A little article-Driving in India

"The One" brought back an article on "Driving in India" to share with me, it is something pretty humourous and we both had some laughs reading it. "The One" who's from Pakistan and I, who have been to Pakistan, can definitely related to alot of what the author was talking about..let me extract some little parts from the articles and share with you guys..time for a little laugh :)

"Driving in India-An article by a Dutch National who spent two years in India"

For the benefits of every Tom, Dick and Harry visiting India and daring to drive on Indian roads, I'm offering a few hints of survival. Indian road rules broadly operate within the domain of karma where you do your best, and leave the results to your insurance company.

Do we drive on the right or the left side of the road? The answer is "both".
Basically you start on the left side of the road, unless its 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 instinct, ascertain the direction and proceed. Most drivers dont drive, but just aim their vehicles in the intended direction.

Ocassionally you might see what looks like a UFO with blinking coloured lights and weird sounds emanating from within. This is an illuminated bus, full of happy pilgrims singing bhajans. These pilgrims go at break-neck speed, seeking contact with the Almighty, often meeting with success.

Although the authors have alot more to say, I'll end this with last but not least... (My favourite ;)) Leaning Tower of Passes. Most bus passengers are given free passes and during rush hours, there is absolute mayhem. There are passengers hanging off other passengers, who in turn hang off the railings and the overloaded bus leans dangerously, defying law of gravity but obeying laws of surface tension.


As "The One" and I read with fascination the way the author phased his words while describing what he experienced and saw while driving in India, we cant help laughing away. Hope you guys had a little laugh today reading this.


Cheerios and keep smiling!
With love from PoohBear