The signs in the «Object and types» group belong to the VII. Vertical traffic signs block of the Spanish DGT theory.
On this page you have the complete catalogue of these signs with their image, official code and meaning, exactly as they may appear in the driving-licence theory exam.
Hazard warning signs are intended to inform road users of the proximity and nature of a hazard that is difficult to perceive in time, so that the appropriate rules of conduct are complied with in each case.
The distance between the sign and the beginning of the dangerous section may be indicated on a panel supplementing the model included in the Official Catalogue of Traffic Signs.
If a hazard warning sign carries a supplementary panel indicating a length, this shall be understood to refer to the section of road affected by the hazard, such as a succession of dangerous curves or a section of roadway in poor condition.
In the case of luminous signals, the symbols may be allowed to appear illuminated in white on a dark, non-luminous background.
The types of hazard warning signs, with their respective nomenclature and meaning, are as follows:
💡 In the exam you will be shown the image of the sign and must recognise its meaning: look at the shape and colour to work out which group it belongs to.
📜 Reference legal text — Article 149 (1), Article 149 (2), Article 149 (3), Article 149 (4), Article 149 (5)
🔗 Read the official text on the BOE (Spanish General Traffic Regulations)
❓ Frequently asked questions
What are «Object and types» signs?
They are the signs from the «Vertical traffic signs» block of the Spanish DGT theory. This group brings together 0 signs with their official meaning.
How many signs does this group include?
This group gathers 0 road signs, each with its image, code and meaning on this same page.
Do these signs appear in the DGT theory exam?
Yes. Recognising signs is a central part of the theory exam. To practise with real questions, go to the TraficoTest platform.
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