Young Animals on the Road: Why Spring Increases Risk
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.
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.
As spring develops, pollen levels begin to rise across Spain. For many drivers, seasonal allergies quietly reduce concentration, visibility, and reaction time, often without them recognising the impact.
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.
As winter fades, pollen levels begin to rise. For many drivers, seasonal allergies affect concentration, vision, and reaction times — often without them realising the impact on their driving.
Animals on the road present a serious and often underestimated danger, particularly at night and during quieter periods. Understanding when and where the risk is highest can help drivers avoid sudden and costly collisions.
Members of N332 were at Expo Torrevieja this weekend, explaining everything you need to know about the new mandatory V-16 emergency lights, roundabouts, and more