Bus drivers most notorious when it comes to safe driving: Survey

Five buses could be seen competing for space on the road with other vehicles and,hence,posing a danger to passengers on board as well as other commuters on the road. No bus was parked off the road even at the regular bus stops.

He further said that standing buses occupied a major portion of the road,causing inconvenience. Bus drivers use pressure horns not only causing noise pollution but also causing distraction to fellow commuters and,hence,becoming the reason for accidents. Two drivers were seen talking on phone while driving. Cars,especially luxury ones,stood second in the dangerously driven category. The major offence was over-speeding. At least 10 cars were found being driven recklessly.

Trucks stood third as dangerously driven vehicles. Their problem was not of over-speeding; rather driving slow and in the middle of the road. Such trucks were considered potential causes of accidents as it makes difficult to overtake such trucks.

Similar was the problem with tractor trolleys. The 17 trolleys were found to be overloaded too,making it improbable for the driver to have a rear view. Six out of 25 car drivers were seen using phones while driving.

Two-wheelers were the major defaulters regarding road-crossing. Seven two-wheelers were observed overtaking heavier vehicles like buses.

Six two-wheelers were found being driven by school students who were underage and not eligible for a driving licence. Five two-wheeler drivers were seen talking on phone while driving. Speed governors on buses woukd be a good solution to curb the menace of reckless driving,suggested Prof Harpreet Singh. And drivers who have consumed any intoxicant should be challaned with a heavy fine,he added.