Alerts on meteorological phenomena

Car

• Check that the windscreen wipers, brakes and lights are working correctly.

• Reduce speed sufficiently to drive safely and use the brake gently.

• Keep a safe distance to avoid colliding with the vehicle in front if it brakes in the event of an emergency.

• Drive slowly, avoiding brusque movements and if you lose control of the moving vehicle, keep the steering straight, holding on tight to the steering wheel without accelerating or braking to prevent the wheels from locking.

Motorbike

• Drive calmly and slowly.

• Increase the safety distance and brake in a long, gentle manner.

• Reduce your speed and, in the case of aquaplaning (pools of water), hold on firmly to the steering wheel without braking.

Car

• Hold the steering wheel firmly and avoid brusque movements.

• Reduce speed and increase safety distances.

• Drive in the centre of the lane to avoid invading the opposite lane following an unexpected gust.

• Avoid overtaking since, as a result of the screen effect, you may come close to, or even collide with, the vehicle that you want to overtake.

• Pay great attention since there may be objects that the wind may have been able to drag onto the tarmac which could make the vehicle lose grip.

• Hold the steering wheel with two hands, firmly and avoiding swerving or brusque turns.

• Maintain gentle pressure on the steering wheel against the direction of the wind.

Motorbike

• Hold the steering wheel firmly and avoid brusque movements.

• Reduce speed and increase safety distances. Drive in the centre of the lane to avoid invading the opposite lane following an unexpected gust.

• Avoid overtaking since, as a result of the screen effect, you may come close to, or even collide with, the vehicle that you want to overtake.

• Check that you do not collide with objects that the wind has managed to drag onto the tarmac and which can make you lose grip.

• Pay great attention since there may be objects that the wind may have been able to drag onto the tarmac which could make your motorbike lose grip.

Car

• Remove all snow from the windows, mirrors and lights before starting off. Use a plastic scraper to remove the snow. Do not use hot water or salt.

• To get out of a parking space in snow or ice, you should start up your car in second gear and get out little by little.

• Make sure you have chains and know how to put them on if required.

• Check that your windscreen wipers work correctly. Remember to leave them up when you park your vehicle outside.

• Keep a greater safety distance with the vehicle in front, use high gears and avoiding braking. If you have to reduce speed, use your engine brake.

• Drive over the tread of other vehicles.

• If you are going on a long journey, take extra clothing, a torch and food and drink in case you have a breakdown. Fill up with petrol or charge your vehicle’s battery sufficiently.

Motorbike

• Avoid using your motorbike in snow at all costs. If you can, travel in a four-wheel vehicle.

• Try to avoid sheets of ice, but if they are unavoidable, while you go over them, let your motorbike go without performing any manoeuvre.

• Avoid brusque manoeuvres, braking and accelerating.

• Drive over the tread of other vehicles.

• If it is necessary to brake, touch the back brake gently so as not to skid. The gas must be just the right amount necessary, and you must use the highest gears possible.

Car

• Check that your windscreen wipers, brakes and lights are working correctly.

• If the loss of visibility prevents you from driving safely, move on to the hard shoulder and turn on your hazard warning lights to indicate that you have come to a halt.

• Do not get out of your vehicle - in the event of an electrical storm your car is the safest place. Turn off your radio.

• The state of the tyres considerably affects the car’s grip on the tarmac when there are pools of water.

• Circulate at low speed and brake gently.

• Keep a safe distance to avoid colliding with the vehicle in front if it brakes in the event of an emergency.

Motorbike

• Reduce the use of your back brakes to avoid skidding.

• Use waterproof reflective clothing and a helmet with an anti-mist screen.

• If the loss of visibility prevents you from driving safely, look for a tunnel to stop in and put on your hazard warning lights to indicate that you have come to a halt.

Car

• Check that your lights are in a perfect state.

• Turn on your front and back fog lights. DO NOT use high beams as they may dazzle other vehicles.

• Reduce speed and increase safety distances. Take the road marks or other vehicles as a reference.

• Prevent the glass from misting up by putting the heating on in your vehicle.

• Avoid overtaking or stopping on the hard shoulder to prevent collisions with other vehicles.

• Keep calm and drive in silence to be able to detect other vehicles through sound.

• If necessary, touch the brake intermittently to warn other drivers of your presence.

Motorbike

• Check that your lights are in a perfect state.

• Do not use high beams as they may dazzle other vehicles.

• Reduce speed and increase safety distances. Take the road marks or other vehicles as a reference.

• Avoid overtaking to prevent collisions with other vehicles. Use waterproof reflective clothing and a helmet with an anti-mist screen.

• If you cannot continue driving, it is better to come off at the first rest area or detour, but do not wait on the hard shoulder.

Car

• Avoid driving your vehicle along roads close to the beach front.

• Stay away from areas that may become flooded and do not park your vehicle in them.

• If you find pools of water, drive slowly, avoiding brusque movements and, if you lose control of the moving vehicle, keep the steering straight, holding on tight to the steering wheel without accelerating or braking to prevent the wheels from locking.

Motorbike

• Avoid driving your motorbike along roads close to the beach front.

• Increase the safety distance and brake in a long, gentle manner.

• Stay away from areas that may become flooded and do not park your motorbike in them.

• If you find pools of water, drive slowly, avoiding brusque movements and, if you lose control of your motorbike, keep the steering straight, holding on tight to the handlebar, turning off the gas and avoiding braking.

Car

• Use a plastic scraper to remove ice from the windows, mirrors and lights before setting off. Do not use hot water or salt.

• Make sure you have chains and know how to put them on if required.

• If you are going on a long trip, fill up with petrol or charge your vehicle’s battery sufficiently.

• Check that your windscreen wipers work correctly. Remember to leave them up when you park your vehicle outside.

• Keep a greater safety distance with the vehicle in front and use high gears, avoiding braking. If you have to reduce speed, use your engine brake.

• Take extra clothing, a torch and food and drink in case you have a breakdown.

Motorbike

• Try to avoid sheets of ice, but if they are unavoidable, while you go over them, let your motorbike go without performing any manoeuvre.

• Brake as far as possible by cutting off the gas.

• Reduce the use of your back brakes to avoid skidding.

Car

• Check your vehicle’s air conditioning system.

• Review your tyre pressure to avoid overheating.

• Stop at least every two hours to rest and avoid drowsiness.

• Wear comfortable fresh clothing and stay hydrated.

Motorbike

• Review your tyre pressure to avoid overheating.

• Stop at least every two hours to rest and avoid drowsiness.

• Wear comfortable fresh protective clothing and stay hydrated.