Practical articles on the DGT theory and practical exams, exchanging a foreign licence, and driving in Spain as an expat.
Spanish Prohibition and Restriction Signs (R Series) Explained
Spanish prohibition signs use the R code in a red circle. The ones that catch DGT candidates out, plus R-307 vs R-308: no stopping against no parking.
2026-08-30
Spanish Road Signs in English: Complete Guide with Meanings
Spanish road signs use 3 letter codes: R prohibits or obliges, P warns, S informs. The system and the most common signs, with the traps that catch you out.
2026-08-30
The Rescue Corridor and Emergency Vehicles in Spain
From 1 October 2026 Spanish drivers must open a rescue corridor when motorway traffic stops. How to form it on 2, 3 or more lanes, and how to yield safely.
2026-08-29
Towing a Trailer with Permiso B
Permiso B tows a light trailer up to 750 kg, and heavier ones within limits. The 750 kg rule, the 3,500 kg cap, when you need B96 or B+E, and registration.
2026-08-29
Bus and High-Occupancy (VAO) Lanes in Spain
Bus and VAO lanes in Spain are reserved lanes with strict rules. Who may use them, why the 2-occupant minimum shifts by corridor, and what misuse costs you.
2026-08-29
Tunnel Driving Rules in Spain
Spanish tunnel rules: dipped headlights on before you enter, keep 100 m or 4 seconds back, no overtaking in single-lane tunnels, and what to do if you stall.
2026-08-28
Level Crossing Rules in Spain
Spanish law (RGC article 97) is blunt at level crossings: never enter unless you can clear the tracks, and if you stall on the rails, get everyone out at once.
2026-08-28
Driving in Fog, Rain and Snow in Spain
Driving in Spanish fog, rain and snow: which lights are legal, how much to cut speed, the chain rules, and the motorway snow rule from 1 October 2026.
2026-08-28
How to Overtake Cyclists Safely in Spain
Overtaking a cyclist in Spain means 1.5 m of space and, from 1 October 2026, dropping 20 km/h below the limit and keeping 5 m back before you pull out to pass.
2026-08-27
Pedestrian Crossing Rules in Spain
Spain's pedestrian rules are strict: yield on a marked crossing, when turning into a road where people cross, and over a verge. Signs S-13 and P-20, and fines.
2026-08-27
Safe Following Distance Rules in Spain
Spain uses the 2-second rule: a 2-second gap in the dry, 3 or more in rain, and 100 m or 4 seconds in tunnels. Falling short costs you 4 licence points.
2026-08-27
Parking Rules and Coloured Lines in Spain
Spain's kerb colours decode parking: blue is paid, green residents, yellow bans stopping, white is free. All 4 colours, odd and even days, and local quirks.
2026-08-26