When one is learning how to drive, there are a lot of things that need to be kept in mind. In fact, whether a rookie or a seasoned driver, it is very important for all to be really careful when behind the steering wheel. 

Below, we bring to you a list of 10 basic rules that should be kept in mind. This list is aimed towards people who are learning to drive and are fairly new at it. But along with them, it is also a reminder to all practiced drivers as well because it is usually they who tend to forget the basic ground rules and cause a ruckus on the road. Read on for the basic 'Do's and Don’ts'  of driving.

The first and foremost thing that you should do before you start driving is to get comfortable with your car. Get familiar with the basics of the car in theory before you start driving it. Learn what a clutch does, understand the gear arrangements and learn facts such as one should never shift to a lower gear at a higher speed and that it’s always better to let the car come to a stop before you switch to reverse.

Almost a month back, the World Health Organization had released a report, according to which India contributes the most to the total number of deaths occurring because of the road accidents.  Every year around 1.3 million people die and 20-50 million people get injured and out of this the road accidents in India alone take a toll on around 105,000 lives every year. But since the meaning of the word accident means ‘an undesirable or unfortunate happening that occurs unintentionally’ it is clear that it cannot be avoided 100 percent and once an accident happens all we can do is to take some immediate and important steps afterwards and help in checking the damage done. Car accidents may or may not result in death but a dent in the car as well as the pocket of the car owner is definitely made. So this article is focused on prepping you up for the after-steps of a car accident.

Emergency Kit in the Glove Box

This emergency kit should be a bit comprehensive containing the first aid necessities, flashlight, camera, a pen and a paper, emergency contact list, information about medical conditions etc. The driver should always carry a cell phone and should have an ICE (In Case of Emergency) folder in his/her contacts so that the relevant people can be called for help as soon as possible. This is by far the best way to deal immediately with an accident.

10 Precautionary Monsoon Tips for your car

The monsoon may bring relief from the searing heat but it also brings with it the need to be extra cautious while driving. When it rains, the roads get slippery or muddy and worse, visibility becomes downright poor. And if things go south, it may result in a fender bender or worse. While you can’t be sure about the road conditions, one thing you can keep a check on is the health of your car by ticking off this monsoon checklist.

Paint Maintenance Tips

You walk into a car showroom and take a quick glance around. What’s the first thing most people notice about the cars at a cursory glance? That’s right, the vehicles paint job. A few years down the line however a car will lose its shine due to natural wear. Here’s a few tips courtesy of CarDekho, on how you can prolong the time it takes for your paint to wear out and keep your car as shiny as when you drove it out of the showroom.

Washing

Washing your car regularly is as important as your bath, if you want to maintain its shine. It’s advisable that you should wash your car weekly. Once a month you should use pressure jet to remove slime from the car, especially from the areas such as inside wheel arches, under the bumpers and behind the mouldings etc where there is a high chance of accumulation of dirt. It is advisable to maintain the nozzle at a suitable distance from the car surface while using a pressure jet as it may damage the paint and sheet metal. The doors and the floor mats should be washed by hand. You should also clean up any kind of debris and dust particles present near wipers, if these particles are left out near wipers, they may damage the windshield while wipers are being operated

Most common driving mistakes

There are a several common driving mistakes that most of the drivers commit, which have led to a huge rise in road accidents in these years worldwide. These mistakes are not just found in teen and inexperienced drivers alone, but there are certain mistakes which even experienced drivers commit.

CarDekho shares the top 10 most common driving mistakes, which are not that tough to be taken care of. And with a little presence of mind, we believe that these mistakes can be avoided easily enough and will help you in becoming a more safe and aware driver.

Read the list given below and share it with your loved ones.

Eight Night Driving Tips for Your Safety

Driving at night requires far more caution than driving during the day. No doubt roads look more beautiful at night compared to the day and they are quite empty too. But there are no two ways to it that they are certainly more dangerous as well. The main difference between night and day driving is of course visibility. Our vision, after sunset, is limited not just by the low colour contrast, but it is also further restricted because of the glare of headlights from oncoming vehicles. And hence, it is very important that we keep certain thumb rules in mind to make our night drive enjoyable as well as safe

Check and cross check all the lights of the car to make sure that they are working fine. From the headlights, brake lights, indicators to even fog lights and others shouldn’t be fused or dirty as this will hamper the visibility of the driver. It would also fail to alert other vehicles around you of your presence.