Question: In which of the given cities of the Gulf country soon, digital number plates will be installed in cars, which has to be tested in the month of May?
(a) Abu Dhabi
(b) Dubai
(c) Doha
(d) Sharjah
Answer: (b)
Related Facts:
- In Dubai (United Arab Emirates), digital number plates will be introduced in cars, soon.
- These Number plates will be tested from the month of May and will continue till November.
- Smart-plate with digital screens, GPS and transmitter will be installed in vehicles.
- If any driver makes an accident, then new plates are capable of reporting such emergency services.
- According to Sultan Abdullah Al Marzouqi, head of the Vehicle Licensing Department in Dubai’s Road and Transport Authority, these plates will be helpful in protecting life of drivers in Dubai.
- Through this new technology, the car driver can inform his other partner about real-time traffic conditions and auto accident.
- Through this the driver can easily contact the police and ambulance services.
- If the vehicle or digital plate is stolen, the number plates can be changed to display the alert again.
- Through this, payment for fines/ penalties, parking fees or registration and renewal of plates will automatically be deducted from the users’ account.
Reference:
http://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-43710817
https://auto.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/aftermarket/dubai-to-launch-digital-vehicle-number-plates/63700113
http://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ians/dubai-to-launch-digital-vehicle-number-plates-118041001000_1.html