Check Your Lights Before You Go
Every journey begins with a simple step that too many drivers skip — checking the lights. For hire car users, this quick routine is vital before heading out, especially at night.
Every journey begins with a simple step that too many drivers skip — checking the lights. For hire car users, this quick routine is vital before heading out, especially at night.
Major changes are coming to driver licensing in both Spain and the UK. This week, we break down the DGT’s move to modernise the Spanish driving theory test with new signs and video scenarios, and we explain the UK’s new mandatory digital licence renewal process for over-70s
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.
In Spain, the only safe limit for alcohol and drugs when driving is zero. Legal limits are already lower than in many countries, and for young drivers under 18 the limit is zero. Professional drivers, such as those operating school buses, face even stricter rules, and forthcoming legislation may lower the threshold further for everyone
School zones are high-risk areas. Speed limits are often reduced to 20–30 km/h, and Local Police frequently manage traffic at start and end times — their instructions take precedence over all signs.
Each day, hundreds of thousands of pupils in Spain use school buses. While statistically safe, risks remain. Children must always wear seatbelts if fitted, and remain seated. Never cross behind a bus, and wait for the driver’s signal before crossing in front at least three metres away. Campaigns later this year will monitor seatbelt use and driver safety to ensure journeys remain safe.