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Question 2774

If you have to change a wheel on your passenger car on a public road, when is it more dangerous?

  1. When it is on the side facing the roadway, because there is a risk of being struck by a vehicle.
  2. When it is on the side facing the sidewalk or shoulder, because there is a risk of being struck by a vehicle.
  3. It makes no difference.
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Correct answer: When it is on the side facing the roadway, because there is a risk of being struck by a vehicle.

Changing a wheel on the roadway side exposes you more to passing vehicles and increases the risk of being struck. If you cannot do it safely, you must request assistance.

Manual II. Cuestiones de Seguridad Vial, 2026 · Reglamento General de Circulación (Real Decreto 1428/2003)