How to drive a car for the first time

  Do you want to know the driving age in Spain for motorcycles? ✅ What types of motorcycle license are there? ✅ If you are thinking about getting your driving license in Spain, keep reading! A few years ago, driving a motorcycle at 14 years old was allowed. It was as simple as attending some theoretical classes to know the basic safety rules and you could get the A1 license to drive a motorcycle. This has changed a lot after several legislative changes. Currently, to obtain a moped license (AM permit), you must be 15 years old at least and, pass a theoretical and a practical exam, which, in addition, are not validated by any other higher permit. Last year, the DGT raised the minimum age to ride a motorcycle and impose the alcohol rate to 0.0, due to the high number of accidents. It is a fact that reducing the accident rate of motorcyclists and their passengers is a priority for the DGT, so they are considering more restrictive measures to drive a motorcycle and delay the age for getting the motorcycle permit. In this post we explain what is the minimum age to drive motorcycles in Spain for each of the motorcycle permits. Fuente: www.unsplash.com What you should know about motorcycles permits in Spain As we have commented, in the past 24th Barcelona Road Safety Forum, the DGT proposed several measures and, among them was: increase the minimum age…

  Did you just get your driving license and need some tricks for novice drivers? ✅ Follow these 5 safety tips for beginners. Lack of experience, insecurity and fear, are factors that cause new drivers incorrect reactions and risks on the road. Respecting speed, checking other driver’s skills, paying attention to traffic lights and pedestrians are some of the road safety rules that you must consider while driving, but this is only acquired with time and experience. For those novice drivers who drive a car for the first time after getting their driver's license, we want to mention some trick for novice drivers that will help you drive safely. Source: www.unsplash.com 5 tricks for novice drivers To reduce the risk of accidents in novice drivers and gain safety, follow these tips: First trick for novice drivers: comfortable driving To maintain safely while driving, it is essential that you are sitting correctly, in order to do this, adjust the seat according to your height. Make sure you reach the pedals perfectly to drive and that you are at the right height to see the road correctly. Once you have adjusted the seat, put on the seat belt and adjust the rear view mirrors to see the blind spots of the car. When you have completed all these steps, you will be ready to go driving. It is important to remember that it is forbidden to drive with coats or jackets that…

Car rental is one of the fastest growing markets in the travel branch globally. By 2022, the number of users is expected to reach 97.2 m according to Statista. This trend is allowing tourists of all nationalities and genders to drive a rental car in almost all parts of the world, from Asia to America, Europe, Russia, Africa and Australia. Travelling the world means discovering new cultures and opening our minds to different rules. In some cases, breaking our expectations can provide pleasant surprises. But as a tourist, one may also feel upset if those expectations aren't met. The different laws that apply in each country are the ones to establish the compulsory insurance, pricing, driving licence and age requirements. As an international car hire company based at an airport, Marbesol gets visitors from all over the world. This has encouraged our editorial team to research the differences in car rental between different countries. Do credit cards offer sufficient coverage? Have you ever heard of the eMu Pass in Australia? Should you apply for an International Driving Licence when hiring a car abroad? Did you know that in Iceland you will have to protect your rental car against volcanic sand? Find out all the details in the Marbesol World Car Rental Guide 2018

Understanding the pricing of car hire companies is the basis of a successful service. However, many customers who rent through brokers and external agencies can be often misled. At the end of the day, it is the terms and prices of the car rental company that apply. In this article, we want to offer a thorough explanation of Marbesol’s prices and conditions for avoid additional charges when hiring a car. Car hire is clearly one of the most practical solutions for discovering any part of the world. It gives you full independence and allows you to manage your own budget as you wish. There are however some cases in which the final price can increase, for instance: a delayed return, a traffic incident, insufficient cleaning or returning the vehicle without refuelling. Despite the variety of car rental companies based at Malaga airport, there are significant differences in the offered services. For this reason, the Marbesol team insists in explaining the service terms upon arrival.   What does Marbesol have to offer? Marbesol is a car rental company offering a wide selection of car models and prices. Thanks to this, every driver can pick the most suitable combination for the planned journey. To be exact, the offices of Marbesol are located a few minutes away from the airport terminal in Malaga. Compared to other companies which are right beside the terminal, Marbesol offers cheaper prices and a courtesy transport to save this…

A report by Marbesol rent a car based on statistical data from the Spanish Department for Transport (DGT) on traffic road offences. From the most experienced driver to the youngest and less confident,  everyone fears the usual road distractions, which can often lead to a traffic fine.  Throughout Spanish roads, fixed speed cameras are placed at high-risk road segments, to force drivers reduce their speed and lower the risk of accidents. However, there are also some tricky spots, where astuce and staying alert still play a fundamental role. From January to October 2017, the Spanish Department of Transport (DGT), registered 3,805,695 traffic offences, which meant a significant decrease compared to 2016 (4.387.688 annual offences). Nonetheless, some road hostpots are still known for the high number of drivers that breach the national speed limit.  Our "Analysis Of Traffic Offences On Spanish Roads" intends to draw the map of the road segments in Spain where drivers are more likely to be fined for speeding. You can find the full report in this section.