General rules (pedestrians)

General rules (pedestrians) is one of the topics in the Safety block of the Spanish DGT theory. Elements and behaviours that protect life: seat belt, helmet, restraint systems and pedestrian behaviour. Understanding this section well helps you answer the theory-exam questions on this topic with confidence.

In simple terms, this point of the DGT theory establishes that pedestrians, and especially those with reduced mobility or affected by any type of disability, children, and elderly persons, shall enjoy priority of passage and presence on public roads, under the terms regulated in this regulation. Road users travelling in any type of vehicle must take special care not to endanger the…

Seat belt, helmet and restraint systems come with exceptions: learn both the general duty and the cases where it does not apply.

📜 Reference legal text — Article 121 (1)

Pedestrians, and especially those with reduced mobility or affected by any type of disability, children, and elderly persons, shall enjoy priority of passage and presence on public roads, under the terms regulated in this regulation.

Road users travelling in any type of vehicle must take special care not to endanger the physical integrity of pedestrians.

🔗 Read the official text on the BOE (Spanish General Traffic Regulations)

❓ Frequently asked questions

What is general rules (pedestrians)?
General rules (pedestrians) is a DGT theory topic within the «Safety» block, governed by Artículo 121 (1) of the Spanish General Traffic Regulations. Above you will find a simple explanation and the reference legal text.
Does this topic appear in the DGT theory exam?
Yes. Every section of the General Traffic Regulations can appear in the theory exam. To practise with real questions, go to the TraficoTest platform.
Where is it regulated (Article 121 (1))?
This content comes from Article 121 (1) of the Spanish traffic regulations. You can read the official text on the BOE.

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