Safety Tips
Preventive maintenance reduces chances of a
breakdown. However chances cannot be overruled. It
is better to be prepared.
Carry an
advance-warning triangle. It can be used to warn
other road users if the car is obstructing the
road. Place the triangle at a distance of 50 mts
behind the vehicle. In case you don't possess a
warning triangle hang a piece of red cloth on the
car.
If its a Road
Accident
- Stop your
vehicle in the safest place and if possible off
the road.
- In case any
one is injured administer first aid. Call local
help and rush the injured to the nearest
hospital. The effort to save the life of an
accident victim should be the top priority.
- Inform the
police (no.100) as quickly as possible. It is
important to give accurate details.
- Note down the
registration no. of the other vehicles involved.
- Inform the
insurance company as per the rules.
If its a
Mechanical Failure
If the pedal
brake suddenly gives way
- Pump the brake
pedal fast and strongly many times to build
pressure
- If there is an
engine brake put your vehicle in low gear.
- Use hand brake
if the vehicle does not come under control.
- Activate
hazard lights and look out for a safe place to
stop.
- In case of a
puncture or tyre bursts hold on to the steering
wheel firmly. Draw the vehicle towards the
corner of the road.
- An accelerator
wire break or a break in current may create
sudden loss of acceleration. Do not brake
suddenly. Draw the vehicle off the road.
- If the hood of
your vehicle suddenly flies up slow down and
stop. Draw the vehicle to the to the roadside
and off the road.
- If you sense
fire switch off the ignition draw the vehicle
towards the off side of the road. Switch on the
hazard lights. Try to put off the fire by
throwing sand. If the fire is increasing stay
away from it it could lead to an explosion. Try
to find help as quickly as possible and warn
others
