Be Safe on Roads in Ramadan Ramadan is a very special time of year. It is a time for exchanging good will. One of the special challenges in Ramadan is to drive safely on roads. Less hours of sleep combined with evenings full of social obligations, and irregular meal times, affect a driver’s ability to remain alert and focused. These changes put additional stress on the human body, causing fatigue and diminish our ability to perform our tasks Fatigue dulls a driver’s concentration and slows his reaction time. That means extreme caution is required and driver need to be extra alert during Ramadan.

To ensure your safety, the safety of your passengers and other road users during Ramadan, beware of your own fatigue, watch out for other fatigued drivers, and follow these basic precautions:

Tips for Ramadan Driving:

Plan your daily schedule to sleep well, exercise regularly and eat your meals at a consistent time. Buckle up. Always wear your seat belt and insist that all your passengers wear theirs as well. If you feel sleepy before driving, take a nap for no more than 15 minutes. If you feel sleepy while driving, pull over immediately to a safe and legal place and take a short

nap. You can’t drive through tiredness’. After the nap, get out of your car and walk about, help to improve your circulation.

Be more courteous and patient with other users. Slow down. Do not speed; obey the posted speed limits. Give yourself plenty of extra time to

arrive at your destination on schedule. Always adjust your speed to the road and weather conditions. Be alert on the road when driving just before the sunset or on the way to have the Iftar

refreshments which break the day’s fast. Don’t make the mistake of rushing home at sunset for Iftar – drive there safely and carefully. If someone looks like they are trying to pick a fight or shouting at you, no matter how difficult it

may be, let it go. Patience is a virtue, even more so when you are accommodating for people who are fasting.

Expect the unexpected be aware of your own fatigue, as well as your physical and mental condition, to ensure your

safety and the safety of your passengers Be alert on the road before Iftar. Drive defensively. Observe all traffic signs, rules, and regulations. Most importantly, watch out

for the other drivers on the road. Use your defensive driving techniques to avoid dangerous situations. Always try to anticipate the other drivers’ actions.

Always remain alert and concentrate on your defensive driving techniques throughout the month of Ramadan.