Overview

• Pre-trip vehicle inspections are mandatory for oil, coolant, lights, and tire pressure and wear to prevent heat-related breakdowns.
• Drivers must hydrate regularly, rest every two hours or 200 kilometers, and avoid alcohol, drugs, and heavy meals to reduce fatigue risks.
• Regular air conditioning maintenance, including annual cabin filter checks and gas recharges every two years, keeps cabin temperatures at safe levels.
• To reduce sun glare drivers should employ the sun visor as a protector and wear polarized sunglasses without hindering visibility.
• Guardia Civil and DGT estimate over 100 million summer trips and warn that accident risk rises about 20 percent if safety protocols are ignored.