Top 10 Safety Issues
Needs to be Implemented by the Indian Government
Auto Headlight Dipping
Facility should be
implemented in 4/3 wheelers instead of the switch which is presently fixed to
align the head lights. This Auto Dipping Facility will help reduce a lot of
accidents happening in the night.
(For
the past few years, headlight alignment switches have been provided in 4
wheelers. Many set their High beam light as high as possible, which is blinding
to the oncoming vehicles. Furthermore, most vehicles use multi reflector lens
which spreads the light even more. This makes it worthless to put black dots at the centre of the headlight.
Moreover, the present driving culture sees many drivers not dipping their headlights
for oncoming vehicles. The amazing thing I’ve noticed is that even if someone dips,
the other will not respond, making the person who dips the light a fool!!!) So
it will be good if the Government changes the rules making Auto Dipping Lights a
compulsory feature for all new vehicles. Kits can also be provided in the market for
retro fitment.
Speed breakers should be provided at the crossing /
intersection of many highways. Side roads which join the main roads should be
provided with speed breakers, because it is the nature of Indian drivers to zip
across the main roads on full clip, which can turn to be dangerous for both
parties
(e.g.: Many accidents have
happened in Chennai –Bangalore highway as well Salem- Coimbatore sector).
Many kids in smaller towns and in B & C
grade cities are seen driving their parents’ vehicles by the time they are in
the 8th standard (12 year olds for heaven’s sake) and that too on
public roads!!! And the worst part is that such parents are proud that their
children are driving their vehicles and very often police personnel turn a
blind eye to such young divers. This is a hazard to children and the whole
society should work together to stop this practice.
Cycles that ply on roads do not have Dynamos, Battery lights or even reflector lights/tapes.
(Many argue it is a poor man’s vehicle. Just think for a second, a person
spending Rs 2500/- for a cycle can definitely
spend Rs 100/- more for a proper light or at least use reflector lights, which
highlights that he / she is present on
the road.
Many trucks and public
sector vehicles do not have red taillights at the back. A case in point. Tractors plying on the ECR road &
other rural roads do not have any lights on them. This makes it extremely
dangerous for a vehicle going at 90 to 100 Km/hr to suddenly come across a vehicle
travelling at 25 Km/ Hr in the middle of the road. This is because for a
vehicle travelling at 60 km/hr the speed will be 16 meters per second, making
the reaction time to brake insufficient.
Many heavy vehicles
remove of their rear and front crash guards after the 1st year
of vehicle service. (This guard is provided both in the front and the rear so
that smaller vehicles, like cars do not go under such vehicles in the event of
an accident.)
Vehicles Headlight height should not be more than 3 feet
above the ground. Many countries
strictly adhere to it. However, in India almost all except one or two
observe it. All HCV, LCV & all private body builders violate this rule. (The only exceptions are the Volvo Buses
& Mercedes Benz Heavy vehicles, which strictly follow the rules).
Keeping the headlight at this height will avoid direct glare on the oncoming
vehicles.
RTO’s seldom check the brakes of vehicles when it comes for
fitness assessment. It is always assumed that vehicles work properly. (Sadly,
only the bucks matter for them).
Many driving license (90%) are issued based on bribes.
Many do not have the faintest idea of any road rules. (Everyone assumes
pressing the accelerator & brakes are enough to drive any vehicle).
Drunken driving has become very common in India.
This causes several accidents and claims many innocent victims. (Alcoholics
always assume that they are in perfect control of their vehicles, when in
reality their motor skills and reflex action is reduced.)
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