| SHARING THE ROAD WITH OTHER VEHICLES |
| We,
in India, have a large number of small vehicles on the roads.
These vehicles are harder to see because of their size.
Drivers of these vehicles may turn suddenly without indicating
making it an accident prone situation. They are less protected
so are more likely to be injured in an accident. |
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| Slow moving vehicles like cycles,
richshaws, mopeds, three wheelers should try to keep as
close as possible to the left edge of the road. While driving,
treat scooters and motorcycles like other vehicles. |
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| Sharing
the road with large vehicles |
| The length and width of large
trucks create special driving situations. Do not consider
them as any other vehicle when they are turning or backing
up. For example, a driver of a long truck that is turning
left may move into the right lane to avoid hitting the curb
as he turns. |
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| A
truck being larger and heavier needs a longer distance to
stop than cars. Give an indication well before turning,
slowing or stopping so that the trucks behind you get enough
time to brake. If there are two
or more lanes, trucks must use the left lane to allow
the slower vehicles to overtake them. |
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