Indian govt releases dos and don’ts video for truck drivers while on road

April 27, 2020: Union Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has released an illustrative animation video which provides for broad Dos and Don'ts for truck/lorry drivers as they are handling trips to transport essential goods across the country.

The animation calls upon people to respect and cooperate with truck/lorry drivers who are working to ease our life by transporting essential goods and medicines in the scenario when the government had to extend lockdown to curb Covid-19 and save lives.

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Do’s:

• Maintain personal hygiene
• Wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds whenever possible
• Wear a mask while driving/exiting the vehicle
• After using the mask, wash it with soap and water and dry it
• Always keep a sanitizer in your vehicle
• Use 70% alcohol-based hand sanitizer while driving/exiting the vehicle
• Do not travel with extra passengers other than a helper and a driver as per the rules
• Maintain social distancing
• Avoid coming in close contact with people at check posts/loading-unloading points/restaurants, etc.
• Sanitize your vehicle every day

Don’ts

• Do not use torn/old and/or masks used by others
• Do not allow more than one assistant to travel with you in your vehicle
• Do not have social gatherings
• Do not ignore your hygiene