Road Safety Guide in India
When driving any vehicle it is important to follow the rules of the road for your and others safety. We have compiled a list of road safety tips to drive in India so you can stay safe on the road.
While Driving, You Should Always Carry
- Your driving license
- Vehicle registration book
- Vehicle fitness certificate for transport vehicle
- P.U.C. certificate
- Vehicle insurance
- Road permit for transport vehicle
While Parking, You Must Always
- Park your vehicle according to signal board or road marking
- Ensure that it does not cause any inconvenience to others
- Stop the engine, remove the key, pull the hand brake and put 1st gear
- Remember to never park on footpath, near traffic signal, bus stand, fire hydrants, road corners and no parking boards
If you hold a learner’s license, then
- Remember that it is valid only for 6 months
- It is mandatory to have a L sign on your car
- Learner’s license issued in Maharashtra is valid throughout India
- You must only drive when accompanied by a person with permanent license
- While entering from narrow road to main road, wait for the vehicles on main road to pass by
- You must slow down and stop on the left side of the road if dazzled by headlights of the vehicle coming from the opposite side
- You cannot drive under any circumstance if you learners license is revoked
Rules of the road: Rules to Follow while Driving
- Always stop at the red light. However, if policeman signs you to go, then you can
- Stop at Zebra crossing and let pedestrians pass by.
- Before making a left turn, position your vehicle in the left most lane.
- Before making a right turn, position your vehicle in the right most lane.
- While slowing down, apply brakes first followed by clutch.
- While overtaking on the expressway, always use the right most lane.
- While driving on a well lit road during night, keep your headlights on low beam.
- Always overtake from the right side.
- Do not use mobile phone while driving.
- When road is marked by lanes, always drive in lanes and change with signals only.
- Obey the directions given by traffic policeman.
- When you are about to stop a vehicle, raise right arm vertically outside the window.
- While taking a U-Turn at controlled intersection, wait for the signal to turn green.
- Give way to traffic approaching on your right side.
- While driving at no signal intersection, if people are crossing the road then let them cross first.
- While driving behind a vehicle, keep a safe distance from the vehicle.
- Don’t blow horn while driving in silent zone.
- Single yellow line along the the side of the road means parking is prohibited.
- Double yellow line along the the side of the road means parking or stopping is prohibited.
- While slowing down, apply brakes first followed by clutch.
- At a railway crossing without gates, proceed carefully.
- While driving uphill, use the same gear as used while going uphill.