Distracted driving, particularly mobile phone use, is the leading cause of road fatalities in the UAE, accounting for 25% of deaths in 2022. Despite awareness, 85 fatalities occurred. RoadSafetyUAE underscores overcoming distractions for safety. A study of 1,001 residents reveals 90% recognize danger, but only 81% always concentrate while driving. Mobile phones are a significant distraction, especially among the 25-34 age group (39%). Remedies include switching off phones (77%), speed limiters (51%), speed cameras (44%), and driving alone (28%).
