The first snow has arrived in Spain, and with it also the first snow complications on the wayon condition Driving on snowy or icy terrainrequires specific leadership. General Directorate of Traffic (DGT) offers us a series of recommendations to avoid an accident with this cold.
It will be the first thing Avoid the trip if we are going to find abundant snow On the road. Always reduce the risk as much as possible, so if it is not necessary, it is best to stay indoors until the weather improves.
If you have a road trip scheduled
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Take a look at the weather you’re going to make
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In the event that the weather is not very favorable, postpone the trip
If there is no other choice but to take our trip, you should always consult Traffic information and road conditions before leaving. This can be done at either Means provided by DGT:
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Call 011
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Looking at the Twitter account @informaciónDGT
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On the web infocar.dgt.es
Tips for driving in the snow
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safety distance: He will be key in this and almost any situation behind the wheel. With the ice and snow around, it is essential that we leave more meters than usual between each vehicle. This means that if we have to brake unexpectedly, we can react to a sudden stop.
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long marches In this type of situation, the best thing we can do is drive in one gear more than the situation normally requires. This will reduce steering wheel slip.
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Plates: With the sudden drop in temperatures, this can cause ice sheets to appear on the road. If we encounter this kind of plank, we must take our foot off the accelerator and not brake until we are in compliance again.
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softness: Another basic recommendation when driving on ice is to do it as gently as possible, both with the steering wheel and with the accelerator or brake pedal.
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the canyons: Avoid leaving ruts while driving. Place the chains to proceed with caution.
Prepare the car for the cold
The car must also be prepared for the cold. If you don’t have winter tyres, you should always have one set of strings In the trunk of the car in case of complicated traffic. And remember, to put it on you always have to do it off the road and on the steering wheels of the car.
Before going out, clear the windshield and headlights from snow to ensure good visibility. In the same way, remove what may have accumulated in the file mudguardas much as you can affect the trend.
If our destination is in a complicated place, we should always carry it Warm clothes, food, water, a charged cell phone, and a full tank of gasIn case we have to stop the march for long hours. Heavy snowfall can prevent some accesses or simply make turns impossible.
In adverse weather situations we always should Reducing speed, increasing safety distance and easing maneuvers, In order not to lose control of the vehicle and minimize damage in the event of an accident. And it is that icicles can form on the road at as low as three degrees, making driving uncontrollable.
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And if things get complicated and the car is not sufficiently prepared for a heavy snowfall, the next best thing is Leave the traffic as quickly as possible in a safe place.
with those DGT advice You can drive safely with Snow and cold Which is already being observed in some regions of our country.
Snow difficulty levels
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green level: 100 km/h on motorways and dual carriageways and 80 km/h elsewhere. You may not overtake trucks in the right lane. Avoid the ports and be very careful and watch the weather forecast.
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Yellow level: caution. Trucks and articulated vehicles are prohibited from driving. Cars and buses at a speed of 60 km / h. Avoid sharp maneuvers on curves and depressions and slow down more.
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red level: It is forbidden to generalize to articulated vehicles, trucks and buses. Do not overtake disabled vehicles if you are not sure you can continue driving. Mandatory to travel with chains or special tires at a speed of 30 km/h.
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black level: Trading is prohibited. If you get stuck, use an engine heater. Do not leave the car if there is no shelter. Park as far from the edge as possible so you don’t get in the way of the snow plows.
