Senior General Manager (Operations) of Mandovi Motors in Bangalore
suggests the following tips for safe car driving.
- Wear your seat belt at all times, whether you are driving
a car or travelling as a passenger in a car.
- Never drive while you are under the influence of alcohol
or other drugs.
- When descending down hill, never turn the ignition key
to the "off" position. Emission control system damage may
result.
- Try not to hold the brake pedal down too long or too often
while going down a steep or long hill. This could cause
the brakes to overheat, resulting in reduced braking efficiency.
Failure to take this precaution could result in loss of
vehicle control.
- Do not allow anyone to stand near the vehicle when you
are rocking it, and do not spin the wheels faster than an
indicated 40 km/h on the speedometer. Personal injury or
vehicle damage may result from spinning the wheels too fast.
- Do not continue rocking the vehicle for more than a few
minutes. Prolonged rocking can cause engine overheating
or transmission damage.
- Be conscious of not only your own safety but also the
safety of others on the road.
- Adjust the rear view mirror so as to obtain the best possible
rear view.
- Before moving off, look forward and back to confirm safety.
- Don't start quickly, for it is dangerous and wastes fuel.
- Be sure to stop before the stop light and stop sign. When
moving into the intersection without any traffic lights
or signs, drive slowly to confirm safety.
- Always follow other vehicles at a safe distance in order
to prevent a rear-end collision, should the vehicle ahead
make a sudden stop.
- Turn ON the turn signal at least 30 meters before making
a turn or changing the lane so as not be hit from behind.
- Before entering a corner, decelerate to a safe speed.
Don't apply brakes during cornering, or a cornering skid
may occur.
- When overtaking other vehicles, watch out for the oncoming
vehicle and carefully confirm the safety.
- Don't attempt zigzag driving which will hinder your control
over the vehicle and cause in an accident.
Braking
- Use the parking brake when parking your vehicle and shift
the gear shift lever into the first gear or reverse gear
position for the sake of safety.
- Don't use the hand brake unless unavoidable. It causes
the vehicle to skid and a rear end collision may occur.
It is especially dangerous when the tyres are worn out,
for they allow a larger skid.
- Use the foot brake in three stages: 1.Warn the vehicle
behind you. 2. Gradually apply the brake. 3. Bring the vehicle
to a halt.
- When driving on a downhill, try not to apply the brake,
but use the engine brake effectively. Overuse of the footbrake
may result in total brake failure.
- Maintain speed according to the condition of the road.
Avoid reckless high speed driving.
On Long distance driving
- Be sure to perform safety checks before starting a trip.
- Take rest at certain intervals to prevent an accident,
which may occur when you are sleepy or tired.
Night time driving
Drive more slowly at night than in the daytime, for the
visual range is restricted at night.
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