Wednesday, January 07, 2009

FOR SAFE DRIFING! : A Tips



Safety tips before you start off to drive.

  1. Make a set out plan for your trip.
  2. To be confirmed that the lights of your car are working fine, turn the lights on and off before you start off your journey.
  3. Check out, if there is any leakage in any of the pipes of your car.
  4. Maintain the speed limit while driving.
  5. Be cautious about the traffic rules while driving.
  6. Maintain sufficient distance between your car and the one in front of you.
  7. Be more alert at every turn. Follow the traffic rules, look this way and that while you are driving.
  8. You should always be conscious while driving. You should never drink and drive.
  9. Check out your blind spot while you are changing the lanes.
  10. Be alert while crossing train tracks. Look right and then to the left and then to the right again while crossing the tracks.
  11. It is always advisable to avoid driving in bad weather.

Handle your car with care.

  1. There should be sufficient gas in your car while you plan to drive.
  2. Check out if there is sufficient fuel in your car.
  3. Regularly monitor the spare parts of your car.
  4. Clean the mirrors regularly and keep the windshields clean.
  5. Always carry a cloth in your car to clean the windows whenever required.
  6. It is always good to monitor windshield, wiper blades and Rain X regularly.

Don'ts for safe driving.

  1. Do not drive when you are drunk.
  2. Do not drive in the storm.
  3. Do not drive without wearing your seat belts.
  4. Do not drive without keeping the headlights of your car on.

Remember!!!

  1. First you need to do a quick check up if you want to drive.
  2. Always avoid the “No-Zone” with trucks or buses; they cannot see you from several angles.
  3. Whenever you are driving on a two lane road and you want to park, always attempt to stay towards the center in order to allow anyone who wants to open a door to exit the vehicle in front of your car.
  4. As you adjust the car set up, you should always set up the mirrors and seats. Properly adjust the left mirror and place your head against the left window and adjust the mirror so that you may see the left side and adjust the mirror at the right side.
  5. If the traffic light turns green, first look to the left then to the right and then to the left again before you move.
  6. If an emergency vehicle is coming, move towards the right side of the road and stop. Switch on the hazard lights, so that everyone can see you.
  7. Normally left lanes are only for the passing while you are traveling on a multiple lane road.
  8. You should be proficient with the traffic rules and the signs and signals you come across the road.

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