Getting behind the wheel without adequate rest or under the effects of fatigue is a risk that multiplies the chances of road traffic incidents. In the summer months, lack of sleep caused by the heat can have an impact on driving, but even as we approach the autumn, fatigue is still a problem for many, and sleep-deprived driving is comparable …

Risk awareness is the ability to detect, identify and react to a risky situation while driving. A risky situation is one that leads the driver to be alert to an unforeseen event that may force a decision such as the need to alter speed, course, or direction. In other words, a situation, either actual or potential, that may force us …

Most drivers are aware of the risks posed by the consumption of alcohol or drugs when it comes to driving, although there are still those who ignore the factors, but many drivers fail to associate the risks caused by distracted driving, which is one of the “Fatal 4” in terms of road traffic incidents, and in Spain is the primary …

It is highly likely that the next time we get in our car, and the time after that, and after that, we witness a vehicle that is parked poorly. It happens all of the time, but it is also an action that can result in a fine, or in your vehicle being towed away. Firstly, a few basics. If you …

When out and about in your vehicle, it is possible that you will come across a police or Guardia Civil patrol, whether routinely moving through their area, or at a checkpoint, and it is quite possible that we may get stopped for a variety of reasons, so it is important we know how to act. We are talking specifically about …

Although devices that detect notify you of speed radars and the presence of the security bodies are prohibited, with hefty fines for just owning such a device, there are ways that you can be informed of certain speed cameras, which therefore allows you to avoid getting caught out. Firstly, we need to explain that although that opening paragraph might seem …

It is a common question, how many beers can I drink before driving, or glasses of wine, and before we delve deeper into the legislation, the first thing we must and will always say is that the only safe limit is zero. So please, don’t consume any alcohol before driving. However, in Spain, there is an allowance for alcohol, although …

In the last of this summer driving dos and don’ts for this year, we have to touch on another common occurrence regarding clothing, having spoke about flip flops last week, and whereas we are generally speaking about men, it doesn’t exclude women, the matter of driving topless. Again, as we explained last week regarding flip flops, the law does not …