Driving

Women Safer Drivers – When Assisted by Men

By N332

Posted on 17th November 2015

4 min read

<img src="https://thisistorrevieja.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/33790_320x01.jpg" border="0" alt="The snail Tudorella mauretanica which suffers from a threat of extinction" title="The snail Tudorella mauretanica which suffers from a threat of extinction" />There are two ‘green mayors' in local Spanish politics, in the town of Villena to the north of Alicante, led by Javier Esquembre Menor, and in the city of Orihuela, where, if the censure motion recently filed by the PP is upheld, incumbent, 56 year old former music teacher Monserrate Guillen, could soon be removed from office. Both are ardent ecologists and both say they are totally are committed to environmental sustainability. Whilst many would say that Gullen pays little more than ‘lip service' to the <a class="StrictlyAutoTagAnchor" href="https://thisistorrevieja.com/tag/orihuela/" title="View all articles about Orihuela here">Orihuela</a> Costa, one coastal petition that he does pursue with some passion is the ongoing battle to protect the very last mile of pristine coastline at Cala Mosca. Guillen and his coalition government, with PSPV-PSOE, continue to put forward environmental arguments that will slow down or even halt the development plan at Cala Mosca, a project approved by the previous <a class="StrictlyAutoTagAnchor" href="https://thisistorrevieja.com/tag/pp/" title="View all articles about PP here">PP</a> government, which will see the construction of 1,700 homes. Of the 12 <a class="StrictlyAutoTagAnchor" href="https://thisistorrevieja.com/tag/pp/" title="View all articles about PP here">PP</a> councilors in the capital of La Vega Baja, where such crimes are said to be almost endemic, 5 are currently facing accusations or charges of corruption, so the defense of that last mile of unspoiled beach has now become symbolic, especially when, of the 40,000 properties currently standing on the <a class="StrictlyAutoTagAnchor" href="https://thisistorrevieja.com/tag/orihuela/" title="View all articles about Orihuela here">Orihuela</a> Costa there are said to be up to 10,000 that have no certificate of occupancy. Former councilor Antonia Morena said it was hardly surprising as for many years there was little thought given to planning, from private pools to public roads, everything was so haphazard. The development project was approved by an absolute majority amongst the <a class="StrictlyAutoTagAnchor" href="https://thisistorrevieja.com/tag/pp/" title="View all articles about PP here">PP</a> in 2007. The mayor at the time was Monica Lorente, who is now in opposition, and is currently awaiting corruption proceedings in two cases with the ongoing possibility of a third. Cala Mosca waters are within a maritime protection zone which accommodates one particular genus of flowering plants Posidonia, seagrass, found only in the seas of the Mediterranean. On land there are two other uncommon species, the snail Tudorella mauretanica which suffers from a threat of extinction and the plant, la jarilla de cabeza de gato, a bright yellow flower that is found only in some parts of the Peninsula, the Baleares, Sardinia and the Maghreb region of North Africa. During a recent visit to the area by an MEP from the European Union, the City Council and the Ministry of Environment were told that that an environmental impact report needs to be carried out on Cala Mosca, and where endangered species are found, however insignificant they may seem, the <a class="StrictlyAutoTagAnchor" href="https://thisistorrevieja.com/tag/spanish/" title="View all articles about Spanish here">Spanish</a> authorities who must enforce the environmental community law which outlines the development of enforcement structures and best practices. "But there are many other interests to weigh," Guillen lamented. “The impact on the local environment would be disastrous and no amount of money or of power should override that.” However the words of the mayor contrast with those of lawyer Juan Enrique Serrano, who represents the Madrid based company, Grupo Inmobiliario Gomendio in Cala Mosca. "I understand that there is no conflict”, says Serrano, “we identified 5,000 plants and protected species and we have agreed to create a micro-reserve.” He draws on the examples in Marbella, Mijas, Fuengirola, Benicàssim and Torremolinos where there are buildings on at least 90% of the first 500 meters of coastline. Indeed the company, who refer to themselves as ‘Creators Of Unique Environments' is already advertising the sale of the Cala Mosca properties on their website. One of three developments, the 2 bed apartments ‘El Bosque' costing between 105,000 and 140,000 euro, are said to be available during the last quarter of 2014. 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<img src="http://www.theleader.info/media/images/articles/thumbnails/33790_320x0.JPG" border="0" alt="The snail Tudorella mauretanica which suffers from a threat of extinction" title="The snail Tudorella mauretanica which suffers from a threat of extinction">There are two ‘green mayors' in local Spanish politics, in the town of Villena to the north of Alicante, led by Javier Esquembre Menor, and in the city of Orihuela, where, if the censure motion recently filed by the PP is upheld, incumbent, 56 year old former music teacher Monserrate Guillen, could soon be removed from office. Both are ardent ecologists and both say they are totally are committed to environmental sustainability. Whilst many would say that Gullen pays little more than ‘lip service' to the Orihuela Costa, one coastal petition that he does pursue with some passion is the ongoing battle to protect the very last mile of pristine coastline at Cala Mosca. Guillen and his coalition government, with PSPV-PSOE, continue to put forward environmental arguments that will slow down or even halt the development plan at Cala Mosca, a project approved by the previous PP government, which will see the construction of 1,700 homes. Of the 12 PP councilors in the capital of La Vega Baja, where such crimes are said to be almost endemic, 5 are currently facing accusations or charges of corruption, so the defense of that last mile of unspoiled beach has now become symbolic, especially when, of the 40,000 properties currently standing on the Orihuela Costa there are said to be up to 10,000 that have no certificate of occupancy. Former councilor Antonia Morena said it was hardly surprising as for many years there was little thought given to planning, from private pools to public roads, everything was so haphazard. The development project was approved by an absolute majority amongst the PP in 2007. The mayor at the time was Monica Lorente, who is now in opposition, and is currently awaiting corruption proceedings in two cases with the ongoing possibility of a third. Cala Mosca waters are within a maritime protection zone which accommodates one particular genus of flowering plants Posidonia, seagrass, found only in the seas of the Mediterranean. On land there are two other uncommon species, the snail Tudorella mauretanica which suffers from a threat of extinction and the plant, la jarilla de cabeza de gato, a bright yellow flower that is found only in some parts of the Peninsula, the Baleares, Sardinia and the Maghreb region of North Africa. During a recent visit to the area by an MEP from the European Union, the City Council and the Ministry of Environment were told that that an environmental impact report needs to be carried out on Cala Mosca, and where endangered species are found, however insignificant they may seem, the Spanish authorities who must enforce the environmental community law which outlines the development of enforcement structures and best practices. "But there are many other interests to weigh," Guillen lamented. “The impact on the local environment would be disastrous and no amount of money or of power should override that.” However the words of the mayor contrast with those of lawyer Juan Enrique Serrano, who represents the Madrid based company, Grupo Inmobiliario Gomendio in Cala Mosca. "I understand that there is no conflict”, says Serrano, “we identified 5,000 plants and protected species and we have agreed to create a micro-reserve.” He draws on the examples in Marbella, Mijas, Fuengirola, Benicàssim and Torremolinos where there are buildings on at least 90% of the first 500 meters of coastline. Indeed the company, who refer to themselves as ‘Creators Of Unique Environments' is already advertising the sale of the Cala Mosca properties on their website. One of three developments, the 2 bed apartments ‘El Bosque' costing between 105,000 and 140,000 euro, are said to be available during the last quarter of 2014. 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According to a study conducted by the Fundación Línea Directa, the safest combination for a driver and co-pilot is for a woman to be the driver and the man to be the navigator.

According to the study, this combination is six times less likely to result in a collision or incident than the most popular mix on Spanish roads, two men.

The study sought to ascertain the influence on a co-driver in preventing traffic based incidents from a “gender perspective”. It is in fact the first time such a study has been conducted in Spain aimed at measuring the real impact on road safety.

The experts analysed the profiles of the passenger, based on age and gender, concluding that the “imperfect passenger” is a young male between the age of 18 and 29, as they do not cooperate with the driver, talks excessively, constantly criticises the driver or constantly manipulates devices on the dashboard.

However, on the opposite end of the scale is the “perfect passenger”, a male between the ages of 60 and 69, who usually have a more collaborative attitude, cause fewer distractions, always compliment (even if it is a lie) and will signal notices to the driver.

For drivers carrying an “imperfect passenger” there is a likely increase in irresponsible driving behaviour, such as inappropriate speed and unnecessary braking, being involved in discussions with the passenger and other distractions.

Carrying a “perfect passenger” reduces the risk of infringement, improves other factors such as seatbelt use, a reduction in alcohol and drugs, using appropriate signals and a reluctance to use a phone whilst driving.

As drivers, women are less likely to be influenced by the irresponsible encouragements of their passengers, such as breaking the speed limit or reducing the safe distance between vehicles.

Overall, the study reveals that the influence on a co-pilot or passenger is “very positive”, because being accompanied on journeys significantly reduces the risk of incidents. In fact, having a companion in the car reduces the overall risk by 35%.

In fact, that was the aim of the study, to highlight the important role which passengers and co-drivers can play in road safety, and to encourage all co-drivers to get involved in active and responsible driving attitudes.