Driving Rules & Tips :
Spain, the sprawling city with captivating attractions and places
to go visit, there is lots to see. With several Car Hire Spain
operators serving the city, you can choose from luxury to economic
car operators. But before you incept your travel
plan, take a look at these handy tips and information; they can
make your trip worthwhile.
Right hand side of the road.
- Expressways: 74mph Urban
- stretches: 44mph Dual
- carriageways: 65mph
- Outside built-up areas: 56/62mph
- Built-up areas: 30mph
- Residential Areas: 12mph
Don't do it. Over 0.05 per cent and you could
face anything from a severe fine, withdrawal of your license, up
to imprisonment.
They are compulsory for front and rear seat occupants,
if fitted.
Immediately outside many towns are sensors which
detect your speed as you approach the town. If you're going over
the speed limit, a traffic light at the edge of the town is automatically
turned to red so that you must come to a stop before entering the
town.
The minimum driving age in Spain is 18.
EC format pink/green licence is accepted; old-style
green or non-European licence must be accompanied with an International
Driving Permit.
Terms you may find useful when driving in Spain
Aparcamiento - Parking ramp
Ceda el Paso - Give Way
Centro - Town centre
Comisaria - Police station
Cuidado - Drive with care
Desvío - Detour
Dirrección Única - One-way Street
Obras - Roadworks
Peligro - Danger
Todas Direcciones - All directions
el tanque de gasolina - gas tank
la matrícula - license plate
el acumulador - battery
el radiador - radiator
Todas direcciones - All directions
Autopista - Motorway
Despacio - Slow
Prohibido el paso - Road Closed
Mantenga su izquierda - Keep left
Mantenga su derecha - keep right
Prioridad a la izquierda - Priority to left
Prioridad a la derecha - Priority to right
Enciendense sus luces - Switch on lights
Salida - Motorway Exit
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