{
  "id": 4562895,
  "title": "Sharjah drivers ranked UAE's safest in traffic study",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/sharjah-drivers-ranked-uaes-safest-in-traffic-study-4562895",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-31T03:21:15.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The National Business",
    "slug": "the-national-business",
    "url": "https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/08/31/sharjah-drivers-ranked-uaes-safest-in-traffic-study/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Sharjah drivers have emerged as the safest on UAE roads according to a recent study by the Bin Yaber Driving Institute. The institute evaluated seven key indicators including driving competence, education quality, road safety, driver behaviour and public interest in driving-related topics. Sharjah scored highest at 84.4, indicating the best road safety performance in the UAE. Their relatively low average driving speed, though aided by heavy traffic, contributed to their top ranking. In contrast, Umm Al Quwain had the lowest score at 17.6. While Abu Dhabi drivers ranked second with a score of 82.2, they also had the most hit-and-run accidents in 2024.",
  "summary": "Drivers in Sharjah have topped a national index that assesses safety and behaviour on the roads. Analysis by Dubai-based Bin Yaber Driving Institute assessed seven key indicators from publicly available data and evaluated performances at driving schools across the UAE . Instructors assessed competence, quality of education, road safety, driving behaviour and public interest in driving-related…",
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        "outlet": "The National UAE",
        "title": "Sharjah drivers ranked UAE's safest in traffic study",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/sharjah-drivers-ranked-uaes-safest-in-traffic-study",
        "published": "2026-08-31T03:21:15.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}