Basic concepts of the ROAD CODE

THE ROAD CODE COMPRISES A COLLECTION OF LAWS,

RULES, PRECEPTS AND FORMULAS.

DIVIDING BY GENERAL TRAFFIC RULES, SIGNALIZATION OF

TRAFFIC AND COMPLEMENTARY LEGISLATION.

WHAT IS THE HIGHWAY CODE?

Set of laws or norms established to supervise, regulate, and organize

the traffic on the public road.

HOW MANY PARTS IS THE ROAD CODE DIVIDED INTO?

R: In three parts: What - are General traffic rules, traffic signaling and
Complementary legislation.

When was the Highway Code established?

On September 17, 1949, in Geneva, the capital of Switzerland. Having been

applied in Angola, on May 20, 1954, through the decree-law
No. 39672/54.E is updated on September 29, 2008, by the decree-law
No. 05/08. It comes into effect on April 1, 2009.

WHO IS RESPONSIBLE FOR OVERSIGHT, AND THE COMPLIANCE TO

ORDERING OF THE HIGHWAY CODE? A: The General Directorate of Aviation and
transit, the public and municipal security police.

P= PUBLIC WAY? R: Place where harmoniously, civically and

freely pawns, automobiles or other vehicles, therefore open to the public.

WHAT ARE THE ELEMENTS THAT MAKE UP THE ROAD SYSTEM?

R: A way, the Man, the Vehicle.

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A) WHAT IS THE WAY: R-E the scenario where traffic unfolds.

B) The man - He is the protagonist who acts in the way performing,

fundamentally two roles: As a conductor and as a pawn.

c) The vehicle is the link between the road and the driver

CLASSIFICATION OF PUBLIC ROADS

Paths, Streets, Roads and Highways.

PATH? A: Roadway intended for rural transit.

FOOT PATH= Where people usually walk on foot.

RURAL ROAD? A = It is a road that connects villages to localities.

next to a council, and where vehicles very rarely circulate
automobiles.

PATH FOR CATTLE= Exclusive path for cattle (Usually

built along the roads).

WHAT IS A PEDESTRIAN? A: Any individual who uses the public road without
to be transported by a vehicle or animal.

TYPES OF ROADS:

ROAD: R- (urban route) A land communication route intended for traffic

within the localities.

ROAD= (urban thoroughfare) A means of terrestrial communication intended for

traffic outside the Localities.

=ELEMENTS OF THE WAY=

WHAT ARE THE ELEMENTS THAT MAKE UP THE ROAD?

R: They are: Tread, Tread axis, Shoulder, Utility,

Walks, Curbs, and Guard.

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 RUNNING LANE==It is the part of the road specially prepared for the
vehicle traffic.

AXIS OF THE TRAVELING BAND = A longitudinal line materialized or not, that

divides a roadway into two parts, each one affecting a direction of
traffic

AXIS OF THE ROAD===It is a continuous or imaginary longitudinal line that

divide the roadway into two parts, that is, a centered part.

THE BERMA==It is the part of the road that is situated between the ditch and the lane

pavement and is intended for the parking or stopping of vehicles. In the absence of
walks to pedestrian traffic.

WALK? A: Normally a path over a trail, paved or not,

loading roads or streets, intended exclusively for pedestrian traffic.

LANCIL: It is the outermost part of the sidewalk. Or protection of the sidewalks.

SERVITUDE: It is access to the road to any marginal land.

From a farm to the main road (outside the localities).

GUARD: It is a protective device placed along the roads,

in order to prevent vehicles from skidding.

STRAIGHT==It is a piece of road without curves.

CURVE == It is a part of the road that alters the straight.

CONTRA CURVA== It is the opposite direction to the previous curve, changing from

direction to direct or to the left.

BIFURCATION? A: It is the exact location where a path branches or two separate.

unifies.

ELEMENTS OF TRAFFIC AND ITS ORDERING

WHAT IS TRAFFIC?

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 It is the movement of vehicles, animals, and pedestrians that circulate on the road.

public.

What is traffic?

R: Set of passenger or cargo vehicles that use a

via land communication.

LOCAL TRAFFIC = Part of the traffic that circulates in a given area and has
neither its origin nor its destination.

TRAFFIC FLOW?

R: Set of vehicles that travel in the same direction.

TRAFFIC LANES? A: One of the many traffic queues in

the same meaning, with corridors designated exclusively for
certain vehicles, for example: public transport.

SEPARATORS?

R: Area or device intended to separate streams of the same traffic

sense or opposite senses.

LEVEL CROSSING OR ROAD CROSSING?

R: Common area of confluence of two roads where they

They prolong.

JUNCTION?

R: Confluence point of two roads where one of them does not extend.

ROUNDABOUT OR CIRCULAR INTERSECTION?

It is a level crossing of three or more branches that prevents traffic.

vehicle director and where traffic gathers or distributes, circulating in a
one-way traffic lane, around a central sign or any
another device.

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 CENTRAL PLATE?R: Restricted area for vehicles located in the center of
roundabout.

Directional buoy?

R: Small area marked by stakes, curbs, or appropriate paint in

pavement, which channels traffic through well-defined passages.

NOT ON THE LINE?

R: Set of roads, in the vicinity of an intersection, at different levels that

they ensure the connections of the roads that cross there.

CIRCULAR? R: Through the road communication that surrounds a

urbanized area, or part of it intended to partially divide total traffic,
to the respective center.

SHELTER?

R: Area or zone of the road reserved for the exclusive use of pedestrians.

ACCESS BRANCH?

Small communication route that forms a junction in (v) with the

lane of the highways.

OTHER CROSSINGS:

WHAT TYPES OF CROSSES DO YOU KNOW?

Two: of Tracks and of Vehicles.

WHAT IS THE CROSSING OF VEHICLES?

And when two vehicles are traveling on the same road but in opposite directions
INTEGRATING FACTORS OF ROAD CIRCULATION

WHAT ARE THEY AND HOW MANY ARE THERE?

There are three: The people, the route, and the vehicle. (with the vehicle being the means to be used, the

via the scenery and the common people as protagonists.

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It is also considered an important element in road traffic.
environment. It is a fact that the atmospheric conditions state of the vehicle,
of tires, brake paths, and others, constitute largely cases
of risks regarding road safety and its own fluidity of
transit. Thus, in these cases, it is the behavior of the driver and
extremely important. It is the driver's responsibility to be aware of the risks of

accident.

=GENERAL RULES=

Any vehicle or animal that moves on public roads must have a

driver, except for the exceptions provided in the code for trains, trailers
and animals in groups.

WHAT IS A CONDUCTOR?

And any debt that takes command of the movement and direction organs in a
vehicle or animal on public roads.

WHO IS THE DRIVER? A: It is the one who uses the driving license.
as your profession.

DRIVING?

R: Act of driving, transporting, bringing a vehicle or animal.

VIRTUES OF THE DRIVER?

Good vision, Good hearing, and Prudence.

TRAFFIC SIGNS AND THEIR HIERARCHY - (article/number 6.0)

The traffic signs are established in regulations in accordance with the

international conventions in effect. It specifies the shapes, the colors, the
inscriptions, the symbols and the dimensions, as well as the respective meanings
and the placement systems.

The inscriptions on traffic signs are written in the official language.

except what results from international conventions.

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GENERAL CLASSIFICATION OF TRAFFIC SIGNALS AND THEIR HIERARCHY
(articles 7.0)

1-Signs of traffic regulatory agents.

2-Temporary Signage.

3-Light signals.

4-Vertical signs.

5-Road signs.

6-Signs of Conductors.

THE TRAFFIC

ON WHICH SIDE OF THE ROADWAY DOES TRAFFIC FLOW?

R: Usually on the right side as close to the shoulders as possible or

tours maintaining this sum distance that allows avoiding any type
of accidents.

IN WHAT SITUATIONS CAN ONE DRIVE ON THE LEFT?

In cases of manifest needs, the left side may be used.

from the lane, to overtake or change direction, and still in the
cases in which in the same direction, two or more lines may be possible
traffic.

HOW TRAFFIC SHOULD BE MADE IN THE SQUARES, IN THE

INTERSECTIONS AND JUNCTIONS?

Normally on the right, giving the left part of the vehicle to the central part.
of the same Plates, poles, or similar devices, provided that one
found on the axis of the road. If it is not found on the axis of the road, or has the shape

triangular, proceed from the side that suits best (except in cases where
there is no contrary signaling.

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 ON EACH SIDE, THE PLATES ARE BORDERED
UNMARKED RECTANGLES PLACED ON THE AXIS OF THE ROAD? A:
Obligatorily on the right.

WHAT DISTANCE MUST VEHICLES KEEP BETWEEN EACH OTHER,

MARCH?

The necessary for them to be able to make any quick stop without danger
of accidents.

WHAT CARE SHOULD DRIVERS TAKE WHEN

START THE MARCH?

Drivers must previously

ensure that it does not compromise traffic safety.

HOW TO PROCEED TO APPROACH A VEHICLE

PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION OF PASSENGERS, THAT DEPARTS FROM A
STOP?

R: In the locations, I will open the march and, if necessary, I will stop.

WHEN ARE VEHICLES ALLOWED TO CROSS

WALKS, SIGNS OR VERGES? When accessing properties or
parks or demand.

2.1-PRIORITY VEHICLES:

P: WHAT ARE CALLED PRIORITY VEHICLES? -A: They are

all vehicles in urgent rescue missions, signaling
adequately to your pace.

P.- FOR EXAMPLE: Ambulances, Firefighters, Police Cars,

Military or Militarized Columns, and any type of vehicle that signals
your march.

P.- HOW SHOULD THE DRIVER PROCEED WHEN ENCOUNTERING A

OBSTRUCTED ROAD, IN ORDER TO ALLOW VEHICLE CIRCULATION
PRIORITIES? The driver must leave a passage free on the side.

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left of the roadway, it affects its direction of circulation. Arriving-
as far to the right as possible, stopping if necessary.

A- The drivers of priority vehicles may, if

NECESSARY, NOT TO OBSERVE TRAFFIC RULES, EXCEPT
TO THE SIGNS OF TRAFFIC REGULATORS.

B — HOWEVER, THE REFERRED CONDUCTORS CANNOT IN

UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES, PUT THE OTHER USERS AT RISK
ROAD, BEING FORCIBLY OBLIGED TO SUSPEND THE
MARCH

c) In the presence of the red traffic light signals, although they may
proceed after taking the necessary precautions, without waiting for the
change signal; or still, in front of the mandatory stop sign (stop) in
crossing or junction.

VEHICLE CLASSIFICATION

What is a vehicle?

It is a motorized or non-motorized artifact, intended for the transportation of people or

merchandise, covers to circulate through the roads: (designated as artifact works of

art of mechanical industries.

HOW ARE VEHICLES CLASSIFIED?

They are classified as: Automobiles and non-automobiles.

WHAT IS A CAR?

It is a propulsion engine vehicle, equipped with at least four (4)

wheels, with a weight exceeding 550kg, whose maximum speed is by design
superior to 25 km/h, and that is intended, by its function, to circulate on the road
public, without being subject to tracks.

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Special vehicles = They are vehicles intended for the performance of a
specific function, different from normal passenger transport or
goods.

WHAT IS A NON-AUTOMOBILE VEHICLE?

R: They are all non-motorized vehicles. Or even motorized ones as long as

its engine capacity is equal to or less than 50cc.

EXAMPLES: R- Mopeds, (commonly known as motorized) bicycles

simple or with auxiliary motor, handcarts, trailers, and traction vehicles
animal.

WHAT TYPES OF NON-AUTOMOTIVE VEHICLES EXIST?

R: Two types: motorized and non-motorized.

WHAT ARE AUTOMOBILES?

R: All vehicles with mechanical traction (engine) are motor vehicles.

with displacement greater than 50cc; intended to travel on their own
means on public roads, with the assistance of the driver.

SAY WHAT YOU KNOW ABOUT NON-AUTOMOTIVE VEHICLES? A: They are all
non-motorized vehicles or even motorized ones as long as their engine displacement

be equal to or less than 50 c, c.

HOW ARE AUTOMOBILES CLASSIFIED?

They are classified as: Light Automobiles; heavy and Motorcycles with or without
car

WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN LIGHT AND HEAVY VEHICLES?

R: Light motor vehicles are those with a capacity exceeding 9 seats,

including the driver, or whose gross weight does not exceed 3,500 kg.

Heavy vehicles are those whose seating capacity exceeds 9 seats or

whose gross weight exceeds 3,500kg.

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 WHAT TYPES OF LIGHT VEHICLES EXIST?

Passenger light, cargo light, and mixed.

AND TO THE HEAVY ONES?

Passenger heavy, cargo heavy, and mixed.

WHAT IS A TACHOGRAPH?

It is a mandatory installation instrument, only in heavy vehicles.

It consists of a speedometer, a clock, and a odometer.

WHAT IS IT FOR?-R: it is used to record driving times and

driver's rest, as well as the kilometers traveled and speed
instantaneous speed at which the vehicle is traveling.

WHAT IS A MIXED CAR?

R: It is a vehicle intended for simultaneous or alternating transportation of

passengers and goods.

WHAT IS THE GROSS WEIGHT OF A VEHICLE?

R: It is the sum of the tare and the maximum load that the vehicle can carry.

Tara?

R-E the weight of the vehicle in operational condition, without passengers or cargo.

WHAT IS THE TOTAL WEIGHT?

R: It is the sum of the tare and the load that the vehicle carries at a given
moment.

WEIGHT PER AXIS OR WHAT IS IT?

R: And the weight that each axle supports.

What is the axle of the vehicle?

R: A set of wheels whose centers are on the same plane (and the rod
that supports the wheels)

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 What is a convoy of motor vehicles?

They are groups of vehicles that travel on the same road and perform one of
transport finished.

WHAT IS THE ALLOWED LENGTH FOR A TRAIN OF

VEHICLE?

A train of vehicles must be divided into sections that

do not measure more than 50 meters. That is, between two consecutive sections there should be

to have a distance of 50 meters.

a) In our animal-drawn vehicles, the distance is 25 meters.

In vehicles transporting explosives, the distance must be 80 meters.

WHAT IS THE REASON FOR THESE INTERVALS?

R: So that the faster vehicles that are not part of the convoy,
overcome more easily.

What is the motorcycle?

It is a vehicle with an engine displacement greater than 50 cc. That should not be
considered a light automobile.

-WHY?

R: Due to its characteristics and because it belongs to the motorcycle group

WHAT TYPES OF MOTORCYCLES DO YOU KNOW?

R: Two: With car and without car. (when they tow a car, they take the
designation of motorcycle with sidecar.

What is a motor cycle?

It is a vehicle with a cylinder capacity not exceeding 50 cc, whose speed does not

exceed 45 km/h.

WHAT IS A VELOCIPED?

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It is a vehicle with two or more wheels powered by the effort of the driver,
through pedals or analogous devices.

What is a velocipede with auxiliary motor?

R: Two-wheeled vehicle equipped with an auxiliary engine, equivalent to

moped

WHAT IS AN ELECTRIC?

It is a vehicle that travels on tracks installed on the roads.

Public, powered by electric motors receive energy through the

aerial cables.

TRACTORS:

WHAT VEHICLES ARE CONSIDERED TRACTORS?

They are vehicles built to develop traction effort without

we will carry payload. (to transport payload, it is necessary to tow a
tow truck or semi-trailer.

What types of tractors do you know?

Road tractors (motorized vehicles) and field or agricultural tractors.

WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF THE AGRICULTURAL TRACTOR

It is used for agricultural purposes, that is, work in the field. This type of tractor
should not circulate on the highway, Because its maximum speed is
40 km/h

TOW TRUCK: It is a vehicle intended to be driven attached to a

automobile.

Semi-trailer WHAT IS IT?

R: It is a vehicle without a front axle, which its front part rests on a

disk existing on the tractor that pulls it.

What is the difference between a trailer and a semi-trailer?

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The semi-trailer has a front axle, unlike the trailer.

WHAT ARE ARTICULATED VEHICLES?

They are vehicles made up of a tractor and a semi-trailer.

WHAT IS A SET OF VEHICLES?

R.E the group consisting of a tractor vehicle and its trailer or semi-
towed. For circulation purposes, the set of vehicles is equated to
unique vehicle.

AGRICULTURAL VEHICLES

AGRICULTURAL OR FORESTRY TRACTOR = it is the vehicle with an engine of

propulsion equipped with two or more axes, built to develop effort of

traction, possibly equipped with implements or other machines and
predominantly intended for agricultural work.

AGRICULTURAL OR FORESTRY MACHINES and the motor propulsion vehicle

of two or more axes, intended for carrying out agricultural work or
forestry, being considered heavy or light depending on their gross weight
exceed or not 3500kg.

MOTO CULTIVATOR is a vehicle with a propulsion engine, with a single axle,

intended for the execution of light agricultural work, which can be operated by
a pedestrian driver, or semi-trailer or refer to the vehicle mentioned.

A CAR DEAL = and the vehicle with a propulsion engine, with two or more axes
provided with a cargo box intended for the transport of agricultural products
or forest products whose gross weight does not exceed 3500kg.

DEFINITION

CAR? -R: Vehicle for transporting goods whose effort of

traction is done by people or animals.

TRUCK? -R: Heavy motor vehicle. From P.B, exceeding 3500kg

AUTOCAR? A: It is a heavy passenger vehicle.

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 ANIMAL-DRAWN VEHICLE = These are two-wheeled vehicles,
driven by the effort of harnessed animals.

Note: Cargo trailers can only be attached to tractors or

heavy goods vehicles. The cargo trailers that have the
gross weight below 750 kg can, however, be coupled to any
cargo vehicle, provided it has an engine with the same displacement
or less than 2000 c.c, or a tare equal to or greater than double the gross weight of
towing (does not include camping, sports, or luggage trailers)
established by law.)

SIGNALS OF CONDUCTORS:

WHAT TYPE OF SIGNALS DO CONDUCTORS USE?

Three: Gesture, Light, and Sound.

"PARA WHAT SERVES LIGHTING SIGNALING" It is used to regulate the

traffic of vehicles and pedestrians.

WHEN IS A DRIVER REQUIRED TO SIGNAL

CORRESPONDENCE?

R: When reducing speed, stop, change direction, start a

overtaking, or reversing the direction of travel.

WHEN SHOULD DRIVERS USE SOUND SIGNS

(Horn) -R: Before entering the junctions, Road humps,
Reduced visibility curves, or when they have to perform any
types of maneuvers, such as: Starting the march, Overtaking,
Within the localities only in case of imminent danger, To indicate your
approach to users of public roads (Children, crowd of people,
animals, a driver leaving a garage, or who is driving outside of
hand, or to get the attention of the front that the signal is green. However,
these signs should be brief).

WHERE IS THE USE OF SOUND SIGNALS PROHIBITED?

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R: The use of sound signals is prohibited within the localities, along with
hospitals, Schools, Kindergartens and Similar Establishments. Within the
localities, during the night, the sound signals must be mandatory
replaced by light signals with the headlights on low beam, but these do not
I produce lighting.

It is always prohibited within the localities, the use of sound signals.

constituted by different sounds, simultaneous or alternated, as well as the
coming from vacuum systems, compressed air, or any other that
produces the same effects.

WHAT ARE SOUND SIGNALS AND WHAT ARE THEY FOR?

R: They are acoustic sounds made from horns. Their main purpose is
prevention, aimed at drawing the attention of other drivers
vehicles, pedestrians or animals that move on public roads.

WHAT ARE THE SIGNALS USED BY REGULATORY AGENTS

TRANSIT?

R: They are: Gestures, Stop the traffic and Move the traffic.

NOTE: LIGHT SIGNALS - signals with lights, flashing traffic lights and

reflectors.

WARNING: The sound signals, although intended for prevention, will be

briefs and in no case should be used with protests against interruptions
of transit or as a means of calling.

REGULATION SIGNS

HERE ARE THE REGULATION SIGNS DESTINED?

The regulatory signs are intended to convey to users,

obligations restrictions or special prohibitions.

IN HOW MANY PARTS IS IT DIVIDED? A: into 4 parts which are: signs of

transfer of passage, signs of prohibition of obligation and signs of prescription
specific.

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HOW MANY YIELDING PASSAGE SIGNS ARE THERE? A: There are 12
signals.

REDUCED VISIBILITY:

WHEN IS VISIBILITY REDUCED?

R: When the driver cannot see the roadway across its entire width.
in an extension of at least 50 meters.

WHAT ARE THE MOST COMMON CAUSES OF VISIBILITY

REDUCED?

Heavy rain, snow, dense smoke, sleep, lights from vehicle high beams
with whom we cross, bridges, crossroads, darkness, curves and tunnels well
like the excess of alcohol.

WHAT IS FORBIDDEN TO DO IN VISIBILITY LOCATIONS

REDUCED?

Driving at high speeds, parking, and maneuvering with: inversion

in forward or reverse gear.

THE ACCIDENT

WHAT IS THE ACCIDENT?

It's human failure.

The main causes of accidents are as follows: speed, alcohol, fatigue.

physical condition of the driver and dangerous maneuvers.

SPEED:

WHAT IS VELOCITY? -A: Velocity is the space covered by

unit of time.

INSTANTANEOUS SPEED? -A: It is the speed that the vehicle is going.

animated at a certain moment.

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 SPEEDOMETER? A: It is a precision instrument, able to indicate the...
any moment the speed of the vehicle.

WHEN IS THE SPEED CONSIDERED EXCESSIVE?

R: When the driver cannot stop the vehicle in the free and visible space
in front of you, when unable to maneuver which was necessary
foresee, in conditions of safety.

SPEEDING? -A: When the driver exceeds the limits

of speed fixed by law.

THUS, HOW DRIVERS SHOULD REGULATE THE

SPEED OF THE VEHICLES THAT CONDUCT?

R: So considering the characteristics of the vehicles, the conditions of

roads, the intensity of traffic and any other special circumstances, do not
There is danger to the safety of people and things, nor disturbance or
obstacle to traffic.

In what cases should speed be reduced?

On steep descents; In curves, intersections or

junctions with reduced visibility; On the slopes of roads, bridges,
Tunes and level crossings, Together with schools, hospitals, daycares and
similar establishments, when signaled; At the crossing of the
localities and the proximity of gatherings of people or animals; In
intersections with other vehicles, At all visibility locations
insufficient; In segments of track in poor condition, muddy, or
that present precarious adhesion conditions at the crossings for the
pedestrian crossings marked on the roadways.

WHAT IS THE MINIMUM REQUIRED SPEED ON HIGHWAYS?

It is 40 km/h.

WHAT IS AVERAGE SPEED?

And the distance traveled guessed by the time spent.

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 EXAMPLE= A driver traveled from Lubango to Matala. Having
Having covered 180 km in three hours. What was the average speed? Therefore,
180km:3h=60km/h.

LIMITS OF LAW:

Speed limits are mainly established by two

reasons.

1st - Road Safety. It is intended to prevent the number of

accidents, prevention that particularly affects new drivers
(letter less than a year ago)

2nd ECONOMY: National interest in fuel savings is defended

(if applicable to Angola) and also in the decrease in the number of
accidents, For this, the collaboration of everyone is necessary, respecting
strictly follow the traffic rules. Higher speed, greater distance between
vehicles.

SPEED+BEER=FALL

REACTION TIME

We must always take into account the reaction time. That is to say: Since the
the driver sees the obstacle and thinks about what to do, or about putting their foot on the brake

brake, always takes approximately between 0.5 and 1 second. It all depends
da velocidade; A eficácia dos travões; O estado da via; O estado dos pneus, A
age, physical conditions, reflexes, atmospheric conditions. Thus
we will say that the reaction time only ends when the brake starts to act.

Example: The speed multiplied by 10 and divided by 36 equals the distance.

of reaction in meters. If driving at 80 km, before the driver's reaction already
traveled 22 meters, therefore, the stopping distance must never be less than 22
subways.

Note: Any eventual obstacles must be signaled by the one who gives
cause, in a very visible way and at a distance that allows avoiding any
accident.

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HOW SHOULD IT BE MARKED THAT A DRIVER HAS
LETTER LESS THAN A YEAR AGO?

R: Through a round medallion, fifteen centimeters in yellow color and with the
number 90 in black color.

Where should the distich be placed?

At the rear, on the left side of the vehicle, so as not to cover the plates.
and luminous devices.

Lose a minute in life and not life in a minute.

=SPEED TABLE=

Class and type of Inside the Fora of the Auto-

vehicles localities locality road

Bicycles with motor 40km/h 40 km/h

helper
Mopeds 40 km/h 45 km/h
Simple motorcycle 60 km/h 90 km/h 120km/
With cars h
50km/ 60 km/h
90km/h
Light vehicles
of passengers and
mixed: without trailer
with a tow
60 km/h 90 km/h 120km/
50 km/h 70 km/h h
90 km/h
Light Automobiles
of M. semi. Com
towing 60km/h 80 km/h 100km/
50 km/h 70 km/h h

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 80 km/h
Automobiles
Passengers 50 km/h 80 km/h 100km/
h
Automobiles
P.M.M of PB
Sup. 50KM/H 70KM/H 80KM/H
10T;PB.N.10T. 50 KM/H 70 KM/H 90KM/H
Explosive Vehicle T. 50 km/h 50 km/h 50 km/h
open [Link]-
30 km/h 40km/h
Agricultural Tractors
c/s/rebo 30 km/h 40 km/h
Vehicles Aut. A
Objects.
Indivisible or that
exceed at 40 km/h 40km-7h
dimensions do
vehicle

BETTER 30 MINUTES LATE IN THIS WORLD THAN 30 MINUTES EARLY

ADINTADOS IN THE OTHER.

PRIORITY OR RIGHT OF WAY

WHAT IS THE RIGHT OF WAY?

It is a right that certain drivers have to go first once.

taking all precautions, not altering its speed or direction, and
obliges everyone else to slow down or stop in order to provide them with the
passage.

WHAT IS THE RIGHT OF WAY?

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And the driver reduces speed, or stops, in order to let another pass.
conductor, without changing the speed or direction.

WHO HAS PRIORITY OF PASSAGE IN THE SQUARES

INTERSECTIONS AND JUNCTIONS?

To the drivers of motor vehicles who present themselves from the right except
with the necessary exceptions.

WHAT ARE THE EXCEPTIONS TO THE RULE OF PRIORITY?

R: They are: When military or militarized columns are presented on the left,
When priority vehicles or police are present on the left; When
the STOP sign or priority road is visible; When the regulatory agent
stop sending; When the drivers left a parking lot,
Fuel supply area or a private path; The
drivers who enter highways and roads reserved for automobiles,
through their respective access branches.

WHAT ARE THE CASES IN WHICH PRIORITY VEHICLES AND OF

Does the police lose priority?

The entrance of highways, equivalent roads, and near the crossings of

level.

WHERE IS THE PRIORITY RULE NORMALLY APPLIED? A:

In the squares Crossroads and Interchange.

IS THE RIGHT OF WAY AN ABSOLUTE RIGHT?

R: Non-priority is not an absolute right, as it depends on certain conditions.

circumstances, despite enjoying the right to go first, must-

if however waiving this right.

ARE THE RULES OF PRIORITY ALWAYS APPLICABLE?

R: No. They are only applicable when there is no special signage defining.
another way to proceed.

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 WHAT TO DO WHEN APPROACHING A ROAD WITH
PRIORITY?

R: Reduce speed, if necessary stop, in order to give way to

conductors that appear both on the right and on the left.

AT A INTERSECTION WITH THREE VEHICLES WHAT IS THE

CORRECT ORDER OF PASSAGE?

The one who has no vehicle to their right goes first, and so on.
subsequently.

AT THE INTERSECTION THERE ARE FOUR AUTOMOBILES,

WHEN IT IS POSSIBLE FOR EVERYONE TO PASS AT THE SAME TIME

SIMULTANEOUSLY?

R: When the four return simultaneously to the right.

CROSSING OF VEHICLES:

NOTE: We already said that when two or more vehicles are circulating
on the same road but in opposite directions, it is considered a vehicle crossing.

WHAT TO DO WHEN YOU ENCOUNTER ANOTHER VEHICLE,

TRANSIT ON THE SAME ROAD?

I must leave enough lateral distance between my vehicle and

the one with whom I will cross, so that the maneuver can be done safely, if the
the width of my vehicle exceeds two meters, or the length, including the
load, exceed eight meters, I should reduce speed or stop if
necessary.

IF TWO VEHICLES TRAVEL ON A NARROW ROAD IN THE SAME DIRECTION

OPPOSITE THAT DOES NOT ALLOW CROSSING, WHICH ONE SHOULD
RETREAT?

R: The one who came in second place, or the one who is behind, must step back.
next where the intersection is possible; on steep inclines,
recover whatever is going up, unless that maneuver is easier for the vehicle

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that is coming down. If the distances are equal, it should reverse the vehicles
lightweight compared to heavyweights; heavy goods vehicles compared to the
passenger weights, of any other vehicles, in the presence of a set of
vehicles. EXCEPT: Priority and police vehicles; The columns
military or militarized, which must, however, adopt the measures
necessary to avoid obstructing traffic and to prevent accidents.

HOW TO PROCEED WHEN TWO VEHICLES CROSS EACH OTHER

PARTIALLY OBSTRUCTED ROAD?

The driver who has to maneuver around the obstacle must reduce speed or
even stop.

AT NIGHT, ALMOST ALL THE SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS THAT THE

WHAT SHOULD DRIVERS DO AT INTERSECTIONS?

R: Reduce speed, pull over to the right, and lower the lights to the low beam.
to avoid glare (the code of the Lights must be before the
100 meters.

WHAT ARE THE SIGNS RELATED TO VEHICLE CROSSINGS?

Answer

OVERTAKING

WHAT DO WE CONSIDER AN OVERTAKING? A: It is when a

vehicle passing beyond another in motion, regardless of its category.

THERE ARE FOUR PHASES FOR OVERTAKING; THEY ARE: 1st

Observation

The overtaking begins when the vehicle that will overtake is

the rear of what will be surpassed, if they meet on the same line
perpendicular to the axis of the road.

FROM WHICH SIDE ARE OVERTAKINGS MADE?

They are done by the left, except for certain exceptions.

IN WHICH CASES CAN YOU OVERTAKE ON THE RIGHT?

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R: In the following cases: To vehicles that travel on rails (trams),
when they are in progress or even stopped, since
that there is a refuge sign for passengers; The vehicles that have
make the signal that you are going to change direction to the left and leave the part
free aside but to the right of the roadway. Or even on the roads of
One-way vehicles should signal that they are going to park on the left side.

WHAT IS THE REFUGE SIGN?

It is a pedestrian-prone area, within the roadway.

HOW TO PROCEED TO OVERTAKE? A: From

I ensure that there is no risk of collision with the vehicles or
animals that travel in the same opposite direction; I make the regulatory signal and
I warn the driver of the vehicle in front that I intend to overtake; As soon as the
the driver in front notices that I intend to overtake, I increase the
speed and I only turn right after checking that there is no danger
for the outdated vehicles or animals.

HOW TO PROCEED TO BE OVERCOME?

R: If there is no obstacle preventing it, I allow the overtaking, by deviating-

go as far right as possible and do not increase speed until it is
outdated.

HOW TO PROCEED TO BE OVERTAKEN, IF DRIVING

A VEHICLE WITH A WIDTH GREATER THAN 2 METERS? A: I reduce it to

speed and if necessary I stop.

GENERAL RULE IN WHICH PLACES IT IS PROHIBITED TO OVERRUN?

R: In the following locations In all places of Width or visibility

reduced, namely; On road slopes and visibility curves
insufficient; immediately before and at the level crossings, immediately
before the intersections and junctions; and at the marked crossings for the

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pedestrian crossings. It is also prohibited to overtake a vehicle that
is overtaking a third one.

IN WHICH CASES OVERTAKINGS ARE ALLOWED, IN

BENDS, CURVES, LEVEL CROSSINGS, INTERSECTIONS OR
INTERSECTIONS?-A: Overtaking is allowed in these places,
whenever two or more traffic lanes are possible on public roads
in the same sense, and as long as the overtaking is not done halfway
left side of the lanes.

IN WHICH CASES CAN OVERTAKINGS BE MADE BY

RIGHT ON THE Highway?

R: Never; electric vehicles and drivers are not allowed on the highway.
Those ahead of us can change direction to the left.

A WAY DIVIDED BY A CONTINUOUS LONGITUDINAL LINE AND

POSSIBLE TO OVERCOME?

R: E; Since the overtaking is carried out without crossing the continuous line. And, soon
that there is a distance of at least 3 meters between the vehicle and the line
continue.

CHANGE OF DIRECTION

WHAT IS A CHANGE OF DIRECTION MANEUVER?

R: And the alteration of the trajectory of a vehicle that follows a certain way and
switch to the other located to your right or left.

HOW TO TURN LEFT ON A ROAD

TRANSPORT IN BOTH DIRECTIONS?

I check if the maneuver can be made without the risk of an accident; I signal
regulate with the necessary anticipation; I approach the axis of the road with
advance; I return to the perpendicular line I was following, following the rule
of priority.

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 HOW TO TURN LEFT ON A ROAD WITH
ONE-WAY TRAFFIC?

R: I check if the maneuver can be done without the risk of accidents; I signal
regulate with the necessary anticipation; I approach the part but
left of the roadway; I return perpendicular to the direction in which
I continued.

What are the signals related to changes in direction?

ANSWER

REVERSE DIRECTION OF MOVEMENT:

What is reverse gear?

It is the maneuver that allows the driver (using or not using reverse gear)
place the vehicle in the opposite direction to that in which it was traveling

WHERE AND WHEN THE CHANGE OF DIRECTION SHOULD BE MADE

ON THE MOVE?

In places and so as not to hinder traffic.

IN WHICH PLACES IT IS PROHIBITED TO MAKE A TURNAROUND

MARCH?

R: In the following locations: Curves, Intersections, and junctions of

reduced visibility; Bridges, the road may be insufficient; Roads with too much
traffic intensity; highway.

BACKWARDS

HOW SHOULD THE REVERSE GEAR BE OPERATED? A: The reverse gear

it is only allowed as an auxiliary or fallback maneuver. The most possible to the right;

In places of visibility and where it does not hinder traffic; Slowly, In

shortest possible route, After the regulatory signals have been made and taken
all the necessary precautions.

WHERE IS IT PROHIBITED TO REVERSE?

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R: In the following locations: Curves, intersections with reduced visibility; Bridges,
tunnels and level crossings; As a general rule, where visibility or dimensions
of ways are insufficient; and ways where there is high traffic intensity.

WHAT DO YOU UNDERSTAND BY AUXILIARY MANEUVER?

R: It is the one that is done, for example, to reverse the direction of travel, and

park for more than one period.

WHAT IS THE APPEAL MANEUVER?

It is considered a maneuver of resource the reverse executed by a driver for

not being able to make it possible, to cross with another vehicle or to exit from
a blocked road.

Stop and Parking

WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN STOPPING AND PARKING?

It is considered a stop the immobilization of a vehicle for a time

strictly necessary for the entry or exit of passengers, or for a brief
loading or unloading operations, provided that the conductor is ready to
resume the march and do it whenever you are preventing or hindering the
passing of other vehicles.

PARKING?

It is the immobilization of a vehicle that does not constitute stopping and that is not

motivated by circumstances specific to circulation.

DETENTION?

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R: It is the immobilization of a vehicle, for traffic needs or to
compliance with a traffic requirement.

IT IS ALWAYS IMPOSED BY AN OUTSIDE CIRCUMSTANCE ON THE WILL

OF THE CONDUCTOR AND, CONSEQUENTLY, THEY CARRIED IT OUT IN THE PLACES

IN WHICH THE NEEDS OF TRAFFIC REQUIRE IT, OR IN

OBSERVANCE THE STANDARDS OU SIGNALS.E THEREFORE
[Link]: THE IMMOBILIZATION AT THE SIGNAL (stop) AND THE LIGHT

RED LIGHT, OR TO GIVE PRIORITY FOR PASSAGE.

HOW TO PROCEED TO LEAVE A VEHICLE PARKED?

R: In the following way: Within the localities, parallel to the closest.

possible from the edge of the roadway, outside of towns, as much as
possible outside the lanes, using the shoulders, unless it results in
danger or obstacles for pedestrians. Leaving gaps between the vehicles
essential for maneuvering other vehicles or occupying spaces
vagrants; -Stopping the engine and leaving the vehicle locked; In the climbing position,

it is engaged in 1st gear, in the down position it is engaged in

march-back: If necessary, it is directed towards the edge of the roadway.
front wheel.

WHERE IS IT FORBIDDEN TO PARK OR STOP?

R: In the following places: on curves, intersections, and junctions, unless

5 meters within localities and 50 meters outside localities; In the
bridges, Tunes, level crossing, under the overpasses Less than 3
meters of the tram crossings less than 15 meters of the crossings of the
buses; Less than 5 meters from the pedestrian crossings, and in the mentioned
passages less than 20 meters from traffic lights, less than 20
meters from vertical signs, On bicycle paths, On sidewalks On
Separators In the directional islands On the central plates of the roundabouts of

roundabout, On the sidewalks intended for pedestrian traffic On the stripes of

racing divided by a continuous longitudinal line, as long as the distance
between this and the vehicle should be less than 3 meters. Generally, in all of
places of insufficient visibility.

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 WHERE IS PARKING PROHIBITED?

R: On the roads where it impedes traffic In the lanes of the second row;
Where it hinders or obstructs the access or exit of properly authorized vehicles.

parked or place of parking Less than 10 meters from the

level crossings; (vehicles transporting explosives 80 meters); Unless
from 5 meters of fuel supply stations; -Where there is
signage for parking of vehicles of public entities, or
vehicles serving people with motor disabilities; At night, on the lanes
outside the localities, Roads marked with priority road signs,
Outside the parks designated for machines, trailers or semi-trailers when
trailers.

WHAT IS CONSIDERED ABUSIVE PARKING? A:

vehicle parking, on public road or in park or area of
payment of any fee, continuously for 30 days; or in place
with parking time especially limited or conditioned if
kept for a period of forty-eight hours beyond that limit; and always
that the legally established time of stay in the place is not respected.

TAKE NOTE: The removal of vehicles Forced immunization due to malfunction or

accidents: Vehicle repair on public roads: = its implication

parks and parking areas.

WHEN TO USE THE PRE-SIGNALING SIGN OF

DANGER?

It is used when the vehicle is parked on the roadway.

whether the load has fallen onto the pavement or another unforeseen event, should not be visible to

at least one hundred meters. (The pre-signaling sign)

ENTRY AND EXIT OF PASSENGERS

ON WHICH SIDE SHOULD THE ENTRY AND EXIT BE MADE

PASSENGERS?

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On the right or left side of the vehicle, depending on whether it is stopped or
parking to the right or left of the roadway.

HOW TO APPROACH A VEHICLE

PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION OF PASSENGERS?

R: In localities, drivers must slow down and, if necessary

stop.

LOCATION? A: area with buildings and whose limits are marked with
the regulatory signs.

Park of parking---Location exclusively destined to

vehicle parking.

Special track? Public road or transit route specially designated for

agreement with signaling, to the traffic of pedestrians, of certain species of animals
vehicles.

HOW THE TRANSPORTATION OF PEOPLE SHOULD BE DONE

VEHICLE?

Make sure it does not compromise driving safety and properly

sitting prohibiting the placement of additional benches (And it is forbidden to
transport of children under the age of 12 in the front seat, except for;
if the vehicle in front has an accessory properly approved for the
transport of children.

LOAD AND UNLOAD

How should loading and unloading be done on vehicles?

R: In the same way as the entry and exit of passengers. To the right side or
left depending on whether the vehicle is stopped or parked, also by
rear, without much noise and as quickly as possible.

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 HOW SHOULD THE LOAD BE PLACED IN VEHICLES?

In order to maintain the balance of the vehicle, whether stationary or in motion,

It should not obstruct the driver's visibility. It should not drag on the pavement.

WHAT DO YOU UNDERSTAND BY PAYLOAD?

Payload is the people or goods that go in the vehicle.

VEHICLE TRAFFIC THAT PERFORMS SPECIAL TRANSPORTS:

WHAT IS NECESSARY TO TRANSPORT EXPLOSIVES?

R: Except with special authorization from the Provincial Government with a favorable opinion from the

General Directorate of Roads and Traffic. The vehicles that carry out the transport of
Explosive substances must have at least 2 fire extinguishers.
Two reflective sign panels, rectangular, one in front of the other.
rear, with a base of 40cm, and at a height not less than 30cm, placed in the
vertical so that they are clearly visible. Having the respective panels in color
oranges, and with the following caption about corpses (EXPLOSION HAZARD)
these panels should be covered or removed as soon as the vehicles are
downloaded. If there are no suitable panels, they may be replaced with
black flags placed at the top left, this during the day, at night, the
the flag will be replaced by a black stripe 5cm wide, placed
horizontally over a lighthouse on the left side of White light, the drivers
and any other people who are in the vehicle cannot smoke nor
to forge

These vehicles when in circulation with other vehicles in convoy.

they must maintain a distance of 80 meters or 50 at a minimum. Together the

level crossings cannot stop less than 80 meters. The same

They must have a closed box. They must be equipped with a tool case.
Monkey and portable lighting equipment, without flame or producing sparks.
Animal-drawn vehicles, when used for this transport, could only
bring electrical lighting.

WHAT QUANTITY OF EXPLOSIVES CAN BE TRANSPORTED WITHOUT

AUTHORIZATION?

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17 kg, Being 2 kg of gunpowder; 5 kg of fireworks and 10 kg of pyrotechnics
pyrotechnics. Vehicles of the Armed or Militarized Forces are exempt.

WHAT DOES A BLACK FLAG PLACED IN FRONT OF INDICATE

LEFT SIDE OF THE VEHICLE?

R: Indicates that the vehicle transports explosive materials in quantities

more than 2 kg of explosive, 5 kg of gunpowder and 10 kg of fireworks
pyrotechnics.

HOW A VEHICLE THAT TRANSPORTS SHOULD BE MARKED

EXPLOSIVE DURING THE NIGHT?

R: With a 5cm wide black stripe placed horizontally over the

left front headlight glass.

How many meters from a level crossing can you stop?

WHERE TO PARK, IN CASE OF TRANSPORTING EXPLOSIVES? A: Never at
less than 80 meters.

WHAT IS THE MAXIMUM SPEED THAT CAN BE TRAVELED

VEHICLES CARRYING EXPLOSIVES? A: 50km/h to 40km box
closed or 30 km/h open box.

OTHER TRANSPORTATION THAT DESERVES SPECIAL ATTENTION:

O.B.S = Traffic of vehicles transporting dead animals or meat to the

consumption will only be allowed when they are from a sealed box and the
transport should be done in perfect hygiene conditions; Exceptionally, the
transport of large animals may be done in vehicles of
open box, as long as it is used in enclosed or similar coverage for
completely hide the load. -Or transit vehicles that carry waste,
unhealthy materials or foul-smelling ones will be allowed as long as it is
whether they are closed box or open box, transport the referred
materials in closed containers. -The vehicles that carry out the transport of
powdery materials moved in a way to prevent them from spreading
in the air or on the ground, for which they will be covered with oils or tarps
appropriate dimensions.

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 AUTO STRADS

Pedestrians, animals, and bicycles are prohibited on the highways.

without engines, mopeds, other vehicles that are motor vehicles and
tractors.

WHAT IS a Highway?-A: It is a road intended for fast traffic, with

separate traffic senses, conditioned accesses and no crossings and
level, and where one cannot travel at less than 40 km/h.

WHAT IS PROHIBITED ON THE MOTORWAY?

R: Circular without regulatory lights, stop or park, even if outside of

faixas de rodagens, inverter o sentido de marcha, fazer marcha-tras, atravessar
the central separating strip, or the openings existing in them.

HOW TO PROCEED TO REVERSE ON A MOTORWAY?

I must occupy the necessary right lane in advance,

exit via the deceleration lane and re-enter through the access ramp to the lane of
roadway intended for the opposite direction of traffic.

HOW TO PROCEED IN CASE OF DAMAGE OR BREAKDOWN

FORCED ON The highway?

The vehicle must be diverted off the roadway (TO THE SIDE
LAW), if it is not possible, it should be signaled with the warning triangle
signaling and urgently calling for a tow.

What separates traffic streams on the highway?

The central plates are either cemented or landscaped.

HOW TO ENTER THE HIGHWAYS?

Through branches of conditioned accesses forming a junction

in a V shape.

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 WHAT VEHICLES CAN CIRCULATE IN THE CORRIDORS
FOR THE CIRCULATION OF PUBLIC TRANSPORT VEHICLES?

R: Besides public transport vehicles, priority vehicles and the

police vehicles.

CHAPTER 3

ROAD SAFETY

DIMENSIONS AND MAXIMUM WEIGHTS:

WHAT IS THE MAXIMUM WIDTH FOR MOTOR VEHICLES?

R: The maximum width is 2.5 meters.

WHAT IS THE MAXIMUM HEIGHT VEHICLES CAN BE LOADED TO

LOAD?

The maximum height is 4 meters from the ground to the end of the load.

WHAT IS THE MAXIMUM LENGTH THAT A VEHICLE CAN HAVE?

It is 18 meters for articulated buses; and 18.35 meters for the

vehicle sets - trailer.

WHAT IS THE MAXIMUM LENGTH OF:

Vehicle-trailer combination... 18.35 meters

Articulated buses ......................................................... 18 meters

Vehicles with 2 or more axles..................12 meters

Articulated vehicles with 3 or more axles………………………………….15 meters
Trailers with one or more axles... 12 meters
Agricultural tractor trailers with 1 axle... 7 meters
Agricultural tractor trailers with 2 or more axles…………….10 meters

MAXIMUM WEIGHTS:

WHAT GROSS WEIGHT IS PERMITTED FOR VEHICLES WITHOUT

SPECIAL AUTHORIZATION?

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 Vehicles: 2 axles………………………………….16 Tons = 16,000 kgs
3 Axles .................................................... 22 tons = 22,000 kgs

Articulated vehicles (tractor trailer set of:

3 Axes …………...…….…………………………………..26
26,000 kgs
4Axles............................32Tonnes=32,000kgs
5 Or more axes...
38 tons = 38,000 kgs
Set of tow vehicles of:
4 Axles.......................................................32
32.0000 kgs

5 or more axles .................................................................. 38 tons = 38,000 kgs

Agricultural tractor trailers of:

1 Axle ………………………………………………………...8 tons=8,000kgs
2 or more axes...............................12 tons =
12,000 kg

OCCUPANCY:

Note: The load is given according to the robustness of the parts and the engine displacement, for that

one must consult the booklet.

WHAT IS UNDERSTOOD BY OCCUPANCY?

It is the number that each vehicle is authorized to transport.

HOW MANY PEOPLE CAN A VEHICLE TRANSPORT

CAR

Passenger light vehicle... 9 passengers including the driver

Light cargo open box..........5 Passenger or 4 passenger
including the driver

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 HEAVY vehicles (For the cabin, it is always necessary to consult the

livrete)

Professional heavyweights... beyond the 9 Passengers

Cargo vehicles...3 passengers including the driver

Links of two or three wheels:

Simple Motorcycle.......................................................2 people

Motorcycle with sidecar...........................3 people including the driver

Mopeds..............................................................1 person

Single Bicycles .................................................... 1 person

Bicycles with auxiliary motor……………………………………........1 person

Agricultural tractors...............................1 person

Industrial machines…………………………………………………......1 people

REGISTRATION SHEETS:

HOW MANY REGISTRATIONS ARE VEHICLES REQUIRED TO HAVE?

WILL THEY HAVE?

R:2 License Plates, one for the front and one for the rear, which
they must be visible from at least 20 meters, 1 plate inside the vehicle with
the identification of the owner placed on the dashboard above the glove compartment
gloves; In the case that the driver does not possess the driving license there is but

A year should have a plate at the rear of the vehicle with the sticker -90. If
for the merchandise or cargo, there must be a plate painted on the left side
almost next to the cabin are the tare and the gross weight, and another at the rear with the

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maximum speed, If the vehicle has an open box, it must have a plate of
registration "Rental" or "Private" Depending on the type of service to be carried out by
respective vehicle. If it is a closed and painted box; If it is for instruction, it must
to have two plates of 'INSTRUCTION' one at the front and another at the back. If it is

Tow another vehicle, it must have a visible tow plate on both sides.
If it is long, it must have a plate with the initials 'LONG VEHICLE'.

1-ILLUMINATION

O.B.S= No vehicle may circulate or park on public roads

from dusk to dawn, or when atmospheric conditions allow it
I demand that one or two white lights are on in front and one
There are two red lights at the rear, perfectly visible, but not
so intense that they can produce glare.

From dusk to dawn, vehicles must have lights.

sufficient, for your presence to become visible and the path to remain
well lit, allowing for a clear view in reasonable sand of
immediate space to run.

Also during the day when the visibility conditions or

passages in tunnels become mandatory or the use of the referred
light devices.

WHAT ARE THE LIGHTS THAT ALL AUTOMOTIVE VEHICLES HAVE

LIGHT AND HEAVY VEHICLES MUST MANDATORILY HAVE THE
FRONT?

R: One or two white or yellow lights (if it's about a motorcycle or

automobile) with three intensities; Minimum or presence of white color, Visible
the distance of 150 meters. Medium or Crossroad white or yellow decoration

projected to the ground at a distance of 30 meters; and Maximum or road

of white and yellow colors, projecting at least 100 meters.

WHAT ARE THE REQUIRED LIGHTS FOR THE REAR (L or P)?

R: - They are as follows: 2 red lights, of Presence or Minimum, visible to
distance of 150 meters; 1 red or orange light to signal the

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braking; 1 White light for illuminating license plates;
2 indicators of red or orange turn direction; 1 Light of
white light for reversing, which its range should not exceed 10
metros turned to the ground, to avoid chaining; It may have
also1Red light to indicate the presence of the vehicle in case of
fog. (optional) 2 red reflectors visible at 100 meters, for
incidence of the maximums of other vehicles. In heavy vehicles, they may have
even more 2 red reflectors at the rear in the back part of the
panels.

REGARDING TRACTORS AND TRAILERS:

The trailers have the same lights at the rear as the

light and heavy vehicles, with the exception for the brake light,
that is dispensed when it is possible for the tractor vehicle. There is still
but on each side of the rear panel marking the back part of the
side panels 4 red reflectors, triangular in shape. The
towing signal is marked with white or yellow light visible in
both directions of traffic.

HOW SHOULD THE TOWING SIGN BE PLACED?

R; - It must be placed on the left half of the roof and the height
sufficient for it to be visible in both directions. If the box, or the load
of the vehicle to cover, even if in only one direction, it is necessary to remove the sign and

placed on top of the load or the box. If it is still not considered

satisfactorily visible, another towing sign is placed at the back
of this vehicle.

2.2. REFLECTOR CORES:

MINIMUM white front: MEDIUM white or yellow: MAXIMUM white

or yellow: WHITE FLASHING or Orange: FOG LIGHTS
white or yellow (optional) THE BACK (STOP), red or
PRESENCE LIGHT
LICENSE PLATE LIGHT White: REVERSE LIGHT - BACK,
white or yellow (optional) REFLECTORS, yellow or orange:

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 WHAT ARE MINIMUMS FOR AND WHEN ARE THEY USED?

At night, to circulate in well-lit places, to mark the presence of

vehicle from dusk to dawn, to park in poorly lit areas
illuminated, during the day when atmospheric conditions require it and in Tunes (the
minimums are visible at a distance of 150 meters) are the so-called lights of
presence or parking.

WHEN ARE THE MEANS USED?

Outside the locations: when crossing paths with other vehicles, people, or animals;
When driving behind another vehicle at a distance of less than 100 meters. Inside
the poorly lit areas; Instead of the sound signals, there are
code or intersection lights calls.

WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF THE MAXIMUMS?

The maximums are Lights that are meant to be used in dark places and
on the roads, Its light shines at a distance no less than 100 meters,
and can be called high beams or road lights.

How many meters do the spotlight captures illuminate?

The spotlight capture do not illuminate: they mark the presence of the vehicle and must be

visible from a distance of 100 meters, when they are illuminated by the
maximums of other vehicles.

IN CASE OF LIGHT DAMAGE, OUTSIDE OF LOCALITIES,

HOW TO PROCEED?

R (Although the law does not allow the circulation of vehicles without lights:) We continue until

the next location with a speed not exceeding 20km/h. If not

we managed to overcome the malfunction, we continue the march with provisional lighting

lantern, makeshift solution, or another type of light that does not turn off
no more than 30km/h.

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 IN CASE OF LIGHT MALFUNCTIONS ON THE Highway, HOW
PROCEED?

Stop the vehicle and move it off the roadway to the direct side of the direction.
in which case, if it is not possible to remove, signal with the warning triangle
signaling and calling a tow truck to remove it as quickly as possible.

AT NIGHT HOW TO SIGNAL VEHICLES THAT TRANSPORT

INDIVISIBLE LOAD, WITH LENGTH GREATER THAN NORMAL?

It is signaled by placing white lights in front and red lights at the rear.
extremities of the load.

HOW MANY METERS MUST THEY BE VISIBLE AND LEGIBLE

License plates?

The license plates must be legible and visible from 20 meters.

AT WHAT DISTANCE FROM THE GROUND SHOULD THEY BE PLACED

License plates?

The front ones must be placed no less than 25cm and the ones from the
rear guard never less than 30cm.

When we refer to the minimums, we saw that one of the reasons is that they serve
for parking.

CAN YOU PARK AT NIGHT WITH THE LIGHTS OFF?

Yes. As long as the roads are properly lit, allowing for a

view of the vehicle 100 meters away.

WHAT DO THE RED AND WHITE LIGHTS (or reflectors) INDICATE

NEXT TO THE ROAD SHOULDER? A: The red lights indicate on the side
the right side of the roadway, while the white lines indicate the left side.
(there can also be yellow lights indicating the axis of the road, obstacles,
as well as, plates or refuges, existing on the way.)

WHAT ARE THE COLORS OF FOG LIGHTS FOR RATAGUARDA?

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Red.

WHAT CONDITIONS EVEN IN DAYLIGHT THE LIGHTS OF THE MEDIUMS

SHOULD THEY REMAIN LIT?

R: Whenever visibility does not allow distinguishing the minimums at a distance.

below 100 meters.

HOW MANY ARE THERE AND WHAT DO THE INTERNATIONAL COLORS INDICATE?

It's six.

Prohibition
Black Danger eminent danger next Blue
Obligation/Information/Authorization. Gray End of all prohibitions before
taxes.

ACCESSORIES

WHAT ARE THE MANDATORY ACCESSORIES FOR VEHICLES

MUST HAVE MANDATORILY? A- They are the following: Two
exterior rearview mirrors (placed one on each side of the vehicle in such a way
to allow observation over a distance of at least 100 meters) A
espelho interior; Um amperímetro; Um indicador de velocidade (velocímetro)
One or two sun visors; One or two windshield wipers; Pre-signal
danger signaling; In light vehicles there must be a seat belt, in the seat of
driver and passengers.

TAKE NOTE: still exempt from any type

of the vehicle the installation of the interior rearview mirror, as soon as its field
I found it canceled. In commercial vehicles, whether they are light,
heavy or mixed the speed indicator will be marked with lines
distinctly red.

WHEN IT COMES TO MOTORCYCLES?

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A speed indicator (properly lit at night) Two
rearview mirrors (one on each side of the driver).

WHAT OTHER ACCESSORIES SHOULD VEHICLES HAVE

FOR IN CASE OF DAMAGES?

They must have a spare tire, a jack; (this is powered by

hydraulic oil or consistent mass) Wheel wrench; Fire extinguishers; 6 meters of
rope or steel cable; some tool. For heavy vehicles and
necessary wedges of 25 to 30 cm to stabilize the vehicle.

DOCUMENTATIONS:

Note: The driver, whenever driving a vehicle, must be equipped with

documents that enable you to drive, and confirmation of your identity
the legality of the vehicle.

WHAT DOCUMENTS SHOULD THEY BRING

I CAN. WHEN CAN I DRIVE A MOTOR VEHICLE?

R: Driver's license for the type of vehicle I drive; Title of Registration of

Property; Identity card; Circulation fee receipt;
Insurance card, if you have one.

DEFINITIONS:

DRIVER'S LICENSE: A document that enables its holder to

to drive motor vehicles on public roads.

IDENTITY DOCUMENT? A: It is the document that every citizen

national and mandatory to have and where it includes all the necessary elements and
your identification.

LIVRET? R.A broadly speaking, it can be said that it is the ticket of

vehicle identity. Through the booklet that identifies them

vehicle characteristics.

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 PROPERTY REGISTRATION TITLE = Document in which
The name of the vehicle owner is stated.

INSURANCE POLICY? A: This document contains the

proof that the vehicle is insured. That is, its
civil liability for accidents that cause harm to third parties.

CIRCULATION TAX=R: Tax aimed at the improvement of the roads

access.

What is necessary to obtain a driver's license?

R: 1st - Must be at least 18 or 21 years old depending on what you intend to qualify for.

respectively, the driving of a motorcycle, light or heavy.

2nd - Present the respective medical certificate of psychophysical robustness.

3rd - Have 6th or 8th grade.

4th - To have been approved in the respective exam.

WHAT VEHICLES CAN YOU DRIVE WITH THE LICENSE OF

LIGHT?

I can drive passenger cars, cargo vehicles, mixed vehicles up to 3,500 kg.
gross weight. I can attach to the vehicle a trailer with a gross weight of up to 850 kg. If the

towing weight for greater than 850kg, that the total sum does not exceed
3.500 kg

Agricultural tractors with a tare of up to 3,500 kg with trailer, as long as the weight

The gross of the set does not exceed 6,000 kg - Agricultural or industrial machines, whose

gross weight does not exceed 3,500kg.

WITH A HEAVY LICENSE WHAT VEHICLES CAN YOU DRIVE?

R: All motor vehicles, except motorcycles. Can I still drive?

tractors, agricultural and industrial machines.

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 AT WHAT AGE SHOULD A MEDICAL CERTIFICATE BE PRESENTED
GENERAL DIRECTORATE OF TRANSPORT AND TRAFFIC, FOR PURPOSES OF

REVALIDATION OF THE DRIVER'S LICENSE?

R: Non-professional drivers: 40, 50, 60, 65, and 70. From 2 to 2 years.

Non-professional drivers: 35, 45, 50, 55, and 60. From 60, every 2 years.

WHAT IS THE VALIDITY OF THE MEDICAL-SANITARY CERTIFICATE, PASSED

AFTER APPROVAL OF THE RESPECTIVE INSPECTION?

6 months.

WHEN TO CHANGE RESIDENCE, IN WHAT TIME AND TO WHOM

SHOULD IT COMMUNICATE THE FACT? A: Within 30 days, the General Directorate of
Transportation and traffic.

DANGEROUS MANEUVERS

WHAT ARE DANGEROUS MANEUVERS?

R: These are the maneuvers made with infractions of the rules contained in the articles

of the road code, jeopardizing their own life, as well as that of

remaining users of the public road.

What maneuvers are considered dangerous?

R: 1st = To travel on the left side of the roadway.

2º= To circulate in squares, intersections or junctions, in such a way as not to give way

left part to the central part of them;

3rd = Initiating any maneuver without ensuring that it does not result in danger.
or embarrassment for the traffic;

On highways, do not use the warning triangle, no.

divert the vehicle from the lane; stop or park and make a move
back.

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5º= Transgressions of the following rules: Right of way;
Vehicle crossing; Overtaking, Change of direction; Reversal of
gear; -reverse gear.

CIVIL AND CRIMINAL LIABILITY

Any accident caused by a vehicle or animal in transit on the road

publish that affects anyone in their physical integrity or in their
heritage, grants the injured party the right to compensation for damages
caused or damages received. Every driver of a vehicle and, therefore
responsible for the bodily and material damages it causes during the
driving this vehicle.

WHAT IS CIVIL LIABILITY?

It is the obligation to indemnify those harmed as a result of accidents.

of the transport, for which the injured parties are not the cause.

WHAT IS CRIMINAL RESPONSIBILITY?

In addition to civil liability, drivers are also subject to

criminal responsibility for crimes and contraventions (offenses, and
transgressions committed while driving.

= THE ASSIGNMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES =

HOW TO PROCEED IN CASES OF ACCIDENTS?

The driver must control the vehicle. Stop and check for injuries. In case
to take the injured to the nearest hospital (if it is possible to do so
removal) Urgently arrange for your evacuation; For a
hospital establishment. In case of deaths, report to the authorities
closer. (in case of serious injuries, do not move until
arrival of competent technicians.

WHAT IS AN ACCIDENT?

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It's a human flaw.

WHO ANSWERS FOR ACCIDENTS OR INFRACTIONS

COMMITTED DURING THE EXAM? A: The examinee (candidate student)

SAFE DRIVING: - Drivers must be in shape

physically and psychologically, good health. No alcohol. Vehicle in perfect condition.

operating conditions. Vehicle control. Knowledge of the road. To have

perfect awareness of your place in life. Knowing how to surpass (left) not
maneuvering while blocking other road users. Knowing how to anticipate intentions
of others, their flaws and hesitations.

BLOOD ALCOHOL CONTENT WHAT IS IT? A: It is the concentration of alcohol in the blood

blood.

WHAT IS DEFENSIVE DRIVING?

It is the driver's responsibility to know how to renounce their rights or to be prepared for them.

faults that others may commit.

WHO IS CONSIDERED AN ACCOMPLICE TO THE OFFENSES COMMITTED

FOR DRUNK DRIVERS?

R: All those who contributed to the driver's intoxication, or those who

by being able to avoid it, they allow him to drive drunk.

What daily care should be taken with the vehicle?

R: It is necessary to check: The tire pressure. The oil level; The water level in
radiator.

WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF THE CLUTCH?

It is used to turn the transmission of the motor's rotary motion on and off.
gearbox, allowing for a smooth start.

HOW TO PROCEED TO START A MARCH?

It is checked whether the door can be opened without posing a danger to other vehicles.
pawns, not even for yourself. Adjust the seat to reach the pedals and the

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rearview mirrors enable the view of the rear of the vehicle
in an extension of at least 100 meters. -The seatbelt is adjusted.
The gearbox is placed in neutral. The engine is started.
Press the clutch to the floor and engage first gear. Turn on
if the signal for changing direction to the side that is intended to start the
march. Check if any vehicle is coming. The handbrake is deactivated,
raise the clutch slightly, and the movement begins.

Most accidents depend on human factors, although they are attributed to...
frequent machine or road state. The lack of skill and the
carelessness is the main reason.

SIGNALING

WHAT IS SIGNAGE?

It is a set of elements intended to warn and inform everyone.

public road users.

They are classified into: Signs of traffic regulatory agents; Signaling

illuminated; Vertical graphic signage; Horizontal graphic signage; Marks on
pavement or Road Markings.

WHAT ARE GRAPHS?

They are signs obtained through paintings, symbols or inscriptions of various.

cores.

Why are they called vertical graphs?

Because it consists of plates supported by a support.

What are called sonorous signals?

R: They are signals made up of various acoustic sounds. (Air horns or

electric)

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 ROAD SIGNS?

They are lines or marks painted on the pavement of the roadway.

CIRCULATION CORRIDORS?

R: They are wide or discontinuous lines that serve to define a roadway.

traffic aimed at identifying as a means of transportation circulation
public.

DASHED LINE?

R: It means that the driver must stay on the right side, which can be stepped on.
you are transposed to perform maneuvers that would not otherwise be possible.

CONTINUOUS LINE?

It means that the driver must always keep to their right when the
the same shall separate traffic meanings, not being able to be stepped on or
transpose.

DO ADJACENT LINES CONTINUE?

They are lines used exceptionally near speed bumps,

intersections and junctions with reduced visibility that pose a danger
for circulation. It has the same meaning as continuous lines.

STOP lines with symbol (STOP)?

It consists of a continuous line indicating the mandatory stopping location.

completed with the symbol (stop) painted on the pavement, when the signaling
for imposes by vertical signaling. This line is normally placed when
the driver does not notice the presence of the (STOP) sign.

INTERSECTION EASILY CONGESTED?

R: It is a yellow checked area defined by continuous lines.

same color, meaning the prohibition to enter the covered area or to
marked, even if the signage allows it, if it is foreseeable that the
traffic intensity requires you to immobilize the vehicle within that area.

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 OBLIQUE RAYS, WHAT ARE THEY FOR?

They are used to provide certain information or to repeat the information already given by

means prohibition of entering the area it covers.

HOW ARE VERTICAL GRAPHIC SIGNS CLASSIFIED?

R: Signs of prohibition and obligation Absolute prescription. Simple signs

Indication Information, pre-signaling, direction, identification of Localities.

WHAT DO THE WARNING SIGNS INDICATE?

R: They are preventive signs. They indicate the existence, or the possibility of

appearance of particularly dangerous conditions for traffic, which

give special attention and caution to the driver.

P) IN FRONT OF THE DISCONTINUOUS CROSSWALK LINES

(pedestrian crossing) HOW MANY METERS CAN ONE STOP OR
PARKING? A:

YELLOW LONGITUDINAL MARKINGS:

WHAT DOES A SOLID YELLOW LINE NEXT TO INDICATE

TREAD BAND?

R: Indicates that stopping or parking is prohibited on this side of the roadway.

in its entirety (this prohibition may be limited in time or to
certain type of vehicles

WHAT ARE ZIGZAG LINES AND WHAT DO THEY MEAN?

These are lines that prohibit parking on the side of the roadway.
that line is situated, in all its extension. (the prohibition is imposed on all
the hours and for all vehicles)

WHAT IS THE DISTANCE AT WHICH ONE SHOULD STOP OR PARK

NEXT TO A TRAM STOP?

WHAT IS THE DISTANCE IN FRONT OF A BUS STOP?

HOW MANY METERS NEAR FUEL STATIONS

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 IN METERS, WHAT IS THE DISTANCE THAT SHOULD BE LEFT TO
OVERTAKE A CYCLIST? A: A distance of 2 meters should be left.

FOR WHAT? A: So that the air currents do not knock it down.

WHAT ARE THE COLORS OF THE LIGHT SIGNALS +TO REGULATE THE
TRANSIT AT INTERSECTIONS?

R: GREEN LIGHT free passage, YELLOW LIGHT CONSTANT, transition between

the green is a red light; YELLOW FLASHING LIGHT, caution (rule of
Priority) RED LIGHT, mandatory stop. (forbidden passage)

WHY IS THE BRIDGE MOVABLE?

WHAT DO THE ORANGE COLOR PANELS INDICATE WHEN PLACED ONE

FRONT AND ANOTHER TO THE BACK WITH THE INSCRIPTIONS DANGER OF
EXPLOSION? A: Indicate that the vehicle is transporting explosives.

WHAT IS A LONG VEHICLE? A: It is a vehicle or combination whose

length is 12 meters.

HOW ARE THE PASSAGES FOR CYCLISTS CONSTITUTED? A:

They are made up of squares or parallelograms.

DEFINE THE RAILWAY TRAIN? A: It is the set of carriages.

pulled by a locomotive.

WHAT IS A LEVEL CROSSING?

It is the intersection of two routes, one railway and the other road.

WHAT IS THE CANSSELA? A: It is a door made of wood or iron

usually in grates that guard the level crossings. WHAT ARE
THIRDS? A: They are bars painted red diagonally, from the plates that
They signal the distance we are from a railway crossing.

DISTANCE OF THE THIRDS

MINIMUM LIMITS.

1- THIRD ...................................... 50 METERS

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2- THIRDS……………………………………. …….100 METERS

3- THIRDS………………………………………. 150 METERS

MAXIMUM LIMITS:

1- THIRD…………………………………………….100 METERS

2- THIRDS ....................................... 200 METERS

3- THIRDS………………………………………. 300 METERS

a) SIGNS OF ABSOLUTE PRESCRIPTION WHAT DO THEY INDICATE?

b) WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF INFORMATION SIGNALS?

c) HOW DOES THE DRIVER PROCEED WHEN ENCOUNTERING DANGER SIGNALS?

WHEN TO PROCEED WITH GRAVEL PROJECTION?

You must reduce speed, increase the distance from the vehicles.
front, so that the stones they may throw don't hit us with
so much strength. (Gravel, it is layers of small stones, loose and spread over
the pavement under construction or under repair

What are guides?

They are marks that serve to visibly delineate the lane.

along its edges.

MULTIPLE TRAFFIC LANES

Behaviors for drivers to observe whenever, in the same

meaning may have two or more meanings of traffic:

OUT OF THE LOCATIONS: Drivers must use the traffic lane but
right but being able to use another one if there is no space in that one, well
thus to overtake or change direction.

WITHIN THE LOCALITIES: drivers must use the transit lane

more convenient to your destination, you are only allowed to change

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direction to another after taking all precautions, in order to change from
direction, overtaking, stopping or parking.

Thus, and contrary to what happens outside the towns, and

the use of any of the lanes for normal circulation is permitted, whether
to say that drivers may use the traffic lane but the left one still
there is a place in the lane, but on the right.

HOW TO CHANGE A TIRE?

1st - The vehicle must be placed on all three wheels that are full, with any one.

material, in order to maintain the balance of the vehicle

2nd - With the wheel wrench, the nuts of the wheel to be removed must be loosened.

3rd - The mechanical jack should be placed as close as possible to wheel a.

remove and lift the vehicle.

4th - The nuts and the damaged tire are removed, the other tire is placed on, it is placed

the nuts are tightened slightly.

5th - The vehicle is lowered. The nuts are tightened again. 6th - Next, everything is stored.

materials used (Shims, jack, and any other objects, such as stones,
wood etc.

WHAT ARE THE DOCUMENTS AND WHEN SHOULD THEY BE SUBMITTED

THE SAME FOR YOUR REVALIDATION? A: They are, the medical certificate and

current photograph, which must be submitted during the six months preceding
its expiry.

CAREFUL CON YOUR VEHICLE AND SOME

COMPONENTS THAT MAKE IT UP. ALWAYS CHECK: Levels of
oil, radiator and battery water as well as the levels of gear oil. (gearbox of
speed and differential) Horn, safety latch on the back of the seats,
Rearview mirrors, Floor mats, Seat belts, hood latches,
Leak check, Windshield wiper and washer, Defroster
Wheel alignment and balance, Handbrake and Park mechanic (vehicle)

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automatic) Also check the tire pressure. The fuel level. The
oil level

ALWAYS TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR YOURS

INFRINGEMENTS. And in case of accidents, always act with respect and civility,
immediately providing assistance, or arranging help in case there are victims.

IF A BALL ROLLS IN FRONT OF THE CAR, WHAT SHOULD

DO? R: You should slow down and prepare. Because it brings behind a ball.
a child always comes. If there is no traffic, signal the child to go.
look for the ball. If there is traffic, signal to the other drivers
front wants the backup to stop. One goes to get the ball and delivers it to
Child.

SMALL CARES:

CLOTHES AND SHOES; Dress in comfortable clothing, especially

On trips, avoid high and slippery shoes or even heavy ones.
Do not drive in flip-flops or clogs. Avoid footwear that does not have protection.
heel, can be dangerous during braking, and clutch points (point
of friction).

STOPS = On long trips, stop to rest. Never drive

more than 200km or 3 hours straight.

SMOKING = Avoid smoking while driving. Smoke and ash pose risks.
unnecessary, hinder vision destroy.

I HOPE YOU HAVE TAKEN ADVANTAGE OF FILLING OUT YOUR

RESUME SOMETHING VERY IMPORTANT AND THAT YOU ALSO CANNOT
DO NOTHING WITHOUT SEEKING YOUR CREATOR (CHRISTjesus)

DON'T FORGET THAT THIS SCHOOL IS NAMED DRIVING SCHOOL

DE CONDUÇÃO CFP, LDA.

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