The Andhra Pradesh Road Transport Corporation, on Friday, issued certain instructions to all its drivers on precautions to be taken during monsoon.
The instructions were issued during a video-conference conducted by the RTC MD and Vice-Chairman A K Khan on Friday at Bus Bhavan with the executive directors and regional managers of various zones and regions of APSRTC.
In order to avoid accidents during the monsoons, drivers have been asked to conduct a thorough examination of the headlights, the brakes, the wipers, the tail lights, and other important parts of the bus before the journey.
Further, while driving on the roads situated at low level causeways and near rivulets overflowing with rain water, the drivers have been asked to ascertain the depth, speed of the water currents and condition of the road before driving.
The officials have been asked to sensitise each and every driver before they proceed on duty. The drivers have been asked to be emphatic to the need for cautious driving and for implementing adequate precautionary measures during monsoon season. (INN)