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RULE 15 THE CENTRAL MOTOR VEHICLES RULES, 1989 17

(f) stop and re-start the vehicle on a steep upward incline making proper use
of the hand-brake or of the throttle and the foot-brake without any rolling
back, turn right and left corners correctly and make proper use of the
rear-view mirror before signalling;
(g) overtake, allow to be overtaken, meet or cover the path of other vehicles
safely and take an appropriate course of the road with proper caution giving
appropriate signals;
(h) give appropriate traffic signals at the appropriate time, in clear and
unmistakable manner by hand or by electrical indicators fitted to the
vehicle;
(i) change the lanes with proper signals and with due care;
(j) stop the vehicle in an emergency or otherwise, and in the latter case, bring
it to rest at an appropriate course on the road safely, giving appropriate
signals;
(k) in the case of vehicle having a reverse gear, driving the vehicle backwards,
reverse it into a limited opening either to the right or left under control and
with reasonable accuracy;
(l) cause the vehicle to face in the opposite direction by means of forward and
reverse gears;
(m) take correct and prompt action on the signals given by traffic signs, traffic
lights, traffic controllers, policemen and take appropriate action on signs
given by other road users;
(n) act correctly at pedestrian crossings, which are not regulated by traffic lights
or traffic police, by giving preference to persons crossing the roads;
(o) keep well to the left in normal driving;
(p) regulate speed to suit varying road and traffic conditions;
(q) demonstrate general control of the vehicle by confident steering and smooth
gear changing and braking as and when necessary;
(r) make proper use of the rear-view mirror before signalling, beginning
manoeuvring, moving away, altering the course to overtake, turning right or
stopping;
(s) use the proper side when driving straight, turning right, turning left and at
junction of the road;
(t) make proper use of accelerator, clutch, gears, brakes (hand and foot)
steering and horn;
(u) anticipate the actions of pedestrians, drivers of other vehicles and cyclists;
(v) take precautions at cross roads and on road junctions with regard to—
(i) adjustment of speed on approach,
(ii) proper use of rear-view mirror,
(iii) correct positioning of the vehicle before and after turning to the right or left,
(iv) avoidance of cutting right hand corners,
(v) looking right, left and right again before crossing or emerging;
(w) concentrate in driving without his attention being distracted and to
demonstrate the presence of mind;
(x) show courtesy and consideration for the safety and convenience of other
road users, such as pedestrians, drivers of other motor vehicles or cyclists.