ESENRU

Topic: Manoeuvres · Nº 69 / 982

Question picture

Como norma general, ¿está permitido adelantar en los pasos a nivel?

As a general rule, is overtaking allowed at level crossings?

  • ANo.No.
  • BSí, cuando se haga a una velocidad que permita detener el vehículo a tiempo.Yes, when done at a speed that allows you to stop the vehicle in time.
  • CSí.Yes.
Show answer

Correct answer

  • ANo.No.
Explanation

Overtaking is prohibited at level crossings and near them (Article 87.1.b of the General Traffic Regulations, RGC). From 1 October 2026 this ban no longer has an exception for two-wheeled vehicles, and driving slowly does not make it allowed either.

The rule · Real Decreto 1428/2003, de 21 de noviembre, Reglamento General de Circulación (RGC) · RGC art. 87.1.b (redacción del RD 518/2026)En los pasos para peatones señalizados como tales, en las intersecciones con vías para ciclistas y en los pasos a nivel, y en sus proximidades.Read the full rule

Independent app: not affiliated with or endorsed by the DGT (Spain's Directorate-General for Traffic) or the Ministry of the Interior. The official exam is booked with the DGT and taken at its test centres. The questions here are practice material; the DGT's official question bank is not public.