When you see red and white striped squares on the back of a vehicle, it’s not just for show! This V-20 sign is a crucial warning that the vehicle’s load extends beyond its normal dimensions, either to the rear or sides. Learn why these signs are vital for road safety, how they impact your driving, and the regulations surrounding their use, including potential fines for non-compliance.
Speed limit signs in Spain indicate the maximum permitted speed in kilometres per hour. While seemingly obvious, there’s often confusion about what these signs truly mean beyond normal situations and where the limit ends. This guide breaks down what speed limit signs tell us, clarifying that they denote a maximum, not a target, and explaining how their applicability changes based on junctions, hazards, and road types.
Coping with emergencies in tunnels can be daunting, but knowing the correct procedures is vital for everyone’s safety. This guide provides a clear plan of action should you face an emergency while driving in tunnels. Learn how to remain calm, assess the situation, and then protect yourself and the scene. We detail how to locate and use emergency exits and help points, marked with clear signage. Crucially, discover the essential steps to take if your vehicle is involved in an incident, including how to position your vehicle, use warning signals, and evacuate all occupants safely. Special attention is given to fire incidents, explaining how to facilitate access for emergency services and direct occupants away from danger. Finally, we cover how to call for help using SOS emergency phones, ensuring your location is immediately known.
Navigating Spanish roads? Understanding Spanish Road Signs is crucial for safe driving. This article clarifies the P-series precautionary signs (P-5 to P-11), often mistaken, which warn of different types of crossings. Learn to recognise the danger signs for movable bridges (P-5), tram lines with priority (P-6), level crossings with (P-7) and without barriers (P-8 – note the updated train image!), and the countdown approach markers (P-9 and P-10 on the right and left, respectively). We also explain the specific sign indicating a level crossing without barriers (P-11) and one with multiple tracks (P-11a). Mastering these Spanish Road Signs will enhance your driving confidence in Spain.
Ever wondered about those yellow rectangular signs on the back of some trucks in Spain? These are V-6 signals, and they serve an important safety purpose by indicating that the vehicle (or combination of vehicles, like a car with a caravan) is longer than 12 metres. Mandatory for such long vehicles, these reflective signs help other drivers assess the vehicle’s size for safer overtaking maneuvers. Located at the rear, either centered or symmetrically placed, these V-6 signs might also be accompanied by the words “Vehiculo longo” (Long Vehicle) as an additional warning.
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