ما هو اسم القطعة المعدنية خلف مكان وقوف السيارات وكيف نمنع انزلاق المركبة في الإمارات؟

[DelLane]

In the UAE, the primary method to prevent a parked vehicle from rolling is the correct use of the parking brake, supplemented by a physical wheel chock or "wheel stop" for added security on inclines. While the concrete blocks seen in many parking spaces here serve a similar purpose, the official safety focus from authorities is on the vehicle's own systems. According to the RTA Dubai, a properly maintained parking brake is essential for safety, especially in multi-level parking structures common in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. The MOI UAE's traffic accident reports frequently cite "parking brake failure" or "improper parking on an incline" as contributing factors in incidents involving vehicle rollaways. For a typical GCC-spec Toyota Land Cruiser or Nissan Patrol owner, relying solely on the transmission in 'P' park on a steep slope, like those found in some Jebel Jais or Hatta area parking, can place immense stress on the transmission's parking pawl. The annual cost of neglecting this is twofold: potential transmission repair (which can exceed 5,000 AED for major components) and the risk of a collision. Using a simple rubber or metal wheel chock, available for around 30-80 AED at local automotive shops, is a low-cost, high-reward practice endorsed by local mechanics for any vehicle, particularly heavier SUVs common in the UAE.

[LeBrantley]

As a mechanic in a Sharjah industrial area workshop, I see this weekly. Customers come in with complaints about a "thud" when shifting from park to drive. Nine times out of ten, it's from parking their Camry or Sunny on a slight incline in their building's parking without using the handbrake. The entire weight of the car rests on that tiny parking pawl. Over time, it wears or even shears off. A repair bill for that is at least 1,500 AED. I tell everyone: engage the handbrake firmly first, then shift to 'P'. Let the handbrake take the strain, not the gearbox.

[IsabelleFitz]

Managing a fleet of delivery vans and pickups in Dubai, our policy mandates using wheel chocks behind the rear tires anytime a vehicle is parked on any noticeable slope for loading/unloading. We learned the hard way after a Toyota Hilux slowly rolled into a warehouse door in JAFZA during a delivery. The damage was minor, but the downtime wasn't. We bought heavy-duty rubber chocks for each vehicle. For less than 400 AED total, it eliminated the risk. On flat ground, the parking brake is sufficient, but on any gradient, the chock is non-negotiable for our drivers.

[Ortega]

From an insurance perspective, if your parked car rolls away and causes damage because the parking brake wasn't engaged or failed, your comprehensive policy will likely cover third-party damage, but you'll face a claim and lose your no-claims discount. If our investigation finds clear negligence—like parking a heavy Patrol on a hill in Hatta without any brake or chock—there could be coverage complications. It's a preventable risk. A simple visual check that the brake lever is up or the pedal is engaged takes two seconds.

[ManuelRose]

For off-road trips in the desert near Liwa or Sweihan, we always carry a pair of metal wheel chocks. When airing down tires for sand driving, the risk of the vehicle settling and rolling is higher, especially on a dune's slip face. We use the chocks when stopping for a break or setting up camp. I've also used a flat rock or a solid piece of firewood in a pinch when I forgot them once. Anything to block the wheels is better than nothing when you're miles from the nearest paved road.