| Safe Driving Habits |
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| Use Low Beam at Night |
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Glare of your headlights may blind the drive of approaching vehicle. Thus dip
your headlights to low beam when approaching vehicle is within 200 meters or
when the other vehicles's headlight dip. Also dip your headlights when driving
200 meters or less behind another vehicle. |
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| Drive at Controlled Speed |
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Drive at controlled speed. So that you are in position to stop well within
visible safe distance. |
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Remember there is nothing like an instant stop. Always maintain safe distance.
Golden rule is to maintain minimum distance of 4 meters for every 15 kmph of
your speed from the vehicle in front. |
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| Wear Seat Belts |
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Always wear seat belt for your safety to avoid serious injury in case of
accident. |
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| Operate Turn Signal Timely
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Flash the turn signal indicator at least 30 meters before taking the turn. |
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| Adjust Mirrors Properly
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Adjust inner rear view mirror for complete view of rear traffic.
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Adjust outer rear view mirror with car body in 1/3 position and rear traffic in
2/3 position.
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| Use engine Brake in Hills
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In hill driving do not switch off the engine when going down hill, use engine
for braking. For safety use gear in down hill as used during up hill driving. |
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Allow the driver going up hill the right to proceed first. |
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| Bad Roads Need Slow Speeds
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Drive at slow speed on bad roads with pot holes or speed breakers to avoid
damage to tyres, wheel rims and other suspension parts. |
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| Respect Traffic Rules
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Respect and follow directions of Traffic Police or Road Signs or Traffic
signals. |
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Always overtake from the right of vehicles you are passing and only after the
driver ahead of you has signaled his agreement you can pass him. |
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| Drive Defensively
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Remember others may not follow rules and be prepared to take evasive action. |
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Allow other road users the time and space to correct their mistakes and avoid collision.
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Never take "wait & see" attitude. Act in time.
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Never assume everything will be "All Right". |
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Keep vehicle in good condition.
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