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      Benefits of having a Car Insurance Accidents and mishaps on roads are unfortunate events that might occur on roads. They can leave tremendous life time burden if you are uninsured. Haste and negligence along with poor infrastructure and lack of safety practices make us at the risk of road accidents in India. One may be a good driver but the risk of falling under someone else’s negligence cannot be ignored. It is always beneficial to have a car insurance to relieve the financial and mental stress. The Motor Vehicle’s Act, 1988 also mandates having a car insurance for every category of motor vehicle including a third party insurance. A comprehensive motor insurance policy would cover your vehicle damages and also the damage to the occupants in your vehicle in case of an accident. It is mandate to keep the document in the vehicle at all times. A comprehensive motor insurance policy covers your liability for third party damages and any vehicula...

Drunk Driving- A social ill. Alcohol and driving don’t mix, it has been found to play a social ill since centuries in almost all countries of the world. Amongst all ills produced from alcohol foremost is its role in traffic crashes. It has led to numerous traffic mishaps. It has been recognized a world menace. Over 1,50,785 people were killed in road accidents in 2016. There are 19 deaths daily in drink-drive mishaps in India. "Allow Life to Thrive, Don't Drink and Drive" The judgement power of driver is impaired after drinking. It is a threat to road safety. The legal age for drinking in India varies from 18-25 years from state to state, while some other states have completely banned alcohol. Any person who in his/her blood has alcohol exceeding 30 mg. per 100 ml. of blood, detected in a test by breath analyzer is said to be driving under the influence of drunk driving. Currently, Section 185 in the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 makes drunk driving a criminal offe...

DRIVING ON WET ROADS Driving in weather conditions with heavy rains or gusty winds may seem like the most pressing concern for a motorist. Driving in any type of typical weather condition may prove risky for you and your family as well as other motorists on the road. It is always advisable to postpone the journey, but in case of an emergency ensure all measures to safety. Driving in severe weather conditions require undivided attention of the driver. It is advisable to reduce any possible distractions, turn off the music system and keeping the mobile phone aside. In case of gusty winds, ensure safe distance from heavy motor vehicles like loaded trucks and trolleys. Keeping a firm grip on the steering wheel and a reduced speed are necessary to maintain control over the vehicle. Hydroplaning is a phenomenon when the vehicle’s tyre travel on the thin layer of water on the roads during rains and not on the roads. It reduces grip of the tyres and hampers maneuvering abilitie...

Motoring at Night Night driving can pose extra challenges due to reduced visibility and increased difficulty in judging speed and distance. In a developing country like India, there is unavailability of street lights in most cases and in other cases they are dimmed. There is a situation involving exposure to danger. One should take all measures to minimize any possibility of risks. “Distrust and caution are the parents of security” – Benjamin Franklin. Trust only your own instincts on the roads. Take cautions before making any move ahead. The first tip for a night drive is optimum utilization of the headlights. Headlights should advisably be used from one hour before the dusk itself. It goes unsaid that headlights need to be used during weather disturbances like thunderstorm. There should be smart discretion for the use of high beam lights at night as it may blind the other drivers. Secondly, one must know where to point the light of the motor vehicle. It may also help the other...

Defensive Driving Habits. According to National safety council, Defensive driving can be defined as a form of training for motor vehicle drivers that goes beyond mastery of the rules of the road and the basic mechanics of driving . Its aim is to reduce the risk of collision by anticipating dangerous situations, despite adverse conditions or the mistakes of others. This can be achieved through adherence to a variety of general guidelines.   As a defensive driver , you can avoid crashes and help lower your risk behind the wheel. If you've been out on the roads, you know that not everyone drives well but most people think they do. Some drivers speed aggressively. Others wander into another lane because they aren't paying attention. Drivers may follow too closely, make sudden turns without giving appropriate signals, or weave in and out of traffic. Aggressive drivers are known road hazards, causing one third of all traffic...

Rules of Learner’s License in India A driver’s license is an official document issued under government authority permitting a specific individual to operate a motor vehicle. Under the provisions of the Motor Vehicle’s Act, 1988 in India, no person can drive a motor vehicle in any public place unless he holds a driver’s license issued to one, authorized to drive a vehicle of a particular category. In India two types of driving license are issued: Learner’s License and Permanent License. Learner’s License has a validity of six months from the date of issue. A learner’s license is essential to obtain a permanent license because only after the expiry of one month post duration of a learner’s license can a permanent license be issued. The eligibility for obtaining a Learner’s License for a private motor vehicle of 50 cc engine capacity and without gear is 16 years of age ( with prior consent of parent/guardian). An individual can apply for a license for any categ...

Warranters of Law and Road Safety Rules are one set of explicit or understood regulations or principles governing conduct or procedure within a particular area of activity. Rules and conduct are bestowed upon all of us since a very early age, to control of or dominion over us. It keeps one disciplined and the environment healthy. In the growing era of development, and the era of rush one often forgets about road safety and regulations. The role of a Traffic Officer is to undertake general traffic and road management. They are warranted law employees of police force who implement rules and regulations on the road and keep the traffic disciplined as well as the environment healthy. They undertake road management tasks, allowing the police greater time to concentrate on protective services. Traffic Officers do not have enforcement powers and their vehicles are not classed as emergency vehicles but they assist the emergency vehicles to deal with serious incidents. They minimize ...

  https://www.ceicdata.com/en/india/number-of-registered-motor-vehicles/registered-motor-vehicles-total India is the second largest country in Asia after China. Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru, Ahmedabad and Chennai are the top five cities in India in terms of its population and GDP. Due to Rapid Urbanisation, the vehicular density too increased. High Vehicle density results in pollution which indirectly causes deterioration of the environment and adverse effect on the health of people. Irrespective of the ill effect of pollution on mankind, the vehicle sales in India continues of increase exponentially. Automobile Industries in India The automotive manufacturing industry comprises the production of commercial vehicles, passenger cars, three & two-wheelers. Two-wheelers are by far the most popular form of vehicle in India, taking an 80 per cent share in 2015-16. India became the largest two-wheeler market in the world after selling 17.7 million two-wheelers in 2016. 25.3...

Life is about schooling. We start our learning process from the day we are born and this  continues in our life long journey. We also realize in this process that classroom learning  is more important than self-schooling, one learns about technicalities and  professionalism only when teaching is imparted by a professional. One of the most  important things a new driver can invest on is professional driving lessons. One generally learns driving from friends or family or one maybe self-taught.  Professional driving lessons will certainly provide the learner with skills and road ethics  that will help them maintain road safety and acquire a driver’s license. These lessons are structured to meet the ends of the learner and it gradually helps the learner to build  confidence on the road. It teaches more than just maneuvering the car. It builds  patience and knowledge as a driver. These are important skills that are especially helpful  on...

Growth and development of the children as a part of the parent is a tricky process. The fast-moving world needs fast moving people and the upcoming generation is training well for the same. Children ought to move out, wonder and explore. Keeping kids safe at all times can be challenging. Teach your children about road safety as soon as they are old enough to go out. We can teach them about road safety with three A’s – ‘ Aware, Alert, Avert .’ Aware Help your children learn about the various road signs and traffic lights. You can use coloring books and art to help them catch better. Red: Means to ‘stop’ Green: Means ‘go’ Yellow: means to ‘slow down’ Walk: at intersections to cross the road These are basics one can start with. Teach your children to use ‘zebra crossings’ at all times. Alert Always teach them to be alert on the road. Use of sidewalks is always the best option while walking. In case of an absence of sidewalks, teach them to use their senses opti...

India, no matter how superior it is in terms of its culture, economy and military strength, has the least amount of infrastructure for the safety of its pedestrians thus putting them at risk. There is no appropriate legislation to govern the behaviour of pedestrians and non-motorised traffic on the roads. There is also no central legislation to comprehensively govern or regulate the use of roads by pedestrians and non-motorised traffic. It has been left to the States to legislate thereon. India is a country with a high number of pedestrians and surveys have proved time and again that most of the road accidents have taken place due to the reckless behaviour of most of the pedestrians and a few due to the irresponsibility of the vehicle drivers. Over 40 percent of the accidents account for pedestrian fatalities.T he annual report on road accidents conducted by the traffic police shows that the number of pedestrians being killed in road fatalities in 2016 was higher in comparison to...