Types of car lights: When are they used?
One of the key elements in road safety are car lights . When the roads are poorly lit, they become essential in order to see and be seen. But you shouldn’t always use the same type of lights, it will depend on what situation the road is in and the…
When should car tyres be changes?
It is essential to know when to change your tyres in order to keep them in good condition. Remember that tyres are the only element that is in direct contact with the road itself. So it is important to take precautions and think about when is the right…
Measures to Prevent Flooding in the M30 Tunnels
To avoid flooding in the M30 tunnels , specific installations and protocols for action are available. Since the M30 tunnels are about 48 kilometres long, and they are mostly below the level of the Manzanares River, they are undoubtedly a point of…
Driver’s license codes: What do they mean?
The driver’s license codes are intended to indicate to the authorities certain limitations or restrictions that the owner of the driving document has when driving a vehicle. Or even that the car itself must have certain adapted mechanisms. For example,…
Effects of the time change on drivers
Do you know the influence of time change on drivers ? Since every year in October, a change of time takes effect. Next Sunday, 27 October, when it is 3 o’clock in the morning, clocks will be turned back so that it is really 2 o’clock. This is how we will…
M-30 tunnels: How can we inspect the longest urban tunnels in Europe?
The structural inspection in the M-30 tunnels has posed a challenge since the beginning. The current Spanish legislation has not made any reference to these inspections. For this reason, a specific procedure had to be developed in order to carry them…
TFC improvement actions on the M-30: safety and grip for tyres
The Transverse Friction Coefficient (known by its acronym as TFC) is the coefficient that measures the tire-road grip. High TFC values guarantee good braking, and curves can be traced safely. In the case of the M-30 tunnels, it is essential to have…
What type of mixture is used on the M-30 tunnels?
The type of mixture in the M30 tunnels affects the transit of the many vehicles that travel on the road daily. That’s why we’re going to describe the types of asphalt mixtures and their main properties and characteristics to explain why they have been…
How to drive in fog?: Tips
One of the biggest dangers on the road is driving when it is foggy . Fog is a mass of low clouds whose main consequence when you are behind the wheel is that it does not allow you or other drivers to have adequate visibility. That is why it is essential…