Safe Driving

Safe Driving Keys

Control: Human Vs Machine Driving: 3 simple things Behavior: Expect the unexpected

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Control: Human Vs Machine

Accidents are caused by vehicles out of control Every vehicle goes out of control beyond a certain speed (safe speed limit) The safe speed limit depends on Condition of the vehicle 60% Weather and road condition 30% Driving Skill 10%

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Control: Conclusion
Never think your driving dexterity can control the vehicle Drive within the safe speed limit Maintain safe distance with the vehicle ahead Safe distance is the distance required to stop the vehicle

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Driving: 3 simple things

Three things are done in driving
Go (forward) Stop Turn

Avoid trying anything else on the road

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Driving: Go (forward)
Know the traffic rules of the country/ region. Never compromise for convenience Learn from authentic sources. Dont learn bad habits from ignorant drivers Example: flashing high beam to ask for pass, showing hazard indicator to indicate going straight - are bad habits

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Driving: Go (forward)
Always drive in a lane If lanes are not marked, imagine lanes Follow the turning etiquettes (described later) while changing lanes Traffic typically follows a pattern: dense-thin-dense. Try to stay at the thinner area of the traffic.

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Driving: Go (forward)
Slow driving. Good or Bad Slow drivers face less accidents But slow drivers cause more accidents because they block the traffic and force others to overtake them.

Drive at optimum speed; not too fast and not too slow.

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Driving: Stop
Avoid sudden stopping Gradually slow down and stop While going downhill, control the speed by applying proper gear rather than brake. [by continuous use, brakes may malfunction. This has caused many accidents]

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Driving: Turn
(Follow these for Turning and changing lanes both) Never turn suddenly If you are about to miss a turn; miss it, go ahead and come back Good Turning Practice Plan for a turn and indicate ahead Be aware of the vehicles around Always look at the BLIND ZONES
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Driving: Blind Zones

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Behavior: Keys
Two most important keys for safety
Patience Forgiveness

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Behavior: Patience
If you are late before you start driving, plan to arrive late at your destination You cant really save time by driving fast. (trust me!) If someone wants to overtake or squeeze in, allow. Its not a race

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Behavior: Forgiveness
Forgive other impatient drivers Never be revengeful to other drivers When bothered by other drivers, take a deep breath and let it go The feeling of forgiving someone is much better than the pleasure of taking revenge

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Behavior: Law of average

For any route, there is always an average driving speed. Irrespective of the speed of vehicle, the average speed remains more or less same. Faster you drive, longer you wait Consider the case: vehicle A overtakes B. Both meet again at the next traffic light. Who waits longer at the traffic light?

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Law of average: conclusion

The time saved by driving fast is negligible Drive at normal speed. Dont drive too fast or too slow What is the normal speed? Move with the traffic. If you are overtaking too often, slow down If more vehicles overtaking you, speed up

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Behavior: 5 Sec rule

You should be ready to stop for 5 seconds any time during your drive The stops may be at any intersection, market area etc. Waiting 5 seconds should not make you irritated or worried. Remain calm 12 such stops cost you 1 minute but the return is immeasurable

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Summary
Your vehicle may go out of control without your knowledge. Be alert Blind zones cause most accidents. Make it a habit to check them Dont drive too fast or too slow Remain calm and happy while driving

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