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

Watch out for animals

There are many free-roaming animals in Oman. If you are traveling in Oman, especially between the smaller villages be aware for camels and goats walking in, or running across the road. Hitting an animal can cause a lot of damage to your vehicle so best to keep slow and stay alert while driving.

Stop for a snack break

Long trips can become really tiring after a while. If you have such a journey coming up, pack in snacks for the trip and stop frequently to take a break. Stretch your legs, have something to eat and get some fresh air before setting off for the rest of your journey.

Stop and admire the scenery

The mountain side in Oman has breath-taking views that can become quite distracting. Combined with taking frequent stops to snack and rest, pull over to admire the landscape. The break will do you good, give you a couple of photo opportunities and help you can focus on driving rather than looking around.

Avoid travelling at night

You might be tempted to get a head start on the day by leaving while it is still dark or try and push a bit further after nightfall. The roads are, however, not as well maintained in the smaller villages and many of these roads don’t have good lighting either. It is best to avoid travelling at night if possible as these poor driving conditions can easily cause an accident.

Look before you drive over a wadi crossings

A wadi crossing is when the road is built through a dry river bed. Wadi crossings are usually dry but can become very dangerous if there is heavy rain. Water streaming down the wadi can flood your engine and even pull your car along the stream if the current is too strong. Always use the red stick on the side of the wadi to judge the depth of the water. If the stream is too strong, or deep, rather turn around.

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