Rules of Driving
Road Safety Guide
WHILE DRIVING ALWAYS KEEP WITH YOU YOUR
- Driving Licence
- Vehicle Registration Book
- Vehicle Fitness Certificate for Transport Vehicle
- P.U.C. Certificate
- Vehicle Insurance
- Road Permit for Transport vehicle
FOLLOWING RULES FOLLOW WHILE DRIVING :
- Red Light in traffic signal indicates – STOP
- Overtaking is very dangerous – on blinds turns and crest hill
- The rightmost lane on expressway should be used only – for overtaking purpose only
- While slowing down you should apply – the brake first and then clutch
- Before turning to left you should position your vehicle – in left lane of road
- Before turning of right you should position your vehicle – in the rightmost lane
- The meaning of MSM with respect to negotiating a turn is – Mirror Signal Manoeuverer
- Correct eye sight for holding driving licence is that applicant – should be able to read a car number plate at a distance of 25 mtrs.
- If there is an obstruction on your side of road then you should – Stop and give way to oncoming traffic
- At an intersection if you see green signal turning yellow then you should – Cross only if you have already crossed the stop line otherwise stop.
- If the traffic signal is red and policemen signals you to go; then you should – Obey Policemen’s order.
- Is exceeding maximum speed limit is permitted – Never Permitted
- While following any vehicle you should maintain safe distance of – 2 sec time gap
- The correct braking method for two wheeler is – To apply both the brakes simultaneously
- Punishment for driving under influence of liquor(Alcohol) is – Imprisonment for six month or fine Rs. 2000/- or both.
- Using mobile/cell phone while driving is – An offence as per law
- While driving on well lit road during night time you should use – Headlights on low beam
- While driving you shall always try to drive close to the – Left-hand side of the road
- While turning to the left you shall drive as close as possible to the – Left-hand of the road
- You shall overtake from – Right of traffic proceeding in
- When your vehicle is being overtaken by another vehicle, you should – Slow down & allow that vehicle to pass.
- Approaching a road junction, corner/pedestrian crossing you shall – Slow down and enter.
- You should give way to all traffic approaching the intersection – On your right side
- When a fire service vehicle/ambulance is approaching, you should – Allow free passage
- Driving up no signal intersection, people crossing ahead of you, then – Stop and allow people to cross the road.
- You wish to take u turn at controlled intersection, you should – wait until green light glows for U turn
- While driving if you wish to change lanes, you should – Change lanes safely by giving proper signal
- When you are about to stop the vehicle, you should – Raise right arm vertically outside the vehicle.
- When road is marked by lanes, you should – Drive in lane & change with signal
- When moving behind another vehicle the driver should – Keep safe distance from front care
- Whenever an officer in uniform gives any direction, you should – Obey the same
- When you are driving in silent zone – You should not blow horn
- What is the main cause of road accidents – Driver
- Which vehicle insurance policy is mandatory – Third Party Policy
- While driving motorcycle, arm signal be given by – Right Hand only
- When should you keep your driving licence with you – Always while Driving
- Yellow light in traffic signal indicates – Reduce speed & proceed carefully
- At unmanned railway crossing you should – Stop, look and proceed cautiously
- Single solid yellow strip line along the kerb of the road means – Parking is prohibited
- Two solid yellow strip line along the kerb of the road means – Parking or Stopping is prohibited
- Which vehicle be given precedence on mountain road – Vehicle traveling uphill
- While driving on steep downhill road – Engage the same gear which is used while going up hill