millbank Posted March 27, 2007 Share Posted March 27, 2007 Driving in India Do we drive on the left or right of the road? The answer is "both". Basically you start on the left of the road, unless it is occupied. In that case, go to the right, unless that is also occupied. Then proceed by occupying the next available gap, as in chess. Just trust your instincts, ascertain the direction, and proceed. Adherence to road rules leads to much misery and occasional fatality. Most drivers don't drive, but just aim their vehicles in the intended direction. Don't you get discouraged or underestimate yourself. Except for a belief in reincarnation, the other drivers are not in any better position. Don't stop at pedestrian crossings just because some fool wants to cross the road. You may do so only if you enjoy being bumped in the back. Pedestrians have been strictly instructed to cross only when traffic is moving slowly or has come to a dead stop because some minister is in town. Still some idiot may try to wade across, but then, let us not talk ill of the dead. Blowing your horn is not a sign of protest as in some countries. We horn to express joy, resentment, frustration, romance and bare lust (two brisk blasts) or just to mobilize a dozing cow in the middle of the bazaar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dean Posted March 27, 2007 Share Posted March 27, 2007 Driving in India Do we drive on the left or right of the road? The answer is "both". Basically you start on the left of the road, unless it is occupied. In that case, go to the right, unless that is also occupied. Then proceed by occupying the next available gap, as in chess. Just trust your instincts, ascertain the direction, and proceed. Adherence to road rules leads to much misery and occasional fatality. Most drivers don't drive, but just aim their vehicles in the intended direction. Don't you get discouraged or underestimate yourself. Except for a belief in reincarnation, the other drivers are not in any better position. Don't stop at pedestrian crossings just because some fool wants to cross the road. You may do so only if you enjoy being bumped in the back. Pedestrians have been strictly instructed to cross only when traffic is moving slowly or has come to a dead stop because some minister is in town. Still some idiot may try to wade across, but then, let us not talk ill of the dead. Blowing your horn is not a sign of protest as in some countries. We horn to express joy, resentment, frustration, romance and bare lust (two brisk blasts) or just to mobilize a dozing cow in the middle of the bazaar. WOW, sounds like Sicily. WATCH OUT! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ieatcrayonz Posted March 27, 2007 Share Posted March 27, 2007 Never heard that...but if so, so much the better. Satellite signals can be jammed pretty easily...if that's their mid-course guidance, the missiles can't distinguish between a tanker and open ocean. When I first read that I thought you meant here. It is crazy here but not like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dean Posted March 27, 2007 Share Posted March 27, 2007 When I first read that I thought you meant here. It is crazy here but not like that. Not since raw umber was discontinued. That bastard was trouble on the road. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beerball Posted March 27, 2007 Share Posted March 27, 2007 Except for a belief in reincarnation, the other drivers are not in any better position. Damn, that's a funny line. Anyone else here get the giggles from reincarnation humor? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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