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The Biggest Mistakes Tourists Make Driving in Spain

Driving in Spain is one of the best ways to explore the country, but it can also be stressful if you don't know what to expect! In this video, I'm sharing 12 common driving mistakes that tourists make and, more importantly, how you can avoid them. From navigating narrow medieval streets to understanding the confusing roundabout rules, I'll help you stay safe and fine-free on your next Spanish road trip. 00:00 Intro: Why driving in Spain can be stressful 00:45 Mistake 1: Assuming all Spanish roads are the same 01:33 Mistake 2: Renting a car that's too big 03:16 Mistake 3: Ignoring city speed limits 04:27 Mistake 4: Driving in the wrong motorway lane 05:37 Mistake 5: Not understanding Spanish roundabouts 08:58 Mistake 6: Trusting Google Maps blindly 10:49 Mistake 7: Avoid parking issues 13:53 Mistake 8: Ignoring Low Emission Zones (ZBE) 15:56 Mistake 9: Putting the wrong fuel in your car 17:02 Mistake 10: Plan your arrival and parking beforehand 18:35 Mistake 11: Letting local drivers pressure you 20:35 Mistake 12 The high cost of driving fines 21:43 Outro and final thoughts Become a member to get access to perks and help me make more content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCE5hoPfKusdD0md1fYjp3zw/join 🛒Spanish Products I recommend and use; https://www.amazon.es/shop/spainspeaks Great mobile plans for English speakers: https://www.lobster.es/referral/?referralCode=SPAINSPEA Support: ► Patreon https://www.patreon.com/spainspeaks Support: ► Buy me a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/spainspeaks Support: ► Merchandise: https://spain-speaks.creator-spring.com Support: ► PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=QTKDXH7PA3M26&source=url Please comment and subscribe to this channel. I film my videos on #lumix and GoPro cameras and lenses and sometimes on an iPhone. #spain