The Night Shift: Understanding Night-Time Driving Dynamics
Night driving changes everything — from how far ahead we see, to how quickly we react. Understanding these differences is vital to stay safe on Spain’s roads after dark.
Night driving changes everything — from how far ahead we see, to how quickly we react. Understanding these differences is vital to stay safe on Spain’s roads after dark.
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.
Safe driving isn’t just about a well-maintained vehicle or good road conditions; it’s profoundly influenced by the driver’s physical and mental state. Within this context, understanding the ‘rebound effect’ is crucial – a dangerous phenomenon that can severely compromise your safety on the road
DGT has launched a special traffic operation for the long weekend of 15 August, deploying law enforcement, surveillance, and lane adjustments to manage over 7 million expected journeys while highlighting safety amid fire risks
Overtaking is one of the most common, yet potentially dangerous, manoeuvres on the road. In Spain, the Directorate-General for Traffic (DGT) places significant emphasis on clear regulations and signage to mitigate risks.
The N332 Collection – 2025 Part 1 is the essential handbook for safe, legal driving in Spain. Covering the first half of 2025, it includes updates to traffic laws, roundabout rules, electric scooter legislation, speed limits, V16 emergency lights, and more—written in clear English by the team behind N332. Perfect for expats, residents and community groups across Spain.