Conditions and respective precautions are advised below:
- Precautions for Driving in Foggy Condition
It is usually advised not to take for driving during foggy conditions. If necessary, special precautions should be kept in mind, including:
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- Slow down the vehicle speed
- Use fog lights
- Use indicators well before time
- Prefer to drive within speed limits of 5 to 10 km per hour.
- Precautions for Driving in Rain
Roads become slippery in rainy season, so, every step should be taken to avoid vehicle from slipping. Tips to be kept in mind include:
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- Increase the following distance
- Apply brakes cautiously
- Use indicators and head lights wisely
- Precautions for Driving on Hills
The following points should be kept in mind while driving in a hilly region:
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- Drive slowly
- Remove frost from the front and side mirrors
- Apply brakes cautiously
- Precautions for Night Driving
The main problem encountered during night driving is glarying of eyes due to lights:
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- Don’t overuse headlights
- Avoid using any other light in your vehicle
- Do not over speed
- Precautions in Case of Fire
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- Turn off the engine and move out of vehicle.
- Try to distinguish fire yourself and in meanwhile call the fire station.