Credit: Petroleum Development Oman (PDO)

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Driving Tips for Ramadan

• Credit Petroleum Development Oman (PDO)

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Why be concerned?

• Too many road accidents occur every year during
  Ramadan due to driver falling asleep, tiredness
  and fatigued especially in the afternoon.
• This is mainly caused by lack the change in
  lifestyle due to Ramadan leading to loss of
  concentration and then fatigue.

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Know the Rules

• People have been hurt and killed because the
  simple driving rules were not followed.
• We do not want this to happen to YOU.
• We want you to
• Know
  
• Understand
• Follow the road safety rules.
• We want you to go home to your family safely.

RAMADHAN MUBARAK!
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Fatigue The Hidden Killer
Once fatigue sets in, there is little you can do
about it except STOP at a safe place away from
the road as soon as possible and take a break.
Make sure you had enough rest
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Ramadan Reminder
Why be concerned?
Why? The Company has a DUTY to protect you. You
have a DUTY to protect yourself and the
others. Why are you at risk? Potential excessive
working hours. You may be too tired to drive
safely due to fasting Driving at night presents a
very high risk.
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RTA Time of day - 09
Around noon time where tiredness and fatigued
goes up and drivers tend to have more accidents
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Do not Drive at Night !!
Avoid driving at night at all times even while
using your private vehicles.
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Rules for Driving Dust Code
Cant See Dont Go.
Dust code is a life saver
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Driving Safety

• Avoid driving for long hours. Follow speed limits
  and road signs.
• Avoid driving after a heavy meal when you break
  fast.
• Ensure that you get adequate sleep.
• STOP AND TAKE REST IF YOU ARE TIRED.
• Wear seatbelt.
• NEVER use mobile phones while driving.
• Don't drive faster than the conditions allow or
  the posted speed limit.
• Never overtake in dust.

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