Regulations relating to cycles, mopeds and motorcycles is one of the topics in the General rules block of the Spanish DGT theory. Defines who the traffic rules apply to and where, the basic definitions and the principles behind the whole theory. 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 on mopeds and motorcycles, in addition to the driver and, where applicable, the occupant of the sidecar, a passenger over twelve years of age may travel, provided this is stated in the licence or registration certificate, wearing an approved protective helmet and meeting the following conditions: a) They must ride astride, with…
The exam often asks where and to whom these rules apply; read the options carefully, as they frequently change a single word.
On mopeds and motorcycles, in addition to the driver and, where applicable, the occupant of the sidecar, a passenger over twelve years of age may travel, provided this is stated in the licence or registration certificate, wearing an approved protective helmet and meeting the following conditions:
a) They must ride astride, with their feet resting on the side footrests.
b) They must use the corresponding seat behind the driver.
Under no circumstances may the passenger sit between the person driving and the handlebars of the moped or motorcycle.
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