Driving is so much a part of our daily life that we can forget that it is a serious activity that can have tragic consequences. Lauren Lancaster / The National
Driving is so much a part of our daily life that we can forget that it is a serious activity that can have tragic consequences. Lauren Lancaster / The National

Opinion

Take a break

Driving over long distances can be safe and enjoyable, if you take certain precautions.

National Editorial

August 12, 2015

With a convenient motorway connecting the UAE and the resort city of Salalah in Oman, driving there can be a great experience. For large families, it is also the most affordable and practical option. But, as The National reported yesterday, a spate of accidents – including one that claimed the lives of a family of five last week – have prompted calls for travellers to fly rather than drive.

Driving is so much a part of our daily life that we can forget that it is a serious activity that can have tragic consequences. And the challenges of long-distance driving are significantly different to those of regular, short-distance trips. The monotony of the road and long hours spent behind the wheel can make us tired and lose concentration.

The best way to combat this on a long trip is to drive within the speed limits, take a break every few hours, and try to organise a stopover along the route so you can complete the journey fresh and alert.

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