22 Feb 2012 12:20 PM:

I think johnzx you have completely missed the point.

I have driven in every continent on the planet except Antarctica and I love living in Spain. Let me repeat that this should not be a question of getting famiiar with different rules in different countries.  Only one set of rules keeps accidents to a minimum. Any diversion from these rules increases the risk of an accident. There are no "ifs" or "buts" here.  This has nothing to do with race or culture. It has to do with reducing the accident rates. 

I love your comment, "They drive on the left but I live in Spain where they drive on the right, Partick, should I drive down the middle of the road ????"

Do I really need to tell you that the rules reverse depending on what side of the road you drive on?

Good Heavens! Whatever you do, please do not drive in the middle of the road. It is recommended that you try to find out beforehand, in the country that you are driving, which side of the road they drive on. It will go a long way to reducing the risk of a collision. Better still, if you are that unsure then please stay out of the driving seat! 

Sorry, johnzx. Not personal. Just my sense of humour.

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21 Feb 2012 4:13 PM:

The rules for using roundabouts were devised to avoid anybody cutting in front of another vehicle. It should not be a question of getting familiar with different rules in different countries. There can only be one set of rules and any change to this set of rules causes accidents. The confusion caused is not exclusive to foreign drivers. Why on earth do the Spanish authorities think their highway code should use a different set of rules? The number of accidents and close shaves I've seen on roundabouts here is rediculous. It makes absolutely no sense at all.

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