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I drive a Tata safari in Kollam,Kerala and that explains the title. I have been driving almost exclusively SUVs right from my twenties now I am almost 35.
I am giving some rules of the jungle acquired from my experiences
Rule no 1- U turns - Scary for any Safari owner especially in kerala. Never try to take u-turns from the right track. Always shift smoothly after checking mirrors from left track. Always give priority to others and turn only when the coast is clear. This is the only way to take turns. This is not practical at signals so unless the road is wide enough avoid U turns at signals. Three point turns can be used but they are cumbersome and are best used as a last resort.
Rule no 2-Judgement of length- It's always nice to have a reference upfront. A pike or even a logo upfront on the bonnet helps us in navigating thick traffic. They are very essential for such long vehicles.
Rule no 3- Drive slower than smaller vehicles especially at intersections. Bigger cars have a bigger foot print than smaller ones so we get less space to move around.
Rule no 4-Always use a horn at junctions when autos are in vicinity they run wildly from lane to lane and if they do not see us things can be bad. I always use horn before overtaking and even my headlights just to make sure.
Rule 5- Always drive in such a way that we can see the tyre of the car ahead this way we can change lanes safely and effortlessly if he comes to a sudden halt.
Rule 6-Never use bull bars upfront it is dangerous and will almost cause serious injury to others in the case of an accident.
Rule 7-Never use high beams in the city since suvs have greater height they cause more inconvenience. I drive with my parking lights only in well illuminated urban areas.
Rule 8-Be responsible while parking never cause inconvenience to others. If parked on the street leave your cell no also. Never park on the footpath.
Rule 9- If possible give hand signals also. Very effective in Indian context.
Rule 10-Suvs have huge blindspots. Turn head and check over the shoulder.
SUVs have huge road presence but they are to be driven with great caution.
I am giving some rules of the jungle acquired from my experiences
Rule no 1- U turns - Scary for any Safari owner especially in kerala. Never try to take u-turns from the right track. Always shift smoothly after checking mirrors from left track. Always give priority to others and turn only when the coast is clear. This is the only way to take turns. This is not practical at signals so unless the road is wide enough avoid U turns at signals. Three point turns can be used but they are cumbersome and are best used as a last resort.
Rule no 2-Judgement of length- It's always nice to have a reference upfront. A pike or even a logo upfront on the bonnet helps us in navigating thick traffic. They are very essential for such long vehicles.
Rule no 3- Drive slower than smaller vehicles especially at intersections. Bigger cars have a bigger foot print than smaller ones so we get less space to move around.
Rule no 4-Always use a horn at junctions when autos are in vicinity they run wildly from lane to lane and if they do not see us things can be bad. I always use horn before overtaking and even my headlights just to make sure.
Rule 5- Always drive in such a way that we can see the tyre of the car ahead this way we can change lanes safely and effortlessly if he comes to a sudden halt.
Rule 6-Never use bull bars upfront it is dangerous and will almost cause serious injury to others in the case of an accident.
Rule 7-Never use high beams in the city since suvs have greater height they cause more inconvenience. I drive with my parking lights only in well illuminated urban areas.
Rule 8-Be responsible while parking never cause inconvenience to others. If parked on the street leave your cell no also. Never park on the footpath.
Rule 9- If possible give hand signals also. Very effective in Indian context.
Rule 10-Suvs have huge blindspots. Turn head and check over the shoulder.
SUVs have huge road presence but they are to be driven with great caution.
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