Use of lanes based on the posted speed and those reserved for certain vehicles and certain maneuvers

Use of lanes based on the posted speed and those reserved for certain vehicles and certain maneuvers 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 infringements of the rules established in section 2 concerning the use of lanes shall be considered serious, as provided in article 76.c) of the consolidated text.

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

📜 Reference legal text — Article 35 (3)

Infringements of the rules established in section 2 concerning the use of lanes shall be considered serious, as provided in article 76.c) of the consolidated text.

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

❓ Frequently asked questions

What is use of lanes based on the posted speed and those reserved for certain vehicles and certain maneuvers?
Use of lanes based on the posted speed and those reserved for certain vehicles and certain maneuvers is a DGT theory topic within the «Vehicle movement» block, governed by Artículo 35 (3) 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 35 (3))?
This content comes from Article 35 (3) of the Spanish traffic regulations. You can read the official text on the BOE.

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