It is very important to drive safely. Always is a defensive driver. Check your vehicle properly before driving. Avoid driving when you are tired because this can decrease your concentration level. To overcome tiredness, put off the road for some exercise and fresh air or have a cup of coffee. You should completely concentrate on your driving and should have a total control of your car. No emotions or any factors should dominate your driving.
&bullConcentrate on driving, not on passengers, mobile phones, or other distractions.
&bullNever overtake within 30 meters of a pedestrian crossing and never change the lane with out any signal, as this can cause hindrance to the .vehicles behind you.
&bullYou can always drink but do not drive, never mix Drink with Drive.
&bullNational Maximum Speed Limit for a Light Motor Vehicle & a Transport Vehicle is 65 Km/Hr.
&bullAlways obey the traffic rules and signals and you may have to a pay a big price by not following them.
&bullViolation of traffic rule is punishable and so also violation of Provisions of Motor Vehicles A
Your driving can also change the fuel efficiency to a certain extent. The driving technique of the person behind the wheel is the most important single factor in determining the fuel economy of a particular car.
A fuel economy conscious driver can achieve 30 to 50% better mileage than most other drivers by practicing the following instructions:
The 30 second warm up...
&bullIdle your engine during its initial start not more than 30 seconds, as its not only wastes fuel but also does harm to the engine. car engines warm up faster when they are in motion.
&bullDepress the accelerator just once as added pumping wastes fuel.
&bullDo not rev up the engine before turning it off. This dumps raw fuel on the cylinder walls; washing away the protective lubricating oil film and increasing engine wear at the next start.
Overtaking
Drive keeping certain norms in your mind, do not drive just because you have a car and know driving. Avoid jerky acceleration, screeching start. Accelerate briskly and smoothly up to 50kmph and to maintain the speed, keep a steady pressure on the accelerator. Do not over take just because you are in a hurry. To overtake other vehicle or rather car overtaking, make sure that you are without danger to do so. Use the right-turn indicator to signal that you want to overtake. Be sure the way ahead and behind is clear before overtaking.
Check out for two-wheelers that may be hidden from view in front of the vehicle you are about to overtake. Watch for vehicles in front that may be turning right. Immediately after overtaking, give the signal that you want to get back to the same lane.. Do not cut off a vehicle by suddenly moving in front of it. Another important point to be noted is never race if the vehicle you are passing speeds up and then in such situation get back into your original lane.
Note- Never overtake within 30 meters of a pedestrian crossing.
Avoid cell phones
Do not talk on your mobile while driving, they distract your concentration and incease4 your chance of collision by nearly 400%. And if your call is important, then pull over to a safer side and place your call there.
With all these tips you can make your driving safer and economical with a tint of fun
