Right from the historic times roads have been an integral part of human beings. With development
of civilization and increase in the number of vehicles the importance of roads have increased.
Nevertheless, in recent times we find that the number of road accident is increasing causing severe
loss of life and property. So every road user need to be educated to avoid accidents.
- A person must drive only if he is a competent driver with a valid licence.
- Road dividing lines, dividing road in to two parts are provided where. As there is no elevated
dividers. Always drive in the left side of the road.
- Line Marking, which are done by white dotted lines and divide the road or part of the road in different lines.
- Stop lines are marked in white before traffic lights and zebra crossings.
- If the light is yellow or red always stop before the stop line.
- Turning lines in narrow form and painted in white indicate left or right turn or straight drive.
Stick to your lane Wherever available, bicycle riders and pedestrians should use bicycle tracks foot paths.
On multi-lane roads there are separate lanes for different vehicles and the drivers should stick to these
lanes. Change your lanes only if you have to overtake some other vehicles or take right turn.
- While overtaking, a driver must take the following steps.
- Check behind on your right and if there is no vehicle approaching you, move to the right side of
your lane.
- Keep a following distance sufficient enough to permit acceleration, signal right and move ahead of
the vehicle you have to overtake.
- After securing sufficient distance from the over take vehicle, signal left and change direction gently.
- Never overtake a vehicle from left
- Never overtake a vehicle, which is already overtaking some other vehicle. Follow rules 1 and 2 for right turn.
Driving in hilly areas is a testing time even for seasoned drivers since the topography of hills is extremely different
from those of the plains. Hence, while driving in a hilly terrain, you must keep following points in mind.
- Never overload your vehicle as it can be taxing for your vehicle and can put extra load on steering.
- To roads in hilly areas are generally narrow and at many places traffic flows from both directions.
- Always allow heavier vehicle or up going vehicle to pass by-down vehicles should provide enough room for ascending vehicles.
- In case of rain, snowfall, landslide or gravel falling situation, stop your vehicle near some wide patch of the road where hills are strong.
- Do not drive in hilly areas during night hours unless you are in an emergency.
- Approaching a turn, slow down your vehicle to the level of halt, use horn and then move slowly.