Tips to help you drive safely in Dubai

The adrenaline pumping movies that portray driving to be a
child’s play should not be taken seriously. Driving itself is not that
difficult, but the onus it puts on the driver is something that requires a lot
of attention. The driver has it upon him to protect the lives of not only those
in the car, but those outside too.
Here are a few of the tips that you should be aware of to be
safe while driving in Dubai.
Stay
at an arm’s length
It gets difficult to drive on the
fast and long roads of Dubai, especially during the peak hours. You should
always maintain a distance between you and the car at the front while driving.
Keep an arm’s length distance so that you and the ones at the front are safe
from any mishap.
Lights
must always be on
Don’t join ranks with those who
believe that they don’t need the headlights or the lights at the back on as
long as they can see the road. The lights are not there just for you, because they
also serve to warn others that there is someone at the back or the front, so
they need to be careful. You obviously don’t need to use these during the day,
but when it starts to get dark, switch on the lights.
Undertaking
is a reality in Dubai
in Dubai you will find cars
undertaking despite it being against the laws. Keep yourself and others safe
and watch out for this by using all your mirrors and not driving too fast that
you lose control of the car.
Speed
Driving
the stringent laws have allowed to
control speeding cars; however, the trend has not completely stalled. Stay safe
by staying away from their path, pull over at the other side of the road or
drive at a steady speed so that they can drive past you.
Flashing
the headlights
Headlight flashing is part of the
rash driving here. Sometimes it is the police that wants you to stop over, but
at the other times, it is the speed maniacs who do this. Keep out of their way
and it is important that you don’t panic. If you are unable to handle this, you
can stay away from the fast lane.
Stay
at a distance from trucks
There are going to be trucks on
these roads as well, that are known for travelling long and tiring distances.
Do not be immediately in front of them or alongside them as they won’t be able
to see you and might crash into your car. Whenever you see a truck, make sure
that you remain at a distance.