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Longer wait for those wanting to get behind the wheel in Doha

Waitlists increase as driving schools works at half capacity COVID-19 restrictions have led to hundreds of people in Qatar being put on driving schools waitlists., particularly for light vehicles; that’s…

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News

Vehicular accidents raise concerns over road safety

While stronger measures have been taken in off-road areas, video has emerged of a reckless driver hitting a bystander in Lusail. A video showing a cafe worker getting hit by…

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News

Qatar sees sharp drop in road deaths in 2016

Photo for illustrative purposes only. Credit: Satheesh/Flickr Driving on Qatar’s roads appears to be getting less perilous, with the number of road deaths, accidents and traffic offenses all falling in…

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News

New rules make it harder for some Qatar expats to get driver’s licenses

By Victoria Scott Photo for illustrative purposes only. Credit: Al-Rayah Driving School/Facebook Many European and Australian residents are finding it harder to get a driver’s license in Qatar after the…

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Business

‘Confusion and chaos’ after driving school in Doha suddenly closes

Al Rayah Driving School in Al Messila shut its doors yesterday after receiving a court order from the Supreme Judiciary Council, which banned anyone from entering the premises.

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News

80 more professions banned from driving on Qatar’s roads

They include pharmacy assistants, accounting technicians, photographer's assistants, sailors and skilled tradesmen such as plasterers and electricians.

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Life
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The problem with using a turn signal in Qatar

Qatar residents have been given two widely shared public reminders this week about the importance of using their indicators when changing lanes. Many here don't because it gives others advance notice of their intentions, one driver argues.

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Culture
Life

Instructors: It should be harder to obtain Qatar driver’s licenses

Exercising caution while behind the wheel may seem like commonsensical advice, but several driving instructors said many of the students in their classes - the majority of whom are not from Qatar - simply don't understand the rules.

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Life

At least four killed, 15 injured in road accidents in Qatar this week

In response to the rising number of car crashes, a Philippines embassy representative said "Please be extra cautious - too many innocent people are being killed on the road."

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