Eid Al Adha will be celebrated in the UAE on Tuesday, August 21, 2018, which means it will be a five-day long weekend to spend quality time with family and friends. The five-day long weekend will give people an ideal opportunity to plan an Eid Al Adha getaway and visit their preferred tourist attractions across the UAE. The United Arab Emirates hosts a variety of amazing destinations that people can plan to visit during their Eid Al Adha holidays including theme parks, mountain ranges, long and deep sand dunes and breathtaking beaches.
While the five-day weekend is going to make the Eid Al Adha even more exciting, it is advised that people take safety measures and plan their Eid Al Adha getaway carefully to avoid any unexpected or emergency situation.
Here are the tips to plan your Eid Al Adha getaway in the most effective manner.
Get Your Vehicle Checked
While regular maintenance of a vehicle according to the instructions mentioned in the car owner’s manual is essential, getting the vehicle checked by an expert mechanic before setting off for a long road trip is an important safe driving practice. Such a practice can be useful to meet an urgent maintenance requirement of a vehicle that can potentially help in preventing any unexpected mechanical failure midway a road trip.
Tyre pressure should also be checked ahead of a long road trip to avoid a sudden tyre blowout situation caused by poorly inflated tyres. Tyre blowouts can be extremely dangerous in heavy traffic and can cause fatal road accidents involving multiple vehicles. A well-maintained car is least vulnerable to sudden breakdowns and this is the reason why motorists should get their vehicles checked before leaving for their much-awaited family trip on this Eid Al Adha.
Also read: Preparing Your Vehicle for a Long Road Trip? Here is What You Need to Know
Get a Weather Update
Dust storms, heavy rains and thunderstorms can be more frequently observed in the UAE during the summer season, which adds to the importance of planning a trip by staying informed about the weather conditions expected during the holiday period. The weather forecast during the Eid Al Adha holidays looks fine for most parts of the country at this time, however, a 100% accurate prediction about the weather cannot be made. The website of the National Center of Meteorology (http://www.ncm.ae/) is the most authentic source for motorists to remain informed about the weather forecast of coming days in the UAE.
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Prepare an Emergency Kit
When planning a long road trip, it holds central importance to prepare an emergency kit that can help in dealing with any unexpected situation safely. There are a number of items that motorists can consider to include in an emergency kit as commuting in the hot and humid driving conditions can be full of challenges.
Here are some of the items that you can include in an emergency kit for a stress-free journey with family and friends this Eid Al Adha:
- First-aid kit
- A spare tyre and essential tyre tools
- Jumper cable (only necessary if you are driving a slightly older vehicle)
- Non-perishable food items
- Torch (ideal to have extra batteries as well)
- A Cell Phone Car Charger
- Sunglasses
- Protective gloves
- Floor mat
- Umbrella
To learn how you can prepare a survivor kit to deal with unexpected situations on long road trips in the summer season, read our blog titled, Preparing a Survivor’s Kit for a Car Breakdown Situation in the UAE’s Summer Season.
Follow Traffic Rules
As the traffic load is expected to increase on the UAE highways during the Eid Al Adha holiday, motorists should follow traffic rules to avoid traffic jams and dangerous road situations. Authorities will ensure the best arrangements to deal with heavy traffic volume on Eid Al Adha, however, a smooth flow of traffic can only be maintained if motorists also play their part and don’t commit dangerous driving mistakes.
Speeding, sudden swerving, poor overtaking, driving on the hard shoulder and tailgating are amongst the most frequently committed dangerous traffic violations on the UAE roads, which motorists should avoid in order to make their Eid Al Adha getaway completely safe and secure.
Also read: Traffic Violations with a Penalty of more than 10 Black Points against a Driving License
Don’t Allow Underage Children to Drive
The number of underage drivers on the roads increase during holidays, which threatens the road safety situation considerably. It is the responsibility of parents to remain aware of the whereabouts of their children and stop them from using their vehicles. Underage drivers can be treated under the Juvenile Delinquents Law and offenders can face penalties for driving on the UAE roads without having a valid driving license.
Abu Dhabi Police recently issued a warning against parents for allowing underage children to drive in the wake of a rise observed in road accidents involving underage drivers. Underage drivers can make serious driving mistakes because of their unfamiliarity with traffic rules and lack of driving experience in challenging road situations, which is why they should never be allowed to drive by their parents.
Have a Blessed Eid Al Adha!
Eid Al Adha is celebrated across the UAE with a spirit of sacrifice and brotherhood. The five-day weekend will just add to the excitement of this amazing event and will provide an opportunity to people to arrange get-togethers and family trips. Amid celebrations, it is important that motorists don’t violate traffic rules and remain considerate of others to celebrate Eid Al Adha without compromising their own safety and the safety of other commuters.
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