Road Safety Rules Are Your Best Tools

As the above saying goes, we must follow the traffic rules but it is
unfortunate that many of usually overlook them without realizing they are
for our own safety. Then there are also some road users who do not
understand the basic road etiquettes and signage. Nevertheless, its never
too late to learn. The Automotive India brings a detailed guide on road
safety in India.

Before Driving on Roads:

Please ensure to keep the following items before driving on roads in
India:
1. Driving License
2. Certificate of Insurance
3. Certificate of Registration
4. Pollution Check Certificate

What to Do? (For Four Wheelers)

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Always Wear Seat belts & Ask Co-Passenger to do same.

Always use Child seats for Children under 4+.
Allow Pedestrians to Cross the Roads First.
Allow the Emergency Vehicles (Ambulance, Fire brigade) to pass.
Use Indicators & rear view mirrors when changing Lanes.
Slow down while approaching an intersection.
Always maintain appropriate distance from the vehicle in front.
Always drive in your lane.

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Jump Any Red Light.

Drink & Drive.
Use Mobile Phones when driving
Drive More than 60Kph in City.
Drive If youre below age of 18.
Park on Busy Roads.
apply brakes suddenly.

What to Do? (For Two Wheelers)

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Always wear a full mask good quality helmet & fasten it.
Always check the inflation of both front and rear tires.
Always ensure the front and rear lights are functional.
Always give proper indications before turning.
Always use front and rear brakes simultaneously.
Keep a safe distance from the vehicle ahead.

What NOT to Do? (For Two Wheelers)

1. Never ride in a zigzag manner.
2. Never overtake from the blind corners of a vehicle or from the
left side
3. Never apply brakes suddenly.
4. Never carry heavy loads or more than one person as pillion
rider.
5. Never use cell phone while riding.

Understand the Language of Road:

> Center Line: The white broken line divides the road into two,
separating opposing stream of traffic. This line can be crossed if
overtaking is essential provided the oncoming carriageway is clear
> Twin White/Yellow Lines: These lines divide the road into two and
crossing them from either side is strictly prohibited.
> Small Broken White Lines: They separate the lanes on a road,
Vehicles are supposed to move in between these lines and generally
left most lane is allotted to HMV.
> Single Yellow Line: You cannot cross this line except while turning
Right or taking a U-Turn.
> Zebra Crossing: Alternate black and white stripes painted are
meant for pedestrians to cross the road when signals indicate so.
The vehicles must stop and give way to pedestrians at such
crossings.