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IAB Advise – How to drive in traffic

Traffic is the worst enemy to driving. Here’s how you could make it easier

Cities like Delhi and Mumbai are becoming more and more congested and that means you’ve got to drive for longer time to cover the same distance. The worst part is negotiating traffic as the level of driving difficulty increases. You become stressed, you are prone loose your temper and when you reach home, you have a grin on your face.

Here are a few tips which we thought would make the ride home marginally better -

1) Plan your route

I know a lot of people who don’t plan their journey and get stuck in traffic. There could be a hundred routes to your destination but you there are only few worth considering. Plan your journey in advance so that you have a clear mind and know where exactly you want to go. This method exposes you to lesser anxiety and confusion.

2) Listen to the radio for traffic updates

There are some radio stations which air traffic conditions in frequently used roads and intersections at certain times of the day. If you can get a tip, then you could switch to an alternate route or leave work late.

3) Position your mirrors

I know a lot of people who leave home and half way through the journey they reach out to the passenger’s mirror and adjust it. Once they reach a congested lane, they adjust their in-cabin mirror. This is a practice you should avoid. By adjusting your mirrors to the comfortable position, you get better visibility in traffic and avoid the risk of an accident.

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Entry posted on January 28th, 2010 and filed under Advise

Naz narrates – What I learned about tires

tireThis is an article that explains to the common man some of the basic details regarding an essential part of their motorcycle – the Tyre

Tubed and Tubeless Tyres

In simple terms, tyres which have tube in it are called tubed tyres and the ones which don’t are called tubeless tyres.

But there is more to this than what has been just said as each type of tyre is made for a particular kind of usage. For example, a tubed tyre might not be suitable for high speeds as it generates more heat than the tubeless tyre. In case there is a sudden puncture they are more dangerous as the tyre could free itself from the rim. The tubeless tyre is more suitable for high speeds and in case of a puncture there are less chances of an accident as the tyre fits more tightly on to the rim than a tubed one.

Tubed tyres along with their spoked rims can also handle tough off road conditions better than alloy wheels. One of the advantages with tubeless tyres is that the puncture can be repaired very easily without actually taking off the tyre except in the case of a puncture on the side wall.

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Entry posted on August 16th, 2009 and filed under Advise

IAB Advise – Night Driving

IAB Advise – Night Driving

Rule number 1- You will not drink and drive. You endanger your own life, leave alone the life of others.

Apart from this rule, here are certain things that will help while driving at night.

The headlights, taillights, indicators and windows have to be cleaned thoroughly before the journey. If your lights are not working, get them fixed since they are the only ways of identifying your presence in the dark

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Entry posted on June 18th, 2009 and filed under Advise

IAB Advise – 6 points to remember while piloting your ride

Listed here are six important points you ought to remember while driving your car on city roads or rural areas. Listening to your favorite music tracks over the mp3 player is fine, but letting your mind slip into dreamland is suicidal. Remember that road safety stands in front of everything else.

Ambulance vans and Fire Brigades are not drag race contestants.

There might be someone in that ambulance who needs help desperately. To him, a minute’s time is vital. Move out of the way if you see the Ambulance with its sirens on in your wing mirrors.

To prevent troubling additional ambulances, use your indicators and move cautiously to the side of the road without harming other motorists. Pull out of the way safely and accelerate back to normal speed once you are clear of the van. The same goes for fire brigades as well.

High beam usage is at times dangerous.

Why use high beam in the city roads at night? How irritated are you when someone in the opposite lane comes flashing with bright light? This is the exact same thing other drivers go through if you switch into high beam. Use it wisely.

Overtaking on two-lane roads is a different ball game

Overtaking maneuvers in narrow lanes is the last thing I want to do in my car. If it is an empty stretch of road, I use my horn and flasher once and go for it. But if it is a busy patch, it needs a more careful approach. Don’t try and play chicken and end up as flesh. You drive sensibly and go home.

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Entry posted on May 13th, 2009 and filed under Advise

IAB Advise – Wearing the right driving attitute

IAB Advise – Wearing the right driving attitute

In this latest post of the weekly Advise section, we’re dealing with a topic which many of us need to pay attention to. While driving, we have to be conscious of the responsibilities we have.

The topic of driving attitude is explained today. We take a look at the basic stuff one must remember before heading out on to the road. We guarantee you that emissions, fuel economy and savings are in their best possible position if you follow these tips.

Think money, Think fuel economy
Try to think about fuel economy before starting out for plenty of reasons. If you don’t take any action, you won’t do any good to the global oil prices (drops make an ocean, agree?).

You could rev it hard, drive like a maniac and waste fuel but on the other hand you are waiting for the crude oil prices to stabilize and keep you and your car on the road. Now how will that be possible? Every driver needs to drive responsibly to get maximum benefit from the money he invests on the car in the form of fuel.

Upset? It isn’t a good idea to let it out on the car
Avoid driving when you are angry or upset. This promotes road rage and regretful incidents. In the same way, you tend to drive faster when angry or upset and you drive with lesser attention. Even a minor accident may cause damage to your car which would lead to costly repairs. It’s your car. Take good care of it!

Public transport makes more sense than you think
Use public transportation whenever possible. This is actually the best way to save fuel and a whole of trouble. In a public transport, someone else drives, thereby reducing your work. You could take your ipod along and listen to your favorite tracks to beat boredom. If its short city commutes, there is nothing to beat public transport. You have to experience it to know about it.

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Entry posted on April 27th, 2009 and filed under Advise

IAB Advise- Checklist before going on a long journey

IAB Advise- Checklist before going on a long journey

From here onwards, the Indian Autos Blog team has decided to come up with useful tips regarding your car and related matters once every week. This we hope will help car owners around the world.

With our tips, you’ll learn how to always do things in the right manner and be in the safest possible situation. Over the next few weeks, we’ll cover topics related to driving.

What Should I Check Routinely Before A Long Drive?

  • Make sure that you are carrying all relevant documents concerning the car as well as your driving license.
  • Make a quick check on basics- tire pressure, water in the radiator, fuel, etc; basics like these when ignored lead to disasters.
  • Always carry a spare wheel, toolbox, fan belt, hosepipe etc…you never know when and where the vehicle may breakdown.
  • Are the lights both front and back are functioning properly? no sense taking risks here.
  • The number plate should be clean and visible.
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Entry posted on April 21st, 2009 and filed under Advise
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