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Safety
Drinking and Driving Don’t Go Together
Driving, anytime, anywhere, under the
influence of alcohol or drugs, is dangerous
to you, to your family, the passengers, and
to everyone else on the road. Alcohol or
drugs reduce your alertness and lead to
accidents.
Driving Long Distances
When you are driving over long distances,
follow these tips so that you have a safe
journey:
• Avoid driving more than 150 kms at a
time. Switch drivers even if you are not
tired.
• Lack of sleep or fatigue may impact
your ability to drive safely
• Exercise your eyes by shifting the focus
of your eyes to different parts of the
road
• Use stimulating beverages such as
coffee or tea
• Relax and stay calm
Anti-theft Precautions
• Ensure that the windows are closed
• Avoid leaving packages, valuables etc.,
inside an unattended vehicle
• Lock the doors
Use of Seat Belts
• In the interest of safety to the driver
and passengers of all four wheelers,
wearing of seat belts has been made
compulsory for all front seat passengers
and rear seat passengers under the
Central Motor Vehicle Rules.
• Prohibition of Use of Mobile Phones
while Driving
• Using a mobile phone while driving
constitutes nuisance or danger to the
public and is prohibited under the
Central Motor Vehicle Rules.
