Totana Local Police, in collaboration with the Traffic Department, participated last week in the "Special campaign monitoring and control of trucks and vans," which has resulted in the completion of a total of 138 checks, the agent who handled three complaints, all for technical defects in the vehicle.
All controls were performed between 15 and 21 February to drivers of trucks and vans in different parts of the town of Totana;
and it has been one of the first campaigns promoted by the DGT which has the participation of municipalities.
Trucks and vans are the most numerous type of vehicle after cars.
Specifically, according to the DGT are nearly 5 million units on our roads, which represents 15% of the total fleet.
The risk in driving trucks and vans is higher than in passenger vehicles due to the load carrying and lower ypasiva active safety equipment.
In addition, the sense of security by the larger the vehicle, the menorvelocidad and elevation of the cabin makes the number of distractions eluso is older and less security belt.
There is also a greater increased risk for the occupants of other vehicles and pedestrians, especially in urban areas.
According to sources of the DGT, driving a van is very different from tourism, the behavior dinámicode each vehicle is different, especially if you loaded.
The correct clamping load esfundamental, avoiding displacement amending the center of gravity of the vehicle.
Following are more common off the road and overturning explained Porla excessive or misplacement of the load.
This vehicle being widely used for the rapid transport of goods over short distances, especially in urban areas.
