Things You Can Do Only On Indian Roads!

[Zal]

I saw the whole episode and was really disappointed to see those bus,car-drivers driving recklessly in the ghats, on top of that they keep expression as though we committed a sin!

One thing i appreciate these drivers is they are calm, makes every turns with careful planning, not always but good in enough in a place like Rohtang.

Could you post a link to that show? Is it really ice road truckers? I thought they only drove on the ice

That guy has a right to complain about the roads and the bad driving. In India it may be normal to drive in this manner but the fact is this kind of driving should not be allowed and must be strictly enforced!!

 

[nozzlering]

Who authorized this foreigner to drive a heavy commercial vehicle in india?
Do the transport commissioner issue a badge for a foreigner to drive a commercial heavy vehicle in india?
When you see the video one more time, you will notice that its a documentary shown on History channel. And we can assume the person is driving only after having proper documentation.

This guy is putting his and the others life in danger,the guy sitting next to him is the original driver i guess if yes he has to be charged for allowing that foreigner without having a valid license to drive that bus.
Thats ridiculous. Actually the way 90 percent of people are seen driving on the road, is dangerous.

People here are used to the transport and had developed a special skill with experience on these roads.
This guy is more dangerous on these roads as he is only used of a single way traffic.
I agree that people out here is rash and senseless on driving but this guy on the driving seat do not have any right to complain or for using these bad words on others.
Indiscipline, impatience, arrogance has become a part of life (atleast on roads). Sad but true. We're no where near to what is called safe driving. Lets face the fact.

 

[navnit013]

@Alex,

I repeat GOODS CARRIERS dont need a badge.

 

[alexddas]

When you see the video one more time, you will notice that its a documentary shown on History channel. And we can assume the person is driving only after having proper documentation.

The video may be shown on the History channel but it is a personal video if you look at the quality of the video and the way it is shot it is sure that it was a unprofessionally captured.
And the vehicle is a commercial goods carrier which can be driven with a badge only.
He would have bribed the original driver to drive that vehicle.
And so the documentation may not be proper.

If he was not on the driver seat then he has the right to complain.

Thats ridiculous. Actually the way 90 percent of people are seen driving on the road, is dangerous.

The guy without a valid license and who is new to the situation is more dangerous.


Indiscipline, impatience, arrogance has become a part of life (atleast on roads). Sad but true. We're no where near to what is called safe driving. Lets face the fact.

True but steps should be taken by the authorities to improve the roads and to provide the road tax payees more comfort and safety on roads.

@navnit
Bro please,as far as my knowledge a commercial vehicle(an yellow board) needs a badge to drive it.
The badge is renewed every 3 years and the license validity is 20 years, after 20 years the license is to be renewed with the badge.
Mean time you can drive any white board vehicle even if the badge had expired.
If the truck drivers are renewing something every 3 years then it is the badge they are renewing not the license,license is issued for 20 years or till 60 years of age of the holder.
The badge expiry date and the license expiry date is printed on the license separately.

@vishwas,
Agree bro.

 

[nozzlering]

Have a look at the truck. Seats have been modified. It does look like a ride prepared for making some documentary. Maybe the driver has no proper documentation . But you have started off by assuming the guy doesn't have a license.
Anyways, thats not important. Important is the fact this guy has highlighted. The chaos on our roads. How unsafe we drive, and then term it as skilled driving!
I dont know how much of taxpayers money is being utilised. But, our roads have definitely improved a lot. Our driving style has not. I feel the problem lies somewhere else. We need to inculcate safe driving habits in us. And thats what this guy has pointed out.

 

[alexddas]

Have a look at the truck. Seats have been modified. It does look like a ride prepared for making some documentary. Maybe the driver has no proper documentation . But you have started off by assuming the guy doesn't have a license.
Anyways, thats not important. Important is the fact this guy has highlighted. The chaos on our roads. How unsafe we drive, and then term it as skilled driving!
I dont know how much of taxpayers money is being utilised. But, our roads have definitely improved a lot. Our driving style has not. I feel the problem lies somewhere else. We need to inculcate safe driving habits in us. And thats what this guy has pointed out.

If our roads,rules,police are as good as in foreign countries people will be forced to improve the driving habits.
We see people wearing seat belts and the helmets now a days it is because of the strict rule and penalty,if the authorities take more interest and be strict then i think anything is possible.

And about the trucks, the cabin of the the trucks here are well furnished as of a car,hope you have noticed the small fan on the dash board.
These people spend most of their time on the trucks than at home.
Bro not assuming but this guy have a less chance to have a valid license to drive a commercial vehicle in india.

 

[navnit013]

@Alex,

LMV DL: Has a validity of 20 years from the date of issue OR upto 50 years (age of the person) whichever earlier. Then on it is extended 5 years at a time only.

HMV DL: Unless you have a LMV, you are not eligible to this. HMV has a validity on 3 years only. Has to be renewed every 3 years. BUT the persons LMV will be valid as per the LMV DL rule.

AND once you have the HMV DL you are eligible to drive any kind of GOODS CARRIERS (excluding trailers ie). BUT in case you want to drive a PASSENGER vehicle (ie Auto, Cab, Light passenger vehicle, BUS) you have to get a BADGE.

 

[Vishwas]

Could you post a link to that show? Is it really ice road truckers? I thought they only drove on the ice

They did drove it on ice(Himalayas), are you not aware of this show? This is one of the greatest shows in history channel.
ice road truckers india - YouTube

That guy has a right to complain about the roads and the bad driving. In India it may be normal to drive in this manner but the fact is this kind of driving should not be allowed and must be strictly enforced!!

 

[nozzlering]

Well, the show is Deadliest roads-Himalayas. The drivers trio has driven on Bolivia's Death road as well. They definitely are skilled and experienced drivers. Actually the show is right now on air on History channel (till 1600 hrs).

 

[alexddas]

@Alex,

LMV DL: Has a validity of 20 years from the date of issue OR upto 50 years (age of the person) whichever earlier. Then on it is extended 5 years at a time only.

HMV DL: Unless you have a LMV, you are not eligible to this. HMV has a validity on 3 years only. Has to be renewed every 3 years. BUT the persons LMV will be valid as per the LMV DL rule.

AND once you have the HMV DL you are eligible to drive any kind of GOODS CARRIERS (excluding trailers ie). BUT in case you want to drive a PASSENGER vehicle (ie Auto, Cab, Light passenger vehicle, BUS) you have to get a BADGE.

Bro i accept the first one,
If the source is internet then post a link.
As per my knowledge to drive a commercial vehicle a yellow board one we need a badge where the badge is renewed every 3 years.
The category is transport and non transport vehicles,the transport vehicles are the commercial ones and the non-transport ones are the private white board ones.
source: A family friend,served 30 years in motor vehicle department and retired in the post of RTO,
re-conformed on your doubt.
You would have confused of the category, non transport means private vehicle not goods vehicle.
Private vehicle needs no badge to drive.

@ZALn
As far as he is in the driver seat without a valid license to drive a transport vehicle in india,he has no right to complain.

@ZAL
As far as this guy is in the driver seat without a valid driving license to drive a transport vehicle in india, he has no right to complain.
somebody is earning money on every download of this video,
Do we need a video like this or a comment with %$#%^ words from this guy to know what is going on back here?
He is surprised because he is not used of it,
The speed we saw in the video is far below 40kmph.

I agree that we are rash and senseless out here but we may not be surprised and we do not scream like this guy does as we are used of it.
I had seen foreigners scream on cabs back here when a car passes in the opposite direction and seen tipping thousands to a cab driver on his skills(which we are used of in our day to day life) on driving in the roads back here.
This guy is no exception.

 

[makthegangster]

guyss one point every one missed.

i dnt knw the no.

break the redlight in such a way that your vehicle passed out, rest vehicles facing big traffic!!!!!

 

[Rightnow]

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According to me one should not involve in to a brawl if family (specially with females). You might be fighting for your right but if you are unlucky then you might end up in a big problem. ..

My idea is not to be hero on the street. The idea is to let every body, who makes breaks a rule or bullies you, understand that they are at fault. Letting them get away peacefully is as good as encouraging them for breaking a rule.

 

[alexddas]

My idea is not to be hero on the street. The idea is to let every body, who makes breaks a rule or bullies you, understand that they are at fault. Letting them get away peacefully is as good as encouraging them for breaking a rule.

Guys you act wisely, if you have an upper hand there at that area then you react,
If not leave it and react later on with their Reg:numbers with the help of police,
There are many police help line numbers on which you do not even want to reveal your identity.
A complaint will be registered and a code number will be given to you.
You can check the progress on the complaint with the code number later on.
An action from the police side is guaranteed as once the complaint is registered an email is send to all the top police officials at your city.
The number back here at my city is 1090 toll free on all BSNL land lines.
The commissioner himself take up the proceedings of the complaint.

 

[Rightnow]

Guys you act wisely, if you have an upper hand there at that area then you react,
If not leave it and react later on with their Reg:numbers with the help of police,
There are many police help line numbers on which you do not even want to reveal your identity.

It is hard to have upper hand at places other than those closer to your residence.

Thanks for the help, but there are no helpline nos. for traffic police as far as I know. Only 100 is the number I know.

 

[alexddas]

It is hard to have upper hand at places other than those closer to your residence.

Thanks for the help, but there are no helpline nos. for traffic police as far as I know. Only 100 is the number I know.

Sorry to hear that bro,But you can use the crime stopper number's too.
You may check at your place.
Crime on roads are not restricted to traffic police alone.
Offending and using bad words at a public place is a crime.
Back here at almost all junctions on the city camera's are installed and monitored 24 hours,which most of the people are not aware of.
On a complaint they check the tapes and if found guilty will charge them at the earliest.