Driving Tips For Better Driving
Periodically Check the following
Engine oil, for long life of your car engine
Radiator coolant, to avoid engine getting over heated.
Battery water level, for proper start-up & long life of your car battery.
Tyre Air Pressure, to avoid wear & tear and long life of your car tyre
Look below your car for any Engine oil, Gear oil or water leakage patches & every day
After taking your Seat on the Steering Adjust
SEAT, so that you are comfortable while driving
REAR VIEW MIRRORS, to get a clear view of cars coming from the rear.
After Starting your Car, See that the
Handbrake Indicator Light is Off; if On, Release the hand Brake
Oil Pressure Indicator Light goes Off; if no, Check Engine Oil Level
Battery Charger Indicator Light is Off; if no, the Alternator is not working
Engine runs on Idle for some time so that all the Bearings get Lubricated.
Check your clutch & brake play
PUT ON YOUR SEAT BELT BEFORE STARTING. IT IS FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY.
During Monsoon, Do the following
Always drive in a low gear while crossing a flooded road
Check your Brakes when your car crosses a flooded road.
If Brakes are slipping, warm them up slightly pressing the brake paddle & accelerator, release when brakes warm-up.
During Monsoon, Avoid the following
Avoid opening the bonnet when it is raining
Avoid water spilling on the electrical circuit
Avoid water spilling in to the fuel tank
Before Monsoon, Check the following
If Tyres are worn out replace them
Oil your Wiper Machine if in working order or repair it if not working
Check Wiper Blades. If rubber is worn out, replace
Check Head light for correct angle of light beam
Check water level of Windshield Washer Tank
After a Flat Tyre, to replace it
Slightly Loosen the Nuts of the Punctured Wheel Rim.
Put the Tyre jack under the axle or pad only and raise the wheel.
Remove the loosened nuts and remove the punctured tyre.
Replace it with the spare tyre and tighten the nuts.
Lower the jack till the tyre touches the ground, now retighten the nuts again in cross way (opposite nuts)
Go to the nearest Petrol Pump and get the punctured tyre repaired.
After a long drive, Ensure that the
Wheel drums are not overheated, if overheated go for check up.
Tyres are not Wearing Out in patches, if Yes, check up suspension.
Do not open the radiator cap when engine is HOT.
Tools you should carry on a long drive,
Set of small and big screwdriver, Set of spanners. Pliers, Plug spanner, Wheel jack, lever, Wheel spanner.
Set of small and big screwdriver, Set of spanners. Pliers, Plug spanner, Wheel jack, lever, Wheel spanner.
Engine oil tin, Brake oil tin, Can of water, Set of hose pipes, Loose electric wire, Point and Condenser, Fan-belt, pair of bulbs.
Documents you should carry while driving,
Valid Motor Driving License.
Registration Certificate. (RC Book)
Tax Certificate. (TC Book) or One Time Tax paid receipt.
Valid Insurance Certificate.
Valid Fitness Certificate for Transport and Passenger Vehicles.
Valid Permit goods and Passenger Vehicles.
PUC Certificate.