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Careful! The DGT can fine you for eating or drinking while driving

If you plan to go on vacation with the car this summer, it is very important that before getting behind the wheel you know the current regulations. For example, one of the most frequent fines in the summer months is for driving with flip flops or without a shirt. Well, you should also know that the DGT does not allow eating or drinking while driving because it is considered a distraction and, therefore, can be punishable.

In summer, due to the high temperatures, you will surely want to drink a little water from time to time. If you are traveling with a co-pilot, it is as simple as passing the bottle to you and you giving it a drink. Although it is something that many people do, it is not allowed. The correct thing according to the DGT is to stop at a service station to eat or drink .

The fine amounts to 200 euros and the loss of two driving license points. In November 2020, this rule caused great controversy after a man received a fine of 80 euros for eating a cupcake while driving.

Once this point is clarified, we want to solve one of the great doubts of drivers in the summer months: can you put your arm out the window? The General Directorate of Traffic does not collect it as an offense, although the penalty can be 80 euros. It basically depends on how the traffic officer interprets the rule.

In any case, it is something that under no circumstances should you do because it is very dangerous . If another vehicle passes too close to yours, it could cause serious injury. In addition, leaning your elbow on the window forces you to take the wheel with only one hand, which makes driving very difficult.

Top tips for safe summer driving

Before leaving on a trip, we recommend that you tune up the vehicle. Take it to the workshop to have it checked, paying special attention to the HVAC system . When it comes to getting behind the wheel, it’s best to go for canvas shoes and cotton clothing.

Try to drive in the less hot hours of the day because high temperatures make you dehydrated and your reflexes are impaired.

The DGT advises that every two hours of driving be made stops of 20 minutes . Take advantage of this time to hydrate yourself and stretch your legs.

And finally, the temperature of the car must range between 21 and 23 degrees Celsius .

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