School Buses: Why Safety Checks Matter
School buses are trusted with what matters most. Regular checks and inspections exist to protect children, reassure families, and ensure that every journey to and from school is as safe as possible.
School buses are trusted with what matters most. Regular checks and inspections exist to protect children, reassure families, and ensure that every journey to and from school is as safe as possible.
Spain’s 2026 traffic regulations remove the automatic right of zero-emission vehicles to use HOV lanes when travelling alone. Under the new rules, vehicle occupancy takes priority over emissions, with access determined by signage and traffic conditions.
N332 Driving in Spain: 2025 Part 2 brings together over 70 road safety articles covering Spanish driving rules, seasonal risks, e-scooters, school travel, and winter driving.
This November, the DGT and Guardia Civil are carrying out nationwide inspections of school buses and transport services. Here’s what they look for, and how every driver and parent can help keep children safe.
As daylight hours shorten across Spain, visibility becomes one of the most crucial elements of road safety. Every driver, cyclist, and pedestrian has a part to play in ensuring they can be seen — and can see others.
Rain increases risks on the road. Check your windscreen, wipers, tyres, and lights before setting off. In wet conditions, slow down, avoid sudden manoeuvres, and be careful around puddles — they can cause aquaplaning or splash pedestrians, especially near schools.