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Local Spain
03-07-2025
- Automotive
- Local Spain
How getting your motorbike licence in Spain changes in July
The changes to the Class A licences were announced by the General Directorate of Traffic (DGT) several months ago, but are only just coming into force. The A licence permits unlimited motorcycle driving and is only available to those who have already held an A2 licence for at least two years. This is all in a bid to reduce motorcycle accidents, which is the main priority of the Interior Ministry's road safety policy. According to the latest stats 66 percent of motorcycle drivers are involved in road accidents and 34 percent in urban areas had an A licence. There are several changes which include the following: New practical training on proper roads Firstly, there will now be mandatory practical driving training on secondary roads. Three hours will now be on theory knowledge, two hours of practical on closed-circuit driving, and four hours of riding on roads open to general traffic. Mandatory monitoring of students The new regulations require motorcycle instructors to monitor students from another motorcycle during driving practice on open roads. Instructors will now have a maximum of three students. Up until now, this instructor could monitor students from a car. The use of airbag vests It will now be mandatory for both students and teachers to wear airbag vests. This now becomes an essential part of motorcyclists' equipment due to the fact that it protects critical areas of the chest. Driving schools will provide these vests at their centres for students. They will also be required to wear a reflective garment that identifies them as trainees. Optional online theory content The theory part of the test can now be delivered online through distance learning or a virtual classroom. The National Confederation of Driving Schools Publishing House has prepared an online course available to schools, including all in an interactive format. Motorcycle driver assistance systems (ARAS) Knowledge of motorcycle driver assistance systems, known as ARAS systems, will now be incorporated into the tests. These systems contribute to making motorcyclists' driving safer and reduce accidents. Safe and efficient driving courses The DGT has also said they will include further safe and efficient driving courses for both car and motorcycle drivers. It offers the option to take the courses to recover two points drivers have lost on their licences. Drivers can also improve their driving skills with a refresher course.
Yahoo
17-03-2025
- Yahoo
Three archeological landmarks designated by Arkansas State Parks, Archeological Survey
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Arkansas State Parks and the Arkansas Archeological Survey announced on Tuesday the designation of three Arkansas State Parks as Arkansas State Archeological Landmarks. The historic designation provides official recognition and enhanced protection for sites of significance to the scientific study and public representation of Arkansas' indigenous past. Arkansas State Parks launches all-terrain wheelchairs in effort to increase accessibility The newly designated State Archeological Landmarks are: Plum Bayou Mounds Archeological State Park Parkin Archeological State Park Davidsonville Historic State Park These specific sites were recognized in collaboration with Arkansas State Parks, ARAS, and the Quapaw Nation, the descendant community of the Native American groups who built and lived at these locations. Visitor finds 2.3-carat diamond at Arkansas state park For more information, please visit , and for information on Parkin Archeological State Park and its new facilities, you can also visit . Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
