Walking is healthy, but pedestrians are the most vulnerable road users. Use pavements where available, and if not, walk facing traffic. Wear high-visibility clothing in poor light and avoid distractions such as phones or headphones.
Each day, hundreds of thousands of pupils in Spain use school buses. While statistically safe, risks remain. Children must always wear seatbelts if fitted, and remain seated. Never cross behind a bus, and wait for the driver’s signal before crossing in front at least three metres away. Campaigns later this year will monitor seatbelt use and driver safety to ensure journeys remain safe.
Forest fires, or wildfires, can spread with alarming speed and unpredictable intensity, especially in dry, windy conditions, and once again this year, we have seen an increase in both the number of fires, and the severity.
Safe driving isn’t just about a well-maintained vehicle or good road conditions; it’s profoundly influenced by the driver’s physical and mental state. Within this context, understanding the ‘rebound effect’ is crucial – a dangerous phenomenon that can severely compromise your safety on the road
Even in the height of summer it is essential to make sure your car stays in prime condition to face the increased temperatures and climatic changes.
The familiar scenario of stepping into your car after work or a day at the beach, only to be met by a blast of suffocating heat, is not just uncomfortable – it can be genuinely hazardous.