Like a magnet attracts iron Dubai is doing the same thing at present.It has taken a centre stage and left behind growing capitals of the world like New York & London in attracting the best talent but as they say, every good thing comes at a cost & this cost is rising traffic.
The Dubai city is grappling with the traffic issues and the government has taken a lot of initiatives to mitigate the suffering of the masses. Till government comes up with a concrete solution, we have found an easy and effective alternative to counter the jams which is carpooling or renting a car in Dubai. By renting a car in Dubai or carpooling, you are by default saving the resources of the nation, Also due to fewer cars on the roads, traffic jams are less frequent which means employees like me don’t have to face the boss ire for not reaching on time.
Whether you are hiring a car in Dubai, carpooling or hitting the road in your own car, these 6 things should be kept in mind for a smooth journey.
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AVOID THE RUSH HOURS
It may sound absurd to you but I will still say it, don’t move out of your house during rush hours until absolutely necessary. During rush hours there is massive vehicular traffic on roads in Dubai, Sharjah & Ajman as residents of the cities leave for their offices, school, or work during these times. A report by Gulf news says that during rush hours traffic levels is between 49%-77% which is quite astonishing. So make sure to avoid the rush hour traffic as much as you can or get stuck in a jam.
Don’t Move ahead Keep Calm
Mudsling & authority bashing won’t help you to reach your destination on time, in fact it will create problems for you. Just try to be calm and composed. Stay in your line and don’t jump it, if you do it will create a bedlam. Losing your temper won’t change the ground situation & help you to reach your destination. To kill the time, you can play your favourite songs from the timeline and divert the attention from the jam.
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Navigating Chaos
You should continually be aware of your surroundings and your present situation is an important driving survival tip. You should not stop every time that you see next driver’s red lights. This is the main reason for the accidents & pile up during FOG. Maintain a minimum distance between the vehicles. In fact, it’s great to keep your eye on the other cars in front of you and you should know when a driver is applying brakes, slowing down or speeding up.
Keep Safe Driving Distance
It is always advisable to keep a minimum distance between the two vehicles while driving on the road for the safety the drivers. The keep minimum distance that you often see on the back end of the vehicle is not only the slogan but a life hack .Not maintaining a minimum distance between the vehicles is a major reason of vehicle pileup that you often see during intense Fog on highways. Maintain at least a three-second following distance to help avoid dangerous situations. In a case of an accident or an emergency, locate a fixed point a head. It can be an overpass, a utility pole or a shadow across the road.
Car rental In Dubai/Carpooling
Dubai is a home to more than 2 million expats who use local transport to move from one place to another .Carpooling & car rental have proved very beneficial for them as both money and resources have being saved; Also a huge number of job seekers and tourists are thronging the city who are in a race to grab the best opportunity and appear in an interview on time. For them, Budget car rental Dubai, sharjah & Ajman or carpooling is the best to reach the venue on time.
Plan you trip
Before venturing out of your house, make sure to take the advantage of the technology like GPS .There are number of apps available online which tells a user whether road is fit to drive .if you have enabled your location for goggle, it will send you alerts regarding the severity of the traffic in your area. Keep checking your inbox & don’t get stuck
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