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.
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
Electric scooters have become a popular way for teenagers and young adults to get around.
Spanish law is very clear: your vehicle must always be fitted with the correct type and size of tyre for its category and purpose.
This week, the DGT is targeting every form of driver distraction—from holding a mobile phone (a 6-point, €200 offence) to subtle habits like smoking or talking to passengers. We detail why this campaign is crucial, reviewing a news story where a driver changing a song caused a horrific school bus accident. Plus, we highlight our three new website articles, explaining the mandatory need for identical tyres on each axle in Spain and why safety experts recommend replacing your tread at 3 millimetres, not the legal 1.6 millimetres, to significantly improve wet weather stopping distances.
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.