Driving on Egypt
Roads
Driving on Egypt Roads
Road accidents statistics
Road accident fatality in Egypt is the highest record all
over the world:

Road accidents killed 8500 people and injured
35000,last year in Egypt.
 221 fatality per each 1000 Km.
 70% of victims were under 40 years old.
 The road accidents have caused up to 2 billions L.E. for the
Egyptian economy.
 The Main causes for such high level of accidents are culture,
conditions of vehicles and the standards of the road services.
 90% of accidents can be avoided by strict enforcement of speed
limits.
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Driving on Egypt Roads
1) Pre-Trip Inspection
Take a walk around your vehicle.
Windows clean?
Lights/signals clean & working.
Tires properly inflated / tread wear.
Fluid leaks on the ground.
2) Inside the vehicle
 Adjust your seat and fasten seat belt.
 Check and adjust all Mirrors.
 Adjust your Headrest.
 Assure doors fully closed and secured
 Scan the gauges.
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 Check windows/windshield
 Adjust the vents, windows, heater & air
conditioner
 Make sure you’re emotionally ready to focus
on driving
3) Your State Of Mind
Mental State
Stress / Emotions / Attitudes
Drowsiness / Fatigue
Vision / Hearing
Alcohol
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Driving on Egypt Roads
General Driving Safety Tips
1
Pay attention to the road. Avoid doing things in your car (i.e.
talking on the cell phone, searching for a CD, looking for a
radio station, eating, drinking, reading, getting into a deep
discussion with a passenger, etc.) that will distract you from
the road.
2
Give yourself plenty of time to reach your destination.
Rushing will substantially increase your chance of being
involved in an accident.
3
Avoid an aggressive driving behavior. Aggressive driving is
the OPPOSITE of safe driving
Get The big Picture
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Driving on Egypt Roads
General Driving Safety Tips
4
Drive according to road conditions. Drive slower when the weather
is bad. Road surfaces deteriorate in rain. The ability to stop quickly
greatly reduces when the roads are not dry.
5
Keep your vehicle in good mechanical order. Replace worn tires
and brakes as needed. Keep windshield washer fluid full and
change out windshield wipers on a regular basis.
Oil + Water =
Slippery Road
6
Wear your seatbelt. Not only do seatbelts keep you safe in an
accident, it will help you avoid accidents as well. Seatbelts will hold
you in place during an aggressive maneuver. If you make an abrupt
maneuver, you may find yourself thrown to the passenger side of
the vehicle. Remember to make your passengers buckle up, too.
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General Driving Safety Tips
7
Avoid other vehicles. Back off and don't tailgate or allow others to
tailgate you. Try to avoid driving next to another vehicle in case it has
to swerve to avoid an animal or debris that may be in the road. Keep a
safe distance. When you push the brake, it takes a few seconds to
stop the car because of the time it takes to react, think, and push the
brake. The safe distance depends on the speed. When you push the
brake, you also can slide a little bit distance so we must keep a safe
distance. More Fast, More Distance
Stay 3-4 Seconds Behind
8
Watch out at intersections as many accidents happen here. Always
slow down and look both ways at intersections. Don't assume the
other vehicles will stop just because the light is red. There is always
The Right Of The Way Is
Always Given
someone trying to get through the intersection during a yellow light.
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Driving on Egypt Roads
General Driving Safety Tips
9
Stay away from 18-wheelers. These large tractor trailer rigs require
extra space when making wide right turns. Therefore, avoid the right
side of one, especially if you think the driver will turn right. Don't drive
behind an 18-wheeler on the highway. A blown tire can cause an
accident.
Make Yourself Out
10
Turn your head to check for traffic before changing lanes. Do not
rely on your mirrors when making a lane change. All vehicles have
"blind spots" in which your mirrors cannot see. Do not ride in the
blind spots of other vehicles.
11
Look extra carefully in parking lots or parking areas. Many fender-
Locate Blind Spots
benders happen in these areas. Follow the rules set up in parking
areas. These rules are for the safety of all drivers.
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General Driving Safety Tips
12
Drive with your hands in the 9 and 3 or 10 and 2 o'clock position
instead of one hand at 12 o'clock or both hands resting at the bottom
of the steering wheel. This position allows the driver maximum control
of the vehicle when forced into a quick maneuver to avoid a potential
accident.
13
Try to avoid driving at night. People are more likely to fall asleep at the
Proper Hand Position
wheel. If you have to (which is not recommended), Use "peripheral
vision", which is seeing everything at once by focusing above a single
point. If this makes you sleepy, just make sure to constantly look
around. Try remembering all the cars around you on both sides of the
road. Constantly check your rear-view mirror and try to judge every
cars speed. Knowing where everyone is and how they drive will help
you decide who to stay away from and where to go when the time calls
Keep Your Eyes Moving
for it.
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EHS
Driving on Egypt Roads
General Driving Safety Tips
Driving in fog
Fog can be thought of as a cloud at ground level. It forms when
the temperature drops to the dew point (the temperature at which
air is saturated), and invisible water vapor in the air condenses to
form suspended water droplets. Fog can reduce visibility to 1/4
mile or less, creating hazardous driving conditions. If you can't
postpone your trip until dense fog lifts -- usually by late morning
or the afternoon -- follow these tips:
Drive with lights on low beam. High beams will only be reflected
back off the fog and actually impair visibility even more.
 Reduce your speed -- and watch your speedometer. Fog
creates a visual illusion of slow motion when you may
actually be speeding.
 Listen for traffic you cannot see. Open your window a
little, to hear better.
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Continuation
 Use the right edge of the road or painted road markings as a guide.
 Be patient. Do not pass lines of traffic.
 Use wipers and defrosters as necessary for maximum visibility.
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