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Spanish driver theoretical knowledge study

Overview

A study conducted by Fundación Línea Directa, in collaboration with Fesvial and Etrasa, indicates that approximately 92% of drivers in Spain would fail the official theoretical driving exam if tested today. The research, which surveyed 1,700 drivers, found that only 8.1% of participants would pass by making three or fewer mistakes.

Key areas of knowledge deficiency include regulations regarding motorcycles and mopeds (approximately 63%), road signaling (30%), and general road regulations such as speed limits (27%).

The study highlights that failure rates increase with age, with 94.5% of drivers aged 55 and over failing the test. Additionally, 77% of drivers reported that they have received no additional road safety training since obtaining their licenses.

Entities

Fundación Línea Directa · Spain · Dirección General de Tráfico · Icatsin · Fesvial

Timeline

  1. 1 day ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 3 sources
    Spain: 92% of drivers would fail theoretical driving exam

    A study shows that 92% of Spanish drivers would fail the theoretical driving exam if retaken today, with most errors related to motorcycle regulations and road signs.

  2. 11 days ago

    [CULTURE] 9 sources
    Spain drivers study: 92% would fail theoretical exam

    A study shows 91.9% of Spanish drivers would fail the theoretical driving exam today, with the highest failure rates among drivers over 55 and in topics regarding motorcycles and signaling.

Sources

apuntmedia.es · caranddriver.es · diariodecadiz.es · diariodetransporte.com · elcorreoweb.es · entomelloso.com · lacronicabadajoz.com · laopinioncoruna.es · laregion.es · libertaddigital.com · lineadirectaportal.com · ocio.diarioinformacion.com