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SAFETY TIPS FOR ROAD USERS
Prof. Dr. N.S. SrinivasanTraffic and Road Safety Expert
SAFETY TIPS FOR ROAD USERS
Prof. Dr. N.S. SrinivasanTraffic and Road Safety Expert
PREFACEEvery six seconds someone is killed or maimed on the world’sroads, as per the latest data put out by the UN. Closer home, Indiatops the global count of accident deaths. The World HealthOrganisation ‘s (WHO) global status report on road safety claimsthat 1.3 lakh people are killed and half‐a‐billion hurt in India eachyear, resulting in an economic loss of Rs 75000 crores.
Among the five pillars of road safety management, viz. trafficengineering, traffic enforcement, traffic education and trafficmedicine, the role of public education about road safety principlesis very important. Government agencies, non‐governmentorganizations, voluntary bodies and others engaged in road safetyeducation generally find it difficult to get well written andappropriate road safety material. Road users are also required toknow traffic rules and regulations, safety tips for different trafficsituations, defensive driving techniques, etc.
The present booklet has been prepared in this background toprovide the necessary material for road safety educationprogrammes in a concise manner. The booklet would also beuseful for all segments of road users including drivers, pedestriansand school children. The structure of the booklet has been kept insuch a way that two adjoining pages of the booklet can bereproduced in the form of leaflets for mass distribution. Agenciesimparting road safety education can use the material in the form ofpamphlets on selected topics.
Prof. Dr. N.S.SrinivasanTraffic and Road Safety Expert
Chennai
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
With a view to instil a sense of discipline among road users and
thereby prevent road accidents, I have prepared this booklet on
the basis of the knowledge gained over the years. I have gone
through several books and technical documents in connection
with this subject, which have also been helpful in preparing this
booklet. Thanks are due to the authors of these publications
and documents.
My heartfelt thanks are due to Shri P. Saravanan, Traffic
Engineer, Chennai/Abu Dhabi for his valuable assistance in the
compilation of this document and also for bringing it out in the
website www.nssrinivasantraffic.com.
Prof. Dr. N.S.SrinivasanTraffic and Road Safety Expert
SI. No. Title Page
No.
1 Pedestrians 7
2 Cyclist 93 Scooterists and motor cyclists 114 Bus commuters 135 Lane discipline 156 Roundabout 227 Driver hand signals 268 Overtaking 279 Reversing 3110 Tyre burst 3211 Vehicle running off the road 3312 Precautions in rainy season 3413 Skidding 3614 Hydroplaning 3815 Night driving 3916 Precautions in hilly terrain 4117 Guarded level crossing 4318 Unguarded level crossing 4519 Breakdown/ accident at level crossing 4620 Emergency vehicles 47
CONTENTS
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SI. No. Title Page
No.
21 Speed limits for motor vehicles 4822 Parking 50
23 Safety rules and regulations to be observed by motorized two wheeler drivers to prevent accidents
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24 Road signs 55
25 Road markings 64
26 Traffic signals 66
27 Police hand signals 68
28 List of a few driving offences, prescribed penalties and the corresponding sections of Motor Vehicles Act
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29 Driving licence 72
30 Tips for fuel economy 76
31 Road safety slogans 78
32 Measures for reducing number and severity of accidents
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33 Action to be taken in the event of an accident
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1. Walk always on the footpath, whereveravailable.
2. Where there is no footpath, walk on theright side margin of the road facing thetraffic coming from the opposite direction.
3. While walking on the road with a child, holdthe child on the side away from the traffic.
4. Cross the road at zebra crossing.
5. If there is no zebra crossing, cross from thepoint, wherefrom you have a clear view ofthe traffic on both sides of the road.
6. While crossing the road, observe the safecrossing code, viz. stand at the kerb, firstlook to your right, then to your left, thenagain to your right and if the road is clear,walk straight across the road quickly.
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7. Where there is a traffic policeman guidingthe traffic, cross only when he gives youthe signal to cross.
8. Where there are traffic lights forpedestrians, cross only when green lightis on and that too after the traffic comingtowards you has stopped.
9. For crossing the road, use onlypedestrian subway or over bridge,wherever provided.
10. For better visibility, wear white or lightcoloured clothes at night.
DON’TS
1. While walking on the road, do not walk ingroup of more than two abreast.
2. Never play on the road, as you could behit by a moving vehicle.
3. Do not cross at bends.
4. Avoid crossing the road between parkedvehicles.
5. Do not push your way through railingbarrier.
6. Do not cross the road when anemergency vehicle / a police vehicleusing siren or flashing light passes on theroad.
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1. Always wear an ‘ISI’ marked helmet, and fixthe chin strap securely.
2. Maintain correct riding posture.
3. Keep a safe distance from the vehicles infront.
4. Check brake, gear, accelerator and clutchcables periodically.
5. Remember that two wheelers need maximumroad grip. Drive carefully on roads with wetsurface, loose sand or oil patches.
6. Be careful while negotiating turns
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7. When in doubt, get off the cycle and walkwith it.
8. For better visibility, wear white or lightcoloured clothes at night.
9. Paint the rear wheel mudguard white andget reflector fitted on it.
10. At night, fix a lamp in the front of thevehicle.
DON’TS
1. Never ride more than two abreast.
2. Never ride holding to other vehicles andalso avoid stunt riding.
3. Do not carry people on the luggage rackor front rod.
4. Do not carry loads that may upset yourbalance.
5. Do not ride too close to any parkedvehicle or slow moving vehicle.
6. Do not turn at speed, specially on wetrods and on roads with loose sand / soil.
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6. ROUNDABOUT
GIVE WAY
While entering a roundabout, give way to trafficon your immediate right.
TURNING LEFT
1. Take the left-hand lane, while approaching theround-about.
2. Keep to the left-hand lane in the roundabout andexit from that lane.
3. Use left-turn indicator on approach and throughthe roundabout.
GOING STRAIGHT
1. Take the left-hand lane, while approaching theroundabout.
2. Use the right –turn indicator before entering theroundabout.
3. Keep to the left-hand lane in the roundabout.
4. If conditions do not permit you to take the left-hand lane, approach the roundabout in the right-hand lane, use the right-turn indicator and movein the middle lane in the roundabout.
5. Use the left-turn indicator at the exit prior to thefinal exit road of the roundabout.
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Prof. D
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Traffic and
Road safety Expert