RULES OF ROAD(Part2)

U Turn

After ensuring that there is no prohibition to take a U-turn, also make sure:

 That the road is wide enough for this manoeuvre
 That there is no traffic approaching from either side and you have full visibility of the road on both sides.

Speed

Driving at a high speed does not give you sufficient reaction time to observe hazards. Other road users too, get less time to react. The higher the speed, the greater the stopping distance and larger the chances of an accident.

The golden rule for speed:
Drive at a speed that will allow you to stop well within the distance you can see clearly


Following Distance

Always maintain sufficient distance between the vehicle you are driving and the vehicle in front of you in order to avoid collision in case the vehicle ahead slows down or stops suddenly. Avoid applying the brakes abruptly unless it is necessary to do so for safety reasons.

The law also provides that the driver if a motor vehicle moving behind another vehicle shall keep at a sufficient from the other vehicle to avoid collision if the vehicle in front should suddenly slow down or stop.

Overtaking

One of the major causes of road accidents is callous overtaking. So, you have an important responsibility while overtaking. Be careful while you observe oncoming vehicles in the overtaking exercise. You must only overtake when you are sure that after completing the manoeuvre you can return to your side of the road without obstructing the oncoming traffic or getting in the way of vehicles you are overtaking.

Take extreme care when overtaking on roads with undivided carriageway. Impatient drivers may not want to reduce their speed and may remain in the middle of the road resulting in head-on collisions.

When overtaking, keep in mind:
 Overtake from the right of the vehicles you are passing
 Do not overtake if the driver of the vehicle in front of you indicates that he is turning right.
 Never cut onto heavy vehicles. They need more room to slow down and stop.

Do not attempt to overtake if:
 Your passing is likely to cause inconvenience or danger to other traffic proceeding in any direction.
 You are near a pedestrian crossing , intersection or railway crossing
 You are on a road where overtaking is not allowed.
 The vehicle you are wanting to overtake has started accelerating
 The vehicle to be overtaken is displaying ‘L’ plate.
 Emergency vehicle
 VIP entourage
 you cannot see clearly ahead due to dazzle of oncoming traffic
 a large vehicle is blocking your vision, as there may be slow moving vehicles in front

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