Comments on: Horn! Ok! Use Dipper at Night - Driving In India

By: Nimisha (Author)

Nimisha (Author) — Sat, 04 Apr 2009 19:58:08 +0000

Thanks - you make some excellent points too. There seems to be a tacit war between drivers and pedestrians on Indian roads - and it’s only the survival of the fittest that keeps life (and traffic) moving.

By: Nimisha (Author)

Nimisha (Author) — Sat, 04 Apr 2009 19:45:46 +0000

Franco,
I am glad you enjoyed it. You’re welcome to use this article as part of your project as long as you reference the website etc.
Good luck! And thanks for your interest!

By: Franco

Franco — Sat, 04 Apr 2009 08:43:14 +0000

Hi!
This was really good. I’m currently writing a report of my vacation in Rajasthan on my little website, and would very much like to ask you a permission to use your decalogue (quoting the source, naturally) and try to translate it in italian, to add it to the report. I would very much appreciate your answer, either here or privately at the above mail address. Thanks!

By: amreekandesi

amreekandesi — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 23:47:54 +0000

Thanks for a useful refresher that will come in handy next time i am in India!

By: Sudipta Chatterjee

Sudipta Chatterjee — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 21:09:38 +0000

Oh come on, Austin roads are much nicer! At least, if you miss an exit, you can always drive around via the feeder roads. In California as I’m discovering, it is like a one time password you set on websites. If you miss an exit, sorry, you gotta go for 6 more miles before you can make a U-turn and drive back.

By: Tanuj Lakhina

Tanuj Lakhina — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 21:00:21 +0000

So very true.All of it was.I think Delhi is the worst of the lot to drive in.Or Mumbai.OK Mumbai edges Delhi by honking and speeding off after touching the bumper.

My sister from Canada visited Delhi after about a year and she actually stood on the street side waiting for a polite driver to stop so she can pass.I had to yell out to her(I had obviously crossed the road after making sure there weren’t any cars approaching from either of the two sides on a one way lane :p)to cross or she might end up standing there until there are no cars to speak of.

Driving without honking = Getting loads of scratches on your car from cycles,hand rickshaws,autos or killer bluelines here!

Very nice post.

By: Medha

Medha — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 19:59:47 +0000

Good One!!!:)

By: Nimisha (author)

Nimisha (author) — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 13:56:19 +0000

Everybody - thank you. My account, although fun to read, was actually quite true. Which just proves that life is not only beautiful, but funny as well.

Kiran, you’re right. There are some great advantages to driving in India as well - there are fewer accidents, driving is more exciting, etc. And the fact that you live in Bangalore is proof that you live life on the edge…of your temper. I salute thee.

By: rads

rads — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 16:25:32 +0000

LOL. Liked the 2-way street bit!

rads

By: Kiran

Kiran — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 15:01:39 +0000

Hi,

I landed here from DesiPundit.
To say this was a hilarious post is an understatement. I live in Bangalore and drive everyday through this hell. I am normally defensive of certain aspects of the Great Indian Road Sense .. but this particular post had me nodding in agreement at everything you mentioned

And hey,regarding point 3 (about honking being a polite indication) - I swear it indeed is that. The horn in my car had once gone silent for a few days - and I vowed that day that I will never endeavour to drive without the horn again - I might as well go without brake, accelerator, tyres, engine or steering wheel - but never without the horn. The auto drivers alone would be sufficient to drive you crazy by swerving out of nowhere into your lane!

Drive in India as a punishment for Austin drivers eh? Not bad