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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 device, and reflective vests protect those at the scene, while clear photographs, accurate details, and dashcam footage support the insurance process. Injuries should always be assessed by professionals, and emergency services must be contacted when…
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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, from seatbelts and emergency exits to driver rest periods. Parents, schools, and other road users also contribute by promoting orderly boarding, encouraging visibility, and approaching stopped buses with extreme caution. Through shared responsibility, Spain continues…
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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 demands a minimum 1.5-metre clearance, or a full lane change where available, and drivers should wait if this cannot be achieved safely. Scooter riders may appear unexpectedly at junctions, while urban crossings often require reduced…
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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 through bends, lanes, and junctions. Although Spanish highways use advanced retroreflective paints and studs, wear and dirt can reduce their performance, particularly on rural routes where maintenance is less frequent. Reporting damaged or obscured signs…
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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