General rules

General rules 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 driving times exceeding 50 percent or rest times reduced by more than 50 percent as set out in land transport legislation must be considered to affect road safety.

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 120 (1)

Driving times exceeding 50 percent or rest times reduced by more than 50 percent as established in land transport legislation shall be considered to affect road safety.

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

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❓ Frequently asked questions

What is general rules?
General rules is a DGT theory topic within the «Safety» block, governed by Artículo 120 (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 120 (1))?
This content comes from Article 120 (1) of the Spanish traffic regulations. You can read the official text on the BOE.

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