TATA ROAD SAFETY | RESPECT ON ROADS

Stay below the speed limit specified for the road you are travelling on.
The higher your speed, the greater the stopping distance and the greater the impact in case of an accident.
Driving over the limit is illegal - it might save you time, but it also increases the chances of an accident.
Leave plenty of space between your vehicle and the vehicle in front - it helps if you have to brake suddenly.

It takes just 4 seconds to put on your seatbelt - give it the first priority.
Ensure every passenger, including the driver and passengers in the front and back seats, wears a seatbelt.
Seatbelts should be worn at all times - whether you're in the city or on highways.
Pregnant women and children are better protected when they wear a seatbelt.
Seatbelts keep the driver and passengers from banging into each other, a cause of serious injury in some accidents.

The rider always has to wear a helmet - it is the law. Ensure the pillion rider is wearing one too.
Always fasten the chin strap, else the helmet may pop off.
Full face helmets are preferable.
Helmets should be of good quality, ISI standard or equivalent global standard.
A helmet protects your eyes from dust or blinding lights from other vehicles.

Driving when fatigued reduces alertness and increases risk-taking behaviour. If you are not driving, check that the person who is driving is well-rested.
Don't go to bed late or get less sleep time before a long journey.
Take a 15-minute break after every 2 ours of driving.
Don't drive if you are feeling sick or are on medication that causes drowsiness.
Avoid long trips between midnight and 6 am when you are to feel sleepy anyway.

While driving, avoid using your mobile phone, adjusting the radio, eating and talking to other passengers.
Avoid weaving in and out of traffic, cutting lanes, accelerating and braking suddenly, and driving below the speed limit on highways.
Do not drive if you are under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
Drive slower during rainy or bad weather, as these conditions affect your driving.
Avoid jumping signals and ignoring traffic signs - you never know what's coming the other way.

Always cross at the zebra crossing.
Stop, look both ways and listen for traffic before crossing.
Don't cross recklessly between moving vehicles, or put your hand up to stop speeding vehicles.
Avoid talking on your mobile phone when walking, especially when you're crossing.
Use the footpaths wherever possible.

Ensure you get your vehicle checked regularly - tyres, lights, brakes, windscreen wipers, etc.
In addition, check oil and coolant and change them at regular intervals.
A dirty air filter can shorten the life of your engine and also reduce your mileage by up to 10%, so clean it from time to time.
Note that tyres expire 4 years after the date of manufacture and the date is stamped on the side of the tyre.
Clean your spark plugs regularly.

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