Walking is healthy, but pedestrians are the most vulnerable road users. Use pavements where available, and if not, walk facing traffic. Wear high-visibility clothing in poor light and avoid distractions such as phones or headphones.
This week on the N332 Driving in Spain podcast, we’re all about the school run! We’re breaking down the rules for walkers, cyclists, and drivers to make sure every journey to school is as safe as it can be.
This week on the N332 Driving in Spain Podcast, we’re looking at some big changes coming to Spain’s roads, particularly for electric scooter users. We also break down what it really means for a car to be roadworthy under Spanish law and offer some crucial advice for tackling the summer heat. Plus, a look back at the history of a beloved Spanish classic and a British icon.
The N332 Collection – 2025 Part 1 is the essential handbook for safe, legal driving in Spain. Covering the first half of 2025, it includes updates to traffic laws, roundabout rules, electric scooter legislation, speed limits, V16 emergency lights, and more—written in clear English by the team behind N332. Perfect for expats, residents and community groups across Spain.
When driving in Spain, another important law is the Reglamento General de Vehículos, which, as you might guess, dictates standards for the vehicle.
Feet on the dashboard may seem like a carefree summer habit, but it could end in devastating injury or worse. In Spain, it’s not only illegal to sit incorrectly in a vehicle — it’s potentially fatal. Airbags deploy at speeds of up to 300 km/h. In a crash, that cool, relaxed position can result in shattered bones, facial trauma, or death. Even at just 25 km/h, an airbag impact can destroy your lower limbs. Here’s why posture matters, and why “cool” could cost you your life.