Motor Vehicle Act and Road Safety Vocabulary

Vocabulary and legal definitions based on the Motor Vehicles Act 1988 and general road safety rules for driver examinations.

Section 112 of the Motor Vehicles Act 1988

Stipulates that the speed limit shall not be exceeded.

Section 113 of the Motor Vehicle Act 1988

Stipulates that the driver should not drive a vehicle exceeding the weight permitted to carry.

Maximum speed passing a procession

$$15\,km/hour$$

Height limit of load on goods vehicle

$3.8\,meters$ from ground level.

Maximum permissible speed near educational institutions (Heavy/Medium Motor Vehicles)

$$15\,km/hour$$

Section 129 of Motor Vehicle Act 1988

States that a person driving a motor cycle shall wear a helmet.

Maximum permissible speed of autorickshaws on ghat roads

$$25\,km/hour$$

Maximum permissible speed of heavy motor vehicles on ghat roads

$$20\,km/hour$$

Maximum permissible speed of autorickshaws in cities and municipal towns

$$30\,km/hour$$

Maximum permissible speed of heavy motor vehicles

$$65\,km/hour$$

Maximum permissible speed of heavy motor vehicles on ghat roads

$$35\,km/hour$$

Zig-Zag driving

Dangerous to all at all times.

Control mechanism on long downhill slopes

Change to low gear to help control the speed of the vehicle.

Flashing yellow signal

Used when you should slow down and proceed with caution.

High beam in foggy conditions

Bad because it reflects back and can dazzle the driver.

Dip high beam headlights (Daytime)

Necessary in poor visibility and on highways.

Anti-lock braking system (ABS)

Designed to prevent wheels from locking up on braking and avoid skidding of the tyres.

Continuous yellow line (Center of road)

Means no overtaking.

Blind Junction procedure

Must stop behind the line and move forward slowly as vision improves.

Mandatory signs

Signs giving orders, mostly in Red/Blue circles.

White line along the side of the road

Means the edge of the carriage way.

Blind spot

An area not seen in your rear view mirrors.

Section 185 of MV Act

Pertains to Drunken driving.

Section 184 of MV Act

Pertains to Dangerous driving.

Brake fade

A reduction of braking effectiveness.

Laminated safety wind screen glass

A glass which has a plastic layer pasted between dual glasses and will not shatter.

Turning circle

The amount of space needed for the vehicle to turn.