ABU DHABI, 30th August, 2023 (WAM) — The Integrated Transport Centre (ITC) of the Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT) in Abu Dhabi has intensified its efforts in raising awareness amongst truck drivers on the importance of adhering to the necessary measures to achieve the highest levels of safety on the road.
The efforts align with the ITC’s keenness to relentlessly follow the safety precautions and instructions in vehicles through routine checks and regular maintenance services to ensure the safety of drivers and road users. Through an educational field campaign to increase traffic safety between drivers, the ITC emphasised the necessity of adopting certain measures to enhance road safety and prevent road accidents.
The said measures include routine vehicle tyre checks, periodic vehicle maintenance, and compliance with safe driving regulations. The ITC highlighted the need to continuously inspect tyres, as most serious accidents result from tyre explosions due to extreme heat and poor maintenance.
The campaign detailed the causes of tyre explosions, such as high or low tyre pressure, overloading the vehicle, travelling long distances without rest stops, and previously used tyres or unsuitable ones to the type of vehicle, its load or duration of trips. For this purpose, the ITC distributed brochures to drivers in Arabic, English, and Urdu, including safety procedures and instructions to be followed.
Other instructions also shed light on the importance of ensuring that the front and back lights, as well as signals of the vehicle, are working correctly with all the necessary safety reflectors in place.
Furthermore, the ITC advised drivers to drink plenty of water while driving to avoid possible dehydration while on the road. Meanwhile, the ITC highlighted the significant role of the cargo transport sector in supporting the economic growth in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi.