Each year there are about 11,000 abuses in Spain and about 400 people die because of this, according to data from RACE and Goodyear. More than 90% of them occur in the city, which means an average of 27 cases of abuse per day in urban areas.
Below we select some of the tips offered by the DGT, RACE, Foundation MAPFRE, aimed at drivers and pedestrians to avoid abuses:
IF YOU ARE A DRIVER
In the city, moderate speed, since the higher it is, the greater the probability of death if a pedestrian is run over. To visualize it better the DGT establishes these comparisons: an outrage at 50 km / h is equivalent to falling from a third floor, at 120 km / h it is like falling from a 14º and at 180 km / h it is equivalent to falling from a plant 36.
Extreme caution in critical places such as pedestrian crossings, school zones, garage exits and leisure places (parks, cinemas…).
If you are going to back down, do it slowly and make sure there are no pedestrians passing behind your vehicle.
Avoid distractions at the wheel (mobile, GPS navigator…) and be especially careful with pedestrians who walk talking on the phone or headphones, as they are less attentive to traffic.
Do not park the car on the sidewalks, as it will force the pedestrian to invade the road and suffer a greater risk of being run over.
Be careful if you find a damaged car on the shoulder of a road, since it is possible that the driver is near repairing your vehicle.
If you are on the road and your vehicle suffers a breakdown, place it on the shoulder and off the roadway. If this is not possible, turn on the emergency signal, position signs, wear the reflective vest and put the triangles emergency. If you have to wait for the assistance service, stay inside the car or in a safe area outside the vehicle.
IF YOU ARE PEDESTRIAN
When you cross the street, always use the pedestrian crossings and follow the traffic light.
Before crossing, look to the left and right and make sure that the vehicles are going to break before crossing.
Do not get out of the cars or obstacles that hinder visibility.
Do not cross behind a vehicle while it is parked.
Pay special attention when you go to an entrance or exit garage.
Avoid distractions when you cross how to use the phone or wear headphones.
If you have reduced mobility or you have difficulty walking, cross calmly.
If you just park your car, always try to go down the sidewalk.
If you walk on a road without a sidewalk, always go along the shoulder and stay to the left of the road, facing traffic.
Avoid sections that are not well lit. If it is dark or there is little visibility, wear a high visibility vest with reflective materials.