10 Ways to Remain Safe on the Roads While Driving in Oman

You can never be too careful on the roads, especially when driving

Take a moment to think, what is the weirdest style of driving that you have seen while driving in Oman? Now forget about that because this is most probably worse...

A new driving trend has emerged in Oman where youngsters push their seats all the way back and use their feet to steer the car. Drivers are almost completely horizontal while driving and use cruise control to control the speed of the car.

Combined with high speeds, this has made the already scary roads in Oman even more dangerous than it already was.

Oman has a reputation for having very dangerous roads. They are currently listed in 9^th place in the world for the number of deaths on their roads each year. This is evident in the 692 fatalities on the Omani roads in 2016 alone.

This is how you can remain safe while driving in Oman:

Stick to the speed limit

Whether you are running late or simply just playing because you enjoy the speed, it is better to adhere to the speed limit. Studies have shown that speeding does not significantly decrease your travelling time, but as we all know, only puts people lives unnecessarily at risk. The speed limit in Oman is 40 - 80 km/h in town, 90 km/h on open roads and 120 km/h on motorways.

Don’t drink and drive

It is always a bad idea to drink and drive but driving under the influence in Oman can land you in jail. Oman maintains zero tolerance towards people drinking and driving. If you are caught, it can land you in jail for up to 1 year and/or a fine of up to OMR 200. If you are in an accident while drunk, the penalty will become even higher.

Freshen up on your basic traffic laws

Most people study traffic laws when they need to get their license but it is usually soon forgotten once you have passed the test. Whether in your home country, or living in a new country, take time to review traffic rules. Ignorance is no excuse for not adhering to the rules of the road.

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