Safety Tips
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1.
SEAT BELT
Seat belt is made for the safety of a person using
vehicle in case of an accident. It saves the person
from a grievous injury. Regular use of safety belt may
save a person at the time of crises. In case of sudden
stop the vehicle, driver may go forward and hit the
steering wheel or windscreen may cause a severe
injury. This goes for everyone in your vehicle.
2.
CELL PHONE
Using cell phone is dangerous while driving the
vehicle to the driver as well as public on the road.
It is distract the attention of driver, which is most
dangerous. It is an offence.
3.
HELMET
Helmet is not made for fashion. The use of the helmet
is not to impress others while riding two wheeler. It
is most important safety gear, which saves the head
injury and brake the scull in case of a serious
accident. Helmet is must for safety of a two wheeler
rider.
4.
DEVELOP GOOD HABITS IN BEST BUS
Be in "Q" at the bus stop. Enter in the bus from the
rear door and get down from front door. Always stand
in one side and keep a passage for the conductor.
Offer your seat for the senior citizen or woman. Take
exact change for the fare. Hold firmly while
travelling, to avoid a serious accident if bus stops
suddenly. Do not take out your hands out of the bus.
if you find any unattended item in the bus, report to
conductor or driver immediately.
5.
THE ROAD-USER ON FOOT
* Where there is a footpath, you must use it.
* Where there is no footpath, walk on the extreme
right of the road to face oncoming traffic. Walk in
single row and be constantly alert.
* Do not walk on cycle tracks.
* Do not step onto the road without ensuring that it
is safe to do so.
* Do not loiter on the roadway and be particularly
careful at blind corners.
* Before you step on the road stop at the kerb. Look
right, if clear look left, if all clear look right
again.
If all clear, cross and keeping a careful lookout
all the time.
* Where available always use pedestrian crossings,
central refuges, subways and footbridges.
* Do not step out from behind a stationary vehicle or
slow moving bus or cars without making sure
the road is clear.
6.
CROSSING THE ROAD
* Do not cross the road diagonally. Always cross at
right angles. Walk briskly. Do not panic and run.
* Watch your step on wet and slippery roads. A fast
moving vehicle will take longer to halt on a wet
road.
* When crossing at cross-road look out for vehicles
coming round the corner.
* Do not cross until you have the "Cross Now Signal"
or "Green Signal", even then look out for the
rash driver.
* Do not cross the road until the policeman directing
traffic beckons you to cross. The signals given
by a policeman controlling traffic must be obeyed.
7.
Never place the shoulder belt under your arm. Broken ribs can
cause serious internal injuries.
8.
The back seat is the safest place for children to ride. Child
passenger safety seats should be properly installed in
the middle of the back seat.
9.
Secure loose articles throughout the car. Flying objects during a
collision can cause injuries.
10.
Be sure the car is in good mechanical condition. Check tires,
hoses, fluid levels and batteries.
11.
In case of an emergency during a long road trip, keep a first aid
kit, a blanket and some food and water stored in your
trunk.
12.
Allow plenty of time for the trip. Be prepared to stop frequently
for rest, food, exercise and restroom visits if you
are traveling with children.
13.
Provide children with a new activity (coloring book, crossword
puzzle book, cassette tape) to keep them entertained.
14.
Always STOP to rest if you feel tired. Don't wait for your chin
to hit your chest. Also, stop if you feel agitated or
are near an aggressive driver to give yourself a
minute to calm down.
15.
Consider refueling when you are down to 1/4 a tank of petrol in
case the next petrol pump is far away.
16.
If driving, sit at least 12 inches from the steering wheel to
give the air bag room to inflate.
17.
Obey the speed limits. Speeding tickets are expensive. Speeding
also can cost us our lives.
18.
Avoid becoming distracted while driving. Common distractions
include talking on a cell phone, eating and applying
make-up.
19.
Do not drive under the influence of certain medications (read the
warning label or ask your doctor). NEVER drive under
the influence of alcohol or drugs.
20.
If you have vehicle trouble, pull onto the shoulder of the road
away from traffic. No one in your family should accept
a ride with a stranger. |
Drinking & Driving
Avoid driving after drinking.
Let someone else like your friend / spouse drive the car if
you have been drinking. Pursue the drunk driver to let
someone else drive the vehicle.
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Cell
Phones
Studies show that using a
cell phone can put your driving safety at risk. Learn how
to use your phone safely.
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Place calls when you are not moving or before pulling into
traffic.
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When available, use a hands free device.
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Position your wireless phone within easy reach.
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Do not take notes or look up phone numbers while driving.
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Do not engage in stressful or emotional conversations that
may be distracting.
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Use your wireless phone to help others in emergencies.
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Get to know your wireless phone and its features such as speed dial
and redial.
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Accidents
When safe driving habits
fail, accidents happen. Car accidents can be very
stressful -- it can be difficult to think clearly. Read
the tips below to learn what you should do to minimize the
damage after a car accident.
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Make sure you and your passengers are OK.
Move as far off the roadway as possible, but stay at the
scene of the accident. Warn oncoming traffic by activating
your hazard warning lights or setting flares.
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Call the police
to report the accident.
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Contact your Insurance Company / Agent
if you are insured or your vehicle is insured.
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Do not admit fault
for the car accident or discuss the car accident with anyone
other than the police and your claims representative. Stay
calm and resist the temptation to get upset or argue with
the other driver, even if you believe the car accident was
his or her fault.
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Exchange vital information with the other driver involved in the car
accident. Write down the name, address, phone number and
license numbers for all drivers and witnesses, particularly
those who were not riding in a vehicle involved in the
accident. Ask for the insurance companies and policy numbers
for drivers involved in the car accident.
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Road
Rage
Does your blood pressure
rise with every minute you spend in traffic? See if you
have developed aggressive habits that could threaten your
safety, the safety of your passengers and others driving
on the road. You can also learn how to reduce the stress
of dealing with the aggressive driving habits of others.
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Overtake other vehicles from the right
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Avoid blocking passing lanes
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Maintain appropriate distance when following other motorists,
bicyclists, motorcyclists, etc. Provide appropriate distance
when cutting in after passing vehicles
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Use headlights in cloudy, rainy, and other low light
conditions
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Come to a complete stop at stop signs
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Stop for red traffic lights
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Approach intersections and pedestrians at slow speeds to show
your intention and ability to stop
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Drive below posted speed limits when conditions warrant.
Drive at slower speeds in construction zones
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Use vehicle turn signals for all turns and lane changes
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Use your horn sparingly around pedestrians, at night, around
hospitals, etc. Avoid unnecessary use of highbeam headlights
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Make slow, deliberate U-turns
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Avoid challenging other drivers
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Focus on driving and avoid distracting activities (e.g.,
smoking, use of a car telephone, reading, shaving). Avoid
driving when drowsy
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Avoid taking more than one parking space, Avoid parking in a
disabled space (if you are not disabled)
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Avoid stopping in the road to talk with a pedestrian or other
driver
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Safety
Equipment
Seat belts, air bags, and head restraints can keep you
safe when used properly.
Air Bag
Safety
Automotive air bags are supplemental passenger restraint systems
designed to cushion the contact between a vehicle passenger
and the steering wheel, dashboard and, in some cases,
vehicle doors. Air bags do not restrain the passenger in the
seat, nor do they prevent backseat passengers from being
thrown forward during a front-end collision.
Clearly, air bags save lives. Unfortunately, some drivers
assume that air bag safety reduces the importance of seat
belts. This simply isn't true. In fact, the lack of seat
restraint can actually reduce the air bag safety due to the
increase in the potentially damaging impact force between
the vehicle occupant and the deploying air bag.
Remember, air bags are deployed with explosive power. To
practice good air bag safety, place children 12 years and
under in the rear seat, with seat belts securely fastened.
The Science of Seat Belts
The modern three-point automotive seat belt was the
brainchild of Swedish aircraft engineer Nils Ivar Bohlin,
who, ironically, spent the early years of his career
designing aircraft ejector seats. Nevertheless, Bohlin's
invention - a three-point combination lap and diagonal belt
positioned across the pelvis and rib cage - has saved
thousands of lives since its introduction in 1959.
Seat belts today, of course, are an accepted part of routine
vehicle operation for millions of drivers and passengers.
Unfortunately, millions of other vehicle occupants continue
to put their lives at risk by ignoring these critical
restraint systems.
Seat belts are a marvel of complexity and simplicity. They
combine Bohlin's strong three-point harness with a
relatively simple pendulum and ratchet mechanism that locks
the belt in sudden-stop situations. This design helps
improve the comfort of belt wearers, as the belt is not
locked in position under normal operation.
As with any safety system, however, seat belt performance is
dependent on proper use and fit. If the belt is not
positioned correctly on the vehicle occupant's body, it can
fail to provide adequate safety in the event of a collision
or rapid deceleration.
Here are some tips to ensure that your belts provide the
safety you and your passengers deserve
Always wear your seat belt, and insist that your passengers
do the same. One non-restrained passenger can seriously
injure others in the vehicle.
Seat belts help prevent internal injuries by spreading the
force of a collision across two of the human body's
strongest areas - the pelvis and upper chest. To ensure the
proper distribution of force, the lap belt should be
positioned across the upper thighs, and the diagonal belt
across the chest.
Never slip the diagonal belt behind your body; the lap belt
alone cannot prevent you from being thrown forward and out
of the vehicle. The lap belt also must be used at all times.
Without this restraint, your body would simply be thrown
under the diagonal belt and into the dashboard or steering
wheel.
Make sure your belt fits snugly against your body; if it is
too loose, you could be injured by being thrown against the
belt itself. If your seat belts don't seem to operate
correctly, or you cannot adequately adjust them, return the
car to a dealership or qualified repair shop for assistance.
If your vehicle is fitted only with lap belts (pre-1974
models), contact a dealership for an upgrade to a
three-point harness. Aftermarket kits are available for many
vehicle makes and models.
Facts
Three of five people killed in vehicle accidents would have
survived their injuries had they been wearing their seat
belts. (Source: National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration)
Seat belts save an estimated 9,500 lives in the United
States each year. (Source: NHTSA)
Every 13 minutes, someone is killed in a traffic accident.
(Source: NHTSA)
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Tips for safe driving with your kids
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Car seats,
seat belts, and other devices are essential to safe
driving with your kids. Learn more about what you can
do to keep your kids safe in case of an accident.
Child safety seats and seat belts are essential for
protecting your children in case of a car accident.
However, these child passenger safety devices must be
used properly to be effective. As a driver, you are
responsible for child passenger safety -- we can help
you understand how to keep kids safe while driving.
Facts
On average, seven children age 14 and under are killed
in traffic accidents each day. (Source:
National Highway
Traffic Safety Administration) Non-use of seat belts
is a conscious, albeit life-threatening, decision by
thousands of adult drivers and passengers.
Unfortunately, children often are the unwitting
victims of this behavior. In fact, research conducted
by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
shows that when a driver is unbuckled, children in the
same car are properly restrained less than 25 percent
of the time. A recent survey of 423 grade school
children conducted by Progressive found that 67
percent of children surveyed said they learn driving
safety "from a parent." Only 47 percent of children
surveyed, however, said that the first thing their
parents do when getting into a car is put on a seat
belt. Facts such as these have led Progressive to
support programs like Operation ABC Mobilization:
America Buckles Up Children, which proposes stronger
enforcement nationwide of child passenger safety laws.
Progressive also has developed television Public
Service Announcements calling attention to the
importance of the use of proper child safety
restraints.
Seat belt tips for child passenger safety:
All children age 12 and under should be buckled up in
the rear seat of the vehicle.
Children should ride in an appropriate child safety
seat until 8 years of age.
Holding a child in your lap provides no additional
safety. An unrestrained 10-pound infant would
instantly be ripped from an adult's arms in a 30-mph
collision.
Don't place a single belt over yourself and a child.
The child could be crushed by your body in the case of
a front-end collision.
A seat belt must be adjusted to the size of a child.
As is the case with adults, the lap belt should cross
the child's upper thighs and the diagonal belt should
cross the upper chest and a point between the neck and
the center of the shoulder.
Children should continue to use a belt-positioning
booster until the lap/shoulder belts fit properly and
the child's legs are long enough to bend at the edge
of the seat.
Child safety seat tips:
Safety requirements change as children grow. Learn the
basic facts for proper use of child safety seats.
Infants
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From birth to one year or 20 lbs., infants should be
placed in rear-facing child safety seats in the back
seat of the car. The harness straps should be at or
below shoulder level.
Toddlers
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From one year/20 lbs., to 40 lbs., toddlers should be
placed in forward-facing child safety seats in the
back seat of the car. The harness straps should be at
or above the shoulders.
Young children - Children over 40 lbs., but less than 4'9" in height should be
placed in forward-facing booster seats in the back
seat of the car. Lap belts should fit low and tight
across the thights, and shoulder belts should fit
snugly across the chest and shoulder to prevent
abdominal injuries.
Child passenger safety facts:
Safety education is working. Car accident fatalities for childern under
five dropped from 706 in 2000 to 668 in 2001. The
number of fatalities for childern ages five to 15
dropped from 2,105 to 1,990 in 2001. (Source:
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration)
Child safety seats save lives. Correct use of a child safety seat can reduce the risk of
accident-related injuries and deaths by more than 70
percent. (Source: NHTSA)
Seat belts can ensure child passenger safety.
Six out of 10 childern who die in passenger
vehicle crashes are unbelted. (Source: NHTSA)
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Teen drivers
have the highest crash risk of any age group. Per mile
traveled, they have the highest involvement rates in all
types of crashes, from those involving only property damage
to those that are fatal. The problem is worst among 18
year-olds, who have the most limited driving experience and
an immaturity that often results in risk-taking behind the
wheel.
Speeding
Eigthteen-year-old drivers have a higher rate of crashes in
which excessive speed is a factor.
Single-vehicle crashes
More of 18 year-olds' fatal crashes involve only the teen's
vehicle. Typically these are high-speed crashes in which the
driver lost control.
Passengers
Eightteen year-olds' fatal crashes are more likely to occur
when other teenagers are in the car. The risk increases with
every additional passenger.
Night driving
This is a high-risk activity for beginners. Per mile
driving, the nighttime fatal crash rate for 18 year-olds is
about twice as high as during the day.
Low belt use
Teenagers generally are less likely than adults to use
safety belts.
What Parents of Teenagers Can Do
When parents understand the risk factors involved in letting
18 year-olds get behind the wheel, they can act to improve
the situation for their own children.
Don't rely solely on driver education
High school driver education may be the most convenient way
to learn driving skills, but it doesn't produce safer
drivers. Poor skills aren't always to blame for teens'
crashes. Their attitudes and decision-making skills matter
more. Young people naturally tend to rebel, and peer
pressure influences them more than advice from adults. They
often think they're immune to harm, which is why they don't
use safety belts as much and why they deliberately seek
thrills like speeding. Training and education don't change
these tendencies.
Restrict night driving
Most nighttime fatal crashes among young drivers occur
between
9 PM and
midnight,
so teenagers shouldn't be driving much later than 9 PM. The
problem isn't just that late-night driving requires more
skill. Outings late at night tend to be recreational. In
these circumstances, even teens who usually follow all the
rules can be easily distracted or encouraged to take risks.
Restrict passengers
Teen passengers in a vehicle can distract a beginning driver
and/or lead to greater risk-taking. Because young drivers
often transport their friends, there's a teen passenger
problem as well as a teen driver problem. Almost two of
every three teen passenger deaths (62 percent) occur in
crashes with a teen driver. While night driving with
passengers is particularly lethal, many fatal crashes with
teen passengers occur during the day. The best policy is to
restrict teen passengers, especially multiple teens, all the
time.
Supervise practice driving
Take an active role in helping your teenager learn how to
drive. Plan a series of practice sessions in a wide variety
of situations, including night driving. Give beginners time
to work up to challenges like driving in heavy traffic or on
the freeway. Supervised practice should be spread over at
least six months and continue even after a teenager
graduates from a learner's permit to a restricted or full
license.
Remember you are a role model
New drivers learn a lot by example, so practice safe
driving. Teens with crashes and violations often have
parents with poor driving records.
Require safety belt use
Don't assume that belt use when you're in the car with your
15 year-old means belts will be used all the time,
especially when your child is out with peers. Remember that
belt use is lower among teenagers than older people. Insist
on belts all the time.
Prohibit driving after drinking
Make it clear that it's illegal and highly dangerous for a
teenager to drive after drinking alcohol or using any other
drug. While alcohol isn't a factor in most crashes of 18
year-old drivers, even small amounts of alcohol are
impairing for teens.
Choose vehicles for safety, not image
Teenagers should drive vehicles that reduce their chances of
a crash and offer protection in case they do crash. For
example, small cars don't offer the best protection in a
crash. Avoid cars with performance images that might
encourage speeding. Avoid trucks and sport utility vehicles
- the smaller ones, especially, are more prone to roll over.
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Be
prepared
Often, we don't think about
what we need in an emergency situation until we're in one.
Whether you have a flat tire or another roadside
emergency, you should have the following items in your
car:
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Spare tire (be sure to have it checked each time you have
your tires rotated)
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Jack, Scissors, Tool box with screwdrivers and wrenches,
Small hammer, Jumper cables
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Car Owner's Manual
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Blanket
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Flares
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Fuses
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Snack food
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Sealant for small leaks in tires
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Duct tape
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Fire extinguisher
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Empty Petrol can, Can of motor oil
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Portable radio with spare batteries
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Emergency phone numbers of family and friends
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Insurance information
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Car registration
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Flash light with spare batteries
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First aid kit
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Bottled water, Pre-moistened towelettes
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Tire pressure gauge
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Paper and Pen or pencil
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Window scraper for ice
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Cellular phone
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Reflective vest
DETENCTION OF VEHICLEs :-
:-Driving without
effective driving licence
:-Driving
unregistered vehicles
:-Driving without
permit or with breach of conditions attached to it
:-Driving under
the influence of drink and drugs
:-Rash and
negligent driving
:-Non payment of
any type of tax . |
