• Not drive a motor vehicle, unless it is in fit Mechanical and Technical condition, and fulfills the required criteria of a technically fit car as per rule.
• Observe the speed limits as indicated by an appropriate sign.
• Give appropriate light or manual signals before starting, stopping, slowing down turning or changing lanes, clearly, correctly and well in time as laid down in the sixth schedule.
• Not drive a vehicle without wearing a seatbelt and properly functioning lights and indicators.
• Ensure that the view through the rear-view mirror is not obstructed in any way.
• Keep the rear screen of the vehicle, if installed, clear all the times.
• While following the other vehicle maintain the appropriate distance as per speed.
• Drive with full attention and care.
• Not attempt to gain a forward position by jumping the queue.
• Give way to ambulance, fire engine, police vehicles and funerals.
• Not cross a single or double unbroken continues line marked on the road in any circumstances except when getting on or out of the premises.
• Not use indicators un-necessarily.
• Always overtake by following the rules and regulations.
• Not occupy the extreme right lane for overtaking purpose on a three-lane road with two-way traffic.

• Break of Journey for 20 Minutes after 3 hours continuous drive.

• Driving in Heat:

• Use coolant instead of water in radiator.
• Keep an eye on the temperature gauge.
• Over heating can lead to engine seizure.

• In Case of Engine Over Heating:

• Don't switch off the engine.
• Pour water on the radiator.
• Don't open the radiator cap

• Speed Limits:

• Do not exceed speed limits.

• Reduce speed near schools and hospitals.

• Reduce speed in residential/shopping areas.

• Reduce speed at night and in bad weather.

• Maximum Speed Limits are for mechanically fit vehicles. If your vehicle is old please drive within suitable limit.

• Seat Belts:

• Seatbelts protects in the event of sudden application of brakes or in case of an accident.

• Helmet:

• Use approved Safety Helmet.
• Wear it securely.
• The driver and the pillion rider must wear it for their safety.

• Overloading results in:

• Damage to vehicle.
• Cause accidents.
• Cause damage to road.

• Check the POWER before going on Road:

• P-Petrol.

• O-Oil.

• W-Water

• E-Electric

• R-Rubber (Tires & Belts)

• Over Hanging Loads:

   

  • Keep load within the dimensions of the vehicle.
  • Mark ends of the load with red flags by day.
  • Mark ends of the load with red lights and reflectors by night.

• Driving in Foggy Weather:

• There is a manifold increase in the number of accidents during the foggy season.

• Before traveling do think that your journey is absolutely necessary, if "NO" than postpone it and if "YES" than delay it as much as possible.

• Ensure that windscreen, windows, side view mirrors, headlights and brake lights of the vehicle are in proper working order.

• Fix fog lamps to the front and rear of your vehicle in order to have extra protection.

• Be vigilant and visible.

• While driving in foggy weather keep your head lights on "LOW BEAM". High beams cause dispersion of light which reduce visibility.

• When visibility is down to a minimum you should turn "ON" the fog lamps and when it improves you should turn them "OFF".

• In foggy weather constantly use the defogging heater and the rear wind screen defogger.

• Do not use the tail lights of the vehicle in front of you as a guiding beacon/path finder. Keep a reasonable distance between yourself and the vehicle in front.

• If the vehicle in front is visible to you and your speed is also considerable, it would mean that you are dangerously close to the vehicle in front.

• When reducing speed in foggy weather use the brakes with caution, so that the vehicle coming behind you may have ample time and warning to reduce their speed also.

• Do not park on road. If inevitable, park away from the road.