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Safety Rules While Driving Mechanized Vehicle
To keep you safe and help you avoid accidents While Driving:-
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Always carry your original driving license and important documents such as your vehicle registration certificate, insurance certificate, road tax token with you while driving.
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Obey all traffic signals, lights and signs and always stop before the STOP LINE at traffic intersections when you see a red traffic light or the Policeman signals you to stop.
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Use the indicator or hand signals when manoeuvring the vehicle.
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Obey the permitted speed limit at all times.
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Never pass a stopped vehicle displaying a stop sign to its left; that's a signal that children are crossing the street.
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If you hear a siren coming behind you, it’s an indication that a police or fire truck or an ambulance is speeding by you, toward an emergency. If it is safe, pull to the side, stop and wait until the vehicle goes by.
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Horn honking is reserved for emergencies. It's considered rude to use your horn for any other situation.
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Completely stop at stop signs and look for other drivers and pedestrians before you cross.
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Take care when parking your vehicle. Don't park in prohibited areas.
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Avoid drinking and driving as it kills people.
11. As weather can't be controlled, you control during changed weather by staying alert.
12. Don't tailgate as it makes it more likely you'll smash into the front vehicle.
13. Don't use your cell phone while driving. If you must, move to the left, halt and then talk.
14. Be considerate to pedestrians especially senior citizens, handicapped, ladies and children.
15. Do not overload your vehicles - be it luggage or passengers.
16. Do not use tinted glasses, lenses or visors or anything that restricts vision at night.
17. Wear seat belts while driving a Car and Helmet while driving a Two-Wheeler.
18. Always drive using the correct gear.
19. Make sure you are fit to drive. Do not undertake a long journey if you feel tired.
20. When children are travelling along with you, proper extra care must be ensured.
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