Following Distances in Changing Conditions
Safe following distance is not fixed. As temperatures, road surfaces, and traffic patterns change in spring, drivers must adjust their spacing to maintain safe stopping margins.
Safe following distance is not fixed. As temperatures, road surfaces, and traffic patterns change in spring, drivers must adjust their spacing to maintain safe stopping margins.
The first rainfall after a long dry spell can be more dangerous than heavy, sustained rain. When water mixes with built-up oil and debris, grip is temporarily reduced — often without drivers realising it.
As temperatures rise in March, road surfaces and tyres begin to behave differently. Heat affects grip, pressure, and surface stability in ways that many drivers overlook.
Many drivers focus on speed limits but overlook the physics behind them. Even small increases in speed dramatically reduce reaction time and increase stopping distance.
Father’s Day in Spain is a time to celebrate care, protection, and guidance. On the road, those same values are expressed through responsible driving and setting a safe example for the next generation.
Celebrations bring people together, but they can also increase the risk of drink driving. Planning ahead is the simplest and most effective way to ensure that a night of enjoyment does not end in tragedy.