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Dealing with Tractors

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During spring and summer, tractors and other agricultural vehicles become more common on Spanish roads, often travelling slowly and requiring extra caution from other drivers. Understanding their road positioning, speed restrictions, and licensing requirements is essential for safety. Motorists should maintain a safe distance, overtake only when it’s clearly safe, and be especially mindful on rural and interurban roads. Patience and respect are key when sharing the road with agricultural machinery.

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Driving Through Tunnels

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Driving through tunnels requires careful attention to specific rules and environmental changes to ensure safety. This guide highlights essential considerations for driving through tunnels, from adapting to lighting and airflow changes to understanding critical signage. Learn about mandatory speed limits, the crucial difference between headlights and daytime running lights, and safe following distances – including the 100-metre minimum for cars and 150-metre minimum for HGVs. We also cover lane indicators and prohibited overtaking in two-way tunnels, ensuring you’re fully prepared for safe passage.

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Have you ever noticed a small red triangle on the back of some vehicles?

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Seen a small red triangle on the back of some vehicles in Spain? This is the V-5 sign, and it’s important for other drivers to recognize. It indicates that the vehicle displaying it cannot travel faster than 40 kilometers per hour due to its construction. This sign is exclusively for these slow-moving vehicles. While some vehicles might also display a V-4 sign (a white sign with a black border showing the specific speed limit), the V-5 clearly signals a maximum speed of 40 km/h due to the vehicle’s inherent limitations.

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