Driving Rules

Over the last 4 months, my chief mode of transportation has been the auto-rickshaw. The topic of driving a car comes up from time to time and I tell people that I don't have the confidence that I will be able to drive a car in India (well make that Hyderabad) without getting into an accident. Over time I have had people give me all kinds of tips as to how to drive in India. Some of these rules of thumb are as follows:

1. Develop the skill to see all three mirrors all the time. If you think you cannot do this, do not look at any mirrors. The results will mostly be the same.
2. Dings and minor dents are okay. Scooters and bikes will give your car occasional kisses on all sides - don't get upset, take a deep breath and let it be.
3. Always overtake from left side. If you have to overtake from the right side, honk.
4. If you see people crossing the road, do not slow down - they have already paced themselves according to your car speed.
5. If you see animals crossing the road, slow down and stop as necessary! They expect you to pace yourself according to their speed.
6. When the traffic is light, the traffic lights are largely suggestive only.
7. If there is a car in the left lane, assume that the car will make a left turn. Left turn signals are optional.
8. If you ever get into an accident, remember that the guilt is directly proportional to the size of the vehicles in most cases but in some cases it is proportional to the price of the vehicles as well.
9. Always honk. When you ask? Didn't I say always?

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