Examen Teórico Licencia de Conducir — Guanajuato (Seguridad y Paz)

According to the Guanajuato Manual de Manejo Defensivo, what does a Tipo "A" (Automovilista) license authorize?

• APrivate or cargo vehicles of up to 10 seats and not exceeding 3½ tonnes
• BMotorcycles and scooters only
• CPublic-service buses and taxis
• DTractor-trailers and all heavy vehicles, including units with more than two axles

In Guanajuato, which license type authorizes driving motorcycles and scooters, and what else does it allow?

• ATipo A, which also covers private cars and pickups of up to 3½ tonnes each
• BTipo C, which also covers heavy cargo trucks and every vehicle in Tipo A
• CTipo D, which does not authorize any vehicle in the other license types
• DTipo B, which also covers taxis

According to the Guanajuato manual, what does a Tipo "C" license authorize in addition to Tipo A vehicles?

• AMotorcycles
• BTaxis and buses
• CTractor-trailers, units with more than two axles, tow vehicles and heavy vehicles
• DAgricultural machinery only

According to the Guanajuato Manual de Manejo Defensivo, which sources does the theoretical exam for a driver's license cover?

• AThe mobility law and its Reglamento, the driving and signage manuals, and road education
• BOnly vehicle mechanics
• COnly the federal highway regulation and the federal signage manual used on state toll roa…
• DOnly first aid

According to the Guanajuato manual, what must applicants bring for the practical driving exam?

• ANothing; the state provides all the vehicles and simulators
• BOnly a rental car
• CA suitable private vehicle in safe condition with current plates; motorcyclists also need…
• DA vehicle without plates

According to the Guanajuato manual, what insurance must a vehicle carry?

• AComprehensive theft and total-loss coverage for the insured vehicle
• BNo insurance is required
• CCoverage for the driver's own medical costs only, with no third-party cover
• DA current policy covering at least third-party civil liability

According to the Guanajuato manual, how often must a vehicle undergo vehicle verification?

• AEvery 6 months
• BEvery 2 years
• COnly when sold
• DEvery 5 years

According to the Guanajuato manual, what is the maximum height a vehicle may have, with or without cargo?

• A3.50 m
• B5.00 m
• C4.25 m
• D2.60 m

According to the Guanajuato manual, which lighting practice is prohibited on a vehicle?

• AUsing the hazard lights when stopped in an emergency or while parked on the shoulder at n…
• BHaving reverse lights
• CUsing red lights at the front of the vehicle, or any headlamp that impairs visibility
• DUsing turn signals

Under Article 64 of the Ley de Movilidad del Estado de Guanajuato (2024 reform), what may drivers do with electronic or communication devices?

• AUse them freely while driving below 30 km/h, as long as one hand stays on the wheel
• BNever have them in the vehicle
• CWatch videos on them while driving, as long as the screen is mounted on the dashboard
• DUse them only hands-free or mounted so they do not distract or block the view

Under Article 64 of the Ley de Movilidad del Estado de Guanajuato, who must wear a seat belt?

• AOnly the driver
• BOnly the occupants of the front seats, since rear belts are optional
• CThe driver, who must also make sure the passengers wear theirs
• DOnly on highways

Under Article 64 of the Ley de Movilidad del Estado de Guanajuato (2024 reform), how must children under 12 travel?

• AIn the front seat with an adult belt so the driver can watch them
• BOn an adult's lap in the rear seat
• CIn the rear seats with a child restraint system meeting the NOM
• DIn any seat with an adult belt, as long as the trip is a short one

Under Article 64 of the Ley de Movilidad del Estado de Guanajuato (2024 reform), who may ride as a motorcycle passenger?

• AAnyone, including a small child held between the rider and the handlebar
• BOnly people with their own license
• COnly adults over 21
• DOnly people in seats fitted for passengers who can hold on by themselves

According to the Guanajuato manual, in which situation do pedestrians have preferential right of way?

• AOnly at signalized crosswalks
• BOnly when a traffic officer is present and has stopped the vehicles with a signal
• CWhen a driver crosses the sidewalk to enter or leave a garage or parking lot
• DOnly at night

According to the Guanajuato manual's safety norms for cyclists, which practice is required?

• ARide against traffic, so that cyclists can see oncoming cars and react in time
• BHold onto another vehicle on hills to save effort, as long as speed stays low
• CWear a helmet and reflective vest, and ride on the right or in bike lanes
• DRide on the sidewalk in traffic

According to the Guanajuato manual, what must a motorcycle helmet do to fulfill its protective function?

• ACover only the top of the head
• BBe worn only on highways
• CBe decorative and light
• DFit properly, be the right size, and cover the whole head including the jaw

According to the Guanajuato manual's motorcyclist norms, how many motorcycles may ride side by side in the same lane?

• ANone; each must use its own lane
• BTwo at most
• CThree at most
• DAny number in a group ride

According to the Guanajuato manual, into which three categories are graphic signs classified?

• APreventive, restrictive and informative
• BUrban, rural and federal
• CTemporary, permanent and electronic
• DGreen, blue and red

According to the Guanajuato manual, what does a preventive sign do?

• AGives the name of the street, avenue or neighborhood at each intersection
• BAdvertises services
• CImposes a parking or stopping prohibition along the stretch of road that follows it
• DWarns of a danger or change on the road so the driver takes precautions

According to the Guanajuato manual, what do restrictive signs indicate?

• AThe distance to the next city
• BRecommendations for safe driving that drivers may follow if they wish
• CCertain limitations or prohibitions related to traffic
• DThe location of a hospital

According to the Guanajuato manual, into how many groups are informative signs classified?

• AFive, including destination, recommendation and identification signs
• BTwo: urban and rural
• CThree: green, blue and white
• DFour: preventive, restrictive, temporary and electronic information signs

According to the Guanajuato manual, what are recommendation signs (señales de recomendación) used for?

• ATo impose speed limits that change by the time of day on urban streets and roads
• BTo warn of curves
• CTo mark tourist attractions, historic sites and viewpoints along streets and roads
• DTo remind users of rules or safety recommendations, for educational purposes

According to the Guanajuato manual, what do identification signs (señales de identificación) show?

• AThe names of streets or avenues, highway route shields and kilometer markers
• BSpeed limits
• CParking prohibitions
• DHazards on the road ahead, such as sharp curves, dips and slippery pavement areas

According to the Guanajuato manual, what does a continuous line on the pavement mean?

• APassing is allowed with care
• BPassing is prohibited
• CIt marks a parking area
• DIt marks a bus stop

According to the Guanajuato manual, what does a broken or dotted line on the pavement mean?

• APassing is authorized
• BPassing is prohibited
• CStopping is prohibited
• DOnly buses may use the lane

According to the Guanajuato manual, what are curb markings (marcas en guarniciones) mainly used for?

• ATo mark bicycle lanes
• BTo mark school zones and pedestrian crossings
• CTo indicate speed limits
• DTo define parking restrictions

According to the Guanajuato manual, what disadvantage do pavement markings have?

• AThey are too bright at night and can dazzle drivers who look down at the road
• BThey cannot show arrows
• CIn bad weather such as rain they can disappear completely or lose visibility
• DThey only work on highways, because city traffic wears them away within weeks

How does the Guanajuato manual define an isleta (traffic island)?

• AAn area where vehicles may not drive, used to channel traffic or shelter pedestrians
• BA parking area in the middle of the road, reserved for short stops by delivery vehicles
• CA bus stop
• DA lane reserved for motorcycles

According to the Guanajuato manual, what must drivers do at a red light?

• ASlow down and continue if clear
• BStop at the stop line marked on the road surface
• CStop only if pedestrians are present at the crossing
• DTurn right without stopping

According to the Guanajuato manual, what does the amber (yellow) traffic light mean?

• ASpeed up to cross before red
• BIt means the same as green
• COnly trucks must stop
• DIt is a sign of prevention: drivers must stop in any direction of traffic

According to the Guanajuato manual, what must drivers do on a green light when making a continuous turn?

• AAccelerate through the crosswalk
• BSound the horn
• CGive way to pedestrians
• DWait for the amber light

According to the Guanajuato manual, what happens to other traffic signals at a crossing when a traffic authority directs traffic there?

• AThey continue to prevail over the officer, who can only direct pedestrians at crossings
• BDrivers may choose which to follow
• COnly the ALTO signs remain valid, while all other signals at the crossing are suspended
• DAny other signal relating to traffic at that crossing is temporarily without effect

Which sign in the Guanajuato manual's annex of restrictive signs indicates the maximum permitted speed?

• ALímite máximo de velocidad permitida
• BCeda el paso
• CConserve su derecha
• DEstacionamiento permitido

The Guanajuato manual's restrictive annex includes both "Prohibido estacionarse" and "Parada prohibida". What is the difference?

• AThere is none; both mean the same
• B"Parada prohibida" refers only to buses
• C"Prohibido estacionarse" bans parking; "Parada prohibida" bans stopping
• D"Prohibido estacionarse" applies only at night, while "Parada prohibida" applies by day

Which of these signs appears in the Guanajuato manual's annex of preventive signs?

• AProhibido rebasar
• BCruce con vía férrea
• CGasolinera
• DAlto

How does the Guanajuato Manual de Manejo Defensivo define defensive driving?

• ADriving aggressively to defend your lane
• BDriving below the speed limit at all times
• CDriving only on familiar roads
• DDriving correctly and avoiding accidents despite others' actions or bad conditions

According to the Guanajuato manual, what are the five fundamentals of defensive driving?

• AKnowledge, judgment, vision, alertness and skill
• BSpeed, power, braking, steering and lights
• CPatience, courtesy, mirrors, seat belts and insurance
• DScan, identify, predict, decide and execute

What are the three stages of the "fórmula standard" for preventing accidents in the Guanajuato manual?

• ARecognize the danger, understand the defense, and act in time
• BBrake, steer and accelerate, in that order, whenever a hazard appears
• CLook, honk and pass
• DStop, call for help and wait for the authorities to direct traffic

According to the Guanajuato manual, what combination of factors produces an accident?

• ASpeed + night
• BRain + traffic
• CRisk + error
• DDistraction + music

According to the Guanajuato manual, which three aspects of the human factor should drivers know because they affect their attitude when driving?

• APhysical, emotional and reasoning
• BHeight, weight and age
• CExperience, training and license type
• DHearing, eyesight and reaction time only

Besides the human factor, which other factors does the Guanajuato manual say intervene in traffic accidents?

• AVehicle, road, lighting, weather and traffic
• BOnly the vehicle's brand, model year and engine size
• COnly the time of day
• DOnly road width

Which of these does the Guanajuato manual list among the most frequent driver errors?

• ADriving with the radio off
• BKeeping to the right on multi-lane roads instead of using the center lanes
• CUsing the turn signals too early before changing lanes or turning on highways
• DSpeeding, lack of caution, poor physical condition, and no belt or helmet

According to the Guanajuato manual, what is the main cause of head-on collisions, the most serious type of accident?

• AInvading the opposing lane
• BBraking too gently
• CDriving with low beams
• DFollowing too far behind the vehicle ahead

According to the Guanajuato manual, what should you do on a straight road if a head-on collision is imminent?

• AKeep your speed and sound the horn
• BBrake as hard as possible and hold the wheel still so the car does not skid
• CMove into the opposing lane
• DIf necessary, reduce speed and leave the road, but do not crash head-on

According to the Guanajuato manual, how should you drive through a curve?

• AAccelerate before entering the curve and brake inside it to keep the car stable
• BCut the curve using the opposing lane
• CSlow down before it, keep right in your lane, and accelerate gently to exit
• DKeep exactly the same speed as on the straight so the car's balance does not change

What following-distance rule does the Guanajuato Manual de Manejo Defensivo teach to avoid rear-end collisions?

• AThe 2-second rule
• BThe 4-second rule
• COne car length per 10 km/h
• DThe 1-second rule

You apply the Guanajuato manual's following-distance technique. When does your vehicle pass the reference point you chose?

• AWhen you finish counting 1101, 1102
• BWhen you finish counting 1101, 1102, 1103, 1104
• CAs soon as the vehicle ahead passes it, since both cars move at the same speed
• DWhen you finish counting to 10

According to the Guanajuato manual, what should you do if a vehicle behind you is following too closely?

• ABrake suddenly a few times to warn the driver behind that they are following too closely
• BStop in the lane
• CSpeed up to open a gap, then keep that higher speed until the other car turns off
• DMove right and let them pass; if they cannot pass, slow down and add distance