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Tips for driving in spring
The days are getting longer, temperatures are improving, and we may feel more like taking the car out for a drive. Or we earn our living with a tow-truck service. Yes, it's spring…
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Grúas La Bruja raises the profile of women in roadside assistance
It is a fact that women have joined the roadside assistance sector as one more asset. But raising the profile of their work is very necessary. At REAC, we lead by example. Villodre tells us…
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Royal Decree on roadside assistance approved, with a particular focus on training
Among the new Traffic rules for 2021 is the reform of two pieces of legislation that particularly affect roadside assistance operators, and which make up the Royal Decree. Less than a month…
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REAC and AGREGA GRÚAS call for the sector to be included in the third vaccination group
We suffered an 85% drop in demand during the strict lockdown in 2020. Given that roadside assistance is essential, we are asking to be included in the third vaccination group. REAC and…
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What is the “bullet passenger”?
Is there any excuse for not fastening your seat belt, or not using child restraint systems? Absolutely not. Are there consequences for not making these simple gestures? Sadly, yes…
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Happy Women's Day at REAC
Today is 8 March, a day of celebration for women all over the world. The roadside assistance sector is also made up of us, women professionals. Equally... we are REAC. And because we are…
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Roadside Assistance Protocol (II)
Today we will talk about the terminology that accompanies those of us who work in roadside assistance, from A to Z. Being a roadside assistance operator, providing a tow-truck service…
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Vehicles must slow down when overtaking cyclists to prevent accidents
Pere Navarro announced the new rule at a forum where he also referred to the future requirement to wear gloves and helmets for motorcyclists and riders, respectively. The…
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Find out about the new regulation of personal mobility vehicles affecting scooters and the like
The evolution of the General Traffic Regulations does not only reduce speed in cities: it also affects motorised vehicles that have burst onto the scene in recent times. One of the big news…
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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!…