Following Distances in Changing Conditions
Safe following distance is not fixed. As temperatures, road surfaces, and traffic patterns change in spring, drivers must adjust their spacing to maintain safe stopping margins.
Safe following distance is not fixed. As temperatures, road surfaces, and traffic patterns change in spring, drivers must adjust their spacing to maintain safe stopping margins.
The first rainfall after a long dry spell can be more dangerous than heavy, sustained rain. When water mixes with built-up oil and debris, grip is temporarily reduced — often without drivers realising it.
As temperatures rise in March, road surfaces and tyres begin to behave differently. Heat affects grip, pressure, and surface stability in ways that many drivers overlook.
The N332 Road Safety project has concluded its spring programme of school presentations with a final session at El Limonar International School (Elis), Villamartín.
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.