Ok, I think I may have figured out the road law in India. Although terrifying, it's remarkably simple and intuitive. There are only two rules, which are as follows:
- Give way to anything bigger than yourself
And, conversely, if you are bigger than the other traffic, you have right of way.
- Use of signals is not necessary
When joining a main road, just drive straight out without looking. It is the responsibility of oncoming traffic to avoid any collision. Likewise, when changing lanes, pull out without looking. Any overtaking traffic would have already blown their horn/flashed their headlights to let you know that they intend to pass.
Ok, I think I may have figured out the road law in India. Although terrifying, it's remarkably simple and intuitive. There are only two rules, which are as follows:
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Don't you remember that same kind of driving philosophy from your time in Thailand? It's the same, except most motorcyclists are talking on the mobile phone when they pull out in front of you! :-)
ReplyDeleteYou should visit Sumatra. They keep their hands on the horn all the time... except when lighting a cigarette or picking their noses... doh!
Peace,
Dave