Vehicle placement

Vehicle placement is one of the topics in the Driving maneuvers block of the Spanish DGT theory. Overtaking, changes of direction, stopping, parking, lighting and warnings. Understanding this section well helps you answer the theory-exam questions on this topic with confidence.

In practice, this comes down to the following:

  • Stop the engine and disconnect the starter system and, if you move away from the vehicle, take the necessary precautions to prevent unauthorized use.
  • Leave the parking brake applied.
  • In a vehicle equipped with a gearbox, leave it in first gear, on an uphill slope, and reverse gear, on a downhill slope, or, where appropriate, in the park position.

In short, the rule makes sure every road user knows what to expect in this situation.

Manoeuvres are tested with practical cases; remember the correct order: observe, signal and only then carry out the manoeuvre.

📜 Reference legal text — Article 92 (3)

When dealing with a motor vehicle or moped and the driver has to leave his seat, he must also observe, insofar as they are applicable, the following rules:

  • Stop the engine and disconnect the starter system and, if you move away from the vehicle, take the necessary precautions to prevent unauthorized use.
  • Leave the parking brake applied.
  • In a vehicle equipped with a gearbox, leave it in first gear, on an uphill slope, and reverse gear, on a downhill slope, or, where appropriate, in the park position.

(d) In the case of a vehicle with a maximum authorised mass of more than 3,500 kilograms, a bus or a combination of vehicles and the stop or parking is carried out in a place with a significant slope, its driver must also ensure that it is properly chocked, either by placing chocks, without using for such purposes any elements such as stones or others not expressly intended for such purpose, or by supporting one of the steering wheels on the kerb of the pavement, tilting them towards the centre of the roadway on uphill slopes, and outwards on downhill slopes.

Chocks, once used, must be removed from the tracks when resuming movement.

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

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❓ Frequently asked questions

What is vehicle placement?
Vehicle placement is a DGT theory topic within the «Driving maneuvers» block, governed by Artículo 92 (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 92 (3))?
This content comes from Article 92 (3) of the Spanish traffic regulations. You can read the official text on the BOE.

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