Priority vehicles is one of the topics in the Priority block of the Spanish DGT theory. Who goes first: right-of-way rules at junctions, roundabouts, narrow sections and special cases. 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 emergency service vehicles, whether public or private, must have priority over all other vehicles and road users when responding to an emergency. They may exceed speed limits and be exempt from following other rules or traffic signs, under the conditions and circumstances set out in this section.
Priority questions use concrete situations (junctions, roundabouts, narrow sections): first work out who has right of way and why.
Emergency service vehicles, whether public or private, shall have priority over all other vehicles and road users when responding to an emergency. They may exceed speed limits and be exempt from following other rules or traffic signs, under the conditions and circumstances established in this section.
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