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Will you be Driving In India for the first time?
Driving in India can be a life-changing, challenging experience for people from outside India. Cars, buses, trucks, two-wheelers, cycles, carts, everyone plies on the same road trying not to get in the way of each other. It looks like an impossible task, but can be a unique and exciting experience.
Here are some fun facts about driving in India:
- Indian cars are Right-hand drive, and you drive on the left side of the road.
- Even if there are three lanes on the road, it’s quite possible you might see 4 lines of cars as everyone is in a rush to go ahead first.
- There is a common term in Indian cities called bumper to bumper traffic where the cars are nearly at a distance of few inches from each other, but it’s very rare that they touch each other.
- Inspite of the massive number of cars, the traffic always seems to be moving unless there is a car breakdown or an accident somewhere.
- Honking is a common practice in India and is used to indicate one’s presence on the road, alert other drivers to one’s intentions, or express frustration. It’s a language on the road without having to speak with each other.
- In some parts of India, especially small towns and villages, it is common to see cows, goats, and other animals wandering on the road, and drivers must be prepared to swerve around them. Do watch Fluffys stand up on this very topic.
- Indian cities are known for their traffic congestion, and many locals use motorcycles, scooters, and bicycles as an alternative mode of transportation. Just to put things in perspective, Mumbai has 1300 two-wheelers/km. Delhi has 8.7 million two-wheelers and Bangalore has around 6.8 million two-wheelers.
Photo by Rahul Varge
- India has a unique way of indicating left or right turns, where people use their hand as a signal for direction. This is a safeguard IF someone misses your indicator signal.
- In India, it is not uncommon for cars to be decorated with colorful decorations, such as flowers and beads, as a way of bringing good luck to the driver and passengers. You will also see a Lemon and a few chilies tied on the vehicles to ward off an evil eye.
- In India, motorcycles and scooters are regularly used to transport entire families and large quantities of goods, including stacks of goods that are tied to the back of the vehicle.
- Auto rickshaws are a common sight on Indian streets and are known for their bright colors and unique design. They are a popular mode of transportation for short distances, and often used for sightseeing.
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