Many of India's pedestrian crossings have been criticised for not actually leading anywhere. this particular crossing ends against a landscaped and fenced-in traffic island. Photo courtesy of World Highways reader BK Roy.
March 14, 2012
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Many of India's pedestrian crossings have been criticised for not actually leading anywhere. this particular crossing ends against a landscaped and fenced-in traffic island. Photo courtesy of World Highways reader BK Roy.
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Road safety charity Brake and vehicle insurance company Direct Line said the survey reveals a worrying attitude by many road users toward safety on highways.
Brake said that U
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We at World Highways hope that all our valued readers in the globe’s chillier regions have taken the time this season to ensure their safety by winterising their vehicles.
It’s important to get it right. So the staff at World Highways would like to recommend that readers click here to take a quick look at some of the best - and worst - tips for winterising their personal vehicle.
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