1) Traffic rules are merely a suggestion and any undue importance given to the same will render you immobile on the Bangalore roads.
2) Orange light does not exist. If you are looking at the orange light and still standing you are lucky not to be overrun by a veichle behind you.
3) You should know the traffic light sequence in every intersection. You should always know that after which side turns green ,you would be good to go.Most importantly you should always look at that light and not yours.When the light turns green ,without giving a damn about any possible pedestrians you should always accelerate.This is your chance to play catch up with your average speed before the next signal.
4) There is no distinction between footpaths and roads. A footpath accessible from the road is as good as a road. Without giving much importance to the incovenience you may be causing to pedestrians you must zoom ahead on the footpaths. Honk excessively if required.
5) Adding to the previous statement over honking killed none ; only under honking did. So keep honking for you life.Honking in a traffic jam or traffic light is considered normal. You should also do this because it is a very important stress release. Keep honking with force.Take it on the horn i say.
6) There are no lanes on the roads. There are just roads, hence lane changing is a fad.
7) Overtaking can be done from any side as long as it is possible. But just try to avoid banging into either a pedestrian or another over zealous biker who is also overtaking at the same moment.
8) If the traffic cop is not around it is perfectly acceptable to go on the wrong side of a road.One way rule like other rules are only enforceable during cop hours.(earthly hours).
9) Knowing the locals samskrutha can be a little dangerous as it can lead to petty fights. So, while driving you can listen to music via any of the mobile phones/music players. (which again is a violation of some rule). If talking over the phone sooths your mind , then you can do that, even if you don't have a hands free. The only rule is you should not fall over and bang it to somebody or something.
10) Traffic cops are generally lurking on the left side of a road after a blind turn .So it is recommended to drive fast and on the right side of the road to avoid getting caught.
11) Lastly,Everybody uses high beams. You can also use them if it makes you happy.However, in order to not to fall into a pothole or manhole in the night it is also recommend that you wear anti glare glasses. A good knowledge of the road terrain is also very essential. However, be forewarned a road can be dug up any time , a manhole cover can go missing any time, and after heavy rains plethora of potholes might come into existence.
2) Orange light does not exist. If you are looking at the orange light and still standing you are lucky not to be overrun by a veichle behind you.
3) You should know the traffic light sequence in every intersection. You should always know that after which side turns green ,you would be good to go.Most importantly you should always look at that light and not yours.When the light turns green ,without giving a damn about any possible pedestrians you should always accelerate.This is your chance to play catch up with your average speed before the next signal.
4) There is no distinction between footpaths and roads. A footpath accessible from the road is as good as a road. Without giving much importance to the incovenience you may be causing to pedestrians you must zoom ahead on the footpaths. Honk excessively if required.
5) Adding to the previous statement over honking killed none ; only under honking did. So keep honking for you life.Honking in a traffic jam or traffic light is considered normal. You should also do this because it is a very important stress release. Keep honking with force.Take it on the horn i say.
6) There are no lanes on the roads. There are just roads, hence lane changing is a fad.
7) Overtaking can be done from any side as long as it is possible. But just try to avoid banging into either a pedestrian or another over zealous biker who is also overtaking at the same moment.
8) If the traffic cop is not around it is perfectly acceptable to go on the wrong side of a road.One way rule like other rules are only enforceable during cop hours.(earthly hours).
9) Knowing the locals samskrutha can be a little dangerous as it can lead to petty fights. So, while driving you can listen to music via any of the mobile phones/music players. (which again is a violation of some rule). If talking over the phone sooths your mind , then you can do that, even if you don't have a hands free. The only rule is you should not fall over and bang it to somebody or something.
10) Traffic cops are generally lurking on the left side of a road after a blind turn .So it is recommended to drive fast and on the right side of the road to avoid getting caught.
11) Lastly,Everybody uses high beams. You can also use them if it makes you happy.However, in order to not to fall into a pothole or manhole in the night it is also recommend that you wear anti glare glasses. A good knowledge of the road terrain is also very essential. However, be forewarned a road can be dug up any time , a manhole cover can go missing any time, and after heavy rains plethora of potholes might come into existence.
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good one.. funny .. :)
ReplyDeleteGood to see you have converted your personal experiences into a guide :)
ReplyDeleteHaving come from a city where where these rules actually make more sense than B'lore, may be its high time these rules be made official throughout the country ;)
ReplyDeletePt.10 is very practical & useful, although the average Indian biker with a minimum 'traffic sense' would know this anyway :P :D
nice :))))
ReplyDeleteNice stuff dude. You should be on the Mindry content team :D
ReplyDelete@Vij
ReplyDeleteThanks..
@Pradeep
even with this guide u cannot drive in bangalore!
@Pavan
This is meant for complete idiots
@vini
thanks for the fruitful ideation
@Jay
which team am i in!
Ha ha , good one!
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