Adapting Driving for Seasonal Change
Spring does not arrive all at once. Changing light, temperature, road conditions, and traffic patterns require drivers to adapt gradually rather than assume conditions have improved.
Spring does not arrive all at once. Changing light, temperature, road conditions, and traffic patterns require drivers to adapt gradually rather than assume conditions have improved.
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.
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.
The N332 Road Safety project has concluded its spring programme of school presentations with a final session at El Limonar International School (Elis), Villamartín.