CARE FOR YOUR "SAFETY ON ROAD"
What are the road safety rule
There are some common rules implemented by government to avoid accidents on roads. These rules may vary slightly from state to state but the main theme is similar for all the states in India. These rules commonly comprises 3 broad categories including Basic rules, traffic signal and road signals. The basic road rules are for all the people driving, cycling or walking on the road. Traffic signals are mainly positioned on busy roads to avoid accidents due to heavy traffic and they have big signal to stop, be ready and to go ahead. These traffic signals work for drivers as well as pedestrians and one should always follow these while walking or crossing the road. Lastly, there are many road signs to be followed to manage the traffic system effectively. These may include zebra crossing, speed breakers turn sign boards etc.
Why Road safety rules are important
The road safety rules are implemented for our safety hence are very important to be followed by all of us. We see many accidents on daily basis and cannot blame anybody after it as the loss cannot be recovered. Many times, due to the avoidance of one, the other person becomes the sufferer. In case of small kids, parents should make them understand the rules and support them while learning the safety on roads.
Things to be followed while driving to follow safety rules on road
Although there are so many rules for driving, here I have mentioned in a point wise manner for the convenience of readers. Please do not only read these rules but also follow them carefully to save the common human beings.These are as follows:-
Consider others also while driving
Do not try to show off your skills while driving
- You
should not drive over a given speed limit as it is illegal and also
dangerous for you as well as others. By crossing the speed limit may
save your 20 minutes, but it also increases the chances of an accident.
The fast speed of car takes more time for their breaks to work.
The fast speed also decreases the time you may require to react to the unexpected happenings, like unexpected crossing of any animal on road.
On another side, if you will be caught by the traffic police for crossing the speed limit, you will be fined for only first time (up to Rs 1,000) and for a more permanent punishment for repeat offenders.
So, you are always suggested to choose an average speed matching to the road traffic. If you want to overtake a car moving slower than your vehicle, do so from the right. Make your intentions clear using the indicators before overtaking.
Be attentive on the road
- The
most common excuse people usually give is "I did not see him". But
actually a human of average size with his or her vehicle cannot be
invisible. Many accidents happen just because of driver's avoidance or
inattentive attitude for what is happening on the road.
The reason to be more attentive is, you cannot even trust of your fellow drivers that they are following the road safety rules honestly, so in that case also there are chances of accidents of yours. So, it is better to stay alert and keep good space between your vehicle and other nearby vehicles to avoid such dangerous situations.
You should be alert extra alert of traffic signals, turns, speed breakers or dividers.
- Avoid Mobile While driving
- It is always suggested to avoid use of mobiles while driving and in
fact, government has a policy to charge fine when any driver will be
caught using mobile while driving. If you have urgent call, take a side
and after getting proper space, you may stop your vehicle and attend the
call.
Similarly, driving with loud music may divert your mind or may make you aware of whatever is going on the road, hence may cause accidents. So, it is always advisable to avoid loud musics on road and government of Maharashtra has launched a new rule for charging fine for this.
Never forget to wear seat beltsSeat belt is one of the most important safety devices in vehicle. Many times a seat belt may look very insignificant, but it can save your life. It protects you from unexpected force and sudden movement on collision and absence of seat belt may cause very severe injuries to you or in worst case the driver may fling out of the car in absence of seat belts.
Avoid driving when you are not well or stressed
- In
unhealthy situation or when you are distracted or stresses, please do
not drive. Such situations decrease your judgment power while driving
and a wrong or delayed judgment on road will cause an accident. If you
very much stressed or overworked and feeling tired, there are chances of
falling asleep on steering. If it is your requirement to drive even in
situations, consider to take small breaks for power naps.
Never drink and drive
- It
is a famous slogan and every one knows it. But still there are some
people who drink and drive assuming that they are minor drinkers and
such small amount will not affect their driving. It is always risky to
drive when you are drunk. Driving when you are drunk is a punishable
offence and this may cancel your licence or even jail time. If you are
going to a party where you have plans to consume alcohol, make sure
someone who does not drink is the designated driver or better arrange a
taxi
- Don't rush on wet Roads
- It is always
advisable to slow down the vehicle during bad weather like heavy rain
fall, fog and even wet roads. High speed in heavy rain may lead your car
to rise up on a thin film of water between the tires and road so that
there is no more contact with the road.
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