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| Safe and Responsible Driving | |||||||||
| Getting ready to drive | |||||||||
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A combination of knowledge, skill and attitude is required to be a safe driver. Knowledge of traffic rules and driving practices that help traffic move safely. Skill to care about the safety of others on the road. We all are responsible for avoiding accidents. Attitude to co-operate with other drivers to keep traffic moving safely. We must be courteous, giving other drivers space to change lanes, not cutting them off and signalling before turning. | |||||||||
| Physical and mental alertness | |||||||||
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| Know your vehicle | |||||||||
Go through the vehicle owner's manual. You should know the features of the vehicle you are going to drive. Example - Anti-lock brakes, 4-wheel drive. Ensure you know where the controls and instruments are and what they do. Check that all emergency signals and instruments work. You should be able to turn on wipers, washers, headlights, indicators etc. without having to look at them and without taking your eyes off the road. Know how cars work | |||||||||
| Seating position | |||||||||
Sit straight upright in the seat with your elbows slightly bent. Adjust the seat so your feet reach the pedals easily. Place your feet flat on the floor under the brake pedal. You are seated properly if you can do this. Adjust the head-rest to proper height. It protects in case of a collision. Cars with air bags: Air bag can cause injuries if the seating position is incorrect. Know how air bag works | |||||||||
| Have a clear view | |||||||||
You should have a clear view while driving. Make sure nothing blocks your view. The windows of your vehicle should not be coated with any material that blocks your view. | |||||||||
| Know your blind spots | |||||||||
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| Fasten your seat belt | |||||||||
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| Turn on headlights at night and in poor light conditions | |||||||||
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Proper, upright position gives more stability
while driving. Make sure you can see over the steering wheel
and hood. You should be able to see the ground 4-5 feet in
front of the vehicle for proper judgment. 
Adjust the mirrors to get the maximum view and
identify your blind spots. You may not see vehicles when they are in these spots.
Fasten your seat belt before you start. Seat belts are
for your safety not just for avoiding challans. 
Turn
on headlights around 30 minutes before sunset and keep them
on until 30 minutes after sunrise. Turn on your lights when
fog or rain reduces your visibility to less than 100 meters.
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