Including lack of checking the driving position and poor concentration

3 reasons why trainees fail to drive in Dubai

  • Poor concentration as a result of not getting enough rest before the exam is a reason to fail.

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  • Ahmed Mahboub: “The driving situation must be checked before starting the examination, including wearing the seat belt.”

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The Roads and Transport Authority in Dubai confirmed that there are many mistakes made by the trainee during the final road examination required to be passed to obtain a driver's license, calling on the trainees to take into consideration factors that contribute to passing the final examination successfully, the most important of which is maintaining a reasonable level of confidence and not exaggerating it, because it may lead to errors.

The director of the Drivers Licensing Department at the authority, Ahmed Mahboub, told "Emirates Today", that there are three wrong practices repeatedly committed by the trainees during the past two years, which are the failure to verify the driving status, which requires a set of procedures, including placing the seat belt, even for passengers in the back seat. , in addition to poor concentration as a result of not getting enough rest before the exam and a distraction of the mental state, and thirdly, not checking blind spots, because ignoring them leads to making mistakes when cornering and changing lanes.

Mahboob advised applicants for practical driving tests to be aware of a number of errors and adhere to a number of correct practices, such as making sure to get enough rest before the test day to ensure full focus on the road, checking the driving situation by making sure the doors are closed before setting off, and adjusting the seat. , mirrors, and fasten the seat belt before moving, while directing the rear seat passengers to fasten their seat belts as well, stressing the necessity of maintaining the appropriate speed appropriate for the road, as driving the car at a slow speed may pose a danger to other drivers.

The latest statistics issued by the authority indicated that the success rates in the final practical examination required to obtain a driver’s license amounted to 36% in 2019, and increased by a noticeable rate in 2020 to 41%, to return slightly in 2021 to 42%.

It is noteworthy that the RTA has started in recent years using a vehicle with modern features to check drivers through the smart path system, which is based on the use of information communication technology in vehicles through smart sensors and geographical location systems to be able to follow up on the final road examination.

The system includes a range of advanced technological applications such as artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things platform, advanced driver assistance systems, geographical positioning systems, facial recognition technology, and 3D imaging.

• Driving at a slow speed on the road is dangerous for other drivers.

6 tips to help you pass the driving test

The Director of the Drivers Licensing Department at the Roads and Transport Authority in Dubai, Ahmed Mahboob, advised the six most important tips to help the examinees pass the practical driving exam, which included the following:

■ Maintain a reasonable level of confidence and not overdo it.

■ Make sure you get enough rest before the day of your test drive.

■ Check the driving position by checking the doors, seat adjustments, vehicle mirrors, etc.

■ Maintain an appropriate speed for the road.

■ Do not use the brakes suddenly or sluggishly, and be sure to look in the rear view mirror before stopping.

■ Check when driving in curves and changing lanes of blind spots while entering any road.


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