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The importance of a safe fleet management policy 4  \na. Facts 4  \nb. UAE accidents 4  \nc. UAE Government Road Safety Campaigns 6  \nd. Abu Dhabi Road Code 7  \nII. Practical tips for Fleet Managers 8  \na. Driving licence – country transfers 8  \nb. Service & maintenance 13  \nc. Tyres 14  \nd. Traffic fine management 15  \ne. Eyesight 16  \nf. Design a fleet policy that suits the company 17  \ng. Driver education 18  \nh. Safety in-house campaign, induction of regulations and policies 18  \nIII. UAE unique features 19  \na. Driving standards 19  \nb. Weather conditions 19  \nc. Speed 20  \nd. Distance keeping 20  \ne. Tinting 21  \nf. Route planning – road design 21  \ng. Documents 21  \nh. Hands-free & Bluetooth 21  \ni. Child seat 22  \nj. Seatbelt 22  \nk. Indicator 23  \nl. Hand gestures 23  \nIV. Recommendations 24  \nV. Conclusion and Benefits 26  \n1  2  3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28  \nWhite Paper – June 2013  \nForeword  \nIn the UAE, with the rapid expansion of road construction and increase in number of vehicles, road traffic accidents are becoming more and more a serious public safety issue. The magnitude of the problems could be greatly reduced if appropriate measures were taken concerning road user behaviour.  \nThe goal of Hertz with this document is to summarise and share information about the best practices and policies about road safety  \nPlease note that all information relating to legislation provided herewith is subject to change by the UAE authorities.  \nThis White Paper provides understanding and practical tips for Fleet Managers and also highlights unique features of matters related to roads and driving in the UAE.  \nOur intention is to encourage companies to adopt successful road safety strategies  \nand safe driving in the UAE as an easy reference guide.  \nand measures to contribute to achieving a reduction in road fatalities.  \n1 2  3  4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28  \nI  \nTHE IMPORTANCE  \nOF A SAFE FLEET MANAGEMENT POLICY  \na . Facts  \nAccording to the World Health Organization, nearly 2400 people die on the world’s roads every day and tens of millions are injured or disabled each year. In addition, road accidents cost about $600 billion to governments in different economies, a figure that is equivalent to the combined GDP of almost all the developing countries in the world.  \nThe UAE has made huge strides in terms of building infrastructure, increasing longevity and increasing the per capita income of residents.  \nAwareness of road safety is becoming an ever increasing need within the UAE.  \nb. UAE accidents  \nResidents of the UAE are seven times more likely to be at fatal risk in a car accident compared to those in the UK as per data from the World Health Organization.  \nRoad accidents are the second major cause of fatalities in the UAE and the figures due to accidents have been increasing every year (with the exception of 2009 when it decreased by 10%) .  \nIt is also sad to note that road accidents are the primary cause of fatalities of children in UAE (63%) . 90% of children are unrestrained and many die due to injuries suffered during the accident.  \nAbu Dhabi is the largest city of the UAE and has a population of about two million. The Health Authority of Abu Dhabi (HAAD) has collected statistical data of the common causes of deaths in Abu Dhabi.  \nAs per 2011 figures, 62% of deaths are caused by road traffic accidents.  \nCauses of fatalities  \nOccupational injury 13%  \nSuicide 9%  \nHome  \n7%  \nOther  \n5%  \nOccupational RTI 2%  \nDrowning 2%  \n1 2 3  4  5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28  \nWhite Paper – June 2013  \nTHE IMPORTANCE OF A SAFE FLEET MANAGEMENT POLICY  \nThe chart below shows the statistical breakdown of accidents by cause for the Emirate of Dubai in 2011.  \nn Car tyre explosion  \nn Not","cbCaif3SVjhIBBfx","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaif3SVjhIBBfx","pdf",1080435,28,"English","# Foreword\n# I. The Importance of a Safe Fleet Management Policy\n## a. Facts\n## b. UAE accidents\n## c. UAE Government Road Safety Campaigns\n## d. Abu Dhabi Road Code\n# II. Practical Tips for Fleet Managers\n## a. Driving licence – country transfers\n## b. Service & maintenance\n## c. Tyres\n## d. Traffic fine management\n## e. Eyesight\n## f. Design a fleet policy that suits the company\n## g. Driver education\n## h. Safety in-house campaign, induction of regulations and policies\n# III. UAE Unique Features\n## a. Driving standards\n## b. Weather conditions\n## c. Speed\n## d. Distance keeping\n## e. Tinting\n## f. Route planning – road design\n## g. Documents\n## h. Hands-free & Bluetooth\n## i. Child seat\n## j. Seatbelt\n## k. Indicator\n## l. Hand gestures\n# IV. Recommendations\n# V. Conclusion and Benefits","[{\"question\":\"Why is a safe fleet management policy important in the UAE?\",\"answer\":\"Road traffic accidents are a serious public safety issue, and road user behaviour can significantly influence outcomes. 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