Helekar's Defensive Driving Advisors

Helekar's Defensive Driving Advisors in Mumbai

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TIPS FOR SAFE DRIVING

• Always search for a good experienced Motor Training School and not motor training shop
• You are not driving vehicle while learning but the trainer is operating clutch and brakes
• After obtaining license please search for a good trainer for providing confidence
• Learn road signs and road markings
• Learn DSSSM rule
• Maintain good 2 second distance between front vehicle
• Maintain your vehicle
• Oils, filters change etc should be done as per the schedule
• Go through the operator’s book properly
• Learn 1-2-3 rule
• Avoid night driving
• 2 to 5 am and 2 to 5 pm – these hours are dangerous.
• Avoid too big for too small
• Too small to too big is dangerous
• Remember every second is important while driving
• Drinking and driving can lead to dangerous death
• Avoid mobile whilst driving
• 2 wheeler riders-always wear helmet
• Seat belt is for you and your family
• Nobody is perfect in driving
• Expect unexpected
• Attitude-skill-behavior plays major role
• Keep cool while driving
• Always follow traffic rules
• Stop before zebra crossings
• Follow pedestrian first rule

	Be ready for any type of natural calamity
	Expect Water logging, traffic jams, diversions, bad roads etc
	Keep your mood cool
	Anticipation level should be high
	Expect unexpected
	Remove water plugs from bottom side
	Tyre skidding problem because of lesser traction with road
	Rust problems
	Breakdown of vehicle
	Drive in -10 ie 10 KMPH lesser speed than your judged one
	In heavy rains do not drive- keep your hazard flashers on after parking at safe place
VEHICLE CHECKS
	Proper plastic covers for documents
	All oil levels
	Battery condition
	Wiper set-rubber inserts-whether water is being cleaned properly
	Brakes servicing, check for leakages
	Water level in wind shield cleaner tank
	Rust proof coating from bottom
	Rims should be Rust free
	All lights, indicators in working condition
	Tyre condition, pressure
	Rats, Snakes etc take rest under Bonnet. Use insect free sprays
	Tools kit- apply oil to Jack, Tommy, Spanners etc
	Emergency spares
	Car drivers-keep one hammer handy for breaking glass in emergency
	Apply oil at all locks
OTHER IMPORTANT TECHNIQUES
	Keep your Glasses clean
	Keep backside Indicator Frame clean, because mud splash make them dirty
	Keep drinking water bottle
	Keep some snacks, biscuits
	Vehicle is allowed to enter in water till water level touches silencer
	After getting out of the water, pumping of brakes till they are warm and effective
	Keep Umbrella, Raincoat, Torch etc
	Put on taillight after Twilight (poor visibility) condition
	Instead of 2 seconds, keep 4 seconds distance between you and the front vehicle
	A/C flow on windshield to avoid moisture on the glass
	Use Defroster/Defogger of the front and rear glasses
	Non A/C veh.- moisture should be cleaned from inside after stopping only
	Pumping brake pedal on wet roads instead of applying once
	Follow front vehicle tyres in water
	Be away from two wheelers
SEASON’S GREETINGS FROM HELEKAR’S DEFENSIVE DRIVING Advisors

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