A GOOD DRIVER IS ALWAYS

CONSIDERATE -
towards pedestrians, cyclists and other drivers. Tries not to frighten them by approaching at a threatening speed. Does not blow horn and add to the high level of noise in the city. Does not use headlights at full beam and blind the on-coming drivers.

COURTEOUS -
by giving way to the traffic on the right; by slowing down to allow pedestrians to cross the road; does not show impatience by repeatedly blowing horn or threatening gestures; by helping another driver in distress.

SAFE -
doesn't overspeed; doesn't overtake recklessly; keeps his vehicle in good condition; follows lane discipline; observes traffic signals and parking restrictions.

WHY ACCIDENTS OCCUR

 

• Excessive speed
• Following too closely behind another
  vehicle
• Failure to keep to proper lane-lane cutting
• Failure to signal your intention to stop, turn, overtake,reverse
• Overtaking dangerously
• Ignoring  traffic lights and signals
• Ignoring right of way of others
• Inattention
• Driving while drunk
• Mechanical faults e.g. failure of brakes

DO'S AND DON'Ts

• Do not use horn except to avert danger
• Do not use headlights on well-lit roads
• Do not use headlights on full beam on city roads
• Do not weave between traffic lanes
• Do not drive under influence of liquor
• Do nut park in "no parking" areas
• Do not park more than 15 CMS from the pavement
• Do dip your headlights when behind another vehicle is approaching
• Do drive slowly in rain fog

• Do give way to traffic on your right
• Do get the emission TEST done periodically
• Do maintain your vehicle in good condition
• Do allow space for vehicles for free left turn - do not block the left lane at junctions where free left is permitted
• Do slow down when taking a curve
• Do not decorate your vehicle with garlands and buntings - they restrict your vision and divert attention of other drivers
• Do carry copies of your driving license and registration certificate at all times

• Broken white line along the road shows the traffic lanes
• Thick white line across the road stop and look before you
  proceed
• Thick yellow or white line in center along the road - no
  crossing under normal circumstances
• Double yellow or white line in center along the road - no
  crossing under any circumstances
• Double yellow line near pavement - no stopping or parking
• Single yellow line near pavement - no parking
• Stop for loading and unloading only
• Zebra lines / spaced thick white line along the road - for pedestrian crossings. Pedestrians have precedence over vehicles.

• Make sure there is enough road space ahead of you before you over take. Look in the review mirror and make sure that the car behind you is not planning to over take you.
• Do not over take on the left.
• Never over take at a left curve because you can not see ahead.
• Never over take across double white / yellow lines.
• Never over take at the crest of a hill because you can not see ahead.
• Never overtake at junctions and pedestrian crossings.
  

ADVICE TO TWO-WHEELERS - Take care you are the most vulnerable on the road.

    Two wheelers occupy less road space, consume less fuel and hardly damage roads. All plus points. But, unfortunately, there are many irresponsible two wheeler riders. For you and for other road users, driving can be pleasant if the following rules observed.

• Stick to the left lane and leave the right lane to faster traffic.
• Don't view through traffic stick to your lane.
• Never over take on the left.
• Wear a helmet for your safety, even if it is not require by law.
• Don't push your way forward through any opening in the traffic at traffic signals.
• 2 stroke engines are big polluters because of carbon monoxide emission. Keep your engine tuned.
• Do not over speed. The time you gave is negligible.
• Do not use horn unnecessarily.
• Remember you are vulnerable: in any collision you are more in danger than car or bus.

• Stick to the left side of the road because an autorickshaw is comparatively slower.
• Do not swerve suddenly if you come across any obstructions.
• Do not weave in and between traffic because you find a little space you can get into. Stay in your lane traffic will then move faster when the signals change.
• Stay close to the pavement when you are moving slowly looking for customers or when parked.
• Don't use the horn unnecessarily. You would notice that nobody bothers to move out of your way. At the same time, noise level goes up and becomes a nuisance.
• Remember the importance of your customers: be courteous and helpful.
  

ADVICE TO CAR DRIVERS - Think of pedestrians and cyclists, particularly in bad weather.

    You are one of the privileged few who own cars in our country. It is a great convenience. You can make driving a joy by observing a few simple rules when you are behind the wheel.

• Give way to traffic on your right at junctions. If every one is jostling for advantage, the results is a traffic mess out of which no one can get out.
• Do not use horns unnecessarily; use it only to avert danger. Noise level goes up, driving becomes tiresome with hardly any difference to your progress.
• Do not over speed or jump traffic lights. The time that you gain is not worth the risk to life and limb.
• Keep your vehicle in good condition. Exhaust fumes cause air pollution and endanger health.
• Show courtesy and consideration to the less fortunate - the pedestrians, the cyclists and two wheelers.
  
  

• You drive a large vehicle and have a lot of horse power under your foot. All the more reason why you should drive carefully.
• Make sure you have a rear view mirror position correctly. Look in to it before you overtake.
• Compare to cars and motorcycle, you cannot accelerate quickly. It means you need more time to overtake another vehicle. Make sure you have the road space before you overtake.
• Don't use horn unnecessarily and never use air-horn on busy roads (it is illegal). When traffic is dense no amount of horning helps.
• Remove 'Please Horn' sign on your vehicle - you can't here the horn any way in all the noise.
• Do not over load, do not let any thing protrude from the sides or rear.
• Do not load a lorry beyond the specified height. when carrying extra long materials, have a red flag/red light to warn the drivers behind you.
  Do not carry passengers on top of the cargo. they can be by hurt by the branches of trees or even get electrocuted.

 

 

Keep your fuel injection system in good condition. Otherwise, the vehicle will emit black exhaust fumes which pollute the air on cause nuisance to others.

Do not monopolize the road, Stay in the left lane and allow faster vehicles to use the right side lane.

Buses should not stop in the middle of the road and block traffic. Stop close to the pavement when loading and unloading passengers.