The number of road deaths resulting from dangerous accidents has increased in the UAE when we compare the first half of 2016 with that of 2015. There are multiple reasons for these road accidents and biggest of them is the lack of respect for traffic regulations by motorists. Motorists don’t pay enough attention to driving safely and hence put multiple lives in danger. It is important for motorists to have certain things in mind when they drive their cars on the UAE roads.
Let’s read in detail the 7 important tips you can follow to avoid severe accidents in the UAE:
Adopt a Defensive Approach
Even in sports, athletes are advised to adopt a defensive approach and stay calm all the time. It goes the same when you drive. You need to adopt a defensive approach that helps you avoid all potential dangers while driving. When you anticipate actions of others, it gives you the best opportunity to remain well-prepared and respond in any situation of emergency.
You must do the following things in order to stay calm and avoid an accident induced by other drivers on road:
- Keep moving your eyes to see the movements of other motorists
- Observe what is ahead and what is coming behind you
- Expect the worse from other drivers
- Control the steering wheel and speed of your car
Maintain a Good Sitting Position While Driving
Many people might not be aware of the importance of this facet of driving but it is as important as anything else to drive safe. You must maintain an upright position while driving to have best visibility ahead in your surroundings and at the back. You must not slouch at any point while driving because the danger of an accident can strike you at any point and you can handle it best in an upright and active position.
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Don’t Move in the Fast Lane Unnecessarily
Most of the Highway accidents take place in fast lane and that is where you don’t need to be unless it’s inevitable. When you are away from the fast lane, you don’t feel any pressure to accelerate all the time and can enjoy a steady drive without putting yourself and others in danger due to over-speeding.
Don’t Jump the Red Signal
With a large number of road deaths in the UAE taking place due to motorists jumping red light of traffic signals, it’s time to be more careful and patient with reaching your destination. You must consider reaching late somewhere than not reaching at all. Never jump red light as it increases the risk of collision with vehicles coming from other sides.
Recognize the Blind Spots of your Car
All cars don’t have a similar built and structure and tend to vary in terms of their dimensions. Sitting from one car to another can take a little time to get adjusted with its drivability and structure. What you need to know in clarity are the blind spots of a car you are driving. You need to look into the rear view and side mirrors to determine areas from which visibility on road is difficult. Once you have identified the blind spots of your car, you need to then have them in mind while you are driving. You need to be especially cautious when you are making signals to turn or while changing lanes.
Avoid Driving in the Bad Weather
You need to check forecast on regular basis to be sure of the weather outside. You must avoid driving when forecast in not good and there are chances of either a heavy shower or a sandstorm. You give yourself a 100% chance to avoid road accidents when you don’t get out to drive in the bad weather. Even if you are out for work or other purposes and the weather gets bad, you must stay tuned to weather updates through your smart-phone, radio or if you can have access to latest news bulletin on TV. You should only get out driving when the weather gets a little stable.
Respect the Speed Limits
This is one of the most important disciplines of driving and you need to adhere to it to stay safe while driving on the UAE roads. There are roads with specific speed limits and you need to respect that. You must not go for over-speeding and should also not drive at a very low speed because that can disturb the flow of traffic on road. You should stay close to the speed limits so that any road accident due to violating speed limits can be avoided.
Responsibility of Motorists to Make UAE Roads Safe
It is not only the Dubai Police and other traffic authorities who own the responsibility of making roads in the UAE safe from potential accidents but the motorists themselves must also recognize importance of their careful approach while driving. Driving becomes a joy when you are neither doing some silly things nor violating the traffic regulations. Motorists in the UAE must learn from their mistakes while driving and never repeat them again. This is how the alarming death count due to road accidents can be decreased in the UAE.
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