Eid Al Adha is likely to fall on August 11, 2019 according to the International Astronomical Centre in Abu Dhabi. A four-day long holiday will be observed in the UAE on the festive occasion of Eid, which will provide people with an excellent opportunity to arrange get-togethers and plan their much-awaited family trips.
Muslims living in the UAE are finalizing their preparations to celebrate Eid Al Adha with great zeal and zest and a four-day long holiday will add to their happiness on the ceremonious occasion of Eid. While the upcoming holidays can be an excellent time to visit scenic locations across the UAE with family and friends, it is important to follow some important road safety tips while traveling during the holidays.
Here are the five most important road safety tips to follow during the upcoming Eid Al Adha holidays.
Inspect Your Vehicle Before Setting Off on a Road Trip
One cannot ignore the importance of regular maintenance of a vehicle, particularly during the summer season when weather conditions are not favorable. The hot and humid weather conditions can take a toll on any vehicle and can increase the risk of a sudden car breakdown. Therefore, it is important to prepare a vehicle well before setting off on a long road trip during Eid Al Adha holidays.
Motorists who maintain their vehicles regularly will not need to do anything substantial to get their vehicles ready for a road trip. However, motorists who only get their vehicles checked periodically need to inspect their vehicles in detail to deal with any mechanical problem that needs immediate attention.
Following things need to be checked in a vehicle before setting off on a long road trip:
- Engine Oil
- Essential Fluids
- Condition of Tyres
- Tyre Pressure
- Air Filter
It can be ideal to have a detailed checkup of the vehicle at a service shop so that any significant mechanical fault can be immediately dealt with. Getting a vehicle checked before setting off on a long road trip can help avoid dangerous road situations.
Avoid Carrying Excessive Luggage
Motorists must ensure that they don’t overburden their vehicles with excessive and unnecessary luggage. It is important to note that motorists can only carry luggage within the baggage limits outlined by the authorities. Police patrols will be on the roads particularly on the highways during the Eid Al Adha holidays to check vehicles with excessive baggage. Motorists will not be allowed to travel any further if they are found carrying luggage beyond the allowed baggage limit.
Authorities have also announced that motorists cannot stack their suitcases above 60cm in height on the roof of their vehicles. The handling of the vehicles gets affected if it is overloaded and stacking luggage on the roof above the allowed limit can increase the risk of collision with signboards fitted on roads. The height of load on any vehicle must not exceed 60cm according to the latest announcement by the Ministry of Interior in the UAE.
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Avoid Aggressive Driving
Aggressive driving refers to driving in a hostile and unsafe manner, which needs to be avoided at all costs on the UAE roads. Aggressive driving behavior includes (but not limited to) driving at a high speed, applying brakes frequently, changing lanes abruptly without indicating and not allowing the right of way to other drivers.
Such driving behavior does not only increase the risk of a dangerous road accident but can also increase the fuel consumption of a vehicle. Motorists must avoid such driving behavior to prevent dangerous situations and to avoid running out of gas at a distant location, which can cause serious problems.
Follow Traffic Rules
The risk of being involved in a dangerous road incident can decrease drastically if motorists follow traffic rules. The roads are expected to be more crowded than normal during the Eid Al Adha holidays, which will require all commuters to be careful in their approach to avoid dangerous road accidents. Motorists must avoid some of the most frequently committed dangerous traffic violations, which have been identified as the major reasons behind fatal road accidents in the UAE.
Motorists must avoid the following dangerous traffic violations while traveling with their family and friends during the Eid Al Adha holidays:
Over-speeding
Motorists must know that they will have to face a hefty fine of AED 3,000 for a speeding violation. The vehicle involved in the violation will be confiscated and motorists will also be issued black points against their driving license.
The table given below shows the penalties for speeding violations in the UAE:
Sudden Swerving
Sudden swerving can cause dangerous road accidents and motorists can face a fine of AED 1,000 for committing this violation.
Tailgating
This is another dangerous traffic violation that can cause dangerous road situations. Tailgating can cause motorists to pay a hefty fine of AED 400 along with 4 black points issued against their license.
Take Navigation Help
While the signboards on the UAE roads provide motorists with vital information about locations across the country, motorists must take navigation help whenever they find it difficult to locate a destination. Google Maps can be ideal to use in such a situation to locate a destination in a comfortable manner.
There are many customizable options in the Google Maps app, which can be used for navigation help. Through Google Maps, motorists can avoid crowded routes and traffic jams and can take alternative routes to reach their destination without any significant delay. A long road trip with family and friends can become hassle-free with the use of Google Maps.
Drive Safely Motorists!
Motorists must follow the aforementioned road safety tips while traveling with their friends and families during Eid Al Adha holidays. Eid Al Adha is a ceremonious occasion that is celebrated in the UAE with the spirit of unity, sacrifice and companionship. Motorists should practice the same spirit of Eid Al Adha while driving and remain considerate of others as roads are expected to be crowded during the holidays. A careful driving approach can help motorists avoid dangerous road situations and this is how motorists can help authorities in maintaining road safety situation during the Eid Al Adha holidays.
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