The rising number of road accidents in India is appalling. We can blame road conditions all we want, but you can't deny that Indian drivers' habits also need a fix. These dangerous road habits involve using a cellphone while driving, ignoring lane discipline, and more.
These habits are annoying and can prove lethal on many occasions. What's more, these few unsafe driving habits are easily fixable. We've compiled a few bad driving habits of Indians that you should pledge not to make!
In other parts of the world, having a child on board translates to the mandatory use of child seats. But in India, that's not the case. The Indian passengers have a habit of seating their child on the lap.
If you consider the hazards, using child seats should be mandatory in India.
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Most Indian drivers are guilty of using mobile phones while driving and should avoid them. Using your gadgets while driving divides the concentration and can lead to mishaps on the road.
Drivers should altogether avoid attending calls or using their phones while driving. Also, rather than slow driving and causing traffic, you should pull over in case of an emergency.
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One of the rarest road scenarios would be Indian drivers following lane discipline. The lane divide exists to ensure smooth traffic for all. The traffic rules suggest that the lane on the extreme left is for heavy vehicles.
However, neither four-wheelers nor heavy cars follow the same. Moreover, there is also a practice of changing lanes without indicators. This driving habit is dangerous for all.
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The rearview mirrors on either side of your car exist to ensure maximum road safety. Driving with a closed rearview mirror or damaged ones is not a safe road practice. Rearview mirrors give you a clear sight of oncoming obstacles or traffic outside the windshield view. But, you'll notice that most cars on Indian roads operate with broken rearview mirrors.
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Don't you spot this practice on Indian roads quite often? Rather than slowing down on yellow lights, Indian drivers consider it a final call for crossing the signal! Speeding up on yellow signs is a sure-shot recipe for on-road disasters.
If you are rushing through the yellow light, there's a high chance of collapse with another car from an oncoming lane that turned green.
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Tailgating refers to driving close to the vehicle in front of you. It is a common tendency amongst most Indian drivers. Drivers practice tailgating to avoid another car entering the space between their car and the other vehicle in the front.
Tailgating the front car can result in severe accidents and crashes. It is a no-brainer that cars should maintain at least a 2-second gap so that they have enough time to maneuver.
Do you commit any of the above mistakes? If so, it's high time to let go of that lousy driving habit!
