Practical articles on the DGT theory and practical exams, exchanging a foreign licence, and driving in Spain as an expat.
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
Motorway Driving Rules in Spain
Spanish motorway rules: the 120 km/h limit, the 60 km/h minimum, lane discipline, who is banned, the V-16, and the rescue corridor from 1 October 2026.
2026-08-26
Headlights and Vehicle Lighting Rules in Spain
When to use dipped beam, fog lights, high beam and lights in tunnels in Spain, plus the 2026 change: the V-16 beacon has replaced warning triangles for good.
2026-08-26
Using a Mobile Phone While Driving in Spain
Holding a phone while driving in Spain costs 200 euros and 6 points, even at a red light. What counts as an offence, and how hands-free use actually fits.
2026-08-25
Seatbelt and Child Seat Rules in Spain
Seatbelts are mandatory front and rear in Spain, and children under 135 cm need an approved rear restraint, with 3 exceptions. The rules and the penalties.
2026-08-25
Drug Driving Rules and Tests in Spain
Spain has zero tolerance for drug driving: any detectable amount is an offence without a prescription. Roadside saliva tests, 1,000 euros and 6 licence points.
2026-08-25
Drink Driving Limits in Spain
Spain's drink driving limit is 0.25 mg/l in breath, or 0.50 g/l in blood. Novice and professional drivers face 0.15 mg/l. Limits, tests and penalties.
2026-08-24
Overtaking Rules in Spain
In Spain you overtake on the left, and on the right in only 3 cases. Where it is banned, how to pass a cyclist safely, and the new rule from 1 October 2026.
2026-08-24
Roundabout Rules in Spain
Roundabouts are a classic DGT exam trap. Priority, which lane to take, early and late exits, signalling, and the 5 mistakes that cost points on the theory test.
2026-08-24
Right of Way and Priority Rules in Spain
Who goes first on Spanish roads? At an unsigned junction you yield right, traffic already on a roundabout wins, and rails always win. All 6 priority rules.
2026-08-23