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Staying Focused in Spain’s Festive Streets: Safe Driving During the Christmas Season
Spain’s towns and cities become vibrant and full of life during December, with markets, decorations, and busy shopping areas drawing large crowds. While this creates a wonderful festive atmosphere, it also increases the likelihood of distraction for both pedestrians and drivers. People often look at lights, shop windows, or their phones rather than the road,…
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When Loading Goes Wrong: How Poorly Secured Luggage Increases Risk and Affects Insurance
December brings a rise in heavily packed vehicles across Spain as families travel, visitors arrive, and car boots fill with luggage and festive shopping. Yet poor load management can turn a routine journey into a serious hazard. Unsecured items can fly forward during sudden braking, injuring occupants and worsening the impact of a collision. In…
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Keeping Holiday Loads Safe: How to Carry Gifts and Luggage Without Risk
December brings heavy shopping trips, family visits, and long cross-country journeys, leaving many vehicles packed with gifts, bags, and seasonal supplies. However, poorly secured items pose a serious but often overlooked danger. Even at moderate speeds, loose objects can turn into projectiles during sudden braking or collisions, distracting the driver or injuring passengers. Placing heavy…
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Navigating Fog, Rain, and Low Sun in November
Rapid shifts from coastal fog to mountain rain or glaring low sun make November driving in Spain particularly challenging. Dipped headlights, correct fog-light use, and generous braking distances all support safe travel when visibility drops, while clean glass and appropriate eyewear help manage dazzling sunlight. Drivers should expect slippery surfaces after dry spells and respond…
What to Do After a Night-Time Accident in Spain
If an accident occurs after dark, immediate safety measures and calm decision-making are vital. Hazard lights, a correctly placed warning…
Keeping Children Safe on School Transport Across Spain
Nationwide inspections by the DGT and Guardia Civil ensure that school buses, drivers, and safety equipment all meet strict standards,…
Safe Overtaking and Shared Spaces on Spain’s Roads
Spain’s mix of cyclists, electric scooter users, and pedestrians requires visiting drivers to be patient and highly observant. Overtaking cyclists…
How Reflective Lines and Signs Keep Spain’s Roads Safe at Night
Night-time safety relies heavily on the visibility of reflective markings and signs, which return headlight beams to guide drivers accurately…
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