60% of Spanish drivers don't indicate correctly on roundabouts
This startling statistic has prompted Spanish police to take action. The Guardia Civil has recently released a new guide on how to properly navigate roundabouts
aiming to improve road safety across the country. The guide, shared as a graphic on social media, focuses on two crucial points
First, it reminds drivers that those using the inside lane of a roundabout must give way to vehicles on the outer lane
Second, it emphasizes that drivers should always exit a roundabout from the outer lane
These simple rules, if followed, could significantly reduce accidents and improve traffic flow
Roundabouts have become a common feature on Spanish roads since the first one was constructed in 1976
Today, there are an estimated 38,000 roundabouts across Spain. However, their proliferation has not been matched by widespread understanding of how to use them correctly
This is not the first time Spanish authorities have attempted to address this issue
In 2021 the National Traffic Authority known as DGT released its own guide on roundabout usage The DGT acknowledged at the time that many drivers still did not know how to use roundabouts correctly
Their concern was validated by a survey revealing that 60% of Spanish drivers
failed to indicate properly when navigating roundabouts. The importance of correct roundabout usage cannot be overstated
Between 2015 and 2019, roundabouts in Spain were the site of 45,000 accidents resulting
in injuries. These incidents led to 317 deaths and over 58,000 injuries, according to a report
by the European Motorists Association. Even more alarmingly, one in ten road deaths in Spain occur on
roundabouts. By releasing this new guide, the Guardia Sybil hopes to reduce these concerning
statistics and make Spanish roads safer for all users. Proper education and adherence to correct
roundabout usage could save lives and prevent thousands of individuals. injuries each year
It's a simple change in behavior that could have a significant impact on road safety in Spain