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SAFETY
DRIVING IN ADVERSE CONDITION
01
DRIVING IN ADVERSE CONDITION:
Driving Through Water :
Your vehicle’s engine may get
seriously damaged if attempted to
drive through deep water.
If at all the situation demands that you
have to drive through water then;
•
Keep engine in higher RPM and
crawl the vehicle in low gear.
•
After driving through water apply
brakes several times to dry liners
and to regain original braking.
Do not attempt to start the engine
if vehicle gets flooded due to
water. Tow the vehicle to a safe
place.
Take the vehicle to the nearest
TATA
MOTORS
authorised workshop to
check entry of water in cylinders.
If water has entered the engine,
gearbox or transfer case, the
lubricants will have to be replaced. Get
the starter and alternator checked.
Driving on a Rainy Day :
•
Check brakes, steering and
windows.
•
Check tyres for wear and tyre
pressure.
•
Check wiper blades for proper
functioning.
•
Avoid harsh braking and sharp
turns. It may cause loss of control
and lead to a skid.
•
For slowing down, shift to lower
gears and brake gently.
•
Keep lights ON if visibility is poor.
Night Driving :
•
Dip the head lamp for oncoming
traffic during night driving.
•
Maintain a speed such that you can
stop within illuminated distance of
head lamps.
•
Use head lamp main/dip beam to
alert other road users on turns/
cross roads etc.
•
Use side indicators for lane change
or turning.
•
Put on hazard warning switch in
case of hazardous parking or if
your vehicle is disabled to warn the
passing traffic.
