{"id":27819,"date":"2018-04-13T16:49:23","date_gmt":"2018-04-13T12:49:23","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.sellanycar.com\/cars-related\/?p=27819"},"modified":"2018-04-13T16:51:00","modified_gmt":"2018-04-13T12:51:00","slug":"5-tips-drive-safely-busy-highways-uae","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/uae.sellanycar.com\/guides\/5-tips-drive-safely-busy-highways-uae\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Tips to Drive Safely on Busy Highways of the UAE"},"content":{"rendered":"

Driving on a busy highway can be a serious challenge for both young and experienced drivers. The monotonous nature of driving, heavy traffic in peak hours and driving in immediate proximity of Heavy Commercial Vehicles (HCVs)<\/em> are the challenges that motorists can face while driving on busy highways across the UAE. However, by following some simple road safety tips and being well-prepared to take on any difficult situation confidently can help in driving safely on the busy highways of the UAE.<\/p>\n

Here are 5 most important tips to drive safely on busy highways<\/strong> of the UAE.<\/p>\n

Keep Your Car Well-Maintained<\/h2>\n

Keeping your car well-maintained matters a great deal, especially in the summer season<\/strong>. You must regularly maintain your vehicle according to the instructions mentioned in the car owner\u2019s manual and never delay a scheduled checkup if your car is older than three to five years<\/strong>. Apart from regular maintenance of a vehicle to avoid its sudden breakdown on a busy highway, you should also check the horn, turn signals and all the lights of your vehicle before setting off for a highway journey<\/em>. If any component is not working as it should, then you must get it inspected by an expert. Keeping your car well-maintained minimizes the risk of a sudden car breakdown on a busy highway even in the most extreme weather conditions<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Also read: 6 Things to Do When your Car Breaks Down on Highway in the UAE<\/a><\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

Stay Attentive at all Times<\/h2>\n

Maintaining 100% attention on the road at all times is important to avoid difficult traffic situations on busy highways. It is one of the basic safety protocols that often get ignored <\/strong>by motorists in the UAE. By being attentive, it means to avoid all possible distractions such as use of mobile phone, talking to other passengers in the vehicle and eating snacks while driving<\/strong>. You might feel you can do multitasking easily while driving, but be reminded that it only takes a few seconds of distraction on a busy road to cause a fatal road accident<\/em><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Distracted driving is a serious traffic violation in the UAE and motorists can be penalized for more than one violation if they fail to maintain their attention on the road. Motorists can be penalized with a fine of AED 800 and four black points for \u201cusing mobile while driving.\u201d<\/strong> On the other hand, \u201cbeing distracted by any other thing while driving\u201d<\/strong> also incurs the same penalty of an AED 800 fine and 4 black points<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Also read: Dubai Police Warns Motorists against Using Mobile Phone While Driving<\/a><\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

Maintain Safe Distance from Heavy Commercial Vehicles<\/h2>\n

Driving near Heavy Commercial Vehicles (HCVs) on a busy highway of the UAE is another serious challenge that the light vehicle motorists can face on a regular basis. Young drivers can especially find it difficult to maneuver their vehicle near a heavy truck or commercial vehicle because of their limited exposure to facing such challenges on a busy highway<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Light vehicle motorists should follow the safety practices mentioned below to drive safely near big trucks on the UAE\u2019s busy highways:<\/p>\n