SEASONAL DRIVING SAFETY

Ahmed Al-Melad SEeD Engineer

30/05/2016

No. 2

OUTLINE

• Statistics

• Fog driving safety

• Rain driving safety

• Summer driving safety

No. 3

FACTORS CONTRIBUTE TO ACCIDENTS IN KSA

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Number of accidents in KSA for the year of 2015 was about 500,000 accidents , resulting in a loss of SR 22bn

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High Speed Road and Traffic light offences

Using phone Road

condition Weather Effects

No. 4

Dust

High winds

ACCIDENTS DUE TO ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS

Rain

Fog

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Seasonal accidents

High and low temperatures

Appx. 20,000 Accidents

Appx. 2,800 Accidents

Appx. 3,200 Accidents

Appx. 6,000 Accidents

Appx. 8,000 Accidents

No. 5

CALL-OUTS

When the weather changes, we need to alter our driving habits

Environmental conditions contribute to about 40,000 accidents per year in KSA

No. 6

Summer

Rain

Fog

FOG DRIVING SAFETY

123

Fog is a thin layer of cloud resting on the ground. Fog can reduce visibility for drivers, resulting in difficult driving conditions (less than 1 kilometer).

• Driving in fog is comparable to driving while wearing a blindfold.

• Statistically, fog related accidents carry the highest fatality rates.

• The best thing to do is to avoid driving in fog. Check weather forecasts and if there is a fog warning, delay your trip until it clears.

No. 7

Summer

Rain

Fog

FOG DRIVING SAFETY

123

•Do and Don’t during fog

• Do Don’t

Slow down gradually and drive at a speed that suits the conditions. Recommended speed is 50 Km/h

• Don’t stop on the travelled portion of the road. You could become the first link in a chain-reaction collision.

Make sure the full lighting system of your vehicle is turned on.

• Don’t speed up suddenly, even if the fog seems to be clearing

Increase your following distance. You will need extra distance to brake safely.

• Don’t speed up to pass a vehicle moving slowly or to get away from a vehicle that is following too closely.

No. 8

Summer

Rain

Fog

FOG DRIVING SAFETY

123

•Fog accident in Abu Dhabi

11th of Mar 2008

Dubai-Abu Dhabi Highway

More than 200 car crashes, and 25 caught on fire

6 people killed, and 284 injured

No. 9

Summer

Rain

Fog

FOG DRIVING SAFETY

123

No. 10

Summer

Rain

Fog

RAIN DRIVING SAFETY

123

Rain has been known to cause thousands of car accidents each year, sometimes resulting in deaths or serious injuries.

How rain can cause car accidents?

• Decreased Visibility

• Diminished Traction

• Conduct of Other Drivers

No. 11

Summer

Rain

Fog

RAIN DRIVING SAFETY

123

How to drive safely in the rain.

• Keep both hands on the steering wheel at all times!• Turn on your headlights• Keep a minimum of a good five car length from the car in

front of you• Drive at or below the speed limit to the extent that you are

comfortable with.• Avoid flooded roads

No. 12

Summer

Rain

Fog 123

Heat can cause serious problems for drivers. As summer approaches, it’s important to prepare for the hot weather ahead.

• Check Your FluidsYou can save yourself a lot of hassle in the hot-weather months by monitoring your car’s fluids including, Coolant, motor oil, transmission fluid, brake fluid and windshield wiper fluid• Monitor Your Tire Pressure It’s a good idea to check your tire pressure each time you visit the gas station. Your tires actually expand when exposed to heat, and keeping them at the proper pressure will ensure that your vehicle doesn’t suffer from any issues.

• Keep Your Car’s Interior CoolHaving the right amount of coolant for your engine is essential, Before the heat hits too hard, make sure your air conditioning system is running properly.

SUMMER DRIVING SAFETY

No. 13

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