Things You Can Do Only On Indian Roads!

[govenderruf]

haha
u not the only one with those problems

asked a mother once to buckle or make the child sit down in the front seat
told me that he does not want to listen and its none of my business
that may be true
but never for one moment think that it does not effect me
if she has to suddenly brake, her first instinct will be to protect her child and may lose control,
knocking into me.
looks like our laws the same - almost non existnant

 

[Viru]

If he doesn't want to listen, it's her responsibility! How can she risk her child's life like that?

I'm stricter than that even with my cousins. Some parents disappoint me.

 

[anshuman8]

haha
u not the only one with those problems

asked a mother once to buckle or make the child sit down in the front seat
told me that he does not want to listen and its none of my business
that may be true
but never for one moment think that it does not effect me
if she has to suddenly brake, her first instinct will be to protect her child and may lose control,
knocking into me.
looks like our laws the same - almost non existnant

Its simple, if your child is old enough to sit in the passenger seat (not baby/child seat), tell him wont start the car until he buckles up. For me same goes with any adult passenger also.

 

[sethumurugan]

I had a friend who has swift. He has two sons (at that time they should 5 and 4) and both the guys wont go to the rear seat. They always stand before passenger seat with thier mom. Even if they want to sleep (during long drives) they sleep just like that standing and using dash as support for their head.

i had told my friend so many times. now we are not in touch due to various reasons, I do not know the status. Hope they are safe.

Luckily, i got the car when my kids are grown-ups. recently (after Pune trip, after seeing all you guys buckle your seat belts as first thing as soon as getting inside the car) i make myself and the co-passenger buckle our belts before I start (some times I may forget, but as soon as I remember, I make sure i wear it immediately.) but it might take some more time to get used to it.

 

[anshuman8]

recently (after Pune trip, after seeing all you guys buckle your seat belts as first thing as soon as getting inside the car) i make myself and the co-passenger buckle our belts before I start (some times I may forget, but as soon as I remember, I make sure i wear it immediately.) but it might take some more time to get used to it.

Please keep following it, You know once I was saved just because of humble seat belt.

 

[sethumurugan]

Please keep following it, You know once I was saved just because of humble seat belt.

Sure. Thank you.

But one thing is, now a days it is slowly changing (in right direction). usually my daughter is the one who occupies the front seat and my wife and son will make sure that she wears the seat belt (in funny way) by mentioning me compelling the front seat passenger to wear seat belt.

And it repeats when my son or wife sit in the front. So now-a-days it changing slowly that without me telling, whomever siting in the rear seat make sure that one in front wears seat belt

 

[ERTIGA_ZMR]

Sometime I suggest passenger on rear seat to also buckle up incase of night driving in a unknown territory especially if it is raining and visibility is not so good.

While going to Tirupathi, I hit a bumper at a speed of close to 100 and my wife got little hurt who was in 3rd seat. Then after I pledged everyone to buckle up. They did for 1 to 2 hours thats all :)

 

[Ajay Sreedhar]

Its simple, if your child is old enough to sit in the passenger seat (not baby/child seat), tell him wont start the car until he buckles up. For me same goes with any adult passenger also.

I do this every single time, but with my parents

 

[sethumurugan]

Sometime I suggest passenger on rear seat to also buckle up incase of night driving in a unknown territory especially if it is raining and visibility is not so good.

While going to Tirupathi, I hit a bumper at a speed of close to 100 and my wife got little hurt who was in 3rd seat. Then after I pledged everyone to buckle up. They did for 1 to 2 hours thats all :)

Yes, in long drives am asking them also do it. I think in my case, if future, front row guy wil lmake sure the rear row people are wearing seat belts and vice-versa

Yes, we had fun in Varun's enjoy in last row and enjoyed all those bumpies road. All 6 of us sat in third row happily for couple of hours each and had nice fun only because of wearing seat belts. Other wise every time in bumpy road, third row guys would have been in driver's lap

 

[anshuman8]

I do this every single time, but with my parents

Surely, some times previous and next generation have to be handled in same manner.

 

[govenderruf]

Surely, some times previous and next generation have to be handled in same manner.

next generation
wonder if i should laugh

the new generation seems to be getting more arrogant
elders are almost laughed at for giving them valuable advice.
advice worked for the old generation
the new generation do things different

 

[_Ankit_]

Hi guys.
I have seen many people opening doors of car for help in reversing even if they have installed new popular technologies like Reverse Camera and Sensors.


I was thinking most of Indians don't have habit of it, But newer generation is having habit of it. What are your thoughts on it?

Ankit

 

[350Z]

I couldn't stop laughing after reading a travel article from a foreigner's perspective. Ironically, it's sad but the truth. Quoting the interesting bits:

Leaving the Airport in India: Stepping out of the airport can be a disorientating experience. You'll probably be struck by two things at the same time -- the heat and the people. Unless you come from a warm, humid country, you'll definitely notice a change in the weather in most places in India. The amount of people in India is what really takes some getting used to though. There are just so many of them! They're everywhere, and you can't help but wonder where they all came from and where they're going.

Roads in India: Chaos is the word that best describes Indian roads! A trip in a taxi can be a hair-raising experience, let alone trying to cross a road as a pedestrian. There's a system in place whereby smaller vehicles usually give way to larger vehicles, and the largest vehicles rule the road. Drivers weave all over the road, and overtake from both sides. To actually cross a road, you'll have to brace yourself to walk out in front of oncoming traffic. However, don't be too concerned as drivers are used to this and will stop. The best thing to do is go with the flow and follow everyone else who's crossing the road at the same time. The roads themselves are in various states of repair. Unsealed roads, roads full of holes, and partially dug up roads are common.

Cows in India: Similar to how some people wonder if kangaroos can be found in cities in Australia, they also wonder if cows really roam the streets in India.Actually, it's true about the cows. You'll find these fearless creatures meandering along all over the place, even on the beach. They're huge too, but quite harmless. Depending on where you travel in India it's likely that cows won't be the only animals you'll see on the roads. Donkeys and bullock carts are also common. If you go to the desert state of Rajasthan, you're almost guaranteed to see camels pulling carts through the cities.

Sounds in India: India is not a quiet country. Indians love to use their horns when driving. They'll honk when turning corners, when overtaking, and incessantly when there are vehicles in the way. The constant noise is one of the most draining things about being in India. The Mumbai government once tried to implement a "No Honking Day" but it met with shock and disbelief from many drivers.

Drive Safe,
350Z

 

[auto_luver]

@350Z Sad to read the article but every word in it is true...
When I landed in chennai a week back, the driver of the famous black and yellow Ambi Taxi buckled up before he started his car ! I was quite surprised as I have never seen these people doing this in my life time. So out of curiosity I just asked him " Are the city traffic police still implementing this buckling rule ? " His answer was total surprise for me...
He said " Sir, now the police is not strict but I got used to putting my seat belts on because of them, but now I feel odd if I don't use seat belt. so I am using them !!!!.
So implementing a rule strictly for some time may even change the attitude of atleast few people which may eventually lead to a greater change.

 

[venkat_CRDI]

Have anybody seen those white sumo/bolero/scorp.s driven by some rural brutes with some regional party flag on the bonnet? Those vehicles essentialy will have two sets (yes..literally 4 no.s) of roots megasonic chrome horns fitted to the crappy looking chrome bull bar. With that they will simply honk the hell out and push almost all the vehicles out of the road. No wonder because most of these vehicles are owned and driven by illiterates.

Also it puts me off whenever i see some cheap unprofessionally done LED strips running everwhere around the car. No exceptions, i have even seen this shoddy job done even in a million rupee sedan in Madurai last night.