Warmer Roads: How Heat Affects Tyres and Tarmac
As temperatures rise in March, road surfaces and tyres begin to behave differently. Heat affects grip, pressure, and surface stability in ways that many drivers overlook.
As temperatures rise in March, road surfaces and tyres begin to behave differently. Heat affects grip, pressure, and surface stability in ways that many drivers overlook.
Celebrations bring people together, but they can also increase the risk of drink driving. Planning ahead is the simplest and most effective way to ensure that a night of enjoyment does not end in tragedy.
The N332 Road Safety project has concluded its spring programme of school presentations with a final session at El Limonar International School (Elis), Villamartín.
Spring is a season of new life, but it also brings increased risk on rural and semi-rural roads. Young animals are more active, less predictable, and more likely to stray into traffic.
March marks the transition from winter to spring, but changing seasons bring changing risks. Warmer temperatures, shifting light, and unpredictable conditions can all affect how vehicles behave and how drivers respond.
Trucks and buses behave very differently from cars. Their size creates significant blind spots and much longer stopping distances, making understanding their limitations essential for all road users.