Chapter 11 Insights
Vehicle documents, controls and adjustments · 139 insights
A passenger car may carry up to three rear-view mirrors: two exterior and one interior.
During the first year, novice drivers may not drive without the L plate displayed.
On heavy-traffic roads, the horn may be used only when strictly necessary.
Motorcycles over 4 years old must undergo the ITV every 2 years.
Acoustic signals must be of a non-strident sound; sirens are reserved for priority vehicles.
If the interior mirror lacks visibility, both exterior mirrors become mandatory.
When luggage blocks the rear window, both exterior side mirrors are mandatory.
On motorcycles, the front brake lever is operated with the right hand.
Two-wheeled mopeds require a left mirror; the right one is optional.
A B licence allows riding 125 cc motorcycles in Spain after 3 years' seniority.
B licence holders with 3+ years may ride sidecar motorcycles within national territory only.
B licence holders with 3+ years may ride a 125 cc motorcycle, but only nationally.
After passing its first ITV, a car must be re-inspected every 2 years until age 10.
Motorcycles authorised by an A1 licence must display a registration plate.
If a motorcycle has only one mirror, it must be on the left side.
On motorcycles, the throttle is operated with the right hand.
The registered owner is responsible for taking the vehicle for its ITV.
A new private passenger car must undergo its first ITV 4 years after first registration.
Unauthorised races on public roads are prohibited and cause loss of licence points.
Adaptive lights improve visibility on curves and intersections by adjusting the beam.
Drivers are liable for traffic infractions; minors' parents or guardians answer for them.
After its first ITV, a motorcycle must undergo subsequent inspections every 2 years.
Quadricycles with bodywork need an interior mirror and a left exterior mirror.
Two-wheeled mopeds are only required to carry the left exterior rear-view mirror.
Vehicles displaying the disabled (V-15) badge may use HOV lanes even with only the driver.
A passenger car must carry the registration certificate, ITV card, and driving licence.
Within built-up areas, the horn is allowed only to prevent a possible accident.
Significant technical changes require an immediate extraordinary ITV inspection.
In passenger cars, the left exterior mirror is always mandatory.
Hold the steering wheel with arms slightly bent, never fully extended.
A driving licence is only valid as long as the holder retains some points.
Correct seating means legs slightly bent, body straight, back against the seat.
A passenger car may carry only the left exterior and interior mirrors if visibility is good.
A class B licence does not generally authorise driving vehicles over 3,500 kg MAM.
A change of address must be reported to the Traffic Authority within 15 days.
In passenger cars, novice drivers display the L plate visibly on the rear left side.
Lost points can be partially recovered (up to 4) via a road re-education course every 2 years.
A maximum of 8 points may be lost in one day, except for very serious offences.
Mirrors must be checked regularly while driving, not just before maneuvers.
Driving without compulsory insurance results in a fine and vehicle immobilisation.
You can show your driving licence as a physical document or via the miDGT App.
Use rearview mirrors to observe traffic behind your vehicle.
Motorcycles over 100 km/h must have two rear-view mirrors.
A Class B licence is required to drive a car with a trailer under 750 kg.
Stickers on the windscreen are allowed if visibility is not obstructed.
Passenger cars must carry tools for changing the spare wheel.
The registration certificate certifies a vehicle's registration and allows circulation.
Passenger cars do not need to carry a fire extinguisher.
Regularly check the windscreen washer reservoir water level.
Check the lighting system regularly as part of preventive maintenance.