Drive Bright, Drive Safe: Visibility Tips for Visitors
If you’re hiring a car in Spain this autumn or winter, visibility should be top of your checklist. A few quick adjustments before setting off can make every journey safer.
If you’re hiring a car in Spain this autumn or winter, visibility should be top of your checklist. A few quick adjustments before setting off can make every journey safer.
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.
Road safety doesn’t stop in September. Halloween brings children in dark costumes, excited and distracted. Christmas and the Three Kings add heavy traffic, crowded streets, and more risk of theft.
Rain increases risks on the road. Check your windscreen, wipers, tyres, and lights before setting off. In wet conditions, slow down, avoid sudden manoeuvres, and be careful around puddles — they can cause aquaplaning or splash pedestrians, especially near schools.
As autumn progresses, visibility worsens. High-visibility clothing and reflective accessories can make pedestrians and cyclists visible 60–80% further away than dark clothing.