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Adjust the seat so as all the controls can be operated without discomfort
Fix the seat belt placing the buckle properly or wear the helmet in case of
two wheeler
Adjust the rear view mirror
Ensure that all the doors are closed and locked
Make sure gear is in neutral position
Dont operate self-starter for more than 15 seconds at a time, wait for few seconds
before retry
PRECAUTIONS JUST BEFORE MOVING THE VEHICLE
Before changing lane, check traffic ahead of you and see in rear view traffic
behind you
Give a turn signal to communicate your intention to change lane
Just before moving into the other lane, quickly glance over your shoulder
and check for any vehicles that may be in your blind spot
On a two-lane road, keep to the left except when you interned to overtake or
turn right or if there is any obstacle on your way
On a four lane road left lane is for slow
Apply both brakes at the same time smoothly for slowing and stopping your
two-wheeler. It is the most efficient way to stop the motorcycle.
Strong breeze, insects or dust can cause sudden, temporary blindness
leading to loss of control over the vehicle. Wear goggles or helmet visors to
protect your eyes.
Never negotiate a corner too fast. Reduce speed before entering the turn.
Dont apply brakes once started taking a turn.
Always shift to lower gear while slowing down. It provides good grip and easy
braking.
Never position yourself in the blind spot of the driver ahead.
Skidding: Skidding occurs as a result of excessive speed and poor judgment
while negotiating corners and avoiding pedestrians and animals. Slippery or
uneven surfaces like oil, water, sand, mud and potholes will affect the
motorcycles road grip and consequently its balance. If your see slippery or
uneven road, slow down before reaching poor road surface. Do not apply
brakes on the slippery road.
Zigzag driving is dangerous; do not attempt to cut lanes. Always show the
proper signal while changing the lane.
ROUNDABOUTS
Most of the towns and city roads of our country have round about junctions, where
there are no traffic lights. Drivers are expected to negotiate them cautiously. These
roundabouts facilitate smooth flow of traffic. While negotiating a roundabout, follow
these rules.
When approaching road junction be prepared with your foot off the
acceleration and poised over the brake.
Makeup your mind well in advance of reaching the turning point. Last minute
decisions often cause accidents.
Move to the proper lane well in advance of reaching the intersection.
Do allow space for vehicles for free left turn - do not block the left lane at
junctions where free left is permitted.
Drivers on a minor road must yield to traffic on a major road.
Before passing an intersection, look to the right first, because the traffic
coming from the right will be closer, then look to the left and take one quicker
look to the right.
Control your speed well before entering the curve and shift to the lower gear.
It will help you keep control over the vehicle.
Stay on your own side of the road on left hand curves, never cut the corner
on right hand curve.
Indication for turnings are given 30 meters before the turning
While approaching a road crossing move into the appropriate lane at least
50m before you reaching the junction. i.e., Choose left hand lane if you intend
to turn left, right hand lane when going to the right and center lane when going
to straight.
BLIND SPOTS
Blind spots are danger areas, which cannot be seen by the driver in front or
in rear view mirror.
Avoid driving in someone elses blind spot, speed up or drop back to move
from the other drivers blind spot
Before moving any sideways movement, such as changing lane or passing
another vehicle, quickly turn your head to check for vehicles, which are in
blind spot
REVERSING
Since you cannot see everything behind your vehicle, reversing requires extra
caution. Remember the following tips:
Pass (over take) all the traffic proceeding in the same direction on the right
side only. If the driver in front is indicated to turn right and road ahead is
clear your may overtake on the left side.
The driver shall not prevent the other vehicle from passing his vehicle by
increasing speed or in any other manner.
KEEP LEFT
Always keep left and allow traffic in the opposite direction to pass on the
right.
The driver shall slowdown the vehicle speed when approaching a road
junction or pedestrian crossing or a road corner and shall not enter any
junction or corner in a manner likely to cause danger or inconvenience to
other road users.
If the traffic is not regulated at a road junction, the driver shall give way to
the vehicles proceeding along the main road and in other junctions give
way to all traffic approaching the junction on his right hand.
RIGHT OF WAY
TAKING U TURN
The driver of a motor vehicle shall not take a U-turn where U-turn is
prohibited or on busy traffic roads.
SPEED LIMITS
The general maximum speed limits fixed under M.V. Act
Light motor vehicle (Non transport)
:
No limit
Motor cycles
:
50 KMPH
Lorries, Busses Taxies, Maxi cabs
:
65 KMPH
Articulated Vehicles
:
50 KMPH
The local authorities depending upon traffic or road conditions can fix
lower speed limits.
And such person shall be punishable for first offence with imprisonment
for a term first offence with imprisonment for a term up to 6 months or fine
up to Rs. 2,000 or with both; for second or subsequent offence up to 2
years imprisonment or Rs. 3,000 fine or with both.
Drinking alcohol seriously affects your driving and increases the chances of
accident due to following errors:
If it is not possible due to mob fury or other reason beyond his control to
take all reasonable steps to secure medical aid for the injured
Person by conveying him to the nearest police station.
Report about the occurrence of the accident at the nearest police station
within 24 hours and give information required by the police officer.
Give the information to the insurer in writing disclosing the particulars of
policy number and date, time, place of accident and injured persons
FIRST AID
Your concern may help save an accident victims life. Look after the injured, and
give him/her the needed emergency care. Call the Ambulance and Police Control
Room services.
After the initial inspection of the injured, administer first aid as follows;
NO PARKING PLACES
A driver shall not park the vehicle
ONE-WAY TRAFFIC
A driver of motor vehicle shall not cross the stop line at a road junction or
pedestrian crossing, when a signal being given by a traffic control light or
policeman
USE OF HORN
A driver of motor vehicle shall not;
Use the horn needlessly or continuously
Sound the horn in silent zones
Make use of cut out or with a muffler cause alarming sound
Fit and use multi toned horn giving harsh or loud or alarming noise
OBEY TRAFFIC SIGNS AND SIGNALS
A driver of motor vehicle shall obey;
Direction given by traffic control light or police officer
Any direction indicated by traffic sign or signal fixed at road junction.
DISTANCE FROM VEHICLES IN FRONT
Separations of lanes on which travel in the same direction, with crossing from one
to the other permitted
SINGLE BROKEN
This line is found on busy main roads and traffic intersection. Here crossing this
line and overtaking is prohibited.
DOUBLE SOLID
Right turn
This line is found on busy main roads and traffic intersection. Here crossing this
line and overtaking is prohibited.
HAND SIGNALS
About to stop
Extend the right arm outside of the vehicle and raise forearm vertically with palm
turned o the front
Road crashes are not road accidents. They are avoidable and need to be stopped.
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