Sunday, May 21, 2017

Dubai

Road rage is a common sight in the UAE during Ramadan, as tempers flare, fender benders occur and motorists exceed the speed limit as they make their way home.

According to recent research, there is one day of the week in particular when the most number of traffic accidents are likely to happen - on a Wednesday.

“The most dangerous weekdays are Wednesdays and least dangerous are Sundays,” stated the Ramadan Claims and Accidents Analysis Report, which was carried out by RoadSafetyUAE, QIC Insured and Gargash Insurance Brokers.

The report analysed the 2016 Ramadan claims data of 1,845 reported accidents.

Mustafa Oliyath Vazayil, Managing Director, Gargash Insurance Brokers advises: “Motorists must realise, that even if they arrive late for a Ramadan event, people will understand.

“Good time management is crucial and motorists are urged to leave early enough and allow for a time buffer to reach their destination on time. We need to display a caring attitude for ourselves and for others in this very special period.”

Dangerous times

The report also found that traffic accidents were most likely to occur between 9-10am on any given day of the week, as many residents start their working days later.

When categorized by nationality, Indians were the main cause of accidents, followed by Pakistanis and Emiratis. Males were reportedly significantly more accident-prone than females.

By Mariam M. Al Serkal Senior Web Reporter

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