Leaving the Road: The Most Common Serious Collision
On conventional roads in Spain, one of the most common types of serious collision involves vehicles leaving the carriageway. In many cases, inappropriate speed is a key contributing factor.
On conventional roads in Spain, one of the most common types of serious collision involves vehicles leaving the carriageway. In many cases, inappropriate speed is a key contributing factor.
As April draws to a close, traffic begins to build again ahead of early May holidays. Tourist areas, shopping zones, and leisure destinations become significantly busier, requiring extra planning and patience.
Spring brings a noticeable increase in new and unfamiliar drivers on Spanish roads. Tourists, occasional drivers, and those returning to the road after quieter months all contribute to changing traffic behaviour.
Rural roads may appear quiet and low risk, but in spring they present a combination of changing surfaces, wildlife activity, and limited visibility that requires careful attention.
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.