Vamos a Madrid...Let's go to Madrid...

With a population of around 3 million people, Madrid is a very busy city. Many people have automobiles, as you can see in this picture, but many people walk for transportation and use public transportation systems instead of always driving their own cars. Madrid has a very safe, inexpensive and extensive subway system (el metro) that is used by many people. Taxis and public buses are also throughout the city to offer affordable and convenient transportation to those who do not drive their own vehicles. Many even get around on bicycles.

American teenagers are surprised to know that in Spain (and many other countries in the world), teenagers are not allowed to get a driver's license until they are 18—not like in the United States. Most states in the USA allow teenagers to drive at the age of 16 and some states even earlier than that. Getting a driver's license in Spain is also very expensive since, in order to get a license, one is required to take driving classes that are not offered through a high school.