Taking Your Dog to the Beach This Summer: Safe Travel Tips
As summer arrives, many of us look forward to enjoying Spain’s beautiful dog-friendly beaches…
Mark Nolan is a journalist, radio presenter, and educator based in Spain. He creates content across projects including N332, Trafford and Friends, Riley’s Road, and Mad Black Cat, turning complex ideas in safety, learning, and communication into everyday understanding.
With roots in marketing, transport, and media, Mark blends storytelling with practical education to make important topics both clear and memorable.
As summer arrives, many of us look forward to enjoying Spain’s beautiful dog-friendly beaches…
The N332 Road Safety Project has exciting news for drivers in Spain! For over a decade, their mission has been to clarify Spanish traffic laws, and now, for the first time, you can get their comprehensive advice in print. “N332 – Driving in Spain – 2025 part 1” is a paperback collection of around 70 informative articles from the first half of the year, designed to make Spanish roads safer for everyone. Available on Amazon and other bookshops, it’s the perfect summer read to boost your driving knowledge, with more books, including a second 2025 volume and other surprises, planned for release soon!
Understanding how dangerous goods are identified is crucial for road safety. Learn about the UN’s “Orange Book” and the ADR regulations governing their transport in the UK and internationally. This section details the mandatory “orange panel” and hazard label plates, explaining the significance of the hazard identification numbers and UN numbers. Discover the nine classes of dangerous goods and how each is visibly identified on vehicles and containers to ensure public awareness and safety.
In the field of urology, the Da Vinci robot has proven to be highly effective.…
With nearly 80% of Spaniards experiencing some form of vision problem, and drivers relying on their eyes for 80% of driving information, good eyesight is paramount for road safety. Vision often degrades gradually, making regular eye tests crucial. If you wear corrective lenses, always use them while driving and consider progressive lenses for dashboard clarity. Be cautious driving at night or in poor conditions if you experience difficulties, and always reduce speed, as higher speeds limit your field of vision. Remember, certain medications and even dilated pupils can impair your ability to drive safely. Good visual acuity, field, and contrast sensitivity are vital for distinguishing road hazards and can be affected by various conditions like cataracts or diabetes. Always ensure your vision meets legal requirements for driving, and keep a spare pair of glasses handy if you wear them.
The DGT has launched María, a new virtual assistant designed to simplify procedures like driver’s license renewals, fine payments, and vehicle registration. Built with Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) technology, María accesses a database of official documents to provide accurate, regulation-compliant answers. While currently Spanish-only, it promises to save users time by offering direct answers to their DGT queries.