diff --git a/doc/build/kconfig/tips.rst b/doc/build/kconfig/tips.rst
index 9bae4d2a1c7..2e50c6c8775 100644
--- a/doc/build/kconfig/tips.rst
+++ b/doc/build/kconfig/tips.rst
@@ -315,6 +315,16 @@ In summary, here are some recommended practices for ``select``:
 - Select simple helper symbols without prompts and dependencies however much
   you like. They're a great tool for simplifying Kconfig files.
 
+- An exemption are busses like I2C and SPI, and following the same thought
+  process things like MFD as well. Drivers on these busses should use
+  ``select`` to allow the automatic activation of the necessary bus drivers
+  when devices on the bus are enabled in the devicetree.
+
+.. code-block:: kconfig
+
+   config ADC_FOO
+      bool "external SPI ADC foo driver"
+      select SPI
 
 (Lack of) conditional includes
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