1. SEASONAL DRIVING SAFETY
Ahmed Al-Melad
SEeD Engineer
30/05/2016

2. No. 1
OUTLINE
• Statistics
• Fog driving safety
• Rain driving safety
• Summer driving safety

3. No. 2
FACTORS CONTRIBUTE TO ACCIDENTS IN KSA
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50000
100000
150000
200000
250000
NumberofAccidents
Number of accidents in KSA for the year of
2015 was about 500,000 accidents , resulting
in a loss of SR 22bn
50%
18%
14%
10%
8%
High Speed Road and
Traffic light
offences
Using phone
Road
condition Weather
Effects

4. No. 3
Dust
High winds
ACCIDENTS DUE TO ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS
Rain
Fog
50
20
15
8
7
Seasonal
accidents
High and low temperatures
Appx. 20,000 Accidents
Appx. 2,800 Accidents
Appx. 3,200 Accidents
Appx. 6,000 Accidents
Appx. 8,000 Accidents

5. No. 4
CALL-OUTS
When the weather
changes, we need to
alter our driving
habits
Environmental
conditions contribute
to about 40,000
accidents per year in
KSA

6. No. 5
Summer
Rain
Fog
FOG DRIVING SAFETY
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Fog is a thin layer of cloud resting on the ground. Fog can
reduce visibility for drivers, resulting in difficult driving
conditions (less than 1 kilometer).
• Driving in fog is comparable to driving while wearing a
blindfold.
• Statistically, fog related accidents carry the highest fatality
rates.
• The best thing to do is to avoid driving in fog. Check
weather forecasts and if there is a fog warning, delay your
trip until it clears.

7. No. 6
Summer
Rain
Fog
FOG DRIVING SAFETY
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2
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•Do and Don’t during fog
•Do Don’t
Slow down gradually and drive at a
speed that suits the conditions.
Recommended speed is 50 Km/h
• Don’t stop on the travelled portion of
the road. You could become the first
link in a chain-reaction collision.
Make sure the full lighting system of
your vehicle is turned on.
• Don’t speed up suddenly, even if the
fog seems to be clearing
Increase your following distance.
You will need extra distance to
brake safely.
• Don’t speed up to pass a vehicle
moving slowly or to get away from a
vehicle that is following too closely.

8. No. 7
Summer
Rain
Fog
FOG DRIVING SAFETY
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2
3
•Fog accident in Abu Dhabi
11th of Mar 2008
Dubai-Abu Dhabi Highway
More than 200 car crashes, and 25 caught on fire
6 people killed, and 284 injured

9. No. 8
Summer
Rain
Fog
FOG DRIVING SAFETY
1
2
3

10. No. 9
Summer
Rain
Fog
RAIN DRIVING SAFETY
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2
3
Rain has been known to cause thousands of car accidents
each year, sometimes resulting in deaths or serious injuries.
How rain can cause car accidents?
• Decreased Visibility
• Diminished Traction
• Conduct of Other Drivers

11. No. 10
Summer
Rain
Fog
RAIN DRIVING SAFETY
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2
3
How to drive safely in the rain.
• Keep both hands on the steering wheel at all times!
• Turn on your headlights
• Keep a minimum of a good five car length from the car in
front of you
• Drive at or below the speed limit to the extent that you are
comfortable with.
• Avoid flooded roads

12. No. 11
Summer
Rain
Fog
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2
3
Heat can cause serious problems for drivers. As summer
approaches, it’s important to prepare for the hot weather
ahead.
• Check Your Fluids
You can save yourself a lot of hassle in the hot-weather
months by monitoring your car’s fluids including, Coolant,
motor oil, transmission fluid, brake fluid and windshield wiper
fluid
• Monitor Your Tire Pressure
It’s a good idea to check your tire pressure each time you visit
the gas station. Your tires actually expand when exposed to
heat, and keeping them at the proper pressure will ensure that
your vehicle doesn’t suffer from any issues.
• Keep Your Car’s Interior Cool
Having the right amount of coolant for your engine is essential,
Before the heat hits too hard, make sure your air conditioning
system is running properly.
SUMMER DRIVING SAFETY

13. No. 12
Thank you