Tag: Driving
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Bengaluru is the most traffic congested city in the world: Report
Bengalureans driving during peak hours, spend an extra 243 hours, i.e. 10 days, three hours in traffic each year, the report said in a statement.
January 30, 2020 -
We shouldn’t bow down to any hindrance’
Changing the old-school convention that usually places a male behind the wheel, 31-year-old Uber driver Sushama Midde is revolutionising the role of a woman in today’s world. She joined Uber a year back with a dream to live independently. She has received the unconditional support of her closely knit family. Her passion for driving made …
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September 29, 2018 -
Traffic menace of the city to be curbed
To curb the increasing traffic problem in the Tricity administrator’s advisory committee has recommended construction of flyovers at CHB Junction, Tribune Chowk and Sector 26 transport light point. As per a report of the Chandigarh Administration’s advisory council, presented at the council meeting on Wednesday, it was suggested that alternative routes for Tricity (Chandigarh, Panchkula …
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April 29, 2018 -
Impressive trick
Indians are known for drawing upon various tricks to meet any situation. And when it comes to breaking traffic rules, like riding without helmet, jumping a red light or driving without seat belts, they have more than a few tricks up their sleeves. In fact, they can go to any extent just to dodge the …
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April 29, 2018 -
Courteous driving
Name any city in India, big or small, and the traffic mess is a part and parcel. Some blame it on the economic gains of the middle-class citizens and others on the rising impatience of an urban fast life. Be what it may, not only has the traffic multiplied exponentially over the years, bringing with …
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March 19, 2018 -
Safe Drive Save Life Marathon today
Numerous traffic diversions will be in effect owing to the ‘Safe Drive Save Life Half Marathon’ organized by Kolkata police tomorrow. Around 12000 participants will be in attendance. Kolkata Police will observe “Road Safety Week 2018” from 7 January to 13 January. The opening ceremony of the Road Safety Week will take place tomorrow at …
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January 7, 2018 -
CTU advisory for driving in fog
With dense fog in northern India throwing normal life out of gear and cause all sorts of traffic issues for some days now, Chandigarh Transport Undertaking (CTU), the public transport unit, on Friday issued an advisory for the general public to cope with the dense fog and low visibility. In the 15-point advisory, the CTU …
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January 5, 2018 -
Probe against 1.6 lakh Chinese drivers for dangerous driving
About 1.60 lakh Chinese drivers have been investigated for alleged reckless driving from January to October, authorities said on Saturday. More than 99 per cent of the cases were related to drunk driving and 59,000 of the drivers faced criminal charges after they were proved guilty, the Ministry of Public Security said. Over 84 per …
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December 2, 2017 -
Driving may harm your heart!
Do you know that regular driving can lead to weight and heart problems?
August 3, 2017 -
Haryana to set up more driving schools to ensure road safety
With an aim to ensure road safety in Haryana, the government is going to set up four new Institutes of Driver Training and Research (IDTR) in the state to produce skilled and competent drivers and for imparting training to the applicant for granting learning and permanent license. An official spokesperson from the Transport Department said …
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June 19, 2017 -
China’s Baidu and German firms to work on autonomous driving
Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) giant Baidu have partnered with German auto suppliers Bosch and Continental AG on smart automobile research and development, officials announced here on Saturday. Baidu will cooperate with the two firms on self-driving systems and vehicles, smart transportation and the Internet of Vehicles, Xinhua news agency reported. Strategic agreements were inked during …
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June 3, 2017 -
Driving angrily may increase risk of crash
Do you get angry or aggressive while driving? Beware, you may be at an increased risk of being in a motor vehicle collision than those who do not get angry while driving, a study has found. "Even minor aggression, such as swearing, yelling or making rude gestures, can increase the risk of a collision," said …
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September 14, 2016