Road Safety Video Tutorial For Learner Licence: PARIVAHAN SARATHI: Mandatory Video: LL Test

Summary

This video provides an overview of important road and traffic regulations to ensure the safety and efficiency of vehicle movement. It covers rules on overtaking, speed limits, right of way, proper use of signals, and safety precautions such as wearing helmets and seat belts. The script also addresses responsibilities in emergency situations, vehicle registration requirements, pedestrian safety, and specific rules for driving in hazardous conditions or around vulnerable zones like schools or hospitals. Additionally, it emphasizes the importance of adhering to road markings, signs, and the proper handling of vehicle breakdowns and accidents.

Takeaways

• 😀 Vehicles should not park or drive in a manner that endangers others or causes inconvenience.
• 😀 Drivers can overtake across a single broken line but must return to their side of the road after the maneuver.
• 😀 No vehicle should exceed the specified speed limits, especially near schools, hospitals, or construction sites.
• 😀 Vehicles must always be driven on the left carriageway, and drivers should maintain a safe distance from reversing vehicles.
• 😀 All vehicles must display proper registration plates and drivers must ensure they are physically and mentally fit to drive.
• 😀 Vulnerable road users such as pedestrians, cyclists, and children must be given special care and attention.
• 😀 Drivers must use seat belts and helmets, and obey stop signs or give way signs by yielding to traffic when required.
• 😀 Emergency vehicles have the right of way and can bypass traffic rules in certain emergency situations.
• 😀 When approaching a roundabout, vehicles inside the circle have the right of way, and drivers should use indicators when changing lanes.
• 😀 Drivers should not use handheld mobile phones while driving and must use hazard warning lights in case of a vehicle breakdown.

Q & A

What should a driver do when approaching a single broken line and a solid line on the road?

The driver from the left of the single broken line can cross it to overtake, but must return to their side of the road after completing the maneuver.

What is prohibited regarding the use of solid lines on the road?

A driver must not drive on or over a single or double longitudinal solid line, or a painted traffic island, except in cases where there are obstructions on the road.

What should a driver do when approaching an intersection with a give-way sign?

The driver must slow down and give way to the traffic on the road they are approaching, proceeding cautiously if needed.

How should a driver behave when encountering an emergency vehicle with flashing lights and sirens?

The driver must give the right of way to emergency vehicles, and in case of utmost emergencies, they may skip traffic lights or exceed speed limits as directed.

What is the speed limit near schools, hospitals, and construction sites unless otherwise directed by a police officer?

The speed limit should not exceed 25 km/h near schools, hospitals, construction sites, or other vulnerable areas.

What is the rule for a driver when a stop sign is displayed?

The driver must stop before the transverse stop line preceding the stop sign and give way to the traffic on the major road.

What should a driver do when passing a school or hospital area?

The driver must reduce the speed and ensure it does not exceed 25 km/h unless directed by a police officer.

What is the regulation about the use of horns by a driver?

The use of the horn should be brief and only when necessary. Continuous or repetitive honking, especially in residential areas or silent zones, is prohibited.

What action should be taken if a vehicle is involved in an accident?

In the event of an accident, the driver must call for medical assistance and police, move the vehicle to the side of the road if possible, and take pictures of the scene if necessary.

What must a driver do when approaching a roundabout?

The traffic already in the circle has the right of way, and the driver must use indicators when changing lanes within the roundabout.