Top Reasons for Accidents in the UAE
Many people lose their lives or suffer critical injuries in car accidents. There are several reasons for such accidents in the UAE. This article will discuss the top 10.
1. RASH DRIVING
Rash driving includes a driver who has no regard for the speed limit, lane changes, indicators, not leaving enough space between the vehicles, and tailgating. These people are likely to get into an accident sooner or later. They are usually the ones who are impatient and Overspeed for fun. Be careful around such sort of drivers and let them pass.
2. DRIVING DURING RAIN
Weather conditions are responsible for causing many accidents. Rain is the leading cause of accidents. The tyres become slippery, and it becomes difficult to control the car, especially if you are driving fast. The tip for driving in the heavy rain is to make sure to drive slowly to have total control over your vehicle, and it gets easy to stop it on time. We recommend buying tires that have a high wet rating as they can prevent aquaplaning.
- Bridgestone Ecopia EP422 Plus
- Michelin Pilot Super Sport
- Michelin Pilot Sport 4S
- Goodyear Assurance All-Season
3. RUNNING RED LIGHTS
Everybody knows red lights mean to stop. People who run red lights usually do it because they are impatient or distracted. It leads to fatal accidents. So never run a red light under any circumstances and respect traffic rules.
4. DRIVING WHILE DISTRACTED
Driving while distracted is the top reason for car accidents in the UAE and worldwide. Distracted driving involves something that makes you lose your focus off the road. The most common reason for distracted driving is the use of cell phones. Avoid using cell phones while driving. If you need to use it, park your car somewhere safe first. Nothing is more precious than life.
5. NEW DRIVERS
New drivers are amateurs. They don't have that much road awareness or control over their vehicles. They are most likely to commit mistakes, such as not stopping at stop signs or pressing the accelerator instead of the brakes. Moreover, they are most likely to panic in traffic and make mistakes that might lead to an accident.
6. OVERSPEEDING
Overspeeding is another cause of accidents. There are speed limits for a purpose for different roads or routes. So always drive within the speed limit. The higher the speed of your vehicle, the less time you will have to react to avoid an accident.
7. DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED
When you are intoxicated, you are no longer in your senses. Your brain cannot function properly. Moreover, you lose control over your body, apart from impaired vision. So never drive your car while you are intoxicated. It is one of the top leading causes of accidents globally. Please read our article on how to prevent drinking and driving for further information.
8. DRIVING AT NIGHT
Driving during the nighttime is riskier than driving during the daytime. You cannot clearly see the cars or objects as it is dark. The lights of other vehicles can impair your vision and make you blind. Always ensure that the headlights are working properly before driving at night.
9. TAILGATING
Impatient drivers have no regard for safety and tend to drive very close to other vehicles to intimate other drivers. If the vehicle in front presses the brakes suddenly, the tailgater does not get sufficient time to react and gets into an accident. So do not tailgate and maintain a safe distance.
10. ROAD RAGE
There are all sorts of drivers on the road. Some don’t respect the traffic rules and are impatient. It may cause you to rage against such a driver and lose your cool. A person tends to make bad decisions when he’s angry. So, keep yourself composed and ignore such people on the road.
Wrap Up
It concludes our article on the top 10 reasons for accidents in the UAE. If you still have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us. Thank You.