Tag: Signs and Signals
The Most Important but Most Disrespected Road Sign
The Stop sign is undoubtedly one of the most important we come across on a regular basis. It is also one of the most recognised around the world, thanks to standardisation. However, despite being one of the most important road signs, according to the Directorate of Traffic (DGT), it is also one of the least …
The post The Most Important but Most Disrespected Road Sign first appeared on N332.es - Driving In Spain.Priority at Unmarked Junctions
Traffic signs and road markings guide us on the road and the priority should be to pay attention to them at all times. Both those placed on poles and those drawn on the ground guide vehicles while driving, advise or prohibit certain activities, and help maintain road safety. Junctions can be particularly dangerous places. They …
The post Priority at Unmarked Junctions first appeared on N332.es - Driving In Spain.New signs for electric charging points
The General Directorate of Traffic has published a new Instruction, which includes the new signage to help identify the location and main characteristics of electric charging points on the roads. The electric recharging points already installed on highways and urban roads needed to be marked and included in the Official Catalogue of Road Signs, for …
The post New signs for electric charging points first appeared on N332.es - Driving In Spain.Finding Fuel on the Motorway
If you are making a long trip on a motorway and you do not want to deviate too much to refuel, it might help if you know some of the hidden secrets of the road signs. On a long trip, it is quite common to not want to go too far out of your way …
The post Finding Fuel on the Motorway first appeared on N332.es - Driving In Spain.Slow Down
In 2019, inappropriate speed was present in 6,049 road accidents, 8% of the total. In addition, 298 of them had fatalities, which represents 23% of all accidents. These data show that driving too fast continues to cause many casualties on the road. The generic maximum speed limits are set out in article 48 of the …
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