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Title: Spanish Highway Code - in English
Post by: TamaraEnLaPlaya on July 19, 2014, 00:48:34 AM
http://www.spanishhomezone.com/downloads/THE%20SPANISH%20HIGHWAY%20CODE.pdf (http://www.spanishhomezone.com/downloads/THE%20SPANISH%20HIGHWAY%20CODE.pdf)

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Title: Re: Spanish Highway Code - in English
Post by: Magoo on July 19, 2014, 07:32:40 AM
When turning left at a roundabout. You MUST approach in the right hand lane & cut up any other road user who is going straight on while applying the horn to demonstrate your displeasure
Title: Re: Spanish Highway Code - in English
Post by: woe10 on July 19, 2014, 10:56:03 AM
And on no account, ever touch that lever on the steering column, as this will cause the Indicators to flash on and off  :o
Title: Re: Spanish Highway Code - in English
Post by: admin on July 19, 2014, 14:53:03 PM
In all seriousness. The outside lane of a round about has right of way over the inside lane.
Title: Re: Spanish Highway Code - in English
Post by: woe10 on July 19, 2014, 19:25:28 PM
Well, why is there an inside lane. Doesn't make sense  :'(
Title: Re: Spanish Highway Code - in English
Post by: gattaca66 on July 19, 2014, 23:51:45 PM
It is also a strict requirement to allow no more than half a car length between your vehicle and the one in front, particularly if driving a taxi.
Title: Re: Spanish Highway Code - in English
Post by: admin on July 20, 2014, 01:53:02 AM
Quote from: woe10 on July 19, 2014, 19:25:28 PM
Well, why is there an inside lane. Doesn't make sense  :'(
It's there for people going left or 360 but as you've observed the Spanish - in general - don't use it much.
Title: Re: Spanish Highway Code - in English
Post by: woe10 on July 20, 2014, 12:02:29 PM
The one that gets me is when Spanish Taught drivers are going straight on at a roundabout, 1st, they indicate left to make you think they're going left, then at the last minute, indicate Right and go straight on. Thus confusing everybody  :o