Safety
Tips for you:
Safety
tips when it rains :
 Traction
is reduced. Water mixes with road oils, grease and dirt to
make roads slippery.
Visibility
is often impaired. Turn on your lights. Use the defogger or
air conditioner to keep windows and mirrors clear inside.
Safety
tips when
it's foggy:
Stay to
the left of the roadway.
Turn on
your headlights -- day or night -- to low beam.
If you
can't see the road's edge, pull off on the left -- well out
of the traffic lane -- and turn on the emergency flashers.
Always
remember to:
Buckle
up all seat belts.
Children
should always ride in the back seat.
Make sure
you're fit to drive by avoiding:  Fatigue. Be rested before you start and take frequent
breaks on long trips. Drinking and driving. Alcohol remains a leading cause
of traffic deaths. Medication. Prescription and over-the-counter drugs
may impair driving ability. Extreme emotional distress. If you're upset or angry,
wait until you've calmed down before getting behind the wheel.
Safety
tips when in city
traffic:
Move with the flow of traffic. Don't lane-hop. Before changing
lanes, use appropriate indicators. ·
Slow down
when approaching intersections. Watch for pedestrians -- especially
children -- and for bicycles. ·
Police
cars, ambulances and fire brigade vehicles always have the
right-of-way when responding to an emergency. Pull out of
the way if they're approaching and stop. ·
Buses,
Auto rickshaws and taxicabs make frequent and abrupt stops.
Be alert and prepared to stop quickly.
Safety
tips when on the highway:
Take extra precaution when -
Changing
lanes. Always check rearview mirrors and all blind spots,
then signal your intention.
Passing.
Make sure lane ahead is clear of oncoming traffic, check mirror
and blind spots, then signal using indicators before passing;
also signal to return back in the lane, when you can see the
front of the vehicle you just passed in your rearview mirror.
Following
a vehicle. Apply the 3-second rule: When the rear of vehicle
ahead passes a fixed object, count "one thousand one,
one thousand two." If your car reaches the fixed object
before you've finished counting, slow down because you're
too close.
Being
followed too closely. Slow down or pull safely off the
road if you're being tailgated.
Entering
or exiting a freeway. Always signal and never try to back
up on the freeway if you miss an exit. Merge carefully into
traffic without stopping.
Safety
tips when in emergencies:
Brake
failure: Tap the brake pedal to take advantage of any
remaining braking power. Shift to a lower gear. Take foot
off accelerator and steer off the road when it is safe to
do so.
Radiator
boil-over: Don't try to drive the car to the next gas
station -- you'll ruin the engine. Stop well off the roadway
and turn off the car to minimize possible engine damage. Allow
the engine to cool before attempting to remove the radiator
cap or adding water. Then add water with the engine running.
Car
stalls on the road: Turn on emergency flashing lights
and if it is safe, and possible to do so, get your car off
the road. Raise the hood and get away from the car. Call or
go for help.
Run
off the road: Don't swerve back or brake suddenly. Ease
off accelerator until you can safely ease back on to the road.
Even
after taking precautions if any unfortunate accident happens
try not to panic :
Check for
and attend to injuries.
Call police.
After confirming
no fuel spill exists and there is no potential fire threat,
warn oncoming traffic, if possible.
Write down
other drivers' names, license plate number, vehicle descriptions
and insurance companies.
Get names,
addresses and phone numbers of witnesses.
Report
accident to your insurance agent.
Report
accident to motor vehicle authorities.
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