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DRINK DRIVING
Drink and Drug Driving Myths Exposed Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs is one of the main causes of incidents in Spain. Despite this, and a general knowledge that it poses a significant risk, the situation always worsens at certain times of year, such as summer, and the Christmas period.
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SANGRIA
Sangria is a traditional Spanish drink known for its vibrant red colour and fruity taste. Traditionally Sangria will have the following ingredients fruity Red wine, lemon, orange, cinnamon, sugar and mix a sparkling soda just before pouring. You can certainly experiment with other ingredients and a very common difference is to add some brandy or vermouth to give it that extra kick.
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Can You Be Fined for Having a Shopping Bag on the Back Seat
It is not uncommon to see items being carried on the seats of cars, such as shopping on the back seat, but what is often surprising is when those vehicles are stopped and the driver is issued with a fine, because you can be fined for having a shopping bag on the back seat, or any seat for that matter, and not just your shopping.
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THE 5 BIGGEST PROBLEMS ON ROUNDABOUTS IN SPAIN
Roundabouts were first introduced in Spain in 1976, which might be enough time for everyone to get used to them, but as, in some cases, the rules are different in Spain to other countries, it is important to keep in mind that we often get a mixture of international drivers as well as locals, and many don’t know the rules, resulting in problems for everyone.
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Drinking and Driving
How Many Beers Am I Allowed to Drink Before Driving? It is a common question, how many beers can I drink before driving, or glasses of wine, and before we delve deeper into the legislation, the first thing we must and will always say is that the only safe limit is zero. So please, don’t consume any alcohol before driving.
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COMMON DRIVING ACTIONS THAT CAN LEAD TO FINES IN SPAIN – PART 3
The final review of the most common mistakes committed by drivers in Spain who don´t know the rules concludes with some that are obvious, but others that might be not as well known.
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COMMON DRIVING ACTIONS THAT CAN LEAD TO FINES IN SPAIN – PART 2
We continue with our series of common driving actions that can lead to fines in Spain, in the hope that you won´t get caught out, but more importantly, will drive safer on the roads of Spain.
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COMMON DRIVING ACTIONS THAT CAN LEAD TO FINES IN SPAIN – PART 1
As summer gets into full swing, the roads of many countries become awash with foreign vehicles and drivers, and whereas everyone welcomes tourists, it is important that the rules of each country are abided by, which does take a little bit of research beforehand.
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DRIVING LICENSE IN SPAIN
DRIVING LICENSE IN SPAIN – Travel Tip Although we live in a digital age, remember it is very important to bring the card version of your driving licence when driving in Spain. The digital version from your home country is NOT valid in Spain Enjoy driving in Spain !
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MOTOR MUSEUM
MOTOR MUSEUM On the 1st of April, the recently inaugurated Motor Museum in Finestrat, next to Benidorm, marked the culmination of an ambitious private initiative, to provide the Marina Baja region of Alicante with facilities with more than 4,000 square meters dedicated to the history of the automobile.
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