DIRECTORATE
GENERAL BORDER ROADS
GENERAL
MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTION
NO-212
(Revised)
ROAD
SAFETY & MT DISCIPLINE
INTRODUCTION
1. Road safety is an issue of
prime concern in BRO High number of fatalities is attributable to MT accidents.
Fallout of this is reduced works
efficiency and competitiveness. In addition accidents also reduce our transport
resources. There is therefore an urgent need to improve all aspects or road
safety by out efforts by all concerned.
AIM
2. To achieve an accident free
environments by educating drivers on traffic rules, safe driving practices and
improved maintenance of vehicles.
CAUSES OF ACCIDENTS
3. While there are a large
number of causes for accidents, it is mainly due to inadequate training, lack
of driving skill and poor MT discipline. Briefly, the cause could be because of
the following:-
a)
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Poor aptitude and
Operational Skills. These could be
manifested in drivers in terms of:-
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i)
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Over speeding and overtaking without
due precautions.
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ii)
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Non observance of traffic rules/ethics.
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iii)
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Negotiating sharp bends at fast speed.
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iv)
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Sudden application of brakes.
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v)
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Errors in judgment.
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vi)
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Inclement weather/ poor visibility.
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b)
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Careless loading of vehicle.
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c)
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Mental and physical state of drivers.
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d)
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Poor
maintenance leading to mechanical failure.
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e)
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Driving
under influence of intoxicants.
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4. Some of these have been
amplified in succeeding paragraphs.
Poor aptitude
and operating Skills
Over Speeding
5. The speed limits as prescribed below are not
being strictly observed. Tendency of drivers to high speeds need to be
ruthlessly curbed to avoid accidents. This especially applicable to officers/ JCOs/
Supvrs accompanying vehicle who must exercise control and advise and caution
such drivers. Surprise checks should be carried out from time to time and
drivers found over speeding should be cautioned. Any recurrence should be
severely dealt with. The maximum speed limits in Km/Hrs to be observed by all
vehicles will be:-
Type of Veh
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Hill
sector
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Plain
Sector
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Maryti Gypsy/Car/ Jeep
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35 Km/Hrs
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50-60 Km/Hrs
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1 Ton/ Tata 207/ 407/ Tata
sumo
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30 Km/Hrs
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40-50 Km/Hrs
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Veh 2 Ton and above
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25 Km/Hrs
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40-45 Km/Hrs
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Note:-
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Speed limits of veh
in Cantt/ City will be restricted through Station/ Local orders based on
density of veh, cycle/ pedestrian, traffic and condition of roads.
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ii)
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Speed limits for
different type of veh for various types of moved will be laid down by
Project/ Task Force HQ concerned based
on terrain condition of road, density of traffic, villages enroute, weather
condition, nature of move etc.
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Overtaking
a)
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Don’t
overtake unless it is necessary. Remember, at high speed the slightest
collision can prove fatal.
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b)
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When
overtaking, only do so from the right of the vehicles you are passing. If the
driver of the vehicle in front of you indicates that he is turning right, you
may pass from his left. Avoid cutting of heavy vehicles as they need more space/
distance to slow down and stop.
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c)
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Do
not overtake when you think it might endanger other traffic on the road.
Avoid
overtaking in the following cases:-
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i)
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If
the road ahead is not clearly visible.
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ii)
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If
you know that the vehicle behind you has begun to overtake you
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iii)
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If
the driver ahead of you has not yet signalled his agreement
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iv)
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If
you cannot see for more that 150 meters ahead because of a hill or curve.
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v)
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If
the road is narrowing.
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vi)
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If
a vehicle has stopped at a pedestrian crossing, intersection or railway
crossing on bridges
or flyover etc.
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Non-observance
of traffic Rules
To ensure safe driving and to minimize
accidents, the following measures need to be adhered to
by all drivers in this respect:-
a)
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Correct Traffic
Signals/cautionary sign as displayed along the road must be followed.
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b)
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The horn must be
used at blind corners and sharp curves.
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c)
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Parking of vehicles
in slide prone areas and the middle of the road, thereby blocking the traffic
must be avoided.
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d)
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Road space for
uphill traffic to move first be provided.
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e)
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The speed while
passing/crossing over bridges must be reduced.
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g)
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The vehicle always
be reversed with the rear of the vehicle preferably facing the hill side and
NOT the valley side. Sufficient space on the road for reversing must be
ensured.
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Negotiating
Sharp Bends at Fast Speed
6. This is a serious malady with drivers on
hill roads. Sharp bends/ blind curves should be negotiated at low speed, very
cautiously and depending upon the road and weather condition. The horn must
always be used at blind and sharp corners/ curves.
Careless Loading of Load carrying
vehicles
7. Platoon Commander and Dett in-charges will
personally ensure that, vehicles are not
overloaded, both in terms of
stores as well as Personnel. The vintage
of the vehicle and its fitness state will be considered before using the
vehicle for carriage of stores, Carriage of CPL /GREF personnel for work from
and to the camp site will be carefully supervised and only a minimum number
will be permitted to use the vehicle. A vehicle carrying more than 15
personnel/ CPLs will be accompanied by the Supervisor/ Dett In-charge. No person will be permitted to travel on the foot board
or side/ tail boards. No person will also be allowed to travel standing in
running vehicles. It will also be ensured that no person is allowed to be
seated in the rear of the vehicle loaded with heavy machinery or other heavy
stores. Vehicles will be loaded to the extent prescribed by the
manufacturers and no excess capacity will be carried under any circumstances. The front cabin of the vehicle will not carry more than
two persons including the driver.
Sudden
application of Brakes
8. Sometimes accidents occur due to the sudden
application of brakes. This results in the vehicle turning turtle. Drivers
should be capable of correctly judging approaching traffic of or ongoing traffic
in the lead, to ensure that brakes are not applied suddenly to avoid collision/
accidents. This is of paramount importance, when driving vehicles on hill
roads.
Mental and
physical state of Drivers Consumption of alcohol on Duty
9. It will be the
responsibility of all platoon/ Dett Commanders to ensure that MT Drivers on
duty do not consume alcohol before/ during the execution of their duties, till
completion for the day. Any driver found
intoxicated before/ during duty will be immediately suspended and disciplinary proceedings initiated against him. A record of normal but habitual drinkers will be kept by the 2 IC RCC/ OIC
Platoons/ In-charge Dett.
Detailment of
Unit Drivers for Duties
10. All
MT Drivers must be medically examined every year including for eye fitness.
Unfit MT Drivers shall be forbidden form driving
the vehicles. Suitable action will be taken to improve his medical fitness or
alternatively downgrade him medically and board him out. It must be remembered that any laxity in this respect will
endanger the life of others.
Unplanned
and Adhoc Detailment of Transport
11. This leads to drivers being
over worked and harassed with little or no time left for food, rest and
maintenance of their vehicles. Under these conditions, drivers get frustrated,
disgruntled and have a tendency to defy orders. There has been inadequate
attention in this respect at various levels of Command. Though the deficiency of transport with
units/ sub units is well appreciated, however this can be overcome by the personal
involvement by Unit/ Platoons /Dett Commanders in the judicious detailement of
drivers. For a whole day duty on long runs, packed
meals should be provided to drivers. After lunch, each driver must be given
compulsory rest for at least half on hour. Proper arrangements for rest, bath
and food for drivers returning late must be made and adequate sleep in the
night should be ensured. Drivers should be suitably motivated to carry
out first and last vehicle parade in the mornings and evenings.
Fitness
of Vehicle for Duty
12. It must be ensured that
before the detailement of a vehicle for duty, the vehicle must be fit for
driving in all respects in Consultation with the Vehicle/ Charge mechanic
attached with the Platoon/ Dett and the vehicle driver. Whenever any vehicle is detailed for a long duty, a confirmation to
this effect that the vehicle is fit for duty will be given by the unit MT
Supervisor. No unauthorized person should be allowed to undertake repair
work on the vehicle.
Poor
Visibility Caused by Fog/ Heavy Rain/ Snowing
13. Only
in case of an emergency or when absolutely unavoidable, vehicle should be
permitted to ply in fog and during heavy rain. Specific permission in such
cases will be granted only by the OIC Dett/ Platoon. Precautions like serviceability
of vehicle, head/ tail lights and availability of fog lights and the overall
good mechanical condition of the vehicle will be ensured before detailment under
such conditions.
SNOW
BOND AREA
13(a). All wheeled drive veh/ eqpt/
plants should be fitted with non-skid chain while playing over snow bond area
during winter. All the frost precautions should also be strictly adhered.
OUT OF BOND
AREA
13(b). No veh will be undertaken
journey to an ‘Out of Bound area’. In case passage through an ‘Out of Bound
area cannot be avoided, it will be ensured that the vehs are not parked in the
vicinity of an ‘OUT OF BOUND AREA’.
COMMON FAULTS
AND OMISSIONS
14. Some of the more
common faults/ omissions noticed are:-
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Driving fast and
dangerously, exceeding safe and specified speed limits.
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b)
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Not
driving in one’s won lane, ie; on the left side of the road, particularly at
corners and bends.
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c)
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Not following the
traffic/ cautionary signs.
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d)
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Not
giving a timely and proper pass to vehicles wishing to overtake.
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e)
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Parking the vehicle
in the middle of the road, while stopping, thereby blocking the traffic.
Always stop veh to left of road while giving lift to, or debussing
passengers.
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f)
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Being
intoxicated while driving or smoking while driving which is strictly
prohibited even for the co-driver or passengers.
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g)
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Exhibiting an
unnecessary sense of bravado on the road.
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h)
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Being shabbily
turned out.
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Generally
displaying a reckless and irresponsible attitude towards one’s own driving,
to other road users and to the ethics and rules of the road.
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Driving
of vehs without non skid chain on snow.
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15. It must be realized that inculcation
of discipline, road sense and etiquette is a continuous process. A continuous
reminder through refresher training, supervision, correction and control is
imperative to acquire and follow the needs for safe driving. This continuous
control needs to be exercised at the unit and sub-unit level. OCs units should first set an example
themselves by regularly checking the above aspects in their unit and by
educating, guiding and motivating their officers, JCOs/ Supvr and other person
to do the same, both as a deliberate exercise or whenever noticed, when on the
road either when accompanying the vehicle or otherwise.
16. Certain other areas which
require attention are:-
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Move of vehicles without a co-driver:- This will be avoided as far as possible. No vehicle
will move unless accompanied by one responsible co-driver preferably a GREF
person in the co-drivers seat. At no time will the drivers be the only person
in the vehicle. This will prevent over speeding and consumption of liquor enroute.
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b)
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Carriage of Unauthorised Personnel:- Persons other than those belonging to the GREF,
Army and CPL will not be carried in Border Roads vehicles. Whenever, a lift is extended to such persons, specific
permission of the TF Commanders/ OC Unit will be obtained and an indemnity
bond duly executed by them be keep on record, before the commencement of the
journey, to avoid complications at a later stage. Any driver if found
carrying unauthorised persons/ civilians without any Indemnity Bond will be
liable to disciplinary action.
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c)
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Talking to Drivers while Driving:- Talking to drivers
while driving diverts their attention often leading to accidents. All
personnel must realise that a safe journey is a collective responsibility and
therefore must refrain from talking to drivers while driving, except when
essential. To ensure this, only most person will sit in the co-driver’s seat
and the rest of the passengers will travel in the body of the vehicle.
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d)
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Driver must were seat belt
while driving the vehicles.
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e)
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All vehicles plying singly
after dusk should have a co-driver.
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f)
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Do not use loader tipper
/Trailer for carrying personnel.
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SAFETY
MEASURES
17. Safety of transport at all
times must be ensured. It must be kept in mind, that vehicles are meant to
serve the project and they must always be looked after well. In order that the
transport serves the purposes for which is provided, safety measures as laid
down in the succeeding paragraphs will strictly adhered to.
18. The safety of Mechanical
transport implies the following:-
a)
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Safety of vehicles either
while running or static.
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b)
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Safety of the
personnel, who are required to drive it and its occupants.
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19. Some of the measures
which need immediate attention are as under:-
a)
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Vehicles
will only be driven by authorised drivers except in case of an extreme
emergency. In such cases. Specific permission will be given by the unit/
platoon/ dett commanders.
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b)
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The best driver and
the best vehicles are detailed, when required for conveyance of personnel.
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c)
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Testing and
selection of drivers for the correct type of vehicle based on his experience,
aptitude, age and driving skill.
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d)
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Training of
drivers.
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20. Some of the above
issues are amplified in the succeeding paragraphs.
Selection of
Drivers
21. Guideline foe selection of drivers are as
Under:-
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Generally a
sufficient number of drivers/operators are posted to a sub unit. A
requirement of matching a vehicle/ equipment with a Driver/ operator
depending upon the experience, aptitude, age and driving skill of the driver/
operator, the type of work and the road condition is essential before
deployment. As soon as any driver/ operator reports on posting, he should be
interviewed to ascertain his experience and aptitude. Before the allotment of
transport, care must be taken to detail him on duties, which he has been
performing in the past and found suitable for. A MT driver should not be
permitted to drive a vehicle on the road or in a sector unless he has been
properly acquainted with it by accompanying another experienced driver for at
least one week. Extensive care must be taken by OC Unit while deploying
MT Drivers in the forward sector,
where formation and initial surfacing is in progress, keeping in view the mechanical condition of the
vehicle and the capability of the MT Driver.
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b)
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It will be the
responsibility of HQ TF to ensure that the numbers of MTDvrs/ Operators with
every unit are in keeping with the number of vehicles held. Attachments/ deployment
can be made depending on the requirement/ holding.
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c)
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Under normal
circumstances, Pioneers and other feeding grades are not to be allowed to
drive vehicles or operate equipment. However, in
case of a large deficiency of a requirement of more drivers/ operators for
various administrative reasons, prior approval of the CE shall be
obligatory. In such case, a driving
proficiency test will be carried out by a standing Board of Officers to be
detailed by HQ Task Force, with the OC Workshop as the Presiding officer. The
terms of reference will be as per Annexure-1 attached. An approved copy of
the Board proceedings will be forwarded to HQ (P) for reference and record.
On approval, a Part I order will be published regarding their deployment as
MTDVR for a specific period as approved by the Commander Task Force.
Any extension of period will be granted after re-validation by the BOO.
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d)
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Each
Vehicle/ plant will be allotted to a specific MT Dvr/ Operator. A change of an MT Dvr Operator will be
made only when an individual proceeds on leave, course or is admitted in
hospital. The allotment of each vehicle/ plant by name to each Dvr/ Optr
should be published in the part I order. Thereafter any change will be notified
in the Unit Part I order. A copy of the Unit Part I Order will be endorsed to
HQ CE (P).
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Training
of MT Drivers
22. Over and above the
instructions issued on the selection of drivers at Para 21 above, a systematic refresher training of the MT drivers is
essential. This training should be organized at the RCC level by each BRTF.
One officer from the Fd Wksp and one JE (E&M)
will be detailed for this purpose. This training team will function
directly under the control of HQ TF. This refresher
training will be carried out at least once every 3 months. A schedule will be
issued by the Task Force and it will be ensured by OC RCCs that all drivers should
undergo this refresher training at least once in a year. The duration and time
of conduct of this refresher training in each quarter will be decided by TF
Commanders. Aspects suggested to be covered are given at Annexure-2 to
this instruction. Additional aspects to be covered under this refresher
training could be considered based on the local requirement and the degree of
proficiency of drivers attending the refresher training.
Medical
Examination
23. All
MT Drivers will be medically tested on reporting to the unit, before being
detailed on a
vehicle for driving. They will also be tested annually
during the refresher training every year. Eye testing shall be arranged by the
SMO of the TF, if need be in co-ordination with available military/ civil
hospitals located in the vicinity. Ground executive should ensure that, only those drivers are permitted to drive
the veh who are found medically fit by SMO of TF. Remedial medical treatment
will be initiated for rehabilitation and will be reviewed by the SMO as
medically deemed. Cases where drivers are found medically unfit for driving
will be immediately taken off driving and such cases intimated for medical down
gradation and review of his retention in service. Appropriate remarks will be endorsed in the service
documents and in the APAR of such MT Drivers each year. When such drivers are posted to other Projects/ units,
suitable remarks will be endorsed in red in the movement order of the individual.
Day
to Day Safety of the Vehicles
24. For the day to day
safety of the vehicles the following will be ensured:-
a)
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Prior to starting, it must be ensured that all the
mechanical systems and controls of the vehicle are functioning properly.
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b)
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Daily maintenance as laid down in the maintenance
manuals or directives/ general maintenance instructions is carried out
meticulously.
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c)
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While running, a constant watch to be kept on the
controls and any unusual happenings be immediately investigated.
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d)
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The moment a defect is detected, the vehicle should
be stopped immediately and the defect attended to so as to avoid a minor
fault developing into a major defect leading to an accident.
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25. Rules
of Safe Driving and preventive measures to avoid accidents in General: On roads you are driving safe but your duty is also
to save yours self from other who are driving dangerously.
Sign
and signals: Always follow the
directions given to drivers either through police officers regulating traffic
or through road signs or traffic signals. Violation of these is an offense and
dangerous for you and others.
Slowing
down: Slow down at junctions, intersections, pedestrian
crossing and road corners. If you are entering main road where traffic is not
being regulated, give way to vehicles passing on your right side.
Turing
left or Right: When turning left, Use
left side traffic indicator and keep to the left side of the road you are leaving
as well as the one you are entering. When turning right, Use right side traffic
indicator and move to the center of the road then carefully arrive near to the
left side of the road you are entering. Watch both sides for clearance and enter
carefully or wait for clearance.
Signals
with traffic indicators:
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Always blow right
traffic indicator when turning towards right or changing to the right lane.
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b)
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Always blow left
traffic indicator when turning towards left or changing to the left lane.
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Avoid
parking at following places:-
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At or near a road
crossing.
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ii)
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At the top of a
hill.
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iii)
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On a foot path.
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iv)
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Too near a traffic
light or pedestrian crossing.
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v)
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On a main road or a
road with heavy traffic.
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vi)
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In front of
opposite another parked vehicle.
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vii)
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Near bus stop,
school or a hospital entrance.
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viii)
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On roads that have
a white continuous line.
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ix)
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Right next to a
traffic sign thereby blocking it for others.
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x)
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At the entrance of
a building.
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xi)
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Near a fire hydrant
thereby blocking access to it where parking is prohibited.
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Whenever a vehicle
is parked for any reason, the driver should always apply the parking brake.
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One
Way Road/Two Way Road:
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Do not drive a one
way road in the direction prohibited. Avoid plying of heavy vehicle on narrow
roads in towns
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ii)
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Always keep left on
a two way road to allow traffic from the opposite direction to pass on your right.
On one way road, allow vehicles behind you to overtake from your right.
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iii)
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The lanes dividing
traffic like yellow line for heavy vehicles, two wheelers/cycle lane must be
followed.
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iv)
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Do not cross the
stop line painted on the road when you stop at a road junction or
intersection or a pedestrian crossing.
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v)
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Always keep in your
mind to use the horn only when essential and never in a silence zone. Do not
fit loud pressure horn, multi toned or harsh and shrill sounding horns or
alarms in your vehicle. Vehicles with defective silencers are also prohibited
on the road.
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vi)
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Always maintain an
adequate distance from the vehicle ahead of you to avoid collision if the
vehicle ahead suddenly slows down or stops.
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vii)
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Drive the vehicle
in lower gear and keep the accelerator pressed when you drive in uphill. Do
not interrupt your momentum otherwise vehicle will go backwards. Use stopper
always while in parking in hill roads.
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Keep in your mind
during downhill driving on mountains and steep roads, the vehicle driving
uphill must be given the right of way by vehicles coming down hill. If the
road is not sufficiently wide, stop on the side at safe place of the road and
allow the driver going uphill to proceed first. Use exhaust brake at
downhill, use low gear to decrease the load on brake shoes.
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ix)
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When road repair
work is going on, slow down and drive at a speed not exceeding 25-30
Kilometers per hour.
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x)
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Do not drive
backwards longer distance and ensure that in doing so no other person is
endangered or inconvenienced.
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xi)
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Do not drive on the
road if you are not well, after taking medicine or influence of alcohol that
is likely to impair your driving abilities. The alcohol retards your nervous
actions, alertness etc.
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Keep in your mind
the pedestrians, cyclists, scooterists and motorcyclists who do not have
solid protection around them. Always keep a close watch on other road users.
Children, for example, may do unexpected things. Elderly pedestrians may
moves lower than you expect or may not see or hear you until you are too
close. You must stop if a pedestrian is on a school crossing. This applies
even if there is no crossing supervisor present, stop at the stop line until
all pedestrians are off the crossing. Always give way to pedestrians if there
is danger to their safety. Take extra care if they are children or elderly
people. Be extra careful at shopping centers, busy intersection, school parks
and residential areas.
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xiii)
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Never indulge in
Zigzag driving, especially on two wheelers. It is dangerous for both you and
others.
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xiv)
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Do not take a
u-Turn where it is specially prohibited. But when you are taking a U-Turn,
signals by indicator the way you would for a right turn, observing the
traffic behind you in your view mirror seeing distance, thereby causing
accidents. The high beam is useful for extra seeing distance. However, you
must dip your headlights to low beam when an approaching vehicle is within
200 meter, or the other vehicles headlights dip, whichever is sooner. Also
dip your headlights when driving 200 meter or less behind another vehicle.
Remember not to use high beam in foggy. Conditions as your light reflect
back, reducing visibility. Also remember to sue your dipper at night. If
oncoming traffic does not dip its high beam, look to the left side of the
road and drive towards the left of your lane. If overtaking is being done
from on coming, for safety you may stop also. If the lights of an oncoming
car temporarily impair your vision, slow down or even stop until your eyes
recover.
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Right
of Way: At some cross roads, there is no traveling in the
intersection on your right. You must also give way to the right at
intersections where the lights have failed. If you and an oncoming vehicle are
turning right at an intersection both cars should pass in front.
If the other drivers do not give way to you, do not commit the same
mistake they are making.
Give way to fire engines and ambulances by driving your vehicle to
side of the road.
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Give way to pedestrians at crossings that are not regulated.
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Give way to traffic already in the lane you are moving into.
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T-Intersection:- At T-Intersections, the vehicle traveling on the road continuous ends
must be given way. (Unless otherwise sign-posted). The give-way-to-the-right
rule does not apply to T-Intersections.
Roundabouts:- An intersection with a central traffic island is called a roundabout.
Give way to vehicles already on the road. If you are turning, as you approach
or exit the roundabout, you must use your indicator and hand signal to show
where you are going. Always slow down and prepare to give way at a roundabout.
Please follow lane markings on the road leading to the round about.
If there are no lane demarcations, do not
overtake from the left. Enter the round about when there is a safe gap in the
traffic.
When turning left, stay on the left. When
going straight, from whichever lane you enter, drive in the same position
through the roundabout, when turning right, drive close the center of the
roundabout. Take care while changing position on the roundabout, particularly
when exiting and gradually come to left.
Turing:- Remember to give way to
pedestrians when turning to the left. When turning right, use the correct
indicator signals. Move as close to the center line as possible and turn only
when there is no oncoming vehicle.
Medical
facilities:-
i)
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First AID Kits should be available with all road
side camps/ detts.
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ii)
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Ambulance facilities must be available at Projects
and Task Forces for transportation of
injured personnel. |
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Behavior Studies
i)
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Drivers should
always coordinate their judgment with their fellow drivers on road, while
passing/ crossing their vehicles.
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ii)
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Drivers/ operators
should be made well conversant with the new vehicle/ eqpt by imparting
suitable training and refresher course at Project level.
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Security
of Transport and Equipment:-
26. It is the basic responsibility of MT Dvrs on
whose charge the vehicle is held, that key of the veh be deposited in key box
with locking arrangements, at a specific location in a MT area as fixed by each
unit/ Pl. As for as possible, Dvr should not be permitted to hold the key of
his vehicle at the end of the day’s work. While in transit, the veh key must be
in possession of the concerned Dvr and under no circumstances should it be left
in the vehicle of at any other place unattended.
27. Parking places in the unit
lines and at the work site must be suitably selected and notified by the OC
Unit. At the work site, the responsibility for proper parking of any veh/ eqpt
will be that of the concerned Dvr, as well as the OIC Pl.
28. Sunday
will be observed as a maintenance day vehicles will be checked by the Wksp/ RCC
rep for mechanical fitness and a record will be maintained.
29. Move
of vehicles on Sunday will be restricted and it will be kept to the barest
minimum and that too with the written permission of OIC Platoon. A record will
also be kept of such moves. In emergent cases, I/C Detachment can detail
vehicles, but he will accompany the vehicle.
DOCUMENTATION
Driving
License
30. Each Driver will be in
possession of a GREF Driving License issued by the respective TFs/Units. A
license register is also to be maintained giving the following particulars:-
a)
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Name of the individual and G/Number
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b)
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Trade.
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c)
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Height, Weight and identification marks.
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d)
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Whether the individual is holding a civil License or
not.
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e)
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Date of renewal and likely expiring date of the GREF
License.
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Driver
Documents
31. Each Driver while on duty
must have the following documents in his possession:-
a)
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GREF and Civil License.
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b)
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Accident form
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c)
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Pay Book.
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d)
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Car Diary/duty slips.
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e)
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A proper movement order in case of move over long
distances.
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f)
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Identity Card.
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32. HOW
TO MAKE SAFE AND VALUABLE/ ECONOMICAL DRIVING
TIPS
FOR SAFE DRIVING:-
i)
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To
avoid quick accelerations start from rest with the accelerator pedal fully
down can damage the engine. It also generates a dangerous traffic situation
to others also.
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ii)
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Do not race
suddenly an engine by pressing the accelerator pedal it waste ten times while
the vehicle is stationary will waste 40 cc of fuel.
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iii)
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Always
drive your vehicles steadily with a moderate speed it obtained maximum fuel
economy. Fuel is wasted whenever you suddenly accelerate or brake the
vehicle. Depressing the accelerator pedal to increase speed of veh quickly
when at slow speed are wastes more fuel. If the pedal is pressed to the floor
10 times 110 cc of fuel is wasted.
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iv)
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Do not make yours
habit as foot resting on the clutch pedal. This will cause clutch slippage
resulting in more fuel consumption and premature clutch wear or damage and
less pick up. Keep check/ adjust clutch pedal play time to time, no play of
clutch pedal will result clutch slippage.
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v)
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Avoid
needless idling, while waiting for somebody, while loading or unloading, or
while stopped by congested traffic, if the engine idles for 10 minutes, it
will waste 100 cc of fuel.
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vi)
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Maintain drive at
economical speed on ordinary roads a speed of 50 to 60 Km/hrs in top gear. It
is the most fuel efficiency way to drive. It consumes the least fuel.
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vii)
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Fuel
economy can be achieved as much as 50% by skillful driving and avoid
unnecessary gear changing and braking. Look ahead and judge the speed of
other vehicles and timings of traffic lights. By doing this, unnecessary
stopping and starting can be avoided and steady speed can be maintained.
Thus, shifting down from higher gear to lower gear may be avoided which means
less driving in lower gears.
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viii)
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Choke should be
used only for cold start. The use of choke provided the mixture i.e. more of
fuel and less of air. After starting the engine position the choke knob by
pushing it back that the engine run moderately.
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ix)
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If
you forget your way, 10 minutes driving wrong will cost you 470 cc of fuel.
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x)
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To avoid driving on
low gears increase fuel consumption. High speed engines consume comparatively
more fuel at low gears as compared to conventional engines. Hence the lower
speed gear should only be used to get the car into motion.
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xi)
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The
higher gear should be shifted into as soon as the speed of the vehicle would
allow smooth operation of the engines in that particular ratio.
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xii)
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Check for Petrol/ Diesel
tank, pipe lines, pump or carburetor so no fuel spilling or evaporating only.
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DO IT YOURSELF
OR REMEMBER ALWAYS TO CARRY OUT RUNNING /
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE OF VEH
Tune
Engine Periodically:- The engine tuning
like ignition timing, tappet clearance, fuel filter replacement, nozzle
pressures adjustment at prescribed time or kilometer run.
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Check
Spark Plugs: - Use only the
recommended spark plugs. Use of spark plug of different heat rating will
increase your fuel consumption. Maintain cleaned and correct gap of its tips.
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Air
Clearer Element: - When the air
cleaner is dirty, air flow is restricted, fuel consumption will be increased.
Clean the air cleaner as soon as it is slightly dirty by compressed air. Few
air filters can also be washed.
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Clutch:- Check clutch on 2nd or 3rd gear at stationary
position accelerate pedal, if vehicle pickup quickly the clutch is performing
well, if picking up sluggishly then clutch disc is slipping. A slipping
clutch will cause considerable fuel waste. If such symptoms occur, have checked
the clutch immediately otherwise the total system will generate the defects.
Maintain clutch pedal play as per owner manual.
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Battery
Electrolyte:- Check the
electrolyte level, the specific gravity, and the battery terminals for
cleanliness. If a battery is defective in any of this means, the life of
battery will be reduced.
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Tyres: Low tyre pressure has the same adverse effect on a motor vehicle as
a heavy load. Drag is increased with a result there is increase in fuel consumption.
Check the tyre pressure regularly and set it to the specifications in the
owner’s manual.
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Brakes:- Immediately after stopping your vehicle,
touch the wheel rims with your hand. If a wheel rim is hot that brake is
probably dragging. Brake drag not only wastes fuel, but can cause a serious
accident if brake oil boils. If the wheel rim is hot, immediately correct the
brakes.
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Engine
oil:- Dirty engine oil
will increase friction between various parts of the engine, and reduce
combustion efficiency. Regularly check the engine oil for contamination.
Check the oil level at the same time and use the recommended grade of oil.
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Brake
Fluid Level:- If the level is found below the low limit
mark, replenish the specified brake fluid. Change the brake fluid after two
year irrespective of kilometers run because oil get deteriorated after span
of time. Never mix old or new or different companies brake fluid. Apart from
the above, it should also be ensured the all instructions/ procedure to be
adopted for periodic maintenance of vehicles as laid down in following GMI
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i)
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ii)
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CONCLUSION
34. These detailed instructions
on MT Discipline have been issued to educate and lay down specific guidelines
for the effective and efficient control and management of Mechanical Transport
and to inculcate a sense of discipline in this area of concern.
35. It should be the endeavor of
CEs, Commanders and OC Units at all levels to disseminate these instructions
down to the Platoon level and ensure and implementation in letter and spirit.
36. Culture of high standards of
safety of men and equipments needs to be vigorously pursued by emphasizing
conformity to guidelines and continues process of training and evaluation. This
needs coordinated organizational efforts and cooperation from all member of the
force. This requires proper motivation to develop required awareness. Above all
it is in the interest of the organization and every member of the force to
achieve zero tolerance for violation, of safety norms.
Sd/xxxx
(YP Misra)
SE (E&M) SG
Director (Tech)
For Dir Gen Border Roads
Annexure-I
RECRUITMENT OF PIONEERS AS MT DRIVERS
1. The following action will be
taken for recruitment of Pioneers as MT Dvrs:-
a)
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Testing for
proficiency in driving by a BOO constituted by the TF with the OC/ 2IC Wksp
as the Presiding Officer.
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b)
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Possession of a valid civilian license.
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c)
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Surety of the Pioneer by a GREF personnel not below
the rank of a JE (Civ) or JE (E&M)
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d)
|
Publication of a proper DO II in support of
notification of recruitment.
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2. No
pioneers will be recruited without obtaining prior approval of Project HQs.
3. They
will only be recruited under special circumstances, duly justified.
4. CPL as a
rule should not be allowed to drive vehicles even though they may possess a
valid license as they cannot be punished for accidents. However, under exceptional
circumstance this could be permitted on the discretion of CE (P) / TF Commander
after conducting trade test/ proficiency test for driving capability at their
dependent field work shops.
5. In addition to
above, points given in BRDB letter No F.232(46)/ BRDB/BWA/90/ dated 28 March
1990 circulated vide DGBR/ EG-2 letter No 12401/Gen/DGBR/ EG2 (RTG) dated 10
Apr 1990 be strictly followed.
Annexure-II
TRAINING AND
DEPLOYMENT OF DRIVERS
1. The aspects which should be
covered for the training and development of drivers, as refresher course are
given below:-
a)
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Duties and responsibility of drivers.
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b)
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Knowledge of Road Signs and Do’s and Don’ts in Hill
Areas including night driving and in poor visibility conditions.
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c)
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Operation of controls and their use.
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d)
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Importance of a serviceable mechanical condition of
the vehicle covering the following:-
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i)
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Seat adjustment.
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ii)
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Play in clutch, brakes and steering.
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iii)
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Gear level operation.
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iv)
|
Functioning of instruments, horns, heads/ fog/ tail/
side brake lights and dipper.
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v)
|
Driving of vehicle during winter in snow bound area.
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e)
|
Importance of servicing and greasing vehicles and
daily/ weekly/ monthly maintenance tasks.
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f)
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Preventive maintenance and its importance and simple
rectification/ adjustments.
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g)
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Accidents-
their causes and remedies with reference to:-
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i)
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Speed at bends, curves zigs, bridges and populated
areas including school locations.
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ii)
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Crossing.
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iii)
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Negotiating.
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iv)
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Breaking distance.
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2. This should be followed by a
driving test of a minimum of 15 minutes duration in a hilly terrain.
Corrections/ advice on improvement/ rectification in driving skills to be
applied and recorded in each case.
3. Any additional aspects, time
permitting could be included by the OIC conducting the refresher training
program.
4. The refresher course should
be interactive and developmental.
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