The first week of Ramadan didn’t prove to be safe for the UAE motorists as 8 deaths were recorded across the country in 48 different road accidents. The statement about the number of road accidents and road deaths was issued by the Ministry of Interior on Wednesday.
Despite the warnings issued by traffic authorities to drive carefully in the month of Ramadan, motorists have committed dangerous violations, which have resulted in dangerous road situations. This is a worrying sign as all emirates of the UAE have faced road safety issues in the first week of Ramadan.
Details of Road Accidents
A total of 48 road accidents were recorded in the first week of Ramadan, which clearly shows that motorists didn’t refrain from their reckless driving behavior and committed fatal traffic violations. According to the details provided by the Ministry of Interior about the accidents recorded in the UAE from 27th of May till 3rd of June, 30 road accidents were caused by collisions between cars and 10 of these accidents involved cars hitting pedestrians.
In the 48 road accidents recorded during the first week of Ramadan, 8 people lost their lives and 66 people were injured. 10 people received serious injuries, 31 suffered from medium injuries while rest of the injuries were minor ones.
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Reasons for Increased Road Accidents in Ramadan
In the month of Ramadan, driving while fasting can become difficult, especially when motorists get stuck in a daunting traffic jam situation. This is when the frustration rises and motorists commit serious violations. Most of the traffic jams are caused by poor driving by motorists like lane swerving, jumping the red signal or entering a road from a non-designated lane. Motorists commit such violations in Ramadan as they try to rush towards their iftar parties without allowing themselves some extra time to reach their destination safely.
Major traffic violations that have caused the maximum number of road accidents in Ramadan are:
- Over-speeding
- Jumping Red Signal
- Distracted Driving
- Poor Lane Changing
- Tailgating
Motorists must remain considerate towards others while driving in Ramadan as fatigue and lack of energy in Ramadan can make driving difficult for anyone. In addition to the above-mentioned reasons for fatal road accidents in the UAE, another major reason for fatalities in Ramadan is the lack of respect among motorists for pedestrian crossings.
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Motorists Advised to Remain Watchful While Driving in Ramadan
Driving in Ramadan is not easy by any means, but few important measures can be adopted to minimize the chances of a fatal road accident in the UAE. Motorists must increase the intake of water during Ramadan to avoid dehydration and consume healthy food to remain active all day and especially while driving. Other than that, motorists must also remain extra watchful while driving in Ramadan as other fasting motorists on the road are also prone to committing minor and major mistakes.
The General Director of Traffic Coordination at the MoI, Lieutenant Gaith Hassan Al Za’abi advised motorists to maintain a reasonable distance between vehicles, avoid the use of mobile phone while driving and respect the speed limits of different roads. He also emphasized the importance of showing respect towards pedestrian crossings as that can significantly improve the road safety situation in the UAE.
Also read: Tips for Motorists to Drive Safe in Ramadan
Cars with Better Safety Features Offer a Safer Commute Option in Ramadan
Cars that offer advanced safety features ensure the safety of the occupants of a car and other commuters on the road, particularly while driving in Ramadan. The instances of traffic violations committed by motorists because of fatigue, drowsiness and lack of attention on the road increase in the month of Ramadan and this is where the car safety features can play a significant part.
Some advanced car safety features like Emergency Brake Assist, Pedestrian Auto Emergency Braking, Intelligent Adaptive Cruise Control, Forward Collision Warning System, Lane Keep Assist and Blind Spot Monitoring can control a vehicle automatically if the driver loses concentration. This is why car safety features are becoming popular all over the world and many car buyers now look to buy cars that are equipped with state-of-the-art safety features.
Even if a car has pre-installed safety features, motorists should try to maintain their maximum focus on the road as this practice can easily save them from deadly road accidents. It is important for all motorists in the UAE to cooperate with the traffic authorities and be more considerate towards other drivers in Ramadan so that the fatal road accidents can be avoided and road deaths can be decreased.
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