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We will provide you with some of the common myths/mistakes that people do while driving on the road. It will help everyone and could be an eye opener for you as well. It will enlighten you on what to be done and what not to be done.
1
Hazard Lights
Rule: The Hazard light is meant to indicate a Hazard. It should not be used for any other purpose. In the event your car is stranded due to a breakdown / flat tyre for something similar, or is being towed, then you use the hazard light to indicate to the vehicles approaching you, to proceed with caution.
Mistake: The Hazard light must not be used to indicate that you intend to go straight at an intersection. No indicators blinking means you wish to go straight at an intersection! They should not be used for parking, during rains or while reversing.
2
Driving Distance
Rule: The driver of a motor vehicle shall at all times maintain sufficient distance from the vehicle in front of him.
Mistake: He braked suddenly so I rammed into him.
The driver of the vehicle should maintain sufficient distance from the vehicle in front to ensure smooth braking. The driver of the vehicle ought to know his own & his vehicle’s capability. If you ram in from behind, it’s your fault -no questions asked.
3
Pedestrians
Rule: Pedestrians have the right of way. The driver of a motor vehicle, approaching a zebra crossing should stop his vehicle at the crossing if a pedestrian is crossing, or waiting to cross. This rule applies where there is no traffic signal to help pedestrians cross the road.
Mistake: Hey I’m doing 50 kmph. It’s easier for him to stop in his tracks and wait for eternity than for me to slam the brakes. Why should I stop for him?
4
Right of Way at Roundabouts
Rule: A vehicle that is approaching a roundabout must give way to traffic coming from his right. A vehicle that is in the roundabout has priority over a vehicle that is approaching the roundabout. Once you have entered, you have priority over traffic on your left that is approaching the roundabout.
Mistake: I have reached first(may be 1 sec earlier) at the roundabout. The car already in the roundabout should stop and allow me to enter.
In case of single lane roundabouts, do not attempt to overtake inside the roundabout. You might not be able to predict which exit the vehicle in front of you intends to take. Once you have entered the roundabout you should not stop to give way to traffic on your left. This could lead to a dead lock. Enter the roundabout in the correct lane (in case of multi lane roundabouts)depending on the direction in which you wish to go.
