Tag: F.A.Q.
Misuse of the Horn can Have Serious Consequences
Vehicles which use the roads of Spain must be fitted with an audible warning device by law. That includes bicycles, and electric scooters, and those without face a fine. On motor vehicles the audible warning device normally takes the form of a horn and is integral in the vehicle. Article 110 of the traffic law …
The post Misuse of the Horn can Have Serious Consequences first appeared on N332.es - Driving In Spain.The Importance of Checking Headlights
Good visibility on the road is one of the most important factors for road safety. It is not only about being able to see the road and the possible obstacles that arise, but also about being able to see other drivers as well as making ourselves see them. This should be the case regardless of …
The post The Importance of Checking Headlights first appeared on N332.es - Driving In Spain.Is it against the law to drive whilst wearing headphones?
The headline, although in the original it did contain a spelling mistake and so we are not fully quoting it, appeared in an English language newspaper in Spain this week. The article says that there is a “lack of an outright ban”, which could be considered misleading, as the publication is in Spain, where there …
The post Is it against the law to drive whilst wearing headphones? first appeared on N332.es - Driving In Spain.How the Clock Change Affects Driving
This weekend, the clocks are once again set to change, as Daylight Saving Time ends, and the clocks subsequently put back one hour. However, although this change in time might seem insignificant, it can cause an imbalance in our body which in turn can cause fatigue, sleep or distractions that can have an impact on …
The post How the Clock Change Affects Driving first appeared on N332.es - Driving In Spain.Road Rage Kills
In an interview in 2020, when asked about those killed and injured on the roads, the Minister of the Interior, Fernando Grande-Marlaska, spoke of road rage, or in his words, “road violence”, instead of road accidents. “I like to talk about road violence. The injuries and deaths on the asphalt are not a result of …
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