UN discussed in its sixth Global Road Safety Week (May 17-23) and urged motorists worldwide to reduce speeds. We as Motoroctane also have our duty towards improving safety. Here are 10 ways we can improve road safety.
Road safety can be drastically increased if all the drivers on the road were considerate. For eg, if a person is driving slow then one should be considerate enough to wait till he gives side. Also if a person is not confident and driving slow then he should be considerate enough to drive in the slow lane.
Seatbelts are the basic safety measure that can save lives by just using them correctly. A lot of new cars come with proper 3 point seat belts at the rear too and using them can save a lot of lives
Take some time out to check your vehicles for leaks and regular maintenance. This will not only give you an idea of upcoming repairs but also keep your car in good shape for release. Check basic fluids and the condition of the parts. Do check tyres which are the basic contact patch to the road.
Change in the way roads are made and their maintenance is done will affect in a large way the number of accidents. The lack of potholes will make driving safer as it will prevent a sudden change in direction.
We are not saying that you should buy a very expensive helmet but do research which one offers safety. You can simply buy a helmet that has an ISI mark. You can also look for basic ECE and DOT certified helmets.
Child seats are designed so as to provide added protection to kids. These are effective only if used properly. In India, the use of child seats is not seen much and this has to be changed. We need vehicles with proper child seats.
Safety electronics include ADAS, ABS, traction control, lane assist and blindspot monitor. Make sure that these functions are not turned off. These electronic are good at preventive measures and they have actual instances where they have saved lives.
Phone usage should be strictly avoided while driving the car. Answering calls even though the media infotainment system is dangerous as it takes our attention off the road. If as a person we have control over using the phone during driving then it will avoid a lot of unnecessary accidents.
Drinking is very dangerous while driving. Being intoxicated behind the wheels makes you liable to attempted murder. Drink and drive should be avoided. If you are drinking make sure that you take a cab home and drive your vehicle back later on. Avoiding drink and drive will improve road safety to a very drastic level.
Lane discipline will prevent a lot of accidents. There has been no use of lanes in India. They seem like a marking to denote which direction to drive in. Lane discipline should be enforced heavily as the traffic department can now monitor a lot of things through CCTV cameras.
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