Why We Take More Risks on Holiday Without Realising It
Feeling relaxed on holiday can sometimes lead to riskier decisions behind the wheel. Learn how understanding your own behaviour can help make summer driving in Spain safer.
Feeling relaxed on holiday can sometimes lead to riskier decisions behind the wheel. Learn how understanding your own behaviour can help make summer driving in Spain safer.
Risk does not disappear simply because previous journeys ended safely.
The DGT and Guardia Civil launch a massive 24-hour continuous testing marathon across Spain. We break down the unique, hidden dangers of both alcohol and drug-driving, explain why the only safe limit is zero, and issue an urgent warning on why you must never tip off other motorists about police checkpoints.
Spain is strictly enforcing the transition from traditional warning triangles to connected V-16 emergency beacons to protect stranded motorists from the extreme dangers of walking on live motorways.
Not all distractions are obvious. Conversations, thoughts, and everyday surroundings can quietly reduce attention and affect driving performance.
Mobile phones remain one of the most persistent sources of distraction on the road. Even brief interaction can significantly reduce attention, reaction time, and awareness.