- 2. Traffic rules are the rules given
by traffic police for the protection or for the
safe driving which can prevent accidents. It
is most important rules for the driver to
make his/her driving safe. All citizen and
drivers should follow traffic rules. Traffic
rules are symbolized by different forms.
- 3. Keep on your left, allowing the vehicles from
the opposite direction to pass.
Give way to traffic on your right, especially at
road junctions and round about.
While turning either left or right, give way to
vehicles going straight.
While turning left, keep to the left side and
turn close to the left side of the road to which
you enter.
- 4. Always use a helmet if on a two-wheeler and
always check that the strap is fixed properly.
Stick to the given speed limit and remember
that speed limit is related to the traffic
condition.
Keep enough distance from the vehicle
ahead to avoid collision.
Yellow lines should not be crossed under any
condition.
- 5. At the signal, do not stop your vehicle on the
Pedestrian Crossing.
Two-Wheelers are meant only for two. Third
person is not allowed, even children.
Do not start your vehicle on the amber light.
Wait for the light to turn green.
Do not drive in a ZigZag manner.
- 7. Traffic lights, which may also be known as
stoplights, traffic lamps, traffic signals, signal
lights, robots or semaphore, are signalling
devices positioned at road intersections,
pedestrian crossings and other locations to
control competing flows of traffic.
Traffic lights were first installed in 1868 in
London, and today are installed in most
cities around the world.
- 8. Traffic lights alternate the right of way of road
users by displaying lights of a standard color
(red, yellow and green), using a universal
color code (and a precise sequence to
enable comprehension by those who are
color blind).
- 9. RED: Illumination of the red signal prohibits
any traffic from proceeding.
YELLOW: Illumination of the yellow light
denoting, if safe to do so, prepare to stop
short of the intersection.
GREEN: Illumination of the green light allows
traffic to proceed in the direction denoted.
- 10. Traffic signs or road signs are signs erected
at the side of roads to provide information to
road users.
With traffic volumes increasing over the last
eight decades, many countries have adopted
pictorial signs or otherwise simplified and
standardized their signs to facilitate
international travel where language
differences would create barriers, and in
general to help enhance traffic safety.
- 11. A zebra crossing is a type of pedestrian
crossing used in many places around the
world.
Its distinguishing feature is alternating dark
and light stripes on the road surface, from
which it derives its name.
A zebra crossing typically gives priority rights
of way to pedestrians.
- 12. Racing and over speed/highly risky riding,
should be banned by government.
Driving tests for issue of driving license is to
be made more strict and foolproof.
Raising of lower age limit for two wheeler
and Heavy Vehicle Licence to 21.
- 13. Safety awareness should begin from
childhood, as it is difficult to imparted at
childhood, safety will be a habit.
- 14. Over Speeding: A driver is 6 times more
likely to have an accident when travelling at
25% above the average speed.
Drunk Driving: Most road accidents are
because of drunken drivers.
- 15. Ignoring Safety Precautions:
All the precautions mentioned should be
properly followed like :-
Wearing a seat belt reduces the chance of
losing life.
- 16. Accidents Hurt,
Safety doesn’t.
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