Sports events, cycling races and other events

Sports events, cycling races and other events is one of the topics in the Vehicle movement block of the Spanish DGT theory. How vehicles must move on the road: direction of travel, position on the carriageway, speed and distances. 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 the holding of sporting events whose purpose is to compete in space or time on roads or terrain subject to legislation on traffic, circulation of motor vehicles and road safety, as well as the holding of cycling marches or other events, will require prior authorization that will be issued in accordance with the rules indicated in Annex II of this…

Questions here combine speed, lane position and distances: always check whether the road is urban or interurban.

📜 Reference legal text — Article 55 (1)

The holding of sporting events whose purpose is to compete in space or time on roads or terrain subject to legislation on traffic, circulation of motor vehicles and road safety, as well as the holding of cycling marches or other events, will require prior authorization that will be issued in accordance with the rules indicated in Annex II of this regulation, which will regulate said activities.

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

❓ Frequently asked questions

What is sports events, cycling races and other events?
Sports events, cycling races and other events is a DGT theory topic within the «Vehicle movement» block, governed by Artículo 55 (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 55 (1))?
This content comes from Article 55 (1) of the Spanish traffic regulations. You can read the official text on the BOE.

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