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Psychological consequences of traffic jams
Human behaviour when driving depends greatly on personal as well as environmental circumstances. Traffic jams, especially in big cities, cause stress-related problems. They are…
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What is the accordion effect on the road? When does it occur?
Slamming on the brakes in any circumstances can end very badly. It can cause the accordion effect, a phenomenon that describes spectacular (and dangerous) pile-ups. What do we know about…
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Black ice and its dangers
The mass of water that, because of its transparency, looks dark in colour is called “black ice”. Because it can be mistaken for the tarmac, it can make driving very difficult. Watch out!…
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"30 Zones", regulated at national level, will come into force in May 2021
One of the major developments of 2020 has been the amendment of the General Traffic Regulations, which introduces a new speed limit: 30 km/h. What is the speed limit in…
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Roadside assistance tow trucks: a vehicle for every service
What are the usual vehicles found in a fleet dedicated to the assistance and transfer of vehicles or machinery? Here are the most common ones in the sector. A professional tow-truck service…
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REAC joins forces with AENOR so that its assessments are independently certified
We recently encouraged roadside assistance companies to join REAC. Today we want to focus on what joining together means in terms of quality certification. If Iker Arbelaiz recently…
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REAC has something to tell you... join REAC!
We were born on 1 February 2017. A lot of water has passed under the bridge, although this year is proving especially unusual and uncertain. It is, however, a good moment to remind you that…
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Stop Accidentes: two decades against road violence
The World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims will take place this Sunday, 15 November. We take the opportunity to talk about Stop Accidentes, a benchmark among road victims’…
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The impact of climate change on roads
Torrential rain, as well as severe droughts and other disasters, cause decisive damage to infrastructure. Faced with the climate challenge, road construction is having to be rethought. The…
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Seven road safety campaigns (you didn’t remember)
When we think about what a road safety campaign is, the DGT advert of the moment comes to mind. But the DGT has been producing print advertising since the sixties. We have selected a few…
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Tips for driving in autumn
Autumn is beginning, so a few points on how it affects driving will not go amiss. Cold, damp, leaves covering roads and streets… would be the main factors to bear in mind…
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Learn about the emergency corridor effect that saves lives on the road
Although emergency lanes are not regulated, everyone has a moral obligation to make way for them. If we fail to do so, we face a fine of up to €200… and further penalties. Ambulances, fire…