Top Driving Tips For Three Wheelers

A three-wheeler is a vehicle with three wheels. Some are motorized tricycles, which may be legally classed as either automobiles or motorcycles, while others are tricycles without a motor, some of which are human powered vehicles and animal powered vehicles.

It is important for a driver to maintain his three-wheeler and drive it cautiously in order to refrain himself in indulging in any mishap.

Read on the following tips which will be useful for you:

• Do not use mobile phone while driving for safety of yourself and others on road.

• Do not drive with engine switched off. This is dangerous and affects the life of gear box.

• Always use seat belt while driving, same is applicable for co-passenger. Do not adjust the seat belt while driving.

• Don't fit bigger size tires or do not over or under inflate tires. Maintain correct tire pressure to ensure better tire life.

• Always start moving the vehicle in first gear.

• Daily maintenance is to be regularly performed especially on coolant level and engine oil level.

• Do not use clutch pedal as a foot rest when driving. This will cause premature clutch lining wear.

• Avoid cranking of engine for more than 30 seconds. A gap of 2 minutes should be left between successive attempts.

• Night driving is difficult because things may appear differently than in daylight. Also, glare from lights may interfere with vision. Courtesy and common sense should be used when driving at night.

• You must concentrate on the road and drive defensively. Avoid distractions. 

• Driving too fast or too slow may create a dangerous situation. Do not surpass speed limit and drive at safe speed.

• Weather can create a driving hazard. Special care must be taken in fog, rain, high winds and winter driving conditions.

• Be especially alert when driving on highways. Speed and traffic are major concerns.

• If smoke appears, pull off the road. Turn off the engine, move away from the vehicle and call the fire department. Vehicle fires can be very dangerous. Do not fight the fire yourself.

• Do not use kerosene and fuel, it reduce engine and fuel pump life.

• Avoid mixing of different grade of lubricant or brake fluids during top up.

Second hand three wheelers can be acquired easily by accessing Shriram Automall India Limited’s physical and online bidding platforms. SAMIL also provides its customers with documentation, insurance, finance and other such services. Used three wheelers and other commercial and non-commercial vehicles can be easily acquired disposed through SAMIL.

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