It's no news that Indian roads are not safe, either for pedestrians or for drivers. Time and again, we have witnessed mishaps and fatal accidents, which calls for some instant preventive measures. However, when we curse traffic, we forget that we are the ones who cause traffic, and we are the ones who should take corrective measures.
Here are some traffic rules that might or might not be in the books of law, but once followed, they would certainly make Indian roads safer.
1. While parking your vehicle, make sure that it's not obstructing traffic or other parked vehicles. It's really annoying to wait for the owner of the car which is stopping the way of your car.
2. Don't honk too much on the road, because even if there is something that would make the traffic magically disappear from the roads, it's certainly not your honking. By honking, you are only forcing the driver ahead of you to rash-drive, which can be dangerous.
3. There is really no problem when people want to overtake your car. They might have an emergency at home, and giving them their way would not make you lose something important, would it?
4. Respect pedestrians. Even if there are no pedestrian crossings, they might need to go to the other side of the road; it's the responsibility of the drivers to give them the way.
5. Indians have a habit of following what's being done. Therefore, if you think that you breaking a lane would not disturb the whole traffic, you are wrong. If you ever have a chance to look back, you would see that a lot more people would have broken the lane and followed you, thus creating a chaos.
6. If you have to take a U-turn, it's advisable to look back and see if other people also have given an indicator. If no, you should give them enough space to pass before you take the U-turn.
7. Don't walk or drive on the wrong side of the road to save two minutes of your time. This can prove to be life-taking for either you or for someone else who might have been on the right side of the road.
Remember, everyone on the road is a passenger, like you, and everyone is entitled to the same rights as you.
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