Originally Posted by mondeo (Post 9431666)

Exactly Saxy, they should funnel the lanes on a dual carriageway down to a single lane at every roundabout if you can't use the inside lane........!!!
Just found this on another website:
However, the Spanish highway code has now changed. The recommendations are that you use the inside (right hand lane) to turn immediately right or go straight across. If you are turning left (the 3rd junction) you should be in the outside (left hand lane) until you have passed the lane going straight across (2nd junction) and then move into the inside (right hand) lane. If you are going all the way round, you should stay in the outside (left hand lane) until you have passed the 3rd junction.
(Thanks to 'Strolling Minstrel')
Just thought you'd like to know!

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Originally Posted by mondeo (Post 9431666)

Exactly Saxy, they should funnel the lanes on a dual carriageway down to a single lane at every roundabout if you can't use the inside lane........!!!
Just found this on another website:
However, the Spanish highway code has now changed. The recommendations are that you use the inside (right hand lane) to turn immediately right or go straight across. If you are turning left (the 3rd junction) you should be in the outside (left hand lane) until you have passed the lane going straight across (2nd junction) and then move into the inside (right hand) lane. If you are going all the way round, you should stay in the outside (left hand lane) until you have passed the 3rd junction.
(Thanks to 'Strolling Minstrel')
Just thought you'd like to know!

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Originally Posted by lovingthesun (Post 9431752)

No wonder I've not attempted driving since I've been here :eek:

Originally Posted by The Oddities (Post 9431766)

I did not drive for the first couple of years that we were here but now do all of the driving and the part I hate the most is roundabouts but they have to be dealt with constantly so no option but to endure them. By far the best way is to close your eyes and ears and hope for the best. :eek::o

Rosemary

Originally Posted by mondeo (Post 9431666)

Exactly Saxy, they should funnel the lanes on a dual carriageway down to a single lane at every roundabout if you can't use the inside lane........!!!
Just found this on another website:
However, the Spanish highway code has now changed. The recommendations are that you use the inside (right hand lane) to turn immediately right or go straight across. If you are turning left (the 3rd junction) you should be in the outside (left hand lane) until you have passed the lane going straight across (2nd junction) and then move into the inside (right hand) lane. If you are going all the way round, you should stay in the outside (left hand lane) until you have passed the 3rd junction.
(Thanks to 'Strolling Minstrel')
Just thought you'd like to know!

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Originally Posted by Fredbargate (Post 9432018)

I think you will find that is the same as the link in post 2

Originally Posted by siesta (Post 9430014)

The problem with roundabouts is that there is always a moment when you can block someone, if you don't use the lights to show that you're crossing the right lane to leave the roundabout or someone has just entered thinking you're not taking that exit. However, according to that link, it says that the car on the left lane wanting to do that has NO preference. That's why people are told that if unsure, always on the right lane.

Originally Posted by jimenato (Post 9431683)

What Spanish highway code?:confused:

Not trying to be funny - is there such a thing?

Originally Posted by siesta (Post 9432489)

Not trying to be funny? Ok then, do you really think there's no code here?!?! I never cease to be amazed. It's called Código de Circulación, by the way.

Originally Posted by mondeo (Post 9431666)

Exactly Saxy, they should funnel the lanes on a dual carriageway down to a single lane at every roundabout if you can't use the inside lane........!!!
Just found this on another website:
However, the Spanish highway code has now changed. The recommendations are that you use the inside (right hand lane) to turn immediately right or go straight across. If you are turning left (the 3rd junction) you should be in the outside (left hand lane) until you have passed the lane going straight across (2nd junction) and then move into the inside (right hand) lane. If you are going all the way round, you should stay in the outside (left hand lane) until you have passed the 3rd junction.
(Thanks to 'Strolling Minstrel')
Just thought you'd like to know!

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Originally Posted by lovingthesun (Post 9431752)

No wonder I've not attempted driving since I've been here :eek:

Originally Posted by Fredbargate (Post 9432521)

However I am told there are no diagrams / pictures in it, is this true?

Originally Posted by siesta (Post 9432663)

¿!¿! Of course there are pictures and diagrams. The reason why you haven't seen it around (if you mean bookshops, etc) is because you usually get it in the autoescuela. You have to be registered in one and people go to classes there and to do tests. I've seen the British one, it's exactly the same format.

Originally Posted by siesta (Post 9432663)

¿!¿! Of course there are pictures and diagrams. The reason why you haven't seen it around (if you mean bookshops, etc) is because you usually get it in the autoescuela. You have to be registered in one and people go to classes there and to do tests. I've seen the British one, it's exactly the same format.