Tips for safe driving and more…

Antilock braking system (ABS)
ABS helps keep the vehicle under control during heavy braking...

Steering-wheel controls
Well if you a rich guy, this is surely one factor you should not miss.

Side and head protection air bags
Vehicle occupants are most vulnerable to injury in side impacts because doors and side panels absorb very little crash energy.

Front seat is a big no
At least until your child is in their teens...

Keep windows and doors shut
Well if you a rich guy, this is surely one factor you should not miss.

Laps are out
If you happen to be traveling with more than one adult in the car and there is a child on board as well, avoid having the child sit in the adult's lap.

Avoid food
This is an important element when it comes to kids in a car.

Keep the seat as far back as possible
This gives you more space and also allows you to properly harness yourself with the seatbelt.

Buckle up properly
Don’t follow the myth that seatbelts are bad for an unborn child in your belly.

Drive slow and calm
Don't get nervous just because you are pregnant.

Speed Dial
Have your doctor and close ones on speed dial.

Tip for Tyres
Read depth and tread pattern are of primary importance when it comes to tyres. Assuming the tyres have enough tread depth, a wrong tread pattern may not throw enough water away from the tyres, and cause aquaplaning...

Tip fir Brakes
Uneven braking force on the four wheels may cause loss of directional stability. Check all the brake pads and replace if necessary. Panic braking instances on wet roads can make the car lose control very easily, in which case a good...

Tip for Wipers
A good set of wiper blades with soft rubber compounds and an even cutting edge will ensure adequate visibility. Do not forget alignment of the blade arms.

Tip for Windscreen
Scratched windscreens will not allow even the best wiper blades to extract the water from the surface and will cause smudging resulting in poor visibility.

Tip for Lights
Apart from having bright lights you need well focused light beams which are a characteristic of good quality bulbs.

Tip 1
Having the car in good shape is the first step towards having a great drive. The locales may be fantastic, but a car that gives up midway is only going to spoil your vacation and make you wish you had stayed home.

Tip 2
At the time of servicing, all belts, hoses, wiper blades etc. should be checked for damages and replaced if any damaged is noticed.

Tip 3
If you are planning to travel at night, do check the headlight for brightness. Also keep in mind the focus of beam - correct its level keeping in mind the passenger and luggage weight which will lower the rear end of your car...

Tip 4
Remember without fail to check all the tyres. Make sure the inspection is thorough - check the side walls from inside for injuries, wear or developing ruptures which can result in blowups at highway speeds. Indian highway traffic has gotten faster...

Warming up the engine
It is extremely important not to start driving before your engine is warmed up. Do not warm it up too long by idling - 60 to 100 seconds is usually enough time to allow your engine to idle. A cold engine will warm faster when the vehicle is...

Vehicle Maintenance
Make sure your vehicle is properly maintained. Here are a few things that need to be given a check-

Heater & Defogging
Always use the heater with the air conditioner's toggle button turned on 'Fresh air' mode. Set air intake control and air flow control to a well ventilated position and the temperature control function to a comfortably...

Take it easy!
While driving through fog, ensure you drive slowly and keep your eyes trained on the vehicle ahead of you. You should ideally drive at a speed that allows you to stop within the distance of your visibility.