Topic: Vehicle mechanics and maintenance · Nº 257 / 539

Los conductores de turismos, ¿están obligados a llevar en su vehículo una rueda de repuesto temporal y las herramientas necesarias para cambiarla?

Must car drivers carry a temporary spare wheel and the tools needed to change it in their vehicle?

  • ANo. Puede sustituirse por un sistema alternativo que permita la movilidad.No. It can be replaced by an alternative system that keeps the vehicle mobile.
  • BEs obligatorio llevar una rueda de repuesto temporal, pero no las herramientas para cambiarla.You must carry a temporary spare wheel, but not the tools to change it.
  • CSí. Es un repuesto obligatorio que no puede sustituirse y que deben llevar todos los turismos.Yes. It is compulsory equipment that cannot be replaced and that all cars must carry.
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Correct answer

  • ANo. Puede sustituirse por un sistema alternativo que permita la movilidad.No. It can be replaced by an alternative system that keeps the vehicle mobile.
Explanation

Cars must carry a full-size or temporary spare wheel with the tools to change it, or else an alternative system that gives enough guarantee that the vehicle can keep moving, such as a puncture repair kit (Annex XII of the General Vehicle Regulations).

The rule · Real Decreto 2822/1998, de 23 de diciembre, Reglamento General de Vehículos (RGV) · anexo XII.1.co un sistema alternativo al cambio de las mismas que ofrezca suficientes garantías para la movilidad del vehículoRead the full rule

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