DGT rules in English
Road signs in Spain explained in English
These rules help you read signs, resolve conflicts between controls, and follow the right authority.
Authority order beats whatever looks most obvious
When a police officer, traffic lights, signs, and road markings all appear together, check who has the highest authority first.
Watch for: The question shows a combination of officer, lights, signs, or road markings.
Shape and color classify the sign before the symbol
A sign's shape and colour tell you its category before you read the symbol.
Watch for: The question shows or describes a sign's shape, colour, or border.
Red prohibitions stop the plan first
Red lights and prohibition signs are hard limits — don't try to reason around them.
Watch for: The question mentions a red light, a no-entry sign, or a prohibited manoeuvre.
Temporary signals reshape the normal road
Roadworks signs, cones, and temporary markings change the normal rules for that stretch of road.
Watch for: The question mentions roadworks, temporary signs, cones, or temporary markings.
Road markings complete the order
Road markings tell you where to position yourself and what manoeuvres are allowed — after you've checked higher controls.
Watch for: The question mentions lines, arrows, stop lines, or painted lane symbols.
Priority signs change the default right-of-way rule
Priority signs, STOP signs, and yield signs override the default right-of-way rules.
Watch for: The question asks who has priority where a priority, STOP, or yield sign is present.
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