Learning to drive in Spain
 

Hi all,

I have recently moved to the Costa del Sol from the UK and am finding it difficult getting used to driving over here. I am trying to find a driving instructor/driving school. I have found <one> which looks good, but does anyone know of any others?

Many thanks,

Pat

Re: Learning to drive in Spain
 

Hi Pat, I moved your post to the Spain forum where you will get more answers. I've also removed the link you included; we ask newcomers not to post links for a bit to avoid advertising. I'm sure some good suggestions will come out in the replies to your thread regardless!
Thanks for understanding.

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What problems are you having ?

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When you do start the lessons, some of us will be interested on what you're taught regarding roundabouts.;)

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There is a thread on a Dutch forum discussing the use of front and rear fog lamps in Spain. It seems there are no rules. It is down to the driver as to when they use them. Now that explains a lot.
So what is the OPs problems re driving.

Re: Learning to drive in Spain
 

Rubbish. There are rules.


Link

Go to 1.1.5

Re: Learning to drive in Spain
 

This document you gave a link to validates what I said. The Dutch discussion also looked at this part of the DGT website.

It is down to the driver there is no limits on visibility.
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That covers most weather conditions other than sunlight. Note no rule about the use during day or night.

Further on it says (about rear lamps)
Translated it means that a driver can use rear fog lamps whenever the conditions is either unfavourable weather or markedly reduce visibility. Again there is no crystal-clear term to what constitutes these conditions or if they can be used day or night.

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What about those funny flashing amber lights fitted to the corners of vehicles?

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There is no can in the letter of the law, the rear light is either prohibited or obligatory.

The interpretation of what constitutes sufficiently poor visibility is where the doubt comes in. eg the book I was given states that in rain, the rear light can NOT be used in moderate or intense rain but is obligatory in very intense rain. I am still unclear as to how a driver is suppose to decide whether the rain is intense or very intense.

The UK rule
appears to say that use of fog lights is optional though does give a visibility at which they may be used. I never learned to drive there though so don't know what they actually teach.

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You use them when you either double park or when you stop to talk on the phone. But it is then obligatory to use all four of them.:)

They are lite
I am getting a bit lost as to what you mean. On the one hand you seem to be disagree with me, like opposing when a driver can and cannot use the fog lamps, then you say you are confused about this part of the law.

Using U.K. laws is irrelevant, as they do not apply to Spain. (including how to approach roundabouts!):(

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Now I am confused, STOP to talk on the phone :ohmy:

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They only seem to work if Brits are driving. :rofl:

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Relax, it was just a short SPAM.

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Well some do.

Eating Spam whilst driving?
I expected that that is why this subject has gone off topic. Now they (Topics) are much nicer than Spam!

Re: Learning to drive in Spain
 

I'm not in your area so I don't have any local recommendations. I'm curious...you say you are finding it difficult to get used to driving...so does that mean you already have a licence?

Regarding the RAB question - in Spain you are taught to use the right hand lane if you want to turn right, go straight on, and even turn left!! The left hand land is for if you want to double back on yourself. V dangerous in my opinion!