Distracted Driving Crackdown, Tyre Safety, and New DGT Signs – The N332 Driving in Spain Podcast

Mark Nolan06/10/20250556 views

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.

Looking Ahead: Building Safe Habits for the School Year

Mark Nolan02/10/20250329 views

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.

Driving in Spain This Autumn: Rain, Schools and Safety

Mark Nolan30/09/20250436 views

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.

EES Border Rollout, School Bus Checks, and The 50% Vulnerable User Shock | N332 Driving in Spain Podcast

Mark Nolan28/09/20250673 views

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.

Alzheimer’s Disease Could Double in Incidence over the Coming Decades

Mark Nolan26/09/20250398 views

On the occasion of World Alzheimer’s Day, specialists from the Neurosciences Unit at Quirónsalud Torrevieja and Quirónsalud Alicante are drawing attention to the rising number of cases of this disease, which already affects 47 million people worldwide and could reach 132 million by 2050.

Alcohol, Drugs, and Driving in Spain: Zero is the Only Safe Limit

Mark Nolan23/09/202501.1K views

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