Lessons · Environmental dimension
Car Care and Roadside Emergencies
Car checks, GCC heat, breakdowns, accidents and the real cost of a car. 8 lessons, about 1.4 hours in all.
- 01Your five-minute car check: tyres, fluids and lights11 min Most breakdowns give a warning first: a soft tyre, a low fluid, a dead bulb. A short routine every few weeks, and before every long drive,…
- 02Tyres in GCC heat: pressure, age and blowouts11 min Tyres are the only part of the car touching the road, and UAE police warn every summer that heat raises the risk of sudden tyre failure.…
- 03Fuel, battery and overheating in a Gulf summer10 min A UAE summer is hard work for a car: the cooling system, battery and anything left inside all suffer. A few habits keep you from being…
- 04Breaking down: stopping safely and calling for help10 min Breaking down on a busy highway is frightening, and the greatest danger is often other traffic, not the car. Knowing the steps in advance…
- 05After a minor accident in the UAE: step by step11 min A small bump is stressful, but the UAE has clear processes, and most minor accidents can now be reported through official apps. Knowing…
- 06Car insurance and registration renewal in the UAE10 min Every year a UAE car needs valid insurance, a passed inspection where required and a renewed registration card (Mulkiya). Missing a step…
- 07Borrowed cars, rental cars and ride-hailing safety10 min At university you may borrow a friend's car, rent one for a trip or rely on ride-hailing apps. Each has its own risks to your safety and…
- 08The real cost of running a car: a worked example11 min The price of the car is only the beginning. Fuel, insurance, registration, servicing, tyres, tolls and parking all add up, and fuel prices…