Tag: Road safety

One in Three Medications Interfere with Your Ability to Drive

Up to 6,156 prescription medications can cause interactions in our ability to drive. If we take into account data from the DGT, traffic accidents are the fifth most frequent cause of death in Spain, and around 5% of road accidents are related to medications. To this we must add the many drivers who use medications …

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More than half of over 60’s support testing of older drivers every 5 years

Research commissioned by the UK’s leading independent road safety charity, IAM RoadSmart, has revealed that older motorists are more willing to prove how safe...

2020: A bad year for road safety

2020, the year of the pandemic, has been a negative year for road accidents, according to a study of the accident data carried out by the insurer Línea Directa in collaboration with INTRAS. Although last year the number of traffic accidents reached historical lows, 870 deaths (24-hour count), the insurer has calculated what this figure …

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Five new roundabouts for Pilar de la Horadada

We all know how much they like their roundabouts in Spain, despite the difficulties that many have driving around them. Well in Pilar de...

Forgetting the Rules

Has the Covid-19 pandemic changed your driving habits? According to the study presented by Autopistas, many drivers have adapted their driving, but not for the better, increasing speed, forgetting indicators, and not respecting safety. More speed The study has shown that 58% of light vehicles and 53% of heavy vehicles travel on motorways above the …

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Phase Two of the Easter Traffic Operation Underway

Traffic in Madrid

Due to Easter holidays, there's an increase in traffic volume with expected congestion during specific "unfavourable hours" throughout the week. You should prepare by planning ahead and avoiding peak times. Traffic planning measures will be implemented to alleviate jams, especially at urban exits and returns. Check official websites for live updates on traffic, weather, and flights. Remember to avoid the busiest hours.

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Moves to reintroduce bullfighting in Orihuela

The Orihuela bullring will have a second life years...