in the next few meters
c) No prohibition

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171 What does this sign mean?

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a) Maximum safe speed in the next sharp curve 25 km/h
b) Onward along a winding road for 45
kilometers
c) Next city 45 kilometers to the left
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d) 2.- Where can you find this sign?

a) When approaching a winding track


b) If there is a steep slope ahead c) If there is a dirt
road ahead

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c) 3.- When you are driving and you see this sign, what does it indicate?

a) Crossing of tracks
b) Left or right ramp output
c) U-bend

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174 What does this sign mean?

a) Forward dead-end road, reduce speed

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c) Ahead on a concessioned road, be prepared to stop and pay tolls.

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175 When you observe this sign. What should you do?

a) Rest, later rest area


b) Drive carefully and watch out for vehicles that may come out of the side road.
c) Be careful, ahead truck crossing

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176 What does this sign mean?

a) Forward detour, go back and take another road.


b) Ahead danger on the road, drive with caution
c) Approach to traffic circle

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177 What does this sign mean?

a) One-way traffic ahead


b) Approach of a left lateral track
c) Approach of a right lateral track

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178 When you are driving and you see this sign, what does it indicate?

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a) Left - right bifurcation
b) Lateral track in left-right curve
c) Incorporation of additional lane

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179 What does this sign mean?

a) One-way traffic ahead


b) You are approaching a traffic circle, slow down.
c) Forward stop sign, slow down and be ready to stop.

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180 What does this sign mean?

a) Approach to a school or park


b) Approaching a traffic light controlled intersection, be prepared to stop
c) Further on, intersection with a yield sign

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181 What does this sign mean?

a) Forward narrow bridge


b) Two-lane road ahead
c) Passing one-way traffic, do not pass any vehicle.

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182.- When you are driving and you see this sign, what do you
think?
indicates?

a) Widening on both sides


b) Narrowing on both sides
c) Narrow bridge

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183 When you are driving and you see this sign, what does it indicate?

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a) Widening of right track
b) Narrowing of left track c) Narrowing of right track

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184 What does this sign mean?

a) Forward track has flowerbeds, be prepared for changes in traffic situations


b) Ahead is a two-lane bridge, slow down and drive carefully.
c) Ahead starts a freeway, maximum speed of traffic 100 km/h

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185 What does this sign mean?

a) Forward tunnel, turn on the lights


b) Forward speed reducer, reduce speed

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186 What does this sign mean?

a) Road under repair, slow down


b) Ahead on a steep downhill road, reduce speed
c) On slippery roads when it is raining, drive carefully

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187 What does this sign mean?

a) Forward sharp curve in the road


b) The road may be slippery when it rains, slow down and drive carefully.
c) Road under repair, drive with caution

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189 What does this sign mean?

a) Cyclists are not allowed to use the roadway


b) You are approaching a children's playground, slow down.
c) Cyclists riding on the road

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190 What color can the informative signs be?

a) Yellow, red and green b) Yellow, green and blue c) Brown, green and blue

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191 Which category does the following information sign correspond to?

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a) Destination decision series b) Roadside services series c) Tourist services series

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192 Which category does the following information sign correspond to?

a) Target decision series


b) Series of services on the road c) Series of tourist services

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193 Which category does the following information sign correspond to?

a) b) Destination decision series b) Roadside services series c) Tourism services series

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194.- What does the following informative sign indicate to the driver?

a) Direction of traffic exit in relation to the main highway


b) Tourist site 1 kilometer away
c) Steep curve in 1 kilometer

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195.- What does this sign mean?

a) No littering
b) Overtake workers on the road, slow down and drive carefully c) Overtake children's
playground, slow down and be ready to stop

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196 What does this sign mean?

a) Traffic lights off, police directing traffic


b) Forward worker giving traffic control instructions
c) Ahead child crossing, prepare to stop

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197 What does this sign mean?

a) Traffic lights off, police directing traffic


b) Forward worker giving traffic control instructions
c) End of work area

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198 What does this sign mean?

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a) Track gauge delineators


b) Obstruction Liner
c) Bidirectional Danger Delineator

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199.- Where are these signs installed?

a) They are installed where track widths are limited.


b) Installed where tracks have limited height
c) Installed when there is a vertical obstruction in the track

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200 Where are these signs installed?

a) They are installed where track widths are limited.


b) Installed where tracks have limited height
c) They are installed where a track ends and drivers can drive to the right or to the left.

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201 Where are these signs installed?

a) They are installed where there is a divergence of circulation (traffic circle exits).
b) Installed where tracks have limited height c) Installed where a track terminates

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202 Where could you find this sign?

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a) At the termination of a main road
b) On roads where there are curves with tight bending radiuses
c) When arriving at villages that are located along the road

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203 At traffic lights you see this light. What does it mean?

a) It means to accelerate and proceed as fast as you can before it turns red.
b) It means stop anywhere, it won't matter if you go over the stop line because you are
complying with the traffic light.
c) It means you must stop behind the stop line. You can only proceed forward if the yellow
light appears after you have crossed the stop line.

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204 At traffic lights you see this light. What does it mean?

a) That I can only drive carefully in the direction indicated by the arrow.
b) That I must yield to oncoming traffic
c) That I can drive in the direction of the arrow, and also straight ahead with care.

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205 You see that there is no traffic and you want to turn left.

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a) Do not turn left while the red arrow is lit.

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Turn right after waiting for one minute.

c) It is safe to turn left.

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206 If a traffic light is flashing red, what does it indicate to the driver?

a) Accelerating to avoid traffic approaching from the left or right


b) You should stop to make sure that there are no vehicles on the other lane and continue
driving with caution.
c) Brake and wait for it to change to green.

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207 If a traffic light is flashing yellow, what does it indicate to the driver?

a) Accelerating to avoid traffic approaching from the left or right


b) You must stop and wait for it to change to green
Must stop and yield to passing vehicles, once it is safe to do so.
e can continue on its way.

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208 When the pedestrian red light is flashing or steady and has not started to cross the road.
What should the pedestrian do?
a) Running to cross the roadway

b) Do not cross the road


c) Stopping in the middle of the road

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209 You are driving the yellow vehicle, the green light is on and you want to turn right, the
red "NoCrossing" signal is flashing and a pedestrian is crossing the roadway. Which of the
following actions is correct?

a) You can turn right, the pedestrian has to wait for you.

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b) You must wait and allow the pedestrian to cross safely c) You
may whistle for the pedestrian to hurry up the crossing

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210.- If you are approaching an intersection controlled by traffic lights and the light changes
from yellow to red, you must:

a) Accelerating to avoid traffic approaching from the left or right


b) Sound the horn and proceed to cross through the red light.
c) Stop and wait for the green light

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211.- If you are on a road that has no vertical signaling but has
yellow dashed lines, what is the direction of the road?

a) Unidirectional
b) Bidirectional
c) If there are no vertical signs, the direction of the road is irrelevant.

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212 If you are on a road that has no vertical signage but has white dashed lines, what is the
direction of the road?

a) Unidirectional
b) Bidirectional
c) If there are no vertical signs, the direction of the road is irrelevant.

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213 Horizontal road markings may consist of symbols and other markings, transverse lines
and ......................................

a) Unidirectional lines
b) Bidirectional lines
c) Longitudinal lines

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214 Choose the correct answer to the mission of the horizontal signaling.

a) Delineating one-way traffic lanes


b) Separate traffic directions
c) Regulating circulation
d) All of the above

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215 When the track is marked with these center lines. Can you overtake another vehicle?

a) Overtaking is allowedonly when there is sufficient space and visibility to complete the
maneuver.
b) Overtaking is allowed regardless of whether there are vehicles in the opposite direction c)
Overtaking is not allowed

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216.- When the track is marked with these center lines. Can
you overtake another vehicle?

a) Overtaking is allowed only when there is sufficient space and visibility to complete the
maneuver.
b) Overtaking is allowed regardless of whether there are vehicles in the opposite direction.
c) Overtaking is not allowed

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217.- Can the vehicle perform this overtaking maneuver?

a) Yes, when the way ahead is free


b) No, because you should not overtake a motorcyclist.
c) No, since it has a continuous line

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Can the vehicle perform this maneuver?

a) No
b) Yes, since it has a broken line that allows it to perform this maneuver.
c) No, then when the way is free again

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219 What movements indicated in the diagram can the driver of the purple vehicle legally
make?

a) Only A b) Only B c) A, B and C

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220 What movements indicated in the diagram can the driver of the purple vehicle legally make?

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a) A and B
b) A, B and C
c) Only A

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221 What movements indicated in the diagram can the driver of the purple vehicle legally
make?

a) A, B and C
b) A and B
c) B only

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222 A section of the road is marked with a double center line as shown in the diagram When
can the vehicle cross these lines?

a) Never
b) To overtake a slow-moving vehicle
c) When there is no traffic coming from the opposite direction

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223.- When driving on multi-lane roads such as the one indicated in the chart, can you change
lanes?

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b) Yes, I can change lanes and move to the opposite direction without any problem c) Yes, as
long as we use the horn to warn other drivers.

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224 You are in vehicle A and wish to overtake vehicle B. You must:

a) Wait behind vehicle B until it changes to the right lane.


b) Crossing the continuous line and overtaking
c) Cross the continuous line only if it is safe to do so

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225 When the track has this kind of lines. Can you cross it to overtake the cyclist if the road
ahead is clear?

a) Yes, because the cyclist does not take up much space


b) No, because there are continuous lines that indicate that I cannot perform the maneuver.
c) Yes, when the road is a one-way road

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226 When you start to overtake and you notice that the centerlines change from segmented to
double centerlines. What would you do?

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a) Continue with the maneuver because the lines were segmented when the overtaking began
b) Desist because it is forbidden to cross the continuous double lines
c) Maintain overtaking and close the gap to the vehicle ahead as soon as possible.

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227 When the track is marked with these center lines. Can you overtake another vehicle?

a) Overtaking is allowed
b) Overtaking is allowed regardless of whether there are vehicles in the opposite direction c)
Overtaking is not allowed

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228 When the track is marked with these center lines. Can you overtake another vehicle?

a) Overtaking is allowed
b) Overtaking is allowed regardless of whether there are vehicles in the opposite direction.
c) Overtaking is not allowed

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229 The driver of a vehicle may drive along the edge lines of the roadway.

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a) Yes you can if you have a light vehicle
b) It is not allowed since it is forbidden to drive on these lines.
c) If you can if you overtake

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230 If you are approaching an intersection with a stop sign you must:

a) Stop behind the stop line and yield to all traffic.


b) Reduce speed and stop only if a vehicle is coming from the left side.
c) Reduce speed and only stop if there is an oncoming vehicle coming from the opposite
direction and you are going to turn right.

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231 If you are approaching an intersection with a yield line, you must:

a) Come to a complete stopbefore arriving and yield to any turning or crossing vehicle.
b) Reduce speed and stop only if a vehicle is coming from the left side.
c) Reduce speed and only stop if there is an oncoming vehicle coming from the opposite
direction and you are going to turn right.

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232 Choose the correct answer from the two existing classes of crosswalks

a) Speed reducer crossings and zebra crossings


b) Zebra crossings and crosswalks controlled by pedestrian traffic lights
c) Controlled crossings with pedestrian traffic lights and stop lines

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233 If you are the driver of the red vehicle, what action should you take when approaching
the zebra crossing?

a) You should brake only if there are pedestrians, otherwise you can continue at the speed you
were going.
b) Must get to the corner and stay on the zebra crossing lines.
c) You must slow down andyield to any pedestrian crossing the roadway at the marked
crossing.

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234 At an intersection controlled by traffic lights, when do pedestrians have the right to
cross?

a) They will always have the right to cross


b) They have the right to cross when the green light of the pedestrian traffic light is on.
c) They have the right to cross when the green light of the pedestrian traffic light is red.

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235 What are pavement arrows?

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a) Regulatory signs indicate the mandatory direction to be followed by vehicles at the following
intersection
b) Informative signs, you may or may not follow the direction of the arrows.
c) Preventive danger signs

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236 The wide, oblique diagonal lines known as pavement chevrons that are painted on
roadway surfaces. What are they for?

a) To simulate flowerbeds or safety islands and to channel traffic in a safe and appropriate manner.
b) To indicate vehicular parking areas
c) To indicate safe traffic areas

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237 If you see numbers painted on the roadway. What does it mean?

a) The number of the route on which you are traveling


b) 50 meters to the next intersection
c) Maximum allowable speed limit in km/h

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238.- If in a road with several traffic lanes, one lane is marked with the word Bus. Can you
park in this lane?

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a) Yes, but without hindering buses.


b) Yes, but only for a maximum of 5 minutes
c) No

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239 If you see these words marked on a rail. What can you do?

a) Driving in this lane


b) Use this lane only if you are in a hurry.
c) Do not drive in this lane

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240 Can you ride in the exclusive trolleybus lanes?

a) No, since the circulation of private vehicles in these lanes is prohibited.


b) All the time
c) Yes, when I have to get to my destination soon.

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241 Battery parking (at an angle) is permitted in permitted parking spaces. What is the safest
and most advisable way to do it?

a) With the rear of the vehicle facing the edge of the sidewalk
b) With the front part of the vehicle towards the edge of the sidewalk c) Any part of the vehicle
towards the edge of the sidewalk

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242 What do these markings indicate?

Prohibition of entering the intersection, even if the traffic light is green when there are
likelihood of causing congestion
b) The footpath where pedestrians must cross
c) Obligation to enter and cross the intersection without taking into account the traffic situation

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243 Why is street lighting considered as active road safety?

a) It is considered active security as it prevents theft from the site.


b) It is considered active safety because it provides the correct lighting so that the driver can
observe all types of factors on the road.
c) It is considered active safety since it provides correct lighting for which it is not necessary
for the driver to turn on the lights.

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244 What is the purpose of metal barriers?

a) It is placed so that pedestrians do not cross the street.


b) Placed to prevent animals from crossing the street
c) Holding the vehicle after it loses track on the roadway

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245 Signals and orders from traffic officers may be:

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b) Acoustics
c) Answer a and b correct

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246 When an agent makes the signal shown in the graph, what does it mean?

a) Stop sign
b) Caution Sign
c) Pass Signal

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247 When an agent makes the signal shown in the graph, what does it mean?

a) Stop sign
b) Caution Sign
c) Pass Signal

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247.- When an agent makes the signal shown in the graph, what does it mean?

a) Stop sign
b) Caution Sign
c) Pass Signal

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247.- When an officer blows a long whistle and a short whistle with his whistle, what does it mean?

a) Orders vehicles to keep moving


b) Orders the detention of vehicles
c) Answer a and b are correct

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CHAPTER 7 - OPTICAL SIGNALING AND LIGHTING

248.- Choose a group of lights that allows the driver of a vehicle to better see the driver of a vehicle

a) High beams
b) Guide lights
c) Brake lights

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249.- The lights of the vehicles must be turned on compulsorily:

a) From 6:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. of the following day


b) From 17h00 to 05h00 of the following day
c) From 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. of the following day

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250 The fog lights can be used at ........................................

a) In a maximum of 3 and must be placed on top of the vehicle.


b) No vehicles except emergency vehicles
c) In a maximum of 2 and must be placed at the maximum height of the vehicle's crash guard.

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251 When driving at night, what is the most important thing?

a) Use flashing lights at all times.


b) Be attentive to stop braking faster
c) Drive according to the visibility distance provided by the vehicle's headlights.

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252 During the day, if we enter tunnels or any enclosed place. Should we turn on the vehicle's low
beams?

a) Yes
b) No
c) Only if I want to

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253 The type of light shown in the graph, what is its use?

a) It serves to indicate to other road users the presence and width of the vehicle, both on the road and
on the roadside.
front and rear
b) It serves to indicate to other road users that the vehicle is about to stop, both from the front
and the rear
c) Answer a and b are correct

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254 If you are driving in a dimly lit area with your high beams on, and an oncoming vehicle
approaches, how far ahead should you switch to low beams?

a) At 80 meters
b) 200 meters
c) Do not switch to low beams as visibility is lost.

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255 Can we use the intense lights of our vehicle when it is stopped or parked?

a) No
b) Yes, but only on highways
c) Yes, but only in urban streets

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256 You are driving at night and there is no other traffic around you. When can you use your
vehicle's high beams or high beams?

a) On any road where the speed limit is greater than 80 km/h b) On any road, including those
with street lights
c) Only on roads where there is no street lighting.

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257 If you are dazzled by a high or dazzling light, what action should you take as a safety
measure?

a) I must look to the left lane, increase speed to immediately pass the vehicle.
b) I must observe the vehicle's lights and beep to attract its attention.
c) I should look to the right edgeof the road, move to the right lane, slow down and stop if
necessary.

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258 Motorcycles when circulating at any time of the day. Should the low beam be on?

a) No, because it is daytime


b) Yes, so that the motorcycle can be seen better.
c) Yes, to be able to drive at higher speed

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259 What is the function of the daytime running lights or DRL?

a) Always keep the lights on high


b) Contributes to being seen in a better way by other road stakeholders
c) Better daytime illumination of brake lights

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260 How far in advance should we place the directional lights to warn other road actors of
our action?

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a) 4 meters
b) 9 meters
c) 30 meters

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261.- If you are driving behind a school vehicle and it stops and activates the folding STOP
disc, what action should you take?

a) I must stop my trip and wait for passengers to embark or disembark.


b) I must drive at low speed, warning boarding and disembarking passengers of my presence
with my whistle.
c) I should continue my march without any problem since this signaling is not regulatory.

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266.- The emergency or flashing light signals are used for the following purposes:

a) Driving fast
b) Parking warning or vehicle damage
c) See better at long distances

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267 Rotating flashing lights (beacons) may only be installed on the following:

a) Any kind of vehicles


b) Emergency vehicles

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268 If you hear the sound of a siren on an emergency vehicle, you should:

a) Increase speed to evade emergency vehicle


b) Safely take any action necessary to yield to the emergency vehicle.
c) Turning on lights to warn other drivers of danger

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269 You are in vehicle A and you are going to make a left turn at this intersection; you have a
green light, hear the sound of a siren, and see that a fire engine is going to pass you; you
should:

a) Stop and let the motor pump overtake you.


b) Continue and turn left because you have the right-of-way.
c) Accelerating to beat the motor pump

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270 You are approaching the green light in vehicle A; an ambulance with siren running is
approaching from the left lane at the same intersection and has the traffic light on red. What
should you do?

a) Continue crossing because you have a green light


b) Reduce speed and stop if necessary so as not to cut off the ambulance's path.
c) Stop on the right side before reaching the intersection.

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271.- When a tow truck is in the process of towing a vehicle,
Which lights should you

a) Rotating yellow or amber lights


b) Intense lights
c) Fog lights

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272 The acoustic signal such as horn or whistle, is allowed to be used for:

a) Warn the driver of another vehicle to slow down


b) Warn the driver of another vehicle to increase speed
c) Emergency situations

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273 If your vehicle is damaged on a one-way road, you are required to place safety triangles
at:

a) One at the front at a distance of 20 meters and one at the rear at a distance of 30 meters from
the vehicle.
b) Nowhere, they are not necessary in these cases.
c) A triangle at the rear at a distance of 50 to 150 meters and another at the height of the middle
of the vehicle on the left side.

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274 If your vehicle must stop on two-way roads due to mechanical damage, how many safety
triangles should be placed and where should they be placed?

a) Two: one in the front and one at the rear of the vehicle
b) Four: two at the front and two at the rear of the vehicle
c) Three: one at the front, one at the rear and one at the middle height of the vehicle.

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275 If you suffer a mechanical breakdown on a highway...?
How far apart should the safety triangles be placed?

a) At a distance of 8 meters from the vehicle and visible for at least 100 meters b) At a distance
of 100 meters from the vehicle and visible for at least 80 meters c) At a distance of 50 meters
from the vehicle and visible for at least 100 meters

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276 If you suffer a mechanical breakdown on an urban road, how far away should you place
the safety triangles?

a) From 7 to 10 meters and in the middle part of the vehicle


b) From 8 to 20 meters
c) From 10 to 15 meters and in the middle part of the vehicle

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CHAPTER 8 - THE ROAD

277 It is known as pathway a:

a) To the sidewalks located on the main avenues of the city.


b) Any area that is used for the movement of people or goods; these streets, avenues, highways
or roads may be public or private.
c) Any area that is used only by freight vehicles; these streets, avenues, highways or roads may
be public or private.

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278 The track is composed of:

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a) Roadway, berm and curb and gutter
b) Longitudinal signage, flowerbeds and other devices c) Lane, berm and straight line

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279.- Can vehicles drive on the berm that is part of a roadway?

a) No
b) Yes, but only when it is raining or foggy.

c) Only in emergency and exceptional circumstances

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280 What is a track grade?

a) A section of track that changes direction vertically.


b) It is the point where two sections of track of different inclination meet.
c) The site or point on the road network where the different possible trajectories of vehicular
flows intersect at the same level.

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281 What is the ridge or change of gradient on the track?

a) A section of track that changes direction vertically.


b) It is the point where two sections of track of different inclination meet.
c) The site or point on the road network where the different possible trajectories of vehicular
flows intersect at the same level.

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282 On roadways painted with wide diagonal stripes (Chevrons). Is it allowed to drive or
park on them?

a) No
b) Yes, but only at night
c) Yes, only for embarking and disembarking public transportation passengers.

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283 A pedestrian safety zone is considered as follows:

a) Admission to educational establishments


b) c) Roadways c) Highways

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284 Left turn lanes are used for:

a) Fast overtaking on the left of other vehicles traveling slowly


b) Vehicles turning left are able to exit the straight ahead lane and turn safely
c) Slow-moving vehicles to run safely

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285 The sidewalk is part of the roadway reserved for the exclusive use of:

a) Pedestrians and bicycles


b) Pedestrians
c) Motorcycles and pedestrians

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286 A flower bed is:

a) A barrier installed in the road to prevent crosswalk


b) An intermediate refuge to allow pedestrians to cross the roadway in two stages
c) An area for the circulation of handicapped persons

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287 According to the area or zone, how are the roads classified?

a) Roads in urban areas


b) Roads in rural areas
c) Answers a and b are correct

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288 Choose an urban road

a) Arterial route
b) Road
c) Highway

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289 Choose a road in a rural area

a) Arterial route

b) Local road
c) Highway

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290 What is the maximum speed limit for light vehicles in urban areas?

a) 40 km/h
b) 60 km/h or more, as long as you drive very carefully
c) 50 km/h or asindicated by the vertical speed limit signs

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291 What is the maximum speed limit for light vehicles on highways?

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90 a) km/h
110b) km/h or more, as long as there is no danger ahead
c) 100 km/h or as indicated by vertical speed limit signs.

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292 On the highways it is forbidden the circulation of:

a) Pedestrians
b) Cyclists
c) Answers a and b are correct

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293 When driving on a highway the left lane is reserved for:

a) To go at low speed
b) For medium speed
c) To advance

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294 What should you do if you miss the exit you wanted to use on a highway?

a) Stop and go back to the exit that was passed.


b) Stop immediately and make a U-turn
c) Continue until you find the next exit

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295 When exiting a highway. What should I do?

a) Accelerate to avoid being hit by the vehicle behind.

b) Position me in the center lane

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c) Slowing down the speed of traffic to be able to exit safely

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296 When entering a freeway you must:

a) Stop and check for traffic behind you before you enter the site
b) Sound the horn, set the turn signal and enter the freeway
c) Take the acceleration lane and wait until you find a safe space to safely enter freeway traffic.

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297 When driving on a highway with two unidirectional lanes. Which lane would you choose?

a) The right unless you are advancing


b) The lane with the least traffic
c) Left to avoid slow vehicles

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298 When driving on the road, what position should the driver take into account?

a) Occupy space within a lane bounded by longitudinal lines.


b) Occupy the right side of the roadway
c) Answer a and b are correct

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299 When driving through curves, changes in gradient or places with restricted visibility.
Should we do it on the far right side of the roadway?

a) Only if we wish to
b) Yes, always
c) Yes, but only when there is a lot of traffic

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300.- For a safe driving we must always keep:

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a) Minimum following distance
b) Minimal lateral separation
c) None of the above

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301 When driving behind another vehicle, a clearance should be left; in normal conditions the
distance should be:

a) 2 seconds b) 1 second c) 3 seconds

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302 It is evening and you are returning home from a movie, you are driving in a line of
vehicles. How much distance will you maintain between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of
you?

a) The same distance of 3 seconds that is left in the day.


b) A distance of 2 seconds to get a closer look at the vehicle ahead and brake faster
c) A distance greater than three seconds, since at night it is very easy to make mistakes with
distances.

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303 When driving in the rain, your vehicle:

a) Will stop as on dry roads


b) You will be able to maneuver better, therefore you will be able to drive faster.
c) You will need more time and space to stop, so the speed must be reduced.

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304.- According to the graph, which vehicle is making good

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a) Yellow vehicle
b) Red vehicle
c) Both vehicles are making good use of the lane.

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305- When we observe that another driver is about to pass us, should we allow him to overtake
us safely?

a) Yes
b) No, because if you overtake me you delay my trip.
c) Yes, but only on highways

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306 What does this preventive sign inform?

a) Approaching a aIf there is work on the road, reduce your speed.


b) Approaching a atraffic circle you should slow down and pay attention to the following
c) Approaching a ainterchanger and the speed must be reduced.

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307 You are driving toward a rotary intersection and you see this sign, you must:

a) Enter the traffic circle beeping after having looked right and left.
b) Always stop before crossing the segmented line
c) Give way to vehicles traveling in the traffic circle to avoid accidents

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308 You must enter the round:

a) Only when all the traffic in circulation has left the traffic circle
b) After having stopped and selected the correct gear change
c) When it has yielded the right-of-way to all vehicles circulating within it.

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309 You wish to turn right in a traffic circle with two or more lanes. Which lane should I
enter?

a) Left lane
b) Any lane
c) Right lane

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310 You are in the left lane and want to go straight through the traffic circle; to exit the
traffic circle the turn signal must be turned on:

a) Before the first departure


b) After passing the previous exit to the one I wish to exit from
c) It is not necessary to place directional lights since I am going straight ahead.

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311 When you want to turn right in a traffic circle, you must signal with your directional
flashers:

a) Before entering the traffic circle until exiting the traffic circle
b) It is not necessary to
c) Right flashing light after entering the traffic circle

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312 According to the graph, vehicle "D" in orange is performing an erroneous action for
what reason?

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a) Because when you want to go straight in a traffic circle, the right thing to do is to keep to the
traffic lane.
b) Because he did not put directionals
c) The graph is wrong since the orange vehicle is generating a correct action.

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313 The action of vehicle A in red is correct or incorrect:

Vehicle A

a) Correct because when I want to turn right in a traffic circle I must use the right lane and
merge into the same lane of the other road.
b) Incorrect because when I want to turn right in a traffic circle I must use the left lane.
c) Incorrect because when I want to turn right in a traffic circle I must use the left lane of the
other road.

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314 When turning right in a traffic circle, you must enter and exit the traffic circle:

a) In the lanewith the least traffic


b) Right lane
c) Left lane

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315 The action of vehicle B in blue is correct or incorrect:

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a) It is incorrect because it should cross in the left lane.
b) It is correct because when a driver wants to cross straight through a traffic circle he must stay
in his lane.
c) It is incorrect because it did not put directionals

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316 In the graph, who has the right of way in the traffic circle, vehicle A or vehicle B:

a) Vehicle A
b) Vehicle B
c) Either of the two

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317 To make a U-turn in the traffic circle and return the way you came, you must:

a) Use the right lane at all times


b) Move to the right lane to exit the traffic circle.

c) Stay in the left lane at all times.

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d) 8.- To merge into the lane of the other lane, you as a
driver of the purple vehicle which lane would take lane A or B

a) A-rail
b) Lane B
c) Any lane

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319 Can a private vehicle drive on a "trolley lane"?

a) Yes, at any time


b) No
c) Yes, when there is congestion in other lanes.

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320 Can emergency vehicles circulate in the exclusive bus lane?

a) Yes, at any time


b) Yes, as long as they are in specific job functions.
c) Yes, when there is congestion in other lanes.

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321 A lane enabled in contravía by the corresponding traffic authority may be used by public
transport vehicles.

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a) Yes, at any time


b) Yes, as long as they are in specific work functions c) No, it is
only for private vehicles.

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322.- If you are in a pop-up traffic lane, what should you do?

a) Going more than 50 kilometers per hour


b) Turn on thevehicle's low or medium beams to warn other road users of the vehicle's
presence.
c) Intermittent whistle blowing

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323.- If you are circulating in an emerging traffic lane, what is prohibited?

a) Go faster than 10 kilometers per hour


b) Turn on the vehicle's low beams to warn other road users of the vehicle's presence.
c) Overruns

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324 Can a vehicle stop on the berm?

a) Yes, but only in cases of proven emergency.


b) Yes, but only if the occupants are walking around.
c) No, under no circumstances

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CHAPTER 9 - SPEED

325 What are vertical speed limit signs used for?

a) To drive at the speed marked on the sign


b) To drive over that set speed

c) In order not to exceed the speed marked on the sign

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326 What is the correct definition of speeding?

a) Speeding is defined as traveling at speeds of


limited speed limits specified in the regulations and/or traffic signs To drive above that established
speed
b) Speeding is defined as traveling at constant speeds specified in traffic regulations and/or
signs.
c) Speeding is defined astraveling at speeds greater than those specified in the regulations
and/or traffic signs.

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327 Drivers traveling at high speeds may have:

a) Less time to react to unexpected situations


b) Increased visibility of traffic flow
c) Improved vehicle control

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328 If you hit a pedestrian at less than 25 km/h, what are the probable damages?

a) It will probably cause minor injuries


b) Likely to cause serious injury
c) There is a high probability of death

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329 If you run over a pedestrian at 50 km/h, what damages are likely to be caused?

a) It will probably cause minor injuries


b) It would cause serious injuries but would still have a chance of survival.
c) Answer a and b are correct

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330 If you run over a pedestrian at more than 55 km/h, what damages are likely to be
caused?

a) It will probably cause minor injuries


b) It would cause scratches on your body.
c) It is more likely to die than to survive.

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331.- Speeding. Does it increase the distance of

vehicle displacement, from the time the driver detects an emergency until he/she reacts?
a) Yes
b) No

c) Yes, but only when it rains

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332 Does every driver have to adjust his driving speed according to the prevailing
circumstances at any given moment?

a) Yes, but only for drivers who are just learning to drive.
b) Yes, all the time
c) No, it is not necessary if the road is in good condition.

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333 The choice of a suitable and safe driving speed depends, among other things, on the
following:

a) The self-confidence of being a good driver


b) The driver's physical and emotional condition c) Driving while listening to good music

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334.- Choose a place where the speed must be reduced.

a) Zebra type crosswalk b) Crowding of people


c) Work on the road
d) All of the above

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a) Depends on weather and road conditions.
b) It is the one indicated in the Regulation
c) It is the limit indicated on the vertical signs.

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336.- In urban roads where there are no signs with maximum speed limits. What is the
maximum speed at which you can drive a light vehicle?

a) 50 km/h
b) 60 km/h
c) 45 km/h

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indicated in the
Regulations?

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a) No
b) Yes
c) Yes, but only on perimeter roads.

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338 When must the maximum speed limits be obeyed?

a) When driving downhill


b) On any type of road
c) When driving on straight and level roads

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339 What is the maximum speed limit for light vehicles on a perimeter road?

a) 50 km/h
b) 70 km/h
c) 60 km/h
d) None of the above

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340 What is the maximum speed limit for light vehicles on a straight road?

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a) 100 km/h
b) 70 km/h
c) 60 km/h
d) None of the above

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341 What is the maximum speed limit for light vehicles on highway curves?

a) 100 km/h

b) 70 km/h
c) 60 km/h
d) None of the above

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342 What is the moderate speed range for light vehicles on an urban road?

a) 50 km/h to 60 km/h
b) 70 km/h to 100 km/h
c) 100 km/h to 140 km/h
d) None of the above

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343 What is the moderate speed range for light vehicles on a perimeter road?

a) 50 km/h to 60 km/h
b) 70 km/h to 100 km/h
c) 100 km/h to 135 km/h
d) None of the above

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344 What is the moderate speed range for light vehicles on curved roads?

a) 50 km/h to 60 km/h
b) 70 km/h to 100 km/h
c) 60 km/h to 75 km/h
d) None of the above

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345.- On perimeter roads where there are no signs indicating the
limits of

speed. What is the maximum speed at which you can drive a light vehicle?

a) 65 km/h
b) 90 km/h
c) 70 km/h

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344.- When is speed out of moderate range for a light vehicle on an urban road considered?

a) When driving over 100 km/h

b) When driving over 60 km/h


c) When driving over 40 km/h
d) Correct answer a and b

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347 What is excessive speed?

a) Higher than moderate speed


b) Speed lower than moderate c) Adequate and safe speed

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348 When is it considered out of moderate speed range for a light vehicle on a perimeter
road?

a) When driving over 100 km/h


b) When driving over 60 km/h
c) When driving over 40 km/h
d) None of the above

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349 When is it considered out of moderate speed range for a light vehicle on a perimeter
road?

a) When driving over 100 km/h


b) When driving over 60 km/h
c) When driving over 40 km/h
d) None of the above

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350.- When is speed considered out of moderate range?
for a light vehicle on a straight road?

a) When driving over 135km/h b) When driving over 160 km/h c) When driving over 140 km/h
d) None of the above

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be fixed, what should we do?

a) Reduce Traffic Speed


b) Stopping the vehicle
c) Answer a and b correct

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CHAPTER 10 - MANEUVERING ON THE TRACK

352.- What can happen if a maneuver is not signaled sufficiently in advance?


a) Dangerous situations may arise
b) Nothing
c) Nothing, if the maneuver is performed quickly.

Page: 164 353.- How should directional lights be used?

a) Place them for 30 seconds


b) They must remain in operation until the maneuver is completed and then cancel their
operation.
c) Answer a and b are correct

Page: 164 354.- The operation of the directional flashing light in my vehicle. Do I have any
preferential rights?

a) No

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b) Yes, because I am signaling the maneuver I plan to perform.
c) Yes, because once the maneuver is signaled, I have the right of way.

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355 When backing out of a parking lot, what precautions should the driver take?

a) Check that there is no danger to other road users.


b) Yielding the right-of-way to pedestrians and other road users
c) Exiting very slowly, always observing
d) All of the above

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356 Before exiting a parking lot parallel to the sidewalk. What should you do?

a) Look for traffic coming from behind, using only the internal rearview mirror.
b) Turn on the four flashing hazard lights.
c) Look back with the rear view mirrors and as a lastaction look back by turning your head and
neck to make sure no traffic is coming.

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357 What should you do when you come out of retro and want to enter the traffic on a public
road?

a) Beep to warn other road users that I am entering the roadway.


b) Check that there is no danger to other road users.
c) Exit at high speed and merge smoothly into the flow of traffic.

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358 Before leaving a parking lot, for safety. What should we do?

a) Turn on the vehicle radio


b) Beep to alert other drivers or pedestrians and exit.
c) Walk, look behind and to the sides of the vehicle.

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359.- What should a driver take into account before performing

a) Make sure that the road ahead is completely clear and free.
an overtaking? b) Accelerate if a vehicle is coming in the opposite direction c)
Answer a and b are correct.

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360 If when we are circulating we observe that a bus of urban public transport of passengers
is leaving a bus stop to join the traffic. What should we do?

a) Slow down and yield the right-of-way so that you can safely merge in.
b) Continue because I am on the way
c) Failure to yield the right-of-way because private vehicles have the right-of-way.

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361 On a one-way multi-lane roadway where there are no intersections. Can we overtake a
vehicle on the right?

a) Yes, when it is safe to do so


b) No, we must never overtake on the right

c) Yes, but only private vehicles are allowed

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362 During an overtaking, what should the driver do?

a) Always overtake on the left side


b) Quickly but without haste
c) At a higher speed than the vehicle we are overtaking
d) All of the above

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363 When riding behind a cyclist. How much distance should you leave between you and the
cyclist?
a) 10 meters
b) The same as if it were behind a vehicle.
c) 5 meters

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364.- How should the behavior of a driver who is being overtaken be?

a) Do not increase your speed when being overtaken.


b) You should increase your speed when being overtaken
c) Must not allow overtaking to continue as it is not permitted.

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365 A vehicle in front of you stops at a zebra crosswalk, you:

a) May pass the vehicle if there are no pedestrians in the intersection


b) You may pass the vehicle as long asthere are no vehicles coming from the opposite side.
c) Must not pass the stopped vehicle

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366 The faster the vehicle in front of you is traveling, and you want to pass it. What will you
need?

a) More distance and time to overtake


b) Less time and distance to overtake
c) Move closer to the vehicle before starting the overtaking process.

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367.- If you are not sure that you have enough distance to
pass. What should you do?

a) Put the vehicle in a lower gear and accelerate the movement.


b) Warn the driver in front of you to slow down
c) Wait for a better opportunity to present itself and have more distance to go

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368 You are turning left from a one-way street. Where should you be when you initiate the
turnaround?

In a) the M position, in the middle of the track


In b) position I, as close as possible to the left side of the track Any position if safe to do so
c)

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369 You are driving alongside a vehicle with large dimensions as shown in the figure. The
heavy vehicle signals that it is going to turn right. What should I do?

a) Accelerate and pass the long vehicle quickly.


b) Slow down and allow the long vehicle to turn to the right
c) I can overtake the long vehicle, because it must not turn right from the left lane.

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370 To perform a U-turn maneuver, what should the driver take into account?

a) Accelerate and make a U-turn as fast as possible.


b) Observe the circumstances of traffic behind you in the rearview mirrors.
c) Turn while whistling so that no pedestrian crosses the road

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371 When you want to make a U-turn in three stages on a busy road. What is safer?

a) Stop and wait for traffic to pass and turn quickly.


b) Performing the turnaround in a wider place
c) Give the signal and try to turn slowly

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a) Figure S and Q
b) Figures S and T
c) Figures Q and T

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373 Where is it forbidden to make a U-turn?

a) When there is a vertical prohibition sign


b) When you do not have a clear view of oncoming traffic
c) If centerline or double centerlines are present
d) All of the above

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374 If there is a need to stop inside a tunnel or any closed place for more than 2 minutes.
What should you do?

a) Keep the vehicle at full throttle to prevent engine stalling

b) Beeping for vehicles ahead to move over


c) Turn off the engine and turn on the parking lights.

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375 A stop is the voluntary and momentary stoppage of the vehicle for no more than:

a) 2 minutes
b) 1 minute
c) 5 minutes

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376 Why does an involuntary arrest occur?

a) To load or unload a person from the vehicle


b) To comply with the provisions of traffic control devices on the roads such as: signals, traffic
lights, or traffic agents.
c) For the need to park for a maximum time of 5 minutes.

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377 What should a driver do when he has to perform a stop and park action?

a) See traffic coming from behind, using the rear-view mirrors and returning to view by turning
the head.
b) Signal well in advance that the maneuver is desired.
c) Perform the maneuver safely
d) All of the above

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378 Can we park on one-way streets?

a) No
b) Yes, but as long as we do not interrupt the free circulation of other vehicles.
c) Yes, but only at night

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379 Can we stop or double park with respect to another vehicle already parked or stopped
next to the sidewalk?

a) If to leave load
b) No
c) Yes, when I do not obstruct traffic

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380 Where is it forbidden to stop or park a vehicle?

a) On one-way streets
b) In front of garage entrances
c) In avenues with flowerbeds

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381 Choose where parking is prohibited:

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a) In front of garage entrances
b) On sidewalks and ramps intended for the circulation of handicapped persons c) Within an

d)
intersection
All of the above
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382 What is the minimum distance we can park a vehicle before reaching a cross street?

a) 10 meters
b) 6 meters
c) 3 meters

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383 What is the distance to keep to park near a bus stop?

a) 10 meters on the approach and 10 meters at the exit of thestop


b) 18 meters on the approach and 9 meters at the exit of the stop
c) 25 meters at the approach and 12 meters at the exit of the stop

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384 How far away can you park from a marked crosswalk?

a) 5 meters
b) 10 meters
c) 9 meters

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385 When parked parallel to the sidewalk. How far away can you park from another vehicle?

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b) Less than 0.50 meters
c) Less than 1 meter

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386.- Where there are double lines of circulation division. How far from these lines should you
park?

a) At least 3 meters from double lines


b) 1 meter from the double lines
c) At least 2 meters away from double lines 213

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387 What does this sign mean?

a) Public restroom information sign


b) Special parking space for handicapped persons
c) Special parking site for people in emergency situations

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388 Are you responsible when you stop and open a door of your vehicle?

a) No, other road users should be careful when I open the door of my vehicle.
b) Yes, all the time
c) Yes, but only in urban areas

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389 When transferring children. Can I leave them alone in the parked vehicle?

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b) Yes, for a short time

c) If

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390.- If you are detected by a traffic officer driving a vehicle not in accordance with your
driver's license. Can it be stopped?

a) Not if I have enough experience in driving vehicles.


b) No, if I am driving at a reduced speed c) Yes

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391.- For what reasons can a driver be stopped?

a) Driving with smooth tires


b) No driver's license
c) Driving under the influence of alcohol
d) All of the above

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391 In what cases can your vehicle be impounded?

a) Failure to carry vehicle identification plates

b) Having tinted windows c) Not having the lights on

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CHAPTER 11. - INTERSECTIONS

392 Choose an intersection according to its road geometry.

a) In the shape of a cross (crossing of two tracks ) b) In the shape of a Y (fork of tracks) c)
Answer a and b are correct.

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393 Choose the correct answer regarding the three stages of the movements at intersections

a) Acceleration stage, input position stage and output stage


b) Approach stage, entry position stage and exit stage c) Approach stage, acceleration stage and
exit stage

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394 Choose the correct meaning of right-of-way or right-of-way.

a) It is the obligation of a road user to ensure that his movement is not affected or interrupted.
b) It is the right of a road user to accelerate at a higher speed without any problem before,
during and after crossing an intersection.
c) It is the right of a road user not to have his movement affected or interrupted.

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395 When does a driver have an absolute right of way?

a) There is no absolute right of way


b) When a professional driver notices an oncoming light vehicle
c) When a non-professional driver notices a heavy vehicle approaching

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396.- When we have to yield the right-of-way to other road users,


what should we do?

a) Show in advanceour intention to yield by reducing our approach speed.


b) beeping to alert the other driver that we are approaching
c) Reduce our speed at the last minute, especially in urban areas.

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397 In the approach stage, what should we take into account?

a) The speed at which the vehicle in front of me is traveling


b) All types of signaling and traffic control devices
c) Observe the sidewalk at the site

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398 If we see arrows marked on the pavement while driving, what should we do?

a) Follow in any direction with care


b) Follow the direction indicated by the arrows, otherwise, before reaching theintersection we
must change to the lane that indicates the direction we wish to take.
c) Follow in any direction, as long as we use the directional lights.

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399 When you approach an intersection. Should you observe the existence of control devices?

a) Yes, but only when there is a lot of traffic


b) All the time before entering the intersection
c) Yes, but only when I approach a stop sign.

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400 At the intersection indicated in the figure, there are no signals or traffic lights, before
crossing the intersection you must yield the right of way to:

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a) Only to vehicles approachingfrom the left


b) Vehicles approaching from the right
c) A vehicle coming from the front and about to turn right

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401 At the intersection shown in the figure, which vehicle must yield the right-of-way?

a) The red vehicle


b) The green vehicle
c) The vehicle coming on the main road

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402 When making a left turn, as indicated in the figure, you must yield the right of way:

a) Pedestrians only
b) A vehicle approaching from your left and attempting to turn left
c) An oncoming vehicle that is going to continue straight ahead or turn right, and any vehicle on
the right

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403 When two vehicles arrive at an intersection simultaneously, which vehicle has the right of
way?

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b) The red vehicle
c) Depends on the driver's will

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404.- When does the pedestrian have the right of way?

a) Once the crossing of the roadway has begun at the sites demarcated for the purpose
b) Once he/she starts the diagonal crossing on the roadway c) When the pedestrian crosses
running

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405 If you attempt to turn left at a T-intersection as shown in the figure. Must you yield to
vehicles approaching from the right and left?

a) No, only to the vehicle on the right


b) No, you have lane preference
c) Yes

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406 You are the driver of the blue vehicle What should you do to have a safe crossing?

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a) Stop, observe the direction of the green vehicle and give way to the motorcyclist.
b) Passing the lane while beeping and warning other vehicles c) Beeping to give me right of
way

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407 If turning at an intersection. Must you yield the right-of-way to pedestrians?

a) Yes, but only when I turn to the right.


b) Yes, but only when I turn left c)
Yes,
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408 If vehicles A and B arrive at the same time at this intersection. Which of the vehicles
must yield the right-of-way?

a) Vehicle A
b) Vehicle B
c) First vehicle to reach the intersection

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409 At this intersection there are no signals or traffic lights, you are in vehicle A and you
want to turn right. What should you do?

a) Slow down and give way to all other vehicles


b) Enter the intersection and make the turn.
c) Sounding the horn to alert other motorists

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410 What are the regulated intersections?

a) Intersections that are not regulated but have the presence of traffic officers.
b) Intersections are intersections where they are regulated by all types of traffic devices,
including vertical and horizontal signals, vehicular and pedestrian traffic lights, and traffic
officers.
c) Intersections regulated only by traffic lights.

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411 What are the horizontal signs that require you to yield or stop?

a) Solid lines, yield lines and pedestrian crosswalks


b) Stop lines, dashed lines and crosswalks
c) Stop lines, yield lines and crosswalks

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412 What are the vertical signs that require yielding or stopping?

a) Mandatory stop
b) Yield the right-of-way
c) Answers a and b are correct

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413 What are the traffic signals that require yielding or stopping?

a) steady red light, steady yellow light, red flashing light and yellow flashing light
b) Steady green light, steady yellow light, red flashing light and yellow flashing light
c) steady red light, steady yellow light, red flashing light and green flashing light

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414 At controlled intersections, when we stop. Where should we not do it?

a) Over or past the stop line, behind any signal warning of pedestrians, encroaching into the
intersection.
b) Over or through the stop line, over crosswalks, encroaching on the intersection.
c) Only on pedestrian crosswalks.

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415 According to the following image where the red vehicle is circulating. What crossing
maneuvers could you perform?

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a) 1 y 3
b) 2 y 3
c) 1, 2 and 3

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416.- If you come to an intersection where the traffic light is


green and the road ahead is full of vehicles going in the same direction you want to go. What
should I do?

a) Wait until there is enough room to completely cross the intersection.


b) Proceed to cross if there is no traffic coming from my right.
c) Enter the intersection and wait until traffic ahead is moving

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417 When you want to turn left on a road with several unidirectional lanes. From which lane
should you turn?

a) From the left lane or from the lane marked with a left-turn arrow
b) From the lane carrying the least traffic c) From the right lane

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418 At this intersection, both vehicles must pass through a yield sign. Which vehicle should be
entered first?

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a) The red vehicle
b) The yellow vehicle
c) Depends on which one moves first

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419 If a vertical STOP or YIELD sign has been destroyed by an accident. Do the horizontal
lines marked across the roadway have the same meaning?

a) No, but you must yield if you turn.


b) Yes, they have the same meaning as the vertical signs.
c) No, you must only yield to vehicles approaching from your right.

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420 What should you do when approaching an intersection with a STOP sign?

a) Slow down and drive carefully

b) Stop behind the stop line and yield to all vehicles passing or turning in any direction.
c) Stop and yield to vehicles approaching from the right-hand side

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421 A YIELD YIELD sign at an intersection means that you:

a) You must come to a complete stop because you have no right-of-way.


b) Be prepared to stop and yield to all traffic if there is a danger of collision.
c) Slow down and yield to traffic on your right side.

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account?

a) If there are pedestrians on the sidewalk

b) If there is street lighting


c) Traffic of other road users

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423 At intersections controlled by traffic lights. What is the significance of the flashing red
lights?

a) Obligation to stop and continue only if safe to do so


b) Stop and only give way to vehicles approaching from the right side
c) Stop and yield to an oncoming vehicle that is about to turn right.

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424 At intersections controlled by traffic lights. What is the significance of the flashing yellow
lights?

a) Continue with caution, you have the right of way


b) Stop if required and only continue if it is safe to do so.

c) Stop and only give way to vehicles approaching from the right side

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427 When driving on a ONE-WAY street. From what position should a left turn be made?

a) Left side of the track


b) Middle of the road
c) Right side of the track

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428 When you want to turn right from a road with several unidirectional lanes. From which
lane should you make the turn?

a) Right turn lane or lane marked with right turn arrow


b) Lane carrying less traffic
c) Middle lane

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429.- When a group of persons wish to cross the roadway

We must yield the right of way

a) No
b) Yes, but only on rural roads
c) Yes, always

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430- You are driving the vehicle indicated in the figure. When should you stop?
a) Only if approaching a vehicle from the right or left

b) Only if there is danger of collision with another vehicle.


c) Always, even if there is no other traffic

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431 When making a change of direction, what is the first thing to check?

a) Sufficient daylight
b) Turning is not prohibited
c) Room for change of direction

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432 When are flashing directional signals necessary?

a) When turning left at traffic lights with green turn arrows


b) When turning at T-intersections c) For all turns

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433 You are approaching a congested intersection and wish to proceed straight ahead; the
traffic light changes to green. When can you enter to cross the intersection?

a) When there is sufficient space on the other side of the intersection


b) As soon as the traffic light turns green
c) When the vehicle behind me signals me to follow

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434 You are in a congested intersection with traffic moving very slowly and you want to
continue straight ahead; and the traffic lights change to green, you must make sure:

a) Do not block the intersection


b) That your vehicle is in the correct gear c) Do not cut in and out of traffic behind you.

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435 You arrive at an intersection and are very close to the stop line, the traffic light changes
to yellow, you should:

a) Accelerate as fast as you can


b) Continue at the same approach speed through the intersection.
c) Immediate braking to stop

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436 This intersection has no traffic lights or signals, you are in vehicle A and you want to turn
left. When can you turn?

a) As soon as you reach the intersection


b) Before the yellow vehicle passes
c) After the yellow vehicle has passed

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437 When 2 vehicles arrive at the same time at an intersection without signals on different
sides. Which vehicle must yield the right-of-way?

a) The one approaching from the right


b) The one approaching from the left
c) Either of the two

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438.- Under what circumstances must the driver of a vehicle
a) At marked pedestrian crosswalks (zebra crossings)
b) At pedestrian crosswalks controlled by traffic lights
c) When we see to enter another road and there are pedestrians
yield to pedestrians?

crossing the road


d) All of the above

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439 If passengers of a public transport bus get off at a stop and intend to cross the street.
What should a responsible driver do?

a) Yielding the right-of-way to pedestrians


b) Failure to yield the right-of-way to pedestrians, as they should not cross at that point.
c) Beeping for pedestrians to stop crossing

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440 If you are driving your vehicle and you notice a group of people from a school trying to
cross the road. What should you do?

a) Yielding the right-of-way to pedestrians


b) Failure to yield the right-of-way to pedestrians, as they should not cross at that point.
c) Beeping for pedestrians to stop crossing

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441 If you are driving your vehicle and you notice a bicyclist ahead of you.
What responsible action should you take?

a) Beep several times to let you pass


b) Maintain a safe distance such as the space it gives a motor vehicle
c) Getting as close as possible to the cyclist

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442 If you are driving your vehicle and you notice that there is an animal crossing sign and
there are indeed cattle crossing. What should you do?

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a) Beep several times to make them pass quickly


b) Facilitate and give way to crossing animals
c) Answers a and b are correct

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443.- Can we overtake a vehicle that has stopped before a level crossing?

a) Yes
b) No
c) Yes, but only during the day

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444 What actions should a driver take when approaching a railroad crossing?

a) Increase speed, pay close attention in case of an approaching train.


b) Slow down, pay close attention for approaching trains and pass immediately if you see a
train.
c) Slow down, payclose attention for approaching trains and yield the right-of-way to the train
or railroad.

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CHAPTER 12. - TRANSPORTATION OF PEOPLE AND CARGO

445 Does the load of a vehicle influence the stability, braking and acceleration of the vehicle?

a) No b) Yes
c) Yes, but only on steep downhill slopes.

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446 What is the correct definition of vehicle tare weight?

a) Net weight of the vehicle with crew, fueled including any cargo.
b) Net weight of the vehicle with crew, fuel and usual auxiliary equipment such as tools, water,
lubricant, etc. in running order, excluding any cargo.

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c) Gross weight of the vehicle with crew, fuel and usual auxiliary equipment such as tools, water,
lubricant, etc., in running order.

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447 What is the correct definition of Gross Vehicle Weight?

a) Net weight of vehicle with crew, fully fueled including any cargo
b) Net weight of the vehicle with crew, including fuel and usual auxiliary equipment such as tools,
water, lubricant, etc. in running order, excluding any cargo.
c) Tare of the vehicle plus the weight of the cargo being transported

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448 What is the correct definition of Maximum Gross Vehicle Weight?

a) Tare of the vehicle plus the weight of the maximum permitted load. This is the maximum weight of a
loaded vehicle with which it is allowed to circulate on public roads.
b) Net weight of the vehicle with crew, including fuel and usual auxiliary equipment such as tools,
water, lubricant, etc. in running order, excluding any cargo.
c) Tare of the vehicle plus the weight of the load being transported.

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449 Choose the types of axles that a cargo vehicle has

a) Single axle, semi-double axle and trailer


b) Single axle, tandem axle and tridem axle
c) Single axle, tandem axle and semi-trailer

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450 In a car with a capacity of 5 persons, the driver, 2 adults and 2 children of 10 and 12
years of age respectively are traveling. Can more adult passengers travel?

a) Yes, as long as they do not hinder the driver.


b) No, in no case
c) Yes, because it does not exceed the maximum gross vehicle weight limit.

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451.- Can a motorcyclist carry more than one passenger?

a) Yes, when there is sufficient space on the motorcycle.


b) No, under no circumstances

c) Yes, on a large motorcycle

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452 Is it allowed for a motorcycle passenger to ride in the front, between the driver and the
handlebars?

a) Yes, a small person


b) No
c) Yes, when it does not obstruct the driver's visibility.

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453 When a child rides in a vehicle. Who is responsible for your safety?

a) The child's mother


b) The child's father
c) The driver of the vehicle

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454 In the figure, the adult rear seat passenger is breaking the law. Why?

a) He is attending to the moving child in the vehicle.

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b) It is badly seated
c) Not wearing a seat belt

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455 In a vehicle with 3 adult passengers in addition to the driver, there are seat belts in all
seats. According to the law, seat belts must be used by:

a) Only the driver


b) Driver and front seat passenger only
c) All persons traveling in the vehicle

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456 A child older than 12 months should:

a) Always use an appropriate safety device


b) Traveling in the front seat
c) Do not travel in a vehicle

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457 Up to what age should children use a safety device?

a) 8 years
b) 4 years
c) 12 years

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458 If you are transporting children of a certain size and height, on which seat should the
booster cushions be placed?

a) In the back seat


b) In the front seat
c) In the front seat but using the safety belt

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459.- If you have an 18-month-old child, where would you place the baby seat?

a) In the front seat looking straight ahead b) In the back seat looking straight ahead c) Answers
a and b are correct.

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460.- From what age should infant seats be used?

a) From 0 months to 5 years of age


b) From 9 months to 3 years of age
c) From 8 months to 9 years of age

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If a child 2 years of age is riding in the vehicle you are driving and the child is not using a child
restraint device. Who is responsible?

a) The child

b) The driver
c) The child's father

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462.- When are seat belts and special devices used?

a) On long trips
b) On short trips
c) Always

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463 A person with a height of less than 145 centimeters should travel in which seat?

a) In the front but using the seat belt


b) In the rear without using the seat belt
c) In the rear always using the seat belt

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464 Once you have put on the seat belt, you must make sure that it is fastened:

a) Is properly adjusted and correctly fastened


b) Be a little loose in the clavicle area to be able to move around
c) Be loose across your stomach and chest so that it does not put pressure on you.

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465 When passengers enter the vehicle and do not put on their seat belts, the safest thing to
do is to:

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a) Not to say anything, because the responsibility for wearing seat belts lies with the passengers.
b) Tell them that the vehicle has seat belts and that they must use them.
c) Driving slower than you normally do to keep passengers safe

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466 You want to take a friend and his 4-month-old baby; before doing so, you need to make
sure:

a) Have sufficient seat belts for all passengers includinginfants


b) Having a properly fitted baby safety device in the vehicle
c) Have a driver's license that allows children under 12 months of age to drive

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467 Is it correct to place a 3-month-old child in the front seat as shown in the picture?

a) Yes, if the child weighs less than 4 kg


b) Yes, if the vehicle in which you are traveling is traveling at a speed of less than 80 km/h.
c) No, as children must be placed with their child restraint device in the rear.

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d) 8.- You are transporting a friend and his 10-year-old son; your friend sits in the back seat
and your son sits in the front seat; what is the error in this situation?

a) The child should have been seated in the back seat wearing a seat belt and, if necessary, a
booster cushion.
b) The child should have made sure that the booster cushion was placed in the front seat.

c) Answers a and b are correct

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469 Which of the following definitions is correct?

a) According to the LOTTTSV, when traveling, all occupants of a vehicle need to be properly
fastened with seat belts and children need to use special safety devices.
b) Occupants of vehicles with air bags are not required to wear seat belts.
c) Seat belts and child restraints are only necessary for long trips.

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470 The position and weight of the load on a vehicle. Do they directly influence the driver's
ability to respond to an emergency?

a) Yes, only to light vehicles


b) Yes, only to heavy vehicles
c) Yes, it affects both heavy and light vehicles.

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471 When the load on a vehicle is increased. What effects are created?

a) Positive effect, vehicle stability improves


b) None if the driver is experienced
c) Negative effects on the dynamics of movement and on certain mechanical elements

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472 Can 2-wheeled vehicles carry luggage or packages that protrude from the side or rear?

a) Yes, if they are well insured


b) Yes, but for short trips
c) No

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473 What is the maximum width including its load that a vehicle can have?

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a) 1, 80 meters
b) 3, 20 meters
c) 2, 60 meters

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474.- The load carried by a vehicle may overhang the platform line at the sides. What is the
maximum dimension?

a) 50 centimeters
b) 15 centimeters
c) 1 meter

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475.- The maximum height of a vehicle including its load is:

a) 3, 20 meters
b) 4, 10 meters
c) 4, 80 meters

Page: 194 476.- What is the maximum authorized length for a bus to circulate?

a) 2 meters
b) 10 meters
c) 12 meters

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477.- If the load at the rear of the vehicle protrudes more than 1.2 meters. What is the driver's
obligation?

a) It is the driver's obligation to place a red flag during the day and a red light at night.
b) It is the driver's obligation to drive with flashing lights c) Only if driving on a rural road
must the driver place a red flag.

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478 What does this sign indicate to a driver?

a) Maximum total weight limit for any one vehicle


b) Axle load or total weight limit per axle for any vehicle
c) Answers a and b are correct

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479 In urban roads with two-way traffic, when we need to stop to leave a load, where should
we do it?

a) Right side of the road in the direction of travel


b) Left side of the track
c) On either side of the track

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480 On urban roads with one-way traffic, when we need to stop to drop off a load, can we
stop on the left side of the road?

a) No
b) Yes, as long as we do not interrupt the free circulation of other vehicles.
c) Yes, on low traffic and narrow roads

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481 Where is it not allowed to leave loads?

a) Close to markets, stores and roadways


b) Roadway, pedestrian areas and berms or ditches
c) Roadway, right side of the roadway and in high traffic locations

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482 Which service does the following plate belong to?

AAB-0000
a) Private individual b) Rental c) State

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483 If a vehicle travels on the street with this type of license plate, which Institutions does it
belong to?

a) State vehicle
b) Decentralized Autonomous Government Vehicle
c) Rental Vehicle

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484 What is the meaning of the following plate?

■ECUADOR IT-0000
a) It is a diplomatic mission vehicle
b) It is a technical assistance vehicle
c) It is a vehicle with temporary internment

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485 How to identify a Diplomatic Service motorcycle?

a) It has a blue license plate starting with the letters CD followed by numbers from 000 and the
third letter from A to Z.
b) It has its gold color plate starting with the letter E followed by numbers from 000 and the
third letter from A to Z.

c) It has a yellow license plate starting with the letters GA followed by numbers from 000 and
the third letter from A to Z.

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486 How to identify a motorcycle belonging to the Autonomous Decentralized Governments?

a) It has a blue license plate starting with the letters CD followed by numbers from 000 and the
third letter from A to Z.
b) It has a gold color plate starting with the letter E followed by numbers from 000 and the third
letter from A to Z.
c) It has a yellow platestarting with the letters G followed by numbers from 000 and the third
letter from A to Z.

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487 To be able to act and respond appropriately to any dangerous situation that may arise
when driving. What should we do?

a) Decrease following distance to another vehicle to better see the brake light of the vehicle in
front ofus.
b) Reduce speed
c) Increase the volume of our radio to be more alert.

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488 Choose the correct definition

a) Defensive driving enables drivers to do everything reasonably possible to avoid being


involved in an unavoidable accident.
b) Defensive driving trains drivers not to do everything that is reasonably possible, regardless of
what another driver might do or what adverse driving conditions he or she might encounter.
c) Defensive driving enables drivers to do everything reasonably possible to avoid being
involved in an avoidable accident, regardless of what another driver might do or the adverse
driving conditions he or she might encounter.

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489 What are the correct actions for a driver to take in order to act and respond
appropriately to a dangerous situation?

a) Reduce speed, fully concentrate our attention and increase the following distance.
b) Reduce speed, fully concentrate our attention and reduce the following distance.
c) Increase speed, fully concentrate our attention and increase the following distance.

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490 When taking a curve, the force that tends to move the vehicle towards the outside is
called centrifugal; the higher the speed, the greater the centrifugal force:

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a) Mayor
b) Menor
c) Same

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491 To avoid leaving the roadway due to centrifugal force in curves, what should we do?

a) Slowing down when approaching curves


b) Increase speed before entering the curve to increase tire adhesion to the pavement.
c) Braking when in the curve

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492 The danger of leaving the roadway in a curve increases, among other factors:

a) When we drive at night


b) The tighter the radius of the curve
c) When driving in urban areas

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493 If we enter a left curve at excessive speed. Which way will the vehicle tend to go?

a) On the left
b) On the right
c) To the center of the roadway

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494- If we enter a right turn at excessive speed. Which way will the vehicle tend to go?

a) On the right
b) To the right and left
c) On the left

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495.- If for any emergency we must brake in a curve, how should we do it?

a) Brake gently to avoid locking the wheels.


b) Brake hard to improve the adherence of the wheels to the road
c) Do not brake and continue with the march.
should we do it?
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495 When approaching a curve with reduced visibility, what should we do?

a) We must drive on the far right side of the road and must not pass another vehicle.
b) We must do so on the far left side of the roadway and must not pass another vehicle.
c) We must do so on the far right side of the roadway and if passing is allowed

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496 When arriving at a curve where the sign advises us to slow down. Where should we
brake?
a) Inside the curve, before exiting the curve
b) Before entering the curve
c) Nowhere if I have sufficient driving experience.

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497 A skid occurs:

a) Due to the loss of adherence of the tires on the road surface.


b) For driving at low speeds on paved roads c) For driving at night with defective lights

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498 If while driving a vehicle it goes into a rear skid. On which side should we put the
direction of the tires?

a) On the opposite side of the skid


b) To the same direction of skidding c) To either of the two sides

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499 If you have a skid, what action should you take?

a) Accelerate quickly to get out of the skid


b) Slow down smoothly and progressively
c) Braking sharply to prevent skidding

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500 When you encounter gravel on the roadway, you should slow down and allow more space
to follow. Why?

a) Distracted driving
b) Vehicle suspension is damaged
c) There is a risk of skidding and also the braking and stopping distance is reduced.
increase

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501 When driving at night, the risk of an accident always increases. How many times?

a) 3 times
b) 2 times
c) 1 time

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502 To minimize risks when driving at night, what should you do?

a) Clean glass inside and out and also clean all headlights and taillights.
b) Align headlights properly.
c) Answers a and b are correct

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503 Why does the sunset complicate the driving of a vehicle?

a) Because the eyes are constantly changing to adapt to the increasing darkness.

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b) Because people at this time of day increase their speed
c) Because there is more traffic on the tracks

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504 When driving at night. What is the most important thing?

a) Drivingat a speed in accordance with the visibility distance of the vehicle's headlights
b) Open the vehicle windows to be attentive and brake more quickly
c) Use bright lights all the time

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505 When driving at the onset of dusk. What is the most important thing?

a) See other road users

b) That other road users can see us


c) That we can see other road users and that they can see us as well

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506 When driving at night. Why should the speed be reduced?

a) It is more difficult to determine the speed and distances of other vehicles


b) Vehicles brake more sharply
c) Motorcyclists ride at higher speeds

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507 When driving at night behind another vehicle, which lights should you use?

a) Headlights on medium to avoid dazzling the driver


b) Headlights on high, so that the driver can see us more quickly and give way to overtake us.
c) Headlights on high for better visibility

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508 When is there more danger in driving in weather conditions?

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a) When it starts to rain
b) During the rain
c) After a heavy rain

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509.- Tire tread is very important for traffic safety; especially:

a) When driving onpaved roads


b) When driving in the rain
c) When driving on paved roads

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510.- The hydroplaning phenomenon starts after a certain circulation speed. What is this
speed?

a) 30 km/h
b) 70 km/h
c) 50 km/h

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511 Which vehicles are more prone to hydroplaning?

a) The heavy
b) The articulated
c) Lightweight

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512 What is Hydroplaning?

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c) It is the entry of the vehicle into a curve

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513 How should you drive your vehicle through an accumulation of water on the road?

a) Very slowly, without generating traction or braking


b) At medium speed, generating traction
c) Very slowly squeezing the brake

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514 If you are driving on snow or ice, how is your stopping distance affected?

a) Can increase by up to 10 times compared to dry pavements


b) Not affected
c) Stopping distance is affected by the reaction distance in this type of climate.

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515 When driving under adverse conditions, such as on snowy or icy roads:

a) The adhesion on tires and


the pavementimprovement
b) The adhesion on tires and
the pavementdecreases
c) The adhesion on tires and the pavement does not change

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516 When descending on snowy or icy


roads, you must:

a) Use the pedal brake at all times toreduce speed


b) Using the engine brake to reduce speed
c) Intermittent use of the parking brake to reduce speed

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Do you have to turn on any lights in your vehicle?

a) No, in the daytime it is not necessary


b) Yes, long-range intense lights
c) Yes, low and mid-range headlights and fog lights

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518 What actions should you take when driving on foggy roads?

a) Reduce traffic speed, reduce following distance, do not overtake, obey all traffic signs and
use caution when approaching curves.
b) Reduce traffic speed, increase following distance, do not overtake, obey all traffic signs and
use caution when approaching curves.

c) Increase traffic speed, increase following distance, do not overtake, obey all traffic signs and
use caution when approaching curves.

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519 When driving on dusty or smoky roads. Should you take the same precautions as when
driving on foggy roads?

a) Yes, at night b) Yes, on urban roads c) Yes, always

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520 Driving. What kind of vehicles are most likely to be affected when there are strong side
winds on a roadway?

a) Heavy
b) 4x4
c) Two-wheeled

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521 Side winds are particularly dangerous when:

a) Crossing at high speeds with other vehicles on a highway


b) We drive on roads with flowerbeds
c) We meet animals on the road

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522 According to the vehicle classification by use or type, choose the correct answer for sedan
type vehicle.

a) It is a vehicle that has three volumes or pillars, that is to say, there is clearly a space for the
engine, a passenger compartment and a part of the trunk, it has four or more seats and four
doors, as well as a fixed roof up to the rear window.
b) It is a vehicle recognized by its two side doors. Most of these vehicles are two-volume, i.e.
one space for the engine and the passenger compartment is shared with the trunk. A variant
of this type is the 2+2 coupe where, generally, the rear seats are small and are used to store
objects or transport small children.
c) Two-volume car whose trunk is integrated into the passenger compartment and has its own
door, which includes the rear window.

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523 According to the vehicle classification by use or type, choose the correct answer for coupe
type vehicle.

a) It is a vehicle that has three volumes or pillars.


The vehicle has a space for the engine, a passenger compartment and a part of the trunk, with
four or more seats and four doors, as well as a fixed roof up to the rear window.
b) It is a vehicle recognized by its two side doors. Most of these vehicles are two-volume, i.e.
one space for the engine and the passenger compartment is shared with the trunk. A variant
of this type is the 2+2 coupe where, generally, the rear seats are small and are used to store
objects or transport small children.
c) Two-volume car whose trunk is integrated into the passenger compartment and has its own
door, which includes the rear window.

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524 According to the vehicle classification by use or type, choose the correct answer for
hatchback type vehicle.

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a) It is a vehicle that has three volumes or pillars, that is to say, there is clearly a space for the engine, a
passenger compartment and a part of the trunk, it has four or more seats and four doors, as well as a
fixed roof up to the rear window.
b) It is a vehicle recognized by its two side doors. Most of these types of vehicles are two-volume, i.e.
one space for the engine and the passenger compartment is shared with the trunk. A variant of this
type is the 2+2 coupe where, generally, the rear seats are small and are used to store objects or
transport small children.
c) Two-volume car whose trunk is integrated into the passenger compartment and has its own door,
which includes the rear window.

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525 According to the vehicle classification by use or type, choose the correct answer for
cabriolet type vehicle.

a) Automobile without a roof or whose roof can be removed or folded down. In this case the
roof is called a hood and is usually made of vinyl, plastic or fabric. One variant is the coupé
cabrio whose metal roof folds down and retracts over the rear.
b) It is a vehicle recognized by its two side doors. Most of these types of vehicles are two-
volume, i.e. one space for the engine and the passenger compartment is shared with the trunk.
A variant of this type is the 2+2 coupe where, generally, the rear seats are small and are used
to store objects or transport small children.
c) Two-volume car whose trunk is integrated into the passenger compartment and has its own
door, which includes the rear window.

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526 According to the vehicle classification by use or type, choose the correct answer for
roadster type vehicle.

a) Automobile without a roof or whose roof can be removed or folded down. In this case the
roof is called a hood and is usually made of vinyl, plastic or fabric. One variant is the coupé
cabrio whose metal roof folds down and retracts over the rear.

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b) It is a two-seater sports car with alightweight convertible body.


Some of these vehicles have a central engine.
c) Two-volume car whose trunk is integrated into the passenger compartment and has its own
door, which includes the rear window.

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527 According to the vehicle classification by use or type, choose the correct answer for a
family or van type vehicle.

a) Automobile without a roof or whose roof can be removed or folded down. In this case the
roof is called a hood and is usually made of vinyl, plastic or fabric. One variant is the coupé
cabrio whose metal roof folds down and retracts over the rear.
b) It is a two-seater sports car with a lightweight convertible body. Some of these vehicles have
a central engine.
c) Vehicle with the roof raised to the tailgate and where the luggage volume has been increased
to incorporate a third row of seats or to increase capacity.

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528 If you are driving and suddenly the warning light shown in the graphic appears on the
instrument panel. What does it tell you?

a) Indicates that the brake pads are worn and that the driver should immediately have the
vehicle serviced.

b) It indicates that there is a failure in the anti-lock brake system, it is advisable to enter the
vehicle for maintenance and check the operation of the sensors, actuators and the entire
electro-hydraulic system.
c) Indicates that the hand or foot brake, depending on the vehicle, is in operation, reminds the
driver that before starting the vehicle, it must be deactivated.

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529 If you are driving and suddenly the warning light shown in the graphic appears on the
instrument panel. What does it tell you?

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a) Indicates that the oil pressure to the pump is below the minimum pressure forengine
lubrication.
Upon activation, the driver must immediately turn off the vehicle.
b) Indicates that there is a high temperature inside the engine cooling system, so the driver
should immediately turn off the engine.
c) Witness indicating a fault in engine performance, which may be related to the injection,
ignition or exhaust system. If the warning light remains on, the vehicle should be taken to a
workshop to verify the origin of the damage.

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530 If you are driving and suddenly the warning light shown in the graphic appears on the
instrument panel. What does it tell you?

a) Indicates that the oil pressure to the pump is below the minimum pressure for engine
lubrication. Upon activation, the driver must immediately turn off the vehicle.
b) Indicates that there is a high temperature inside theengine cooling system, so the driver
should immediately turn off the engine.
c) Witness indicating a fault in engine performance, which may be related to the injection,
ignition or exhaust system. If the warning light remains on, the vehicle should be taken to a
workshop to verify the origin of the damage.

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531 If you are driving and suddenly the warning light shown in the graphic appears on the
instrument panel. What does it tell you?

a) Indicates that the oil pressure to the pump is below the minimum pressure for engine
lubrication. Upon activation, the driver must immediately turn off the vehicle.
b) Indicates that there is a high temperature inside the engine cooling system, so the driver

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should immediately turn off the engine.


c) Witness indicating a fault in the engine performance, which may be related to the injection,
ignition or exhaust system. If the warning light remains on, the vehicle should be taken to a
workshop to verify the origin of the damage.

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531.- If you are driving and suddenly it lights up on the dashboard
The instrumentation is shown in the graph. What does it tell you?

a) Indicates that the vehicle is losing road stability.


b) It indicates that there is a failure in the anti-lock brake system, it is advisable to enter the
vehicle for maintenance and check the operation of the sensors, actuators and the entire
electro-hydraulic system.
c) Indicates that the hand or foot brake, depending on the vehicle, is in operation, reminds the
driver to deactivate it before starting the vehicle.

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532 If you are driving and suddenly the warning light shown in the graphic appears on the
instrument panel. What does it tell you?

a) Indicates that the vehicle is losing road stability.


b) Indicates that one of the tires does not have the optimum pressure, the indicator will stop
lighting when all the tires of the car are at the proper pressure.
c) Indicates that the hand or foot brake, depending on the vehicle, is in operation, reminds the
driver that before starting the vehicle, it must be deactivated.

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533 Choose three correct vehicle systems

a) Suspension system, braking system and body system


b) Steering system, engine system and transmission system
c) Answers a and b are correct
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533 Choose the correct answer as to the difference between chassis and bodywork

a) Body is the place where the passengers and cargo of the vehicle rest, while chassis is
thevehicle's framethat integrates and holds the engine, transmission, suspension and tires.
b) Body is the vehicle's frame that integrates and holds the engine, transmission, suspension and
tires, while the chassis is the place where the passengers and the vehicle's load rest.

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534 What is the main purpose of the type of vehicle that has a structure called compact?

The a) main purpose of this structure is to house the engine and its components of the vehicle, except
for the passengers.
The b) main purpose of this structure, in addition to supporting the vehicle components, is to protect
the passengers from external damage.
The c) main purpose of this structure, in addition to supporting the vehicle components, is to absorb
the irregularities of the terrain.

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Which type of engine uses spark plugs that produce a spark to ignite the air-fuel mixture?
a) Diesel Engine

b) Gasoline Engine
c) Answers a and b are correct

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534.- The internal combustion engine has four strokes, which are intake, compression, and

a) Expansion or work and escape


b) Work and transformation

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535 Choose three correct gasoline engine systems

a) Suspension system, steering system and braking system


b) Power system, cooling system and distribution system
c) Steering system, transmission system and cooling system

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536 What is the multipoint electronic fuel injection system?

a) It consists of dosing by means of a carburetor for all the cylinders of the vehicle, the amount
of fuel according to the driver's request, it is sometimes leveraged with electronics so that
fuel consumption is lower and combustion is of better quality.
b) It consists of dosing by means of an injector for all the cylinders of the vehicle, the amount of
fuel according to what is requested by the computer, it is sometimes leveraged with
electronics so that fuel consumption is lower and combustion is of better quality.
c) It consists of dosing by means of an injector for each cylinder of the vehicle, the amount of
fuel according to what is requested by a computer (ECU), by leveraging on the electronics,
fuel consumption is lower and combustion is of better quality.

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537 What is the main objective of the Cooling System?

a) Evacuate the heat produced by the combustion of the cylinders.


b) Lubricate and cool the engine pistons.
c) Clean and cool the combustion chamber.
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538 By means of the timing system, which parts of the engine are connected so that the four
strokes of the engine are accurately fulfilled?

a) Connecting rods with the crankshaft


b) The crankshaft with camshaft
c) Camshaft with valves

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a) Improve engine performance


b) Increase motor power
c) Reducing friction between engine parts by applying a lubricating oil

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540 How many types of motor oil are there today?

a) There are three types: mineral, semi-synthetic and synthetic.


b) There are two: mineral and synthetic

c) There are four: mineral, vegetable, synthetic and biodegradable.

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541 What is the particularity of mineral oil?

a) It incorporates a blend of synthetic and mineral base oils which offer greater resistance to
oxidation.
b) It is obtained from the distillation and refining of petroleum, its durability is reduced and it is
not recommended for latest generation vehicles.
c) The result of a chemical engineering process, which presents more uniformly shaped
molecules, this oil offers better performance for high-performance engines.

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542 What is the particularity of synthetic oil?

a) It incorporates a blend of synthetic and mineral base oils which offer greater resistance to
oxidation.
b) It is obtained from the distillation and refining of petroleum, its durability is reduced and it is
not recommended for latest generation vehicles.

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molecules with a more uniform shape, this oil offers better performance for high
performance engines.

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543 If you go to buy an oil for your vehicle and you are presented with the one shown in the
chart with the numbers 20w50, what does it mean?

a) 20 represents thelow temperature viscosity indexand 50 will represent the high temperature
viscosity index.
b) 20 represents the high temperature viscosity index and 50 will represent the low temperature
viscosity index.
c) 20 represents the low speed density index and 50 will represent the high speed density index.

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544 What is the main function of the ignition system?

a) Supply electrical power to the vehicle so that all electrical parts of the vehicle can operate.

b) Supplyelectrical power to the spark plugs so that it can perform ignition inside the cylinder.
c) To supply electrical power to the starter motor so that it can start the internal combustion
engine.

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545 At what mileage is it advisable to change the air filter?

a) At 4,000 kilometers
b) At 9,000 kilometers
c) At 10,000 kilometers

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546 At what mileage is it advisable to change the oil filter?

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b) At 5,000 kilometers
c) At 3,000 kilometers

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547.- At what mileage is it advisable to change the spark plugs?

a) Every 80,000 or 100,000 kilometers, depending on the manufacturer.


b) 1,000 or 2,000 kilometers depending on manufacturer
c) Every 10,000 or 20,000 kilometers depending on the manufacturer.

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548 In the case of a front-wheel drive manual vehicle, what parts does a transmission system
consist of?

a) Clutch, gearbox, differential mechanism, half shafts and CV joints


b) Clutch, gearbox, differential mechanism, driveshaft and cardan joints c) Answers a and b are
correct.

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549 In the case of a rear-wheel drive manual vehicle, what parts does a transmission system
consist of?

a) Clutch, gearbox, differential mechanism, half shafts and CV joints


b) Clutch, gearbox, differential mechanism, driveshaft and cardan joints c) Answers a and b are
correct.

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550.- What is the main function of the gear box of a
a) Increasing engine power b) Demultiplying engine power
c) Dividing the motor power

vehicle?

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551 In a manual gearbox the driver puts the vehicle in third gear, what happens in the
operation of the gearbox?

a) It is a direct transmission from the engine to the driving wheels.


b) High torque and low speed generated
c) Vehicle speed increases but torque rise decreases

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552 At what mileage is it advisable to change the oil in a manual gearbox?

a) Every 40,000 kilometers


b) 10,000 or 20,000 kilometers, depending on the manufacturer.
c) Every 15,000 or 25,000 kilometers depending on the manufacturer.

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553.- How often should a vehicle's brake pads be checked?

a) Every 100,000 kilometers and if necessary they will be replaced b) Every 10,000 kilometers
and if necessary they will be replaced
c) Every 40,000 kilometers and replaced if necessary

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554 What is the function of a vehicle's suspension system?

a) Steer the front wheels so that the driver can effortlessly turn the steering wheel
b) Absorb irregularitiesin the road surface to increase comfort and control of the vehicle
c) Answers a and b are correct

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555 What does a rigid axle suspension look like?

a) This suspension has the wheels joined together forming a set, they stand out for their
simplicity of design and do not produce significant variations in the parameters of the wheel
as a drop,
progress, etc.
b) They are independent on each wheel, so that oscillations on one side of the vehicle are not passed on
to the other wheel.
c) Answers a and b are correct

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556 Why do manufacturers nowadays prefer to fit vehicles with independent suspension?

a) Because it is the most optimal from the point of view of comfort and stability by reducing
independently the oscillations on the pavement without transmitting them from one wheel to another
on the same axle.
b) This suspension has the wheels joined together forming a set, they stand out for their
simplicity of design and do not produce significant variations in the parameters of the wheel
such as drop, advance, etc.
a) Because they are less expensive than rigid shaft ones.

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557.- How often is it advisable to change shock absorbers?

a) Every 90,000 kilometers or more


b) Every 5,000 kilometers
b) Every 60,000 kilometers

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a) Steer the front wheels so that the driver can effortlessly turn the steering wheel

b) Absorb irregularities in the road surface to increase comfort and control of the vehicle
c) Answers a and b are correct

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559 Choose the types of power steering currently available.

a) Hydraulic, electro-hydraulic and electrical


b) Piston, pneumatic and electronic c) Answers a and b are correct.

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560 How does a hydraulic steering system work?

a) It uses an electric motor to generate the steering assistance.


b) It uses hydraulic energy to generate the steering assistance, the general operation is that when
the driver turns the steering wheel, the pump delivers the hydraulic fluid to the system
generating pressure in the rack, obtaining that it moves with less effort of the steering wheel.

c) It uses hydraulic, mechanical and electrical energy to generate the steering assistance, the
general operation is that when the driver turns the steering wheel, the pump delivers the
hydraulic fluid to the system generating pressure on the rack obtaining that it moves with less
effort of the steering wheel.

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561 How often should a preventive overhaul be performed?

a) Every 100,000 kilometers


b) Every 40,000 kilometers
c) Every 50,000 kilometers

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a) It is the angle that each wheel has with respect to the longitudinal axis of the vehicle . It is a static
geometry parameter that influences the guidance conditions of the vehicle.
b) The caster angle is used so that the wheels always have the tendency to run in a straight line, which
makes it easier to return the steering wheel to the center after having turned it to take a curve.
c) It is the angle between the vertical axis of the wheels used for steering. It is used in steering design.
When the upper part of the wheel is further away from the vertical axis than the lower part, it is
referred to as positive camber; if, on the contrary, the lower part of the wheel is further away, it is
referred to as negative camber.

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563 What is the caster within the steering geometry?

a) It is the angle that each wheel has with respect to the longitudinal axis of the vehicle. It is a static
geometry parameter that influences the guidance conditions of the vehicle.
b) The caster angle is used so that the wheels always have the tendency to run in a straight line, which
makes it easier to return the steering wheel to the center after having turned it to take a curve.
c) It is the angle between the vertical axis of the wheels used for steering. It is used in steering design.
When the upper part of the wheel is further away from the vertical axis than the lower part, it is
referred to as positive camber; if, on the contrary, the lower part of the wheel is further away, it is
referred to as negative camber.

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564 What is Camber within the steering geometry?

a) It is the angle that each wheel has with respect to the longitudinal axis of the vehicle. It is a static
geometry parameter that influences the guidance conditions of the vehicle.
b) The caster angle is used so that the wheels always have the tendency to run in a straight line, which
makes it easier to return the steering wheel to the center after having turned it to take a curve.
c) It is the angle between the vertical axis of the wheels used for steering. It is used in steering design.
When the upper part of the wheel is further away from the vertical axis than the lower part, it is
referred to as positive camber; if, on the contrary, the lower part of the wheel is further away, it is
referred to as negative camber.

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565 According to the image, indicate the type of tire toe-in of this vehicle.

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a) Positive convergence
b) Negative convergence
c) Convergence 0

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566 According to the image, indicate the type of tire toe-in of this vehicle.

a) Positive convergence
b) Negative convergence
c) Convergence 0

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567 According to the image, indicate the type of camber of the tires of this vehicle.

a) Positive camber
b) Negative camber
c) Camber 0

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568 According to the image, indicate the type of camber of the tires of this vehicle.

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b) Negative camber
c) Camber 0

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569 In order for a vehicle tire to wear evenly, how often is it advisable to perform a tire
alignment?

a) Every 50,000 miles


b) Every 40,000 kilometers
c) Every 10,000 kilometers

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570.- If you acquire a battery that needs maintenance, how often should you check the battery
fluid level?

a) Every 50,000 miles


b) Every 10,000kilometers
c) Every 5,000 kilometers

Page: 239 571.- If you observe that your tire looks like the one in the image, what is the reason
for this?

a) Lack of pressure b) Excessive pressure c) Adequate pressure

Page: 241 572.- If you observe that your tire looks like the one in the image, what is the reason
for this?

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b) Excessive pressure
c) Adequate pressure

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573 If your tire is damaged and underinflated, what is the first step to change the tire?

a) Stop the vehicle in a safe place, place the parking lights and placethe safety triangles at a prudent
distance depending on the road you are driving on.
b) Continue driving the vehicle to the nearest vulcanizer.
c) Stop the vehicle anywhere on the road and immediately change the tire.

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574 In a tire change after unbolting the nuts, what is the next step to be performed?

a) Place the mechanical jack under the vehicle and verified its use, start lifting the side of the vehicle that
is needed Continuedriving the vehicle to the nearest vulcanizer b) Remove the tire immediately.
c) Fitting the emergency tire

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575 When fitting the spare tire on the vehicle, how should the wheel bolts be positioned and
tightened?

a) Two bolts on top and two bolts on bottom


b) In "X"
c) Answers a and b are correct

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576 Wheel balancing is a very important part of automotive maintenance. How often is this
procedure recommended?

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b) Each10,000 kilometers
c) Each8,000 kilometers

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577 What should be done when a vehicle engine overheats?

a) It is not advisable to pour water into a boiling engine as this could cause the cylinder block or
cylinder head to break due to the sudden change in temperature.
b) Continue to drive the vehicle to the workshop of your choice.
c) Go to a place where there is no traffic

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CHAPTER 15 - TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS

578 If involved in a traffic accident or accident. What should you do?

a) Immediately stop, park the vehicle out of danger and render all possible assistance to any
person involved in the accident.
b) Continue driving to the nearest police station and report the accident.
c) Immediately stop, park the vehicle anywhere and render assistance to any person involved in
the accident.

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579 What does P.A.S. stand for?

a) Protect, Warn and Rescue


b) Stop, Aid and Rescue
c) Protect, Approach and Help

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580 If you do not know how to assist victims in a traffic accident. What should you do?

a) Seek help by all possible means


b) Transporting victims in my vehicle to the nearest medical center.
c) Nothing, continue my journey

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581 If it is considered that the evacuation of the injured will be delayed, what should you do?

a) Place the reflective hazard triangles of our vehicleat about 150 meters in both directions.
b) Ask some spectators to stand 150 meters away in both directions and warn approaching
drivers to slow down or stop. c) Answers a and b are correct.

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582 If at the site of a traffic accident there is an urgent need to regulate traffic movements.
Can you do it?

a) No, this is an exclusive job of the Traffic Agents.


b) Yes, for which a red flannel may be used to alert and slow down traffic.
c) Yes, when the accident occurs at night
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583 When can the injured in a Traffic Accident be moved?

a) They can always be moved


b) They should never be moved
c) They may be moved if the vehicle is on fire or there is a risk of being run over.

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584 If you attend to the injured in a traffic accident, one of the basic rules is:

a) Remove their helmets if they are motorcyclists.


b) Have them immediately seated outside the vehicle
c) Loosen clothing that constricts the neck and respiratory tract.

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585 If mobilization of the injured person is necessary, how should he/she be moved?

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b) Like a rigid block, trying to stop it.


c) As a rigid block, without moving your neck, keeping your head, neck and trunk aligned.

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586 Placing an injured person in the lateral safety position What does it prevent?

a) Prevents choking and tongue hanging backward


b) Prevents unnecessary movement
c) Prevents spinal cord injury

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587 How does it help the injured person?

a) Improves your breathing


b) Facilitates blood circulation
c) Answers a and b are correct

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588 When we are giving a cardiac massage. Where should the hands be placed
a) In the sternum
b) About the heart
c) In the middle part of the chest

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589 What is a resuscitation cycle?

a) Eachset of 4insufflations y15massages


b) Eachset of 2insufflations y10massages
c) Eachset of 2insufflations y15massages
d)

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590.- When there are 2 persons to give insufflations and cardiac massages, each cycle of
resuscitation should consist of:

a) 5 insufflations and 1 cardiac massage b) 1 insufflation and 5 cardiac massage


c) 2 insufflations and 4 cardiac massages

Page: 253 591.- If in a traffic accident or accident we find an unconscious person. Should it be
lightly covered?

a) No
b) Yes, even in hot climates
c) Yes, but only in cold climates

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592 How can you tell if a person injured in a traffic accident is in shock or collapse?

a) Because it cries out for help


b) Because he is semiconscious and incoherent.
c) Because it requests help for other people

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593 What type of hemorrhages can they be?

a) External, internal and externalized internal.


b) Arterial and venous
c) Answers a and b are correct

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594 What is a fracture?

a) It is the misplacement of a bone


b) A fracture is the breakage of a bone: it is complete when the entire thickness of the bone is
broken, and incomplete when it is displaced from its position.
c) fracture is the breaking of a bone: it is complete when the entire thickness of the bone is
broken, and incomplete when only part of the bone is broken.

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595 What type of fractures can be closed fractures?

a) Simple closed crack and fracture


b) Simple closed fracture and complicated closed fracture
c) Answers a and b are correct

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596 If you are assisting an injured person with an open fracture, what should you do?

a) Immobilize the bone with a splint, elevate the affected region and apply a bandage.
b) Clean the affected area and wait for paramedics to arrive c) None of the above

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CHAPTER 16 - PREPARATION AND DEVELOPMENT OF A TRIP

597.- What are the two phases of preparation of a trip?

a) Anticipated and immediate


b) Economic and mechanical
c) Answers a and b are correct.

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598 Before starting a trip the driver should avoid:

a) Stopping eating so you don't get hungry along the way, strong emotional changes and
drinking alcoholic beverages.
b) Ingesting heavy or copious meals, sleeping and drinking alcoholic beverages.
c) Ingesting heavy or copious meals, strong emotional changes and drinking alcoholic
beverages.

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599 Choose three correct recommendations for vehicle preparation before starting a trip.

a) Have the vehicle checked, especially fluid and oil, check the condition of the booms and check the
operation of the lights.
b) Check tire tread, carry a first aid kit and refuel before passengers get on board
c) Answers a and b are correct

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600 Should the windshield washer fluid reservoir and blades be checked periodically?

a) It is not necessary to
b) Yes, the level of the reservoir fluid and the condition of the feathers
c) Yes, only the windshield washer reservoir fluid, as the blades do not wear out.

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601 The additional load on a vehicle influences: Acceleration, braking, vehicle stability,
and .................................................

a) Fuel consumption b) Tire wear and tear c) Clutch wear and tear

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602 When traveling. Do you have to eat enough food beforehand?

a) No, because it could induce sleepiness


b) Yes, to be more alert while driving

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food 603.- When making a very long trip. Is it advisable to carry out in
a single stage?

a) Yes, when we are well rested


b) No, it is preferable to divide it into several stages
c) Yes, to save time

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604 When traveling on high traffic holidays. What is the most convenient?

a) Start the trip at rush hour to travel with other vehicles and tobe safer.
b) Move forward or delay rush hours to avoid congestion and delays
c) It is the same to start during peak and off-peak hours.

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605 When should tire pressure be at the maximum recommended pressure?

a) When the vehicle is fully loaded and when driving on roads where high speeds are
encountered.
b) When the vehicle is circulating on urban roads c) When circulating on sandy roads

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606 When carrying suitcases or cargo. Where should they be placed?

a) In the trunk or trunk lid


b) In the rear seat, if it does not obstruct rearward visibility
c) In the front seat, if it does not obstruct the view to the right side

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607 To ensure a safe trip, cars, among others, must carry the following accessories, spare
parts and tools:

a) A set of screwdrivers, a set of wrenches, a set of fuses, and a set of fuses.


b) One emergency tire in good condition, one wheel wrench, one wheel jack, three safety
triangles, one wheel locker, one wheel wrench, one jack, three safety triangles, and one wheel
locker.
c) Answers a and b are correct

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608 When traveling for long periods of time, to avoid fatigue. How often should you stop and
rest?

a) Every 2 hours
b) Every 4 hours
c) Every 3 hours

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CHAPTER 17 - TRAFFIC VIOLATIONS

609.- If he causes a traffic accident while driving a vehicle in a state of drunkenness, resulting
in the death of one or more persons. What sanction would you receive?

a) Deprivation of liberty from ten to twelve years and, definitive revocation of the license to
drive vehicles.
b) Extraordinary deprivation of liberty for six to nine years, definitive revocation of the driver's
license, and a fine of ten to forty times the general minimum wage.
c) Ordinary imprisonment of three to six years, suspension of the driver's license for three years
and a fine of five to twenty times the general minimum wage.

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610.- If he causes a traffic accident due to speeding and unnecessary, dangerous and
illegitimate actions, resulting in the death of one or more persons. What sanction would you
receive?

a) Deprivation of liberty for four to eight years, suspension for the same period of time of the
driver's license and a fine of fifteen to fifty times the general minimum wage.

b) Deprivation of liberty for three to five years and suspension of

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c) Deprivation of liberty from six months to two years, definitive revocation of the driver's
license and a fine from ten to forty times the general minimum wage.

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611 If the death of one or more persons is produced as a consequence of non-observance of


the Traffic Law and regulations, and unnecessary, dangerous and illegitimate actions. What
would be the penalty you would receive?

a) Deprivation of liberty for four to eight years, suspension for the same period of time of the
driver's license and a fine of fifteen to fifty times the general minimum wage.
b) Deprivation of liberty from six months to two years, definitive revocation of the driver's
license and a fine from ten to forty times the general minimum wage.
c) Deprivation of liberty for three to five years and suspension of the driver's license for six
months upon completion of the prison sentence.

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612 If he causes a traffic accident due to driving while tired, sleepy or in poor physical
condition, and unnecessary, dangerous and illegitimate actions, resulting in the death of one or
more persons. What sanction would you receive?

a) Deprivation of liberty for three to five years and suspension of the driver's license for six
months upon completion of the prison sentence.
b) Deprivation of liberty for four to eight years, suspension for the same period of time of the
driver's license and a fine of fifteen to fifty times the general minimum wage.
c) Deprivation of liberty from six months to two years, definitive revocation of the driver's
license and a fine from ten to forty times the general minimum wage.

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613 If he causes a traffic accident resulting only in material damages, whose repair cost
exceeds two salaries and does not exceed six unified basic salaries of the worker in general.
What sanction could you receive?

a) Deprivation of liberty for thirty to sixty days, suspension of the driver's license for the same
period of time and a fine of basic unified salaries of the worker in general.
b) One hundred dollar fine
c) Fine of twounified basic salariesof the worker in general and reduction of six points in the
driver's license.

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614 If you are driving a vehicle with an expired driver's license and are involved in a traffic
violation, this circumstance will be considered:

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b) Aggravating circumstance
c) Circumstantial

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615 If driving a vehicle with a license inferior to the characteristics of this one and is involved
in an accident. Does it constitute an aggravating circumstance?

a) Depends on the circumstances


b) Yes
c) No

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616 A traffic accident or accident. Can it also be caused by a pedestrian?

a) Yes
b) No
c) Yes, only on urban roads

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617 Whoever causes a traffic accident with a stolen vehicle. Can you be criminally
prosecuted?

a) Yes, when the accident occurs at night

b) No, it will only be judged according to the Traffic Law.

c) Yes

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618 First class traffic violations shall be sanctioned with the following penalties:

a) 5 days imprisonment and a fine of one basic unified worker's salary.


b) Financial penalty only
c) Three days' imprisonment, a fine of one unified basic salary of the general worker and a
reduction of ten points in the driver's license.

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619 Second class traffic violations shall be sanctioned with the following penalties:

a) A fine of 50 percent of theunified basic salaryof the worker in general and a reduction of nine
points in the driver's license.

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c) Imprisonment and a fine of up to twenty-five dollars.

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620 According to the new LOTTTSV and COIP, third class traffic violations will be
sanctioned with the following penalties:

a) Fine of ten percent of the unified basic salary of the worker in general and reduction of five
points in the driver's license.
b) Fine equivalent to forty percent of a unified basic salary of the worker in general.
c) Fine of fifty percent of a unified basic salary of the worker in general.

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621 According to the new LOTTTSV and COIP, fourth class traffic violations will be
sanctioned with the following penalties:

a) A fine of ten percent of a unified basic salary of the worker in general, and a reduction of
four points in the driver's license.
b) Fine of thirty percent of a unified basic salary of the worker in general.
c) Fine of twenty percent of a unified salary of the worker in general.

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622 Driving a vehicle with slick or bad tires. What sanction will you receive?

a) Five to fifteen days imprisonmentand a reduction of five points in the driver's license.
b) Three days' imprisonment and a reduction of five points on the driver's license.
c) Two days' imprisonment and a reduction of five points on the driver's license.

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623 If you drive a vehicle with slick tires, can the vehicle be retained?

a) Yes
b) No
c) Yes, but only on highways

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624.- Pedestrians who do not walk on the sidewalks of public roads. Will they be sanctioned?

a) No
b) Yes
c) Yes, but only at night

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625 If you make an abrupt lane change. What sanction will you receive?

a) Reduction of 4.5 points only.


b) Fine equivalent to fifteen percent of a unified basic salary of the worker in general and
reduction of 4.5 points in the driver's license:
c) Only a fine equivalent to fifteen percent of the employee's basic unified salary.

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626 If you drive a light vehicle with a blood alcohol concentration of more than 1.2 grams per
liter, you will have the following penalty:

a) Fine of three unified basic salaries of the worker in general, suspension of license for sixty
days and thirty days of deprivation of liberty.
b) Fine of five unified basic salaries of the worker in general, suspension of license for sixty
days and thirty days of deprivation of liberty.
c) Fine of two unified basic salaries of the worker in general.

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627 If when driving at night you do not change your lights when required.
Does it constitute a traffic violation?

a) Yes
b) No, this action is only a courtesy
c) Yes, but on high-speed roads

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If you drive a vehicle without license plates or with hidden plates, will you be sanctioned?

a) Yes, with a fine equivalent to thirty percent of a unified basic salary of the worker in general.
b) Yes, with a fine equivalent to ten percent of the unified basic salary of the worker in general,
and a reduction of six points in the driver's license.
c) Yes, with a six-point reduction in your driver's license.

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629.- If you overtake a school transportation vehicle that stops to drop off or pick up students
in places authorized for this action. Will he be sanctioned?

a) Not if I overtake with care b) Yes, always

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630.- If you evade toll payment, what would be the sanction?

a) Fine equivalent to fifteen percent of a unified basic salary of the worker in general.
b) A fine equivalent to ten percent of the unified basic salary of the worker in general, and a
reduction of six points in the driver's license.
c) Three-point reduction on your driver's license

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631 What is the penalty if you drive in exclusive lanes for public transportation buses?

a) Fine equivalent to twenty percent of a unified basic salary of the worker ingeneral.
b) Fine equivalent to ten percent of a unified basic salary of the worker in general.
c) Reduction of five points on your driver's license

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CHAPTER 18. - SUSTAINABLE MOBILITY

632 According to the ideal mobility pyramid, which are the most vulnerable actors?

a) Pedestrians, cyclists and users of public transport


b) Freight transport drivers and drivers of private vehicles
c) Passengers in private vehicles and users of commercial transport

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633 What are the advantages of sustainable mobility?

a) Economic, social and environmental


b) Health, sports and traffic
c) Active mobility, sport and economy

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634.- When is an ecological driving obtained?

a) When fuel is saved,environmental pollution is reducedand any unnecessary costs are


eliminated without affecting driving safety.
b) When we go at high speeds, we drive downhill with the lever in neutral and retread our tires.

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c) Answers a and b are correct

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635.- Fuel consumption depends on what factors?

a) Outside weather and driving hours


b) Traffic speed and driving style
c) Answers a and b are correct

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636 What is the recommended economic speed at which to drive?

a) In the city at less than 100 km/h and on the highway at more than 100 km/h
b) In the city at more than 40 km/h and on the highway at less than 100 km/h
c) In the city at less than 50 km/h and on the highway at less than 80 km/h

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637 Driving with adequate tire pressure. What does it contribute?

a) It helps to save fuel consumption as well as to improve vehicle stability and extend tire life.
b) It helps to save fuel consumption as well as to go faster on urban roads and highways.
c) It helps to prevent tires from overheating and to go faster on urban roads and highways.

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638 Choose a correct answer when modifying the aerodynamics of a vehicle.

a) When driving with the windows open


b) When we turn on the air conditioner
c) Answers a and b are correct

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639 What vehicle feature is directly affected when carrying unnecessary weight such as a
trailer or a grill?

a) Shelf life
b) Aerodynamics
c) Design

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640 Why does driving on urban roads mean higher fuel use?

a) Frequent stops at signals or traffic lights, with the consequent starting of the
engine.
b) Because the routes are short
c) Because urban roads are commonly asphalted.

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641 To avoid congestion and save fuel, what should a fuel-conscious driver do?

a) Leave one hour before your destination.


b) Where the vehicle can be placed in neutral
c) Planning the route, choosing the shortest, most suitable and safest route

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642 Apart from the pollution caused by the use of combustion engines in vehicles, what other
elements produced by vehicles cause pollution?

a) Sonora
b) Visual
c) Answers a and b are correct

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643 What is the function of a catalyst?

a) Transform the content of exhaust gases: carbon oxide, hydrocarbons and nitrogen oxide into
harmless gases such as carbon dioxide, water vapor and nitrogen.
b) Transform the content of exhaust gases: carbon dioxide, water vapor and nitrogeninto harmless
gases such as: carbon oxide, hydrocarbons and nitrogen oxide.
c) None of the above

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644 If you want to contribute to the environment and you must buy a vehicle that has the
same cost, which option would you choose?

a) Gasoline vehicle with direct injection


b) Hybrid vehicle
c) Euro 6 Diesel Vehicle

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645.- Choose one tactical decision when driving to reduce fuel consumption

a) Choose an urban road with traffic


b) Choosing a road with traffic lights
c) Choosing a fast lane such as highways

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