Safe driving

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SAFE DRIVINGSAFE DRIVING
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INDUCTION CUM DEFENSIVE DRIVING
PART – I
DRIVER INDUCTION
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RISK DURING DRIVINGRISK DURING DRIVING
Road Accident may result in:Road Accident may result in:
1. Injury,
2. Disability,
3. Death and
4. Property damage.
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NDIAN TRAFFIC RULE & REGULATIONNDIAN TRAFFIC RULE & REGULATION
Section Provisitions under Central Motor Vehicle Act 1988 and Rule 1989 (2001)
3 to 7 Without L/c. no person can drive a motor vehicle
Age limit for Driving of :-
 Motor cycle - 16 years
 Transport vehicles - 20 years
 Other cases - 18 years
Owner is responsible on breach of law
L/c. is non – transferable
13 L/c. is valid throughout INDIA
4 Currency of L/c.
Learner's L/c - 6 month
Transport vehicles - 3 years
L/c. to carry dangerous goods 3 years with 1 day refresher training
Any other case - 20 yrs. or age of 50 yrs. whichever is earlier
119 Duty to obey traffic sign
121 Signals and signaling devices
133 Owner shall give the Detail about driver to Police station
136 Inspection of vehicle involved in accident
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ROAD SIGNS AND MARKINGSROAD SIGNS AND MARKINGS
right hand curve left hand curve right hair pin bend left hand pin bend
right reverse bend left reverse bend steep ascent steep ascent
Narrow road ahead Road widens ahead
Narrow bridge Pedestrian crossing
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ROAD SIGNS AND MARKINGSROAD SIGNS AND MARKINGS
School ahead Men at work CATTLE CROSS ROAD
Side road right DANGER DIP Y-Intersection Barrier Ahead
T - Intersection Staggered Intersection No Parking Entry Prohibited
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1. Unsafe Driving Condition
2. Unsafe Driving Practices
3. Adverse weather condition
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Common Causes of Road AccidentsCommon Causes of Road Accidents
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1. Unsafe Driving Condition
 Defected vehicle
 Defected parts of engine, brake etc.
 Unsafe Road condition
 Intolerable pollution on road
 Traffic
 Blind Spot
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Common Causes of Road Accidents
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2. Unsafe Driving Practices:
 Not following Traffic Rules
 Unskilled Driving
 Wrong signaling
 Drunken driving
 Using mobile phone
 High speed
 Wrong vehicle parking
 Overtaking
 Not using safety belt
 Absent minded and fatigue
 Driving under age
 Physically and mentally unfit
 Unhealthy and ill/sick
 Long driving
 Hurry
Common Causes of Road Accidents
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3.3. Adverse weather conditionAdverse weather condition
 Night driving
 Cloudy weather
 Heavy Rain
 Very cold / hot climate
 Storm / cyclone
 Fog , dust and Mist
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CHECK BEFORE GOODS CARRIER DRIVINGCHECK BEFORE GOODS CARRIER DRIVING
1. Safe load
2. Condition of belt, chain & rope etc.
3. Proper tie-up of material
4. Adequate and proper wooden slipper
5. Person under and around vehicle
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PART – II
DEFENSIVE
DRIVING
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What is Defensive Driving?
Defines defensive driving as "driving to save lives, time, and money,
in spite of the conditions around you and the actions of others."
(This definition is taken from the National Safety Council's Defensive Driving Course)
Defensive driving aims at reducing the risk of driving. Defensive
driving takes the responsibility of the driver's safety, as well as that
of the other passenger's and goods safety
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Driving Management:Driving Management:
1. Availability of required Documents
Proof of valid certificate of registration
Proof of valid certificate of insurance
Proof of payment of tax ·
P.U.C Transport Vehicles
Fitness certificate
Xerox copies of the original documents (attested by a gazetted officer)
are also acceptable. However if the demanding authority wants to see
the original documents, the owner must produce them within 15 days.
A Xerox copy of the driving license is not acceptable
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2. Skilled and Trained Driver2. Skilled and Trained Driver
Avoid distractions like speaking on the phone,
Avoid talking to fellow passengers and
Avoid listening to music while driving.
Lane Driving is ALWAYS Safe Driving.
Never Drink/take drugs and Drive.
Avoid Road Rage.
Adhere to maximum Speed Limits.
Never Jump a Red Light.
Stick to the Rules and Regulations as laid down by the Motor Vehicles
Act
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3. Long journey, fatigue and tiredness3. Long journey, fatigue and tiredness
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4. Medication and drugs4. Medication and drugs
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Driving Management:
5. Emergency management5. Emergency management
a.a. Mechanical EmergencyMechanical Emergency
 Tire Puncture
 Engine failure
 Brake failure
 Other mechanical failure
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5.5. Emergency managementEmergency management
b. Other emergencyb. Other emergency
 Fall of materila/goods from goods carrier
 Cyclone, storm, heavy rain
 Unavailability of fuel
 Injury
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Assume the worst situation:Assume the worst situation:
To think about the worst situation scenario. For example, expect
that a vehicle indicating that it is about to turn will not turn. Vice
versa, you will also expect that a vehicle not indicating a turn will
unexpectedly turn. you are also cautioned to assume that any red
signals, or stop signs will be ignored.
Other than that, you are suggested to assume that someone will
break a red light, while other drivers are not always capable of
preventing an accident.
They are also trained to watch out for drivers speaking on cell
phones while driving.
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Maintain Presence:
Driver should scan the road ahead and be geared for any future
events. you should have an eye on any and every vehicle signals,
indicators and brake lights. You should also maintain road
discipline . While driving behind larger vehicles, keep line of sight
clear. You should adjust your rear view mirrors as well as to
avoid tinted window panes, keeping your windows transparent
and clear. You should also scan the road for any bicycles,
motorcycles, pedestrians, potholes and animals. Always keep in
mind any objects on the road.
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Right of way:Right of way:
Pedestrians have the right of way at
uncontrolled pedestrian crossings.
When any road is provided with a
footpath or cycle track especially for
other traffic, except with permission
of a police officer in uniform, a
driver shall not drive on such
footpath or track.
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Taking 'U' Turn and Turning to Left and RightTaking 'U' Turn and Turning to Left and Right
No driver shall take a 'U' turn where 'U' turn is especially
prohibited and on a busy traffic road. If a 'U' turn is allowed
the driver shall slow signal by hand as for a right turn,
watch in the rear view mirror and turn when safe to do so.
The driver of a motor vehicle shall:
when turning to the left, drive as close as maybe to the left
hand side of the road from which he is making the turn and
of the road which he is entering.
When turning to the right draw as near as near as may be
to the centre of the road which the driver is entering
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Signals To Be Given By DriversSignals To Be Given By Drivers
(a) When about to slow down, a driver shall extend his right arm with the palm
downward and to the right of the vehicle and shall move the arm so extended up
and down several times in such a manner that the signal can be seen by the
driver of any vehicle which may be behind him.
(b) When about to stop, the driver shall raise his right forearm vertically outside
of and to the right of the vehicle, palm to the right.
(c) When about to turn to the right or to drive to the right hand side of the road
in order to pass another vehicle or for any other purpose, a driver shall extend
his right hand in a horizontal position outside of and to the right of his vehicle
with the palm of the hand turned to the front.
(d) When about to turn to the left or to drive to the left to the left hand side of
the road a driver shall extend his right arm and rotate it in an anticlockwise
direction.
(e) When a driver wishes to indicate to a driver of a vehicle behind him that he
desires to overtake him he shall extend his right hand and arm horizontally
outside of and to the right of the vehicle and shall bring the arm backward and
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In Case of an AccidentIn Case of an Accident
The owner/driver of the vehicle must report the accident to the
nearest police station within 24 hours, and also to his insurance
company in the event of an accident.
The driver of a vehicle involved in an auto accident that has caused
injury or damage to any person, animal, vehicle or property should
render all possible assistance to the injured and report the matter to the
nearest police station within 24 hours.
If the accident involves a vehicle carrying dangerous good (oil tankers,
chemical carriers, etc.) it is advisable to keep everyone away. Do not let
anyone smoke within 100 meters. Take emergency action as per the
information displayed on the vehicle (EIP) or as per MSDS etc.
You should offer medical assistance. If the person refuses, attempt to
obtain in writing that he/she does not wish to receive medical attention.
Note down the names and addresses of the witnesses and registration
numbers of the vehicles passing by. They may be useful in case of legal
complications later.
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Medical HelpMedical Help
Section 134 of the Motor Vehicles Act casts obligatory
responsibility on every driver/owner of the vehicle involved in an
accident to convey the injured to the nearest hospital/medical
practitioner. The doctor so approached shall be duty bound to
render necessary medical aid or treatment without waiting for any
procedural formalities
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Identify driving
hazards caused by
human error
Reckless driving
Distracted driving
Fatigue
Aggressive driving
Vehicles in poor operating condition
Driving under the influence
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Summary
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Identify driving
hazards caused by
dangerous
conditions
Bad weather
Difficult road conditions
Poor light or glare
Heavy traffic
Road work
Accidents
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Summary
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Summary
Obey Traffic
Rules
And Use
Common
Sense
Speed limits
Traffic signs and signals
Signal your intentions
Pass with care and only where allowed
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Do you understand the variety
of driving hazards you could
face on the road?
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Remember
what you have
learned
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