New Delhi, Driving through the winter nights is always a challenge for people. The unfortunate demise of the famous actor and comedian Jaspal Bhatti in a road accident in Jalandhar at 2:38 am today is yet another eye opener and reminder that the approaching winters could be very dangerous because with it, begin nights of zero visibilities and dense fog. To make it worse, most of the driver remains oblivious of the severe weather conditions.
Drivers usually do not adapt to the weather conditions even if visibilities start to reduce. Cool and dry sleepy winds could make the driver lose their concentration and take a short nap especially while driving during the late night hours. This happens when they get relaxed. They become complacent, try to maintain a particular speed and do not bother to apply the brakes or shift the gear.
This is what happened in Jaspal Bhatti’s case. It therefore teaches us a lesson, to remain aware about the weather changes taking place in and around your city. It is advisable for travelers to remain vigilant and follow weather updates especially while driving at night.
