Research from Dubai reveals that male drivers account for 90% of crashes. Meanwhile males represent 70% of the country’s population, although figures on what percentage of the country’s drivers are female are not available. As in most other countries, young male drivers pose a particularly high risk on Dubai’s roads, with those aged 21-29 being involved in 37% of vehicle crashes. Males aged 30-39 accounted for 34% of crashes. Older male drivers fared better in the safety stakes, with those aged 40-49 accounting for just 14% of crashes and those aged 50 or more, a mere 9% of crashes. A breakdown on the percentage of male drivers for each category is not available however. But inexperience is a primary cause of these crashes according to the report, which was produced jointly by Movesouq.com and Qatar Insurance Company.
The report also highlighted primary causes of road crashes, with drink driving and sudden lane departures (or swerves) both accounting for 20% apiece. A further 19% of crashes were the result of leaving insufficient space from the vehicle in front.
The report also highlighted primary causes of road crashes, with drink driving and sudden lane departures (or swerves) both accounting for 20% apiece. A further 19% of crashes were the result of leaving insufficient space from the vehicle in front.
