The National Road Safety Agency (NARSA) calls on road users to be more vigilant and take all necessary safety precautions in anticipation of traffic congestion that coincides with the Eid al-Adha period, especially since it coincides with the summer season.
NARSA reminds all road users, especially pedestrians, cyclists, motorcyclists, and drivers of various types of vehicles, to exercise vigilance and caution on the roads and to take all necessary precautions and measures to ensure the conditions of prevention and roads. safety.
NARSA insists, in this context, that drivers should subject their cars to a mechanical check and a thorough technical check of safety systems before going onto the road in order to ensure that they are working properly, especially the tires, and the braking system. , shock absorbers, and wipers.
Drivers are also required to get enough rest in order to drive in a safe and healthy way, without fatigue that can cause problems with concentration and affect their ability to judge distances, speed, and response behind the wheel, says NARSA.
Passengers are also invited to prepare for their trip by defining their routes in advance to avoid any unpleasant surprises or potential dangers, in order to arrange and tie luggage in a safe manner without overloading the vehicle, especially for drivers transporting goods and general passenger transport, as this represents a danger to the safety of other road users.
The agency also calls on the agency to adhere to the health and preventive measures issued by the competent authorities to stop the spread of Covid-19 and to ensure appropriate conditions for the celebration of the blessed Eid Al-Adha.
When driving, NARSA encourages drivers to reduce their speed and adapt it to weather and traffic conditions, to observe the Code of the Road, especially at the level of turns, inclines, and steep roads, and to maintain a safe distance while driving.
Outside the urban setting, especially on national roads and highways, emphasizing that children under the age of ten must occupy the rear seats, with the obligation to wear seat belts, whether for front or rear passengers or for public transport bus passengers traveling.
It also draws the attention of road users to the necessity of avoiding the use of mobile phones while driving and the emergency lane on the highway and driving in a queue, as well as using the signal when overtaking and stopping while avoiding sudden maneuvers.