Under Pressure: Why Frequent Tyre Checks Could Save Your Life
Every October in the UK, motorists are reminded of one of the most critical — yet often overlooked — components of vehicle safety: the tyres.
Every October in the UK, motorists are reminded of one of the most critical — yet often overlooked — components of vehicle safety: the tyres.
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.
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.
From 10–14 November 2025, the Guardia Civil and DGT will intensify checks on school buses. Vehicles and drivers will be inspected for documentation, licences, rest times, speed, and alcohol/drug compliance.
New border checks, new DGT campaigns, and a shocking statistic on vulnerable road users: this week’s N332 podcast has essential information for all drivers in Spain. Tune in for an urgent warning about the EES border system rollout and key details on the DGT’s upcoming school bus safety blitz.