Tag: Driving
How Many Passengers Can I Carry in My Car?
Exceeding the maximum number of people permitted in a vehicle is grounds for a sanction. If, for example, there are 6 people in a 5-seater vehicle, you risk a heavy fine and the loss of points from your driving licence. In addition, it is clear that you also put the safety of all the occupants …
The post How Many Passengers Can I Carry in My Car? first appeared on N332.es - Driving In Spain.Distracted Driving
Most drivers are aware of the risks posed by the consumption of alcohol or drugs when it comes to driving, although there are still those who ignore the factors, but many drivers fail to associate the risks caused by distracted driving, which is one of the “Fatal 4” in terms of road traffic incidents, and …
The post Distracted Driving first appeared on N332.es - Driving In Spain.The DGT warns against possible scams to obtain a driving licence
The DGT has issued a warning about potential scams to obtain a driving licence, pointing out that it is essential to pass an exam to obtain a driving licence in Spain, except in some cases where an exchange agreement is in place. Non-EU foreigners must exchange their licence, if they already have one, for a …
The post The DGT warns against possible scams to obtain a driving licence first appeared on N332.es - Driving In Spain.Remember to Buckle Up – Seat belts save lives
Sadly, there is a growing trend of vehicle occupants choosing not to wear a seat belt, and in increasing number with fatal consequences. In Spain, all occupants in a vehicle must wear a seat belt, and this seat belt must be worn properly to be effective, and legal. If there isn´t a seat belt available, …
The post Remember to Buckle Up – Seat belts save lives first appeared on N332.es - Driving In Spain.Places it is Forbidden to Overtake
Overtaking is one of the most dangerous manoeuvres in vehicle traffic and therefore safety measures must be taken to avoid generating a risk for the driver and third parties. You might remember from previous articles that there used to be a rule whereas in certain circumstances it was permitted to exceed the maximum permitted speed …
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