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Sharing the Road Safely

When riding a two-wheeler in India, the rider and pillion (back) rider are generally required to:

  • a.Wear a protective helmet✓
  • b.Decide for themselves
  • c.Wear a helmet only on highways
  • d.Wear a helmet only at night

Wearing a protective helmet is a widely established requirement for two-wheeler riders and pillion riders and greatly reduces head-injury risk. Confirm current rules with your RTO.

Sharing the Road Safely

A pedestrian is crossing at a marked pedestrian crossing ahead. You should:

  • a.Sound the horn and pass close
  • b.Overtake the car stopped for them
  • c.Slow down and give way to the pedestrian✓
  • d.Continue at speed

Pedestrians have priority at marked crossings. Slow down and give way, and never overtake a vehicle that has stopped to let people cross.

Sharing the Road Safely

In a car fitted with seat belts, the driver and front-seat passenger should:

  • a.Wear it only after a crash
  • b.Wear it only on highways
  • c.Wear the seat belt✓
  • d.Leave it off in slow traffic

Seat belts must be worn where they are fitted. They sharply reduce injury in a crash, so buckle up before you start driving.

Sharing the Road Safely

The safest following distance behind the vehicle ahead is one that:

  • a.Stays the same in rain and dry weather
  • b.Is as small as possible
  • c.Is exactly one metre at all speeds
  • d.Lets you stop safely, and grows in poor conditions or at higher speed✓

A safe gap gives you time to see and stop. Increase it in rain, at higher speed, and when visibility is poor, because stopping distances become longer.

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