15 Feb February 15, 2016 Commercial truck drivers will have access to free full mechanical tests for their vehicles, says Dubai Police. Drivers will also be offered free medical tests for a week in the truck resting area in Al Aweer, before the campaign moves to other areas in the emirate. Medical tests offered include blood pressure, blood sugar levels, Body Mass Index (BMI), and general consultation. The mobile check-up unit is part of the ‘Truck Drivers Campaign — Safety on the Road’, launched by Dubai Traffic Police, The Roads and Transport Authourity, Dubai Municipality and Total on Sunday. “Many trucks are not suitable for use on roads and others do not comply with safety and security conditions because of lack of maintenance. Some drivers have illnesses that they are unaware of, and that is why we will also be offering free blood tests,” Colonel Saif Muhair Al Mazroui, Director of Dubai Traffic Police, said. The unit will continue the campaign at the Fruit and Vegetable Market in Al Aweer for a week between 9am and 5pm. Drivers that visit the tent will also receive a goodie bag containing a fluorescent safety jacket, goggles, a flashlight, gloves and noise-reducing headphones. Awareness lectures will also be held. Ahmad Hashem Behroozian, CEO of RTA’s Licensing Agency, said that the truck is tested on 150 points, of which 37 are main points. The test checks things like the brakes, the tyres, exhaust emissions and other safety requirements. In 2015, the most common truck violation was that it was not fit for the road, followed by worn-out tyres and excess load. Source:GNCommercial truck drivers will have access to free full mechanical tests for their vehicles, says Dubai Police.
