Driving at night can be a daunting concept for many people, with reduced visibility and a complete change in the special awareness required to operate a vehicle safely, many people simply choose to avoid night driving as they feel so insecure. However, many of those people who do feel uncomfortable or unsafe may actually be suffering from a condition recognised …

Maintaining a proper position in the vehicle is not only important for our comfort, it is crucial for our safety. When used correctly, the vehicle´s seats and features offer the maximum protection in the event of a collision. If we do anything to change the characteristics of these features, we risk our safety tremendously. The trouble is, it is easy …

Focussing on the task in hand is the only way of staying as safe as possible when driving, thus, avoiding distractions is crucial to keeping our attention on the roads. According to a study conducted by BP, Castrol and RACE, more than 15 million drivers on the road are being distracted by manipulating devices in the vehicle. The information obtained …

Being comfortable when driving is essential to staying safe on the roads, not because we want to feel particularly relaxed when we drive, but if we feel uncomfortable then the situation itself can lead to distractions, in much the same was as sitting on a hard or lumpy surface might take our attention away. Similarly, if we start to feel …

Following on from our introduction to checking tyres, we are going to look at some of the elements and details of vehicle tyres and the importance of what they mean. Knowing how to read a tyre forms part of the driving test in Spain, which is testament to how important the DGT feel the subject is. We have already said …

If you have a breakdown on road, be careful. Despite of using hazard lights, two warning triangles and blue flashing lights….a truck crashed into a Guardia Civil patrol car whilst attending an accident. Fortunately the officers were out of the car, helping the driver and their family. Distractions are one of the three main contributing factors to road traffic incidents. …

A truck carrying bags of concrete along Phuket’s west coast road crashed when the brakes failed between Kamala and Patong. The load spilled across the road but the driver escaped with minor injuries. When driving, things can happen when you least expect it. Always maintain appropriate speed and distance and stay alert.