It is for the first time I drive my car after taking the licence one and half year ago. There is heavy thoroughfare on the roads which happen to be narrow in the countryside with a lot of curve, bends, culverts, gutter and narrow footpaths frequented by pedastrians.
Pocket roads are applenty. There is heavy thoroughfare on the bus routes, too, with single lane traffic in most places. Although I have put up an "L", one speeding bus overtook my vehicle and took off the bumber from the right side and I had a narrow escape. They made all excuses and I let them go with the passengers. There was no fault on my side, too, with the vehicle going slow, keeping side. Hence, I shall appreciate if you would share your valuable knowledge and experience.
2006-09-12 19:33:56 · 7 answers · asked by Vijay 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Safety
Here is a list of tips from a real car mechanic (safe driving) in India in a car
http://www.bharathautomobiles.com/directory/Tips_and_Advice/Safety_Tips/Thrive_on_Safety_Driving_%28or%29_Drive_and_thrive/
2006-09-19 16:26:10 · answer #1 · answered by TheGuru 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are a new driver you should consider driving on not so busy roads and at time when the traffic is light. If you started driving during prime hours on a road that office goers use in the morning that's bound to happen. That's basic sense.
By the way just because you have a licence does not mean you know how to drive. That's a true scene in India. Also you are driving 1.5 yrs after you got your licence I assume your skills to drive are next to nil.
So now onwards whenever you plan on driving consider having some experienced driver (not just licence holder) with you in the car that way you save yourself, your car and other people on the road. Also consider paying someone to refresh your driving skills using your own car.
2006-09-12 19:50:38 · answer #2 · answered by pkunal 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
till u get confidence on ur driving, i request you not to move on to highways or big main roads. Try to get more efficiency in small streets and curves first. the best time to do this is early in the moring before peek hour starts.
be with an elder (who is good at driving) when ur going on tough roads. keep with him/her till not ur confident but they are confident about you.... !
Good Luck...!
2006-09-17 23:08:28 · answer #3 · answered by SRI 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
first of all don't forget 2 wear ur seat belt then don't mix drink with driving, don't overtake on indian roads
hope this will keep u safe
2006-09-13 18:45:33 · answer #4 · answered by vivs 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
LESSON NO:
I) Dont lose your temper.
2) Never drive with booze inside you
3) Dont lose your temper.
4) Never mind the other driver
5) Dont lose your temper.
2006-09-15 01:56:27 · answer #5 · answered by onnoonni 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
stop driving .............. use public transport. u wont get killed, u will protect the environment, u will save precious fossil fuel, you will get to know many more people, u will actually live longer, you will have to jog less in your morning workouts ............. taxis not considered public transport
2006-09-12 19:45:35 · answer #6 · answered by VEDIO LAND 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
kep a vigil on the rear view mirror and the back mirror.......
never exceed the speed limits........
keep distance..........
never brake hard during rains........as this may cause skidding....
2006-09-12 21:37:04 · answer #7 · answered by mukul 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋